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SHEFFIELD M I tit* l DRHAM VOL. XXII.- - No 1101 " TIIE CENTRE AND FOUNDATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF ENGLAND IS LIBERTY."— CAMDEN. PRICE 4\ d., OR 5S. PER QUARTER. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ROBERT LEADER. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1841. No. 41, HIGH- STREET, SHEFFIELD. MONEY. THE Sums of £ 1000, £ 700, £ 500, £ 200, and £ 100, ready for Investment on Mortgage Security. Principally Trust Monies.' Apply to MR. a. 3. GAINSFORD, Solicitor, Arundel street, Sheffield. REV. THOMAS BEST. THE Subscribers to the ENGRAVING from the Portrait of MR. BEST, are respectfully informed, that the work is now completed, and that the Impressions will be ready for delivery in the course of a week or two. Those Persons who have not already Subscribed, and who are desirous of possessing a copy of the Engraving, are requested to send their Names to the Artist, Mr. HUGH THOMPSON ; or to Messrs. RIDGE and JACKSON, Mercury Office. £. s. D. Proofs on India Paper 2 2 0 Prints 110 Sheffield, February 19th, 1841. Under the distinguished Patronage of his Royal Highness PRINCB ALBERT. The NATIONAL PSALMIST. Bv CHARLES DANVERS HACKETT. THE Fourth Enlarged Edition of this Popular Work is now in the Piess. Price to Subscribers, 25*. Subscribers to the First Edition of the above Work are respectfully informed, that their Copies wilt be ex- changed for the New Edition, which will contain about 250 Pages of Music, and be handsomely Bound in Cloth Boards, with an elegant Title in Cromo- Lithography, and a complete List of the Subscribers to the four editions, on payment of a small sum to defray the cost and expense of Printing. Particulars may be had on application to Mr. HACKETT, Rotherham. SHORTLY WILL BE PUBLISHED, Price 4s. to Subscribers. ANEWDIRECTORY OF SHEFFIELD, ROTHER- HAM, and the NEIGHBOURHOOD, on an IM- PROVED PLAN, by HENRY and THOMAS RODGERS, to contain all the New Numbers of Doors, Streets, Lanes, Squares, Courts, & c., and every other Information calcu- lated to be useful to Merchants, Manufacturers, Shop- keepers, & c. A number of competent persons are engaged collecting the necessary information. Orders and Advertisements are respectfully solicited. 10, George street, Feb. 19, 1841. The above announcement having been alluded to in last Tuesday's Iris as " an unhandsome attempt to forestall," H. and T. Rodgers respectfully request public attention to the following statements:— 1st. When they commenced their present project, they were not in the least aware of what were the intentions of any other individual. 2nd. They were not then, nor are they now, aware that any one individual possesses the sole right of publishing a Directory. Lastly, unretarded by opposition, and thankful for the very large amount of patronage received, they pledge themselves to spare no pains in order to make the work as complete a guide to the town and neighbourhood as possible. Feb. 25,1841. LONDON AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWA Y. ON and after Monday, the 8th of March, the following ALTERATIONS will take place in the Times. of DEPARTURE of the TRAINS :- 9 A; M. Down Train will be 8F A. M. ( arriving in Birming- ham about 2 P. M.) 9| A. M. Down Train will be 9,| A. M. 6f A. M. Up Train ( from Wolverton) will be A. M., ( arriving in London about OF A. M.) 2 P. M. Up Train ( Third Class) will be 2h. 20m. P. M., and corresponding Alterations will be made in the times of Departure of the same Trains from the several Inter mediate Stations. By order. R. CREED, Secretary. Euston Station, Feb. 20, 1841. GRAND ORATORIO- THE COMMITTEE of the SHEFFIELD CHORAL SOCIETY beg to inform the Inhabitants of the Town and Neighbourhood, that Handel's Grand ORA- TORIO of the MESSIAH, will be performed in the MUSIC HALL, on TUESDAY, March 2, 1841. Prices of Admission, Saloon, Is. 6d.; Gallery, Is.— Doors open at Half- past Six, Performance to commence at Seven precisely. Books of the words to he had at the Doors, price Threepence. To MERCHANTS, & c Corporate Mark, " BEEHIVE;'' by authority of the Cutlers' Company. JI- 1INCHLIFFE respectfully announces to Mer- . chants and others, that he has Purchased the Bu- siness and the exclusive Right of the Mark, " Beehive," from the Executors of the late Mr. Thomas Burton, toge- ther with all the Stock- in- Trade, & c. J. Hinchliffe takes this opportunity of thanking those Gentlemen who have hitherto favoured him with their Orders, and to assure them, and the Connection of the late Mr. Burton, that nothing shall be wanting on his part to merit their esteemed Favours. Removed from Earl Street to 8, HERMITAGE STREET, Sheffield. N. B.— Several good Workmen wanted. TO BE LET, And entered upon at Lady Day next, AN excellent Stone- Built DWELLING HOUSE, pleasantly situate at Mosbro', in the Parish of Eckington, adjoining the Turnpike Road leading from Eckington to Sheffield. The House consists of. Two Parlours, Breakfast Room, Kitchen, and Pantry, on the Ground Floor; four Bed Rooms, with Closets, on the first Floor; Two large Attics and Two Cellars ; with Orchard and Garden; — late in the occupation of Mr. John French, deceased.— For a view thereof, and further particulars, application is requested, to be made to Mr. HARVEY SLAGG, of Mosbro'. WEIGHING MACHINES- GEORGE SMtLTER'S Approved WEIGHING MACHINES, from One Pound in Weight to any quantity of Tons; they give the Weight of the Carriages and the Goods separately, and are sent to any part of the Kingdom ; also Small Machines for Warehouses, made so as to Weigh in two separate Rooms, from Half- a- pound to Twenty- six Hundreds and upwards, and can be fixed level with the Floor, or raised, as may be convenient. Warranted correct for 12 Months. All kinds of Weighing Machines, Scale Beams, and Weights neatly Repaired and Adjusted. Iris Odice Yard, Fargate, Sheffield, Feb. 22, 1841. THE LATE MR- WILLIAM SANSOM'S Affairs- ALL Persons Indebted to the Estate of Mr. WIL- LIAM SANSOM, late of Norfolk street, in Shef field, Cutler, deceased, are requested to pay the amount of their respective Debts to Mrs. SANSOM, the Executrix, at her House, in Norfolk street; and Persons having any Claim on the Estate are desired to send in the particulars of such Claims to Mrs. SANSOM, in order that the same may be Examined, and, if correct, Discharged. By Order. HOOM & JMARPI. ES, Solicitors. N. B.— The Business of the late Mr. Sansom will be continued on tt. e Premises, in Norfolk street and Nor- folk lane, as heretofore. Sheffield. 26th Feb., 1841. THE ANNUAL SERMONS IN behalf of the RED HILL WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS, Open for Children of all denominations, will be Preached in CARVER STREET CTIAPEL, on SUNDAY, February 28, 1841, by the Rev. JOHN BURTON; and on MONDAY, March 1, by the Rev. WILLIAM ILLINGWORl'H, of the Sheffield East Circuit. Service on Sunday Evening to commence at Six, and on Monday Evening at Seven o'Clock. BELLE VUE HOUSE, MATLOCK BATH, DERBYSHIRE, rrio BE LET, from Year to Year, or for a Term of I Years, containing Dining Room, Drawing Roomi and Breakfast Parlour, good Kitchen, Servants' Hall, and other requisite Out Offices. The House is situated on the South Side of the Heights of Abraham, completely sheltered from the North, North- east, and North west winds. The climate of Matlock is remarkably mild in the Winter, and is allowed to be one of tbe healthiest situations in the Island. Matlock Bath is situate within Five Miles of the Amber Gate Station on the North Midland Railway, and the Derby and Manchester Mail passes daily through the place. Further particulars may be known on application to JAMES RAWLINSON, Esq., Matlock Bath ; or to HR, HUBBEESTY, Solicitor, Wirksworth. MANCHESTER & LEEDS RAILWAY TIME- TABLE. DUFFENBACH'S OPERATION FOR THE CJURE OF SQUINTING, Effectually Performed in Haf- a- Minute, giving no Pain, and completely Restoring the Sight. ENCOURAGED by the great Success which has attended Mr. LITTLE'S Method of Performing this Operation in upwards of 300 Cases, in Liverpool, Man- chester, Hull, & c., he begs to announce that he may be consulted for the Cure of the above Deformity, and for all Diseases of the Eye and Ear, for a short time, at Mr. BROADHURST'S, Westfield Place, opposite Eldon Street, Glossop Road, from 9 in the Morning to 9 in the Even- ing ; and on Sundays, rrom 8 to 10 in the Morning ; and from 2 to 8 in the Evening. Mr. LITTLE has pleasure in referring to numerous cases of Deafness which have been completely removed by his mode of Treatment. Sheffield, Feb. 27, 1841. NORTH MIDLAND RAILWAY. ALTERATION OP TIME. THE Public are respectfully informed that, on and after MONDAY, the 1st of March, 1841, the TRAINS of this Company, in connexion with those of tbe LONDON and BIRMINGHAM, BIRMINGHAM and DERBY, BIR- MINGHAM and GLOUCESTER, MIDLAND COUNTIES, MANCHESTEHand LEEDS, YORK and NORTH MIDLAND, and HULL and SELBY RAILWAYS, will start and arrive according to the following TABLE, until further Notice. DEPARTURE and ARRIVAL of TRAINS between SHEFFIELD, DERBY, BIRMING- HAM, LONDON, LEEDS, YORK, and HULL. UP TRAINS. THE Public is respectfully informed, that on and after MONDAY, the 1st of MARCH, 1841, TRAINS will leave the Station, OLDHAM ROAD, MANCHESTER, and intermediate Stations, jn connexion with the London and liirmingham. Midland Counties, North Midland, York and North Midland, Great North of England, and Hull and Selby Railways as hereafter stated, for PASSENGERS and MERCHANDIZE. On and after Monday, the 1st of March, 1841, the Trains will depart from the re spective Stations, as shewn in this Table. WBBK DAYS. Brighouse to Leeds, meeting Trains for Sheffield, Chester- field, Der- by, Bir- mingham London, York, and Hull. STATIONS. Arrivals in Leeds. MANCHESTER. MILLS HILL. 10 11 30CBSAI. S 14 20 24 TODMORDEN. for Burnley, Departure * from Sheffield. H. M. 7 30 a. m. 8 45 .. 10 45 .. 1 15 4 0 5 30 * 8 0 p. m. 9 15 a. m. 2 30 p. m. 6 30 .. * 8 0 .. ARRIVAL AT Derby. D. m. H. M. 10 15 a. m. 11 15 .. 12 45 3 45 6 30 8 30 10 0 Brmingham. London H. M, 2 0 p. m. 4 30 6 15 .. I 30 H. M. 5 45 p. m. 6 45 .. 8 0.. 11 15 .. 5 30 a. m. 11 45 a. m. 5 0 p. m. 9 0.. 10 0 .. SUNDAY TRAINS. 7 15 p. m. 7 45 p. m. 1 30 5 30 a. m. DEPARTURE FROM London. Birmingham H. M. * 8 30 p. m. 6 0 a. m. 9 30 .. U 0 a. m. H. M. 12 15 p. m. 6 45 a. m. 10 3 .. 1 0 p. m. Derby. M. 39 a. m. 0 . 30 .. 0 p. m. 45 .. 0 .. 0 .. 30 p. m. SUNDAY TRAINS. 12 15 p. m. 3 39 a. m. 8 0.. 3 0 p. m. 6 0.. Arrival at Sheffield. H. M. 5 45 a. m. 8 0.. 11 45 .. 3 15 p. m. 5 30' .. 6 15 .. 8 15 .. 5 45 a. m. 10 15 .. 5 15 p. m. 8 15 .. ( Jd* THIRD CLASS PASSENGERS are conveyed by the 7 30 and 8 45 Morning, 4 0 and 5 30 o'Clock Evening Trains, and by all the Sunday Trains, except the Mail, both North and South, calling at the several Stations from SHEFFIELD to DERBY and LEEDS. * London and Western Mail. FARES. First Class. Second Class. SHEFFIELD TO LONDON ( via Rugby or Hampton) Ditto BIRMINGHAM 21s Ditto DERBY lis Mail Trains, to London, 2s. 6( 1. and 3s. 6d. additional. N. B.— TIME IS ALLOWED AT DERBY FOR REFRESHMENT. DOWN TRAINS. 30s. 14s. 7s. Third Class. . 18s. 6d. . 8s. 6d. . 3s. 6d. Departure from Sheffield. ARRIVAL AT Leeds. H. M. 5 15 a. m. n 30 .. J10 45 .. { 2 30 p. m. 5 0.. 5 30 .. 7 30 .. 5 15 a. m. 10 15 .. £ 15 p. m. 8 0.. H. M. 7 5 a. m. 10 15 .. I 30 p. m. 5 0 . 7 0.. 8 15 .. 10 0 .. York. 7 45 11 2 a. m. 0 .. 15 p. m. 45 .. 45 .. Hull. II. M. 9 30 a. m. 7 12 7 10 SUNDAY TRAINS, 5 a. m. 0 Noon 0 p. m. 0 .. 7 45 7 45 p. m 9 30 a. m. DEPARTURE FROM Hull. * 4 45 p. m. York. 6 30 a. m. 8 45 .. 11 0 .. 3 30 p. m. 6 0.. Leeds. H. M. 6 0 7 15 9 30 11 45 2 30 4 15 * 6 40 p. m. SUNDAY TRAINS. 7 0 a. m. * 4 45 p. m. 0 p. m. 7 45 a. m. 1 0 p. m. 5 0.. 6 40 .. Arrival at Sheffield. H. M. 8 0 a. m. 9 30 11 15 .. 1 45 p. m. 4 30 .. 6 15 .. 8 40 .. 10 0 a. m. .3 0 pm. 7 0.. 8 40 .. 28 34 36 41 44 48 50 • Towards Leeds.. S „ Manchester ' („ Leeds HEYWOOD, for Bury.. t » Manchester Leeds . 5,, J i i Manchester Leeds ... L1TTLEBOROUGH Leeds'?'" r, S„ , & c. ... ? „ Manchcste: Leeds .... HEBDF. N BRIDGE c D H. M. 8 12 M Man- chester to Leeds, meeting Trains for Sheffield, Chesterfld. Derby, Birming- ham, Notting- ham, Leicester, and London. 8 12 M 7 57 M 7 45 M 7 36 M 7 17 M Manchester Leeds for Halifax. • IBGE, ^ „ Leeds .. BRIGHOUSE. for 5„ Bradford & Huddersfield { „ Manchester Leeds .... COOPER. BRIDGE for Huddersfield '! S > 1 Manchester Leeds .. DEWSBURY Manchester Leeds HORBURY .. Manchester Leeds .... WAKEFIELD . r >) Manchester Leeds .. NORMANTON Manchester Leeds .... 60 LEEDS Towards Manchester Arrivals in Manchester Above and below each of the Train Columns are given the places on other •\ Lines, to and from which Passengers may proceed hy Railway. 7 2 M Man- chester to Leeds, meeting Trains for York and Hull. Manches- ter to Leeds, meeting Trains for Sheffield, Derby, Birming- ham, Notting- ham, Leicester, York, Hull, and Lrndon. H. M. H. M. 10 18 M U 0 M H. M. 12 30 E Man- chester to Leeds. Man- chester to Leeds, meeting Trains for Sheffield, Chescerfld Derby, York, and Hull. Man- chester to Leeds, meeting Trains for Sheffield, Chester fid. Derby, Notting- ham, and Leicester. 6 30 M 10 33 M 6 58 M 10 23 M 7 13 M 10 14 M 7 25 M 10 2 M 7 34 M 9 42 M 7 53 M 6 48 M 6 30 M 6 .30 M 6 43 M 6 55 M 7 12 M 7 28 M 7 48 M 8 30 M Brigliouse to Manches- ter, meeting Trains for Liverpool, Bolton, Preston, and Lancaster 9 15 M 8 IS M 8 56 M 8 30 M 8 32 M 8 45 M 8 18 M 8 57 M 8 1 M 9 8 M 8 0 M 10 49 M 8 22 M 10 36 M 8 38 M 10 22 M 9 2 M 9 40 M 9 32 M 9 22 M 9 49 M 9 10 M !) 58 M 7 48 M 9 20 M 7 34 M 9 34 M 7 14 M 9 54 M 6 45 M 10 45 M Leeds to Manches- ter, . meeting Trains from London, Birming- ham, and Gloucester; also for Liverpool, Bolton, Preston, and Lancaster 44 M 10 21 M H. M. H. M. 1 30 E 3 30 E 8 30 M 10 30 M 12 48 E 8 58 M 12 38 E 9 13 M 12 29 E 9 25 M 12 17 E 9 34 M 11 57 M 9 53 M 11 30 M 10 18 M 10 11 M 10 32 M 10 47 M 10 50 M 10 33 M 11 3 M 10 16 M 11 16 M 1 19 E 10 58 M 11 30 M 4 18 E U 58 M 4 8 E 12 13 E 1 6 E II 8 M 12 42 E 11 32 M 12 10 E 12 2 E 11 52 M 12 19 E 11 40 M 12 28 E 10 3 M 11 30 M 9 49 M 1146 M 11 14 M 12 51 E 8 27 M 10 40 M 8 0 M 11 0 M Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting Trains from York; also for Liverpool and Bolton. 9 29 M 12 6 E 10 57 M 1 10 E 9 0 M 1 0 E Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting7 Trains from Chesterfld, Derby, Sheffield, York, and Hull j also for Liverpool and Bolton. 10 30 M 1 30 E 3 59 E 12 25 E 3 47 E 12 35 E 3 27 E 12 53 E H. M. 0 E 1 0 E 6 3 E 1 28 E 5 53 E 1 43 E Man- chester to Leeds, meeting Trains foi Sheffield, Birming- ham, London, York, and Hull. H. M. 7 0E 4 0E 6 49 E 4 22 E 5 44 E 1 55 E 5 32 E 2 4 E 3 0E 1 18 E 2 41 E 1 32 E 2 17 E 1 5' 0 E 3 E 3 E 1 46 E 2 16 E 1 33 E 2 30 E 1 19 E 2 46 E 12 59 E 3 6 E 12 30 E 4 30 E Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting Trains for Liverpool and Bolton, Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting trains from Birming- ham, Notting- ham, Derby, Sheffield, York, and Hull: also for Liverpool Bolton, Preston, and Lancaster. 5 12 E 2 23 E 4 45 E 2 48 E 4 26 E 3 2E 4 2 E 3 20E 3 48 E 3 33 E 3 31 E 3 46 E 3 18 E 4 0E 3 4 E 4 16 E 2 44 E, 4 36 E 2 15 E 6 15 E 6 36 E 4 38 E Man- chester to Leeds. H. M. 10 30 E Man- chester to Brighouse, H. M. 2 0M 6 30 E 7 30 E 10 18 E 6 58 E 10 8 E 7 13 E 7 58 E 8 13 E U 38 M 8 43 M 9 59 E 7 25 E 8 25 E 9 47 E 7 31 E 6 12 E 5 2 E 5 40 E 5 32 E 5 22 E 5 49 13 5 10 E 5 58 E 4 44 15 6 21 E 4 27 E 6 40 E 4 0E 7 0E Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting Trains for Liverpool Bolton, k Preston. Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting Trains from London, Notting- ham, Birming ham, Derby, Chesterfld Sheffield, York, and Hull also for Liverpool 9 27 E 7 53 E 9 0E 8 18 E II 29 M 8 55 M 8 34 E 53 E 9 18 E 10 30 M 9 48 M 8 41 E 8 32 E 8 17 E 8 50 E 9 32 E 3 E 3 E 9 3 E 7 46 E 9 16 E 7 33 E 9 30 E 7 19 E 9 46 E 6 59 E 10 6 E 6 30 E 10 30 E Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting Trains from London, Notting- ham, Birming- ham, Derby, Chester- field, ShtfHeld, York, and Hull. 8 46 E 8 33 E 19 E 7 59 E 7 30 E L? eds to Brighouse! meeting Trains from Derby, Chester- field, and Sheffield. SUNDAYS. Man- chester to Leeds. 8 0M 1 48 M 8 28 M 1 17 M 9 0M 10 57 \ 1 9 23 M 0 11 M 10 2M 9 47 M 10 20 M 9 33 M 10 33 M 9 16 M 10 46 M Man- chester to Leeds, meeting Trains for Sheffield, Chester- field, and Derby. H. M. 5 0 E 1 0E 4 48 E 1 28 E 4 38 E 1 43 E 4 29 E 1 55 E 4 17E 2 4 E 3 57 E 2 23 E 3 30 E 2 48 E 3 11 E 3 2 E 2 47 E 3 20 E 2 33 E 3 33 E 9 3 M 11 0M 49 M 11 16 M 8 29 M 11 36 M 8 0 M 12 0M Leeds to Manchas- ter. 2 16 E 3 46 E 2 3 E 4 0E Manches- ter td Leeds. H. M. 10 0E 6 0E 9 48 E 6 28 E 9 38 E 6 43 E 9 29 E 6 55 E 9 17 E 7 4 E 8 57 E 7 23 E 8 30 E. 7 48 E 8 11 E 8 2 E 7 47 E 8 20 E 7 33 E 8 33 E 7 16 E 8 46 E 1 49 E 4 16 E 1 29 E 4 36 E I 0E 5 0E 7 3E 9 0E 6 49 E 9 16 E 6 29 E 9 36 E 6 0 E 10 0E Leeds to Man- Chester, in time for the Liverpool and Bolton Trains. Leeds to Manches- ter, meeting Trains from London, Leicester, Derby, Chester- field, and Sheffield. J Trains in connexion with the Manchester and Leeds Railway. HY THIRD CLASS PASSENGERS are conveyed by the 7 30 and 10 45 a. m., and 5 30 and 7 30P! m. Trains, calling at all the intermediate Stations from Sheffield to Leeds. THIRD CLASS PASSENGERS may be conveyed from London to Sheffield in the Day, by a Train leaving Derby at tip. m.; and from Sheffield to London in the same time by the 8 45 a. m. Train, ( but are booked to Derby only.) Carriage Trucks and Horse Boxes are always in readiness; but, to prevent disappointment, it is desirable that due notice be given previous to their being required. Post Horses may be obtained on the arrival of the Trains. Parcels, & c., are received at the Parcel OfficeB, free of Booking charge, and conveyed to all parts of the kingdom. FARES. First Class. Second Class. Third Class. SHEFFIELD TO YORK 12s. 6d 9s 4s. Ditto LEEDS ..... 9s. 6d 6s. 6d 3s. To HULL, Passengers are booked direct by the 5 15 a. m. Train.... 15s. 6d. .. lis. Od And by the other Trains to Wakefield Station only. By order. Sheffield Station, Feb. 20, 1841. H. PATTESON, Secretary. FARES:— First Class Passengers, 3d. per Mile; Second Class, 2d, per Mile. Children, under seven years of age, in First Class Carriage, charged Second Class Fare ; and in Second Class, Waggon Fare ; and in Waggon, without any deduction. Infants in arms not charged. Gentlemen's Carriage, with four wheels, 6d. per Mile ; and Parties riding in their own Carriage, 2d. per Mile each ; Servants riding outside, and Children, Waggon Fare. A Single Horse, Two- wheel Carriage, or Poney Phoeton, 4| d. per Mile. Any larger number of Horses, if one Property, 3d. per Mile each. One Ox, Cow, or other neat Cattle, Mule, or Ass, going in an open Waggon, 3d. per Mile each; any larger number, being the same Property, 2d. per Mile each. Sheep, 4d. per score per Mile, or 8d. per Single Waggon, and Is. 4d. per Double Waggon, per Mile. Pigs, according to size, from ^ d. to Id. per Mile each. Any distance, under six Miles, charged as six Miles, in all cases. The Manchester 6. 30. Morning Train is the only one by which Passengers can go through to London in Waggons; but they may proceed t9 Rugby by every London Train. Every Train will have First and Second Class Carriages, and most of them, FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE WORKING CLASSES, open Waggons, without Seats, at Fare proportionablylow. 8 Luggage, to the following extent, may be taken, free of charge:— First Class Passengers, 112 lb ; Second Class, 60 lb ; Waggon, 40 lb.— Any excess charged, for any distance under 30 Miles, ^ d. per pound ; and over 30 Miles, Jd. per pound extra. The Company's Servants are not allowed to Porter for Waggon Passengers. Waggon Passengers must be at the Booking Office Ten Minutes before the time of departure, or they cannot be booked for that description of Vehicle. Gentlemen's Carriages and Horses must be at the Station a Quarter of an Hour before the departure of the Train ; and if Horses are to be sent from the intermediate Stations, it is advisable to give previous notice. The Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Luggage, Matters, or Thing, unless booked, and paid for accordingly. Passengers are particularly requested to see their Luggage in and out of the Carriages. Parcels can be forwarded to all parts of the Kingdom, from 9, Brown Street, Manchester; Albion Hotel Oldham; Reed Hotel, Rochdale; Swan Inn, Halifax; Rail- way Office, Bradford; Swan Railway Office, Huddersfield! Royal Hotel, Dewsbury; Bennett's Office, Wakefield; and from the respective Stations of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company. Gratuities are not allowed to be taken by any of the Company's Servants. Smoking is strictly prohibited on any of the Company's Piemises. Passengers, & c., may be Booked through, at the Manchester Station, to the following Places .-— London, First Class, £ 2 10 0; Second, £ 1 12 Rugby, First Class Fare ..£ 1 3 0; Second, £ 0 18 0; Third, £( i 11 0; Nottingham, ditto, 12 0; ditto, 0 16 Dei by ditto 1 2 0; ditto, 0 16 0; ditto, 0 9 0; Sheffield, ditto, 0 12 0; ditto, 0 7 6; Hull, ditto, 13 0; ditto, 15 6; 6; Passengers may also be booked through from every STATION. 0; Third, £ 1 1 0; ditto, 0 9 6; ditto, 0 6 ditto, 0 11 0; 0; o; o. York ditto 1 0 0; ditto, 0 13 0; ditto, 0 9 Selby ditto 0 18 0; ditto, 0 12 0; ditto, 0 8 Gentlemen's Carriages to London, by 6. 30, Morning Train, £ 5 5s. Passengers wishing to come from London by way of Derby to Manchester, or to any Station on the Manchester and Leeds Railway, must book for Rugby, ( d^ In addition to the above Trains, there will be an extra one from Rochdale to Manchester, at Nine o'Clock Morning; and one from Manchester to Rochdale at Three o'Clock in the Alternoon, stopping at all the intermediate Stations, on Week Days only. 80 SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. FEBRUARY 27, 1841. THE EIGHT AND EXPEDIENCY OF UNIVERSAL SUFFRAGE, Sir, the subject is by no means beneath your notice. Nothing has occurred, with regard to public affairs lately, calculated to give so much satisfaction as the excitement which has prevailed on the franchise question. Perhaps jesty to grant the Charter. But he thought the question of fact was virtually submitted to the jury in the present action, and that the exceptions tendered to the Learned Judge were not sufficiently pointed and precise. The To U. G. WARD, Esq., M. P. SIR,— T cannot believe that gentlemen, on becoming Members of Parliament, undergo, of necessity, any change in their natures. Were I to adopt and express such an opinion, I should be expected to defend it by ar- guments ; and as I know not any that would serve such a purpose, I think it better to account for the general de- falcation of M. P. s, on their becoming such, by the over- whelming influence of the old aristocratic principle, and of which influence the Houses of Parliament form the centre. I can form an idea what a little mite the recent hero of the hustings and of the dinner party will feel him- self sink into when he becomes lost in the mighty con- fliction of competing elements, nightly congregating on the stage of the legislative assembly. This it is which has made hundreds of such as have been esteemed Solons for Wisdom, and Hampdens for patriotism, drop into mere cyphers on being sent to Parliament. Far more is neces- sary than is generally apprehended to make a successful stand against the tide of prejudice and corruption which are threatening to wash away our time- worn institutions. I am happy to say, Sir, remarks like the above were never applicable to you. It has been much to your credit that, in times like ours, your career has been in the op posite direction. A member of the aristocratic class, by birth, you have taken some important steps towards meeting the wants and wishes of the people. You are one of the most liberal, as well as one of the most honest Members, of the House of Commons; and Sheffield is comparatively happy in you as its representative. But, Sir, should you be spared life, as I hope you will, I feel not the least doubt that you will make still further move- ments in the same direction. In a public character, ho- nesty, sincerity, and a disposition to refuse the people their just rights, cannot long exist together. It is be- cause I believe in your truthfulness, and trust in your further conversion," that I honour myself by addressing to you the following observations, ou the right and expe- diency of Universal Suffrage. You have several times, before your constituents, expressed yourself favourable to a further, but gradual extension of the franchise. My arguments will, perhaps, not be new to you: nor do I expect that what I can say will cause the further change in you which I think necessary. I entreat, you, however, not slightly to pass them over— they are the convictions of millions. The Elective Franchise, Sir, is the question of questions. The law established Church, it is true, is a great incubus on the mental, moral, and physical energies of the na- tion,— the Corn Laws, with the other restrictions oil trade, are the curse and blight of its industrial resources — the criminal laws ftre irrational, sanguinary, and calcu- lated to gratify revenge rather than to be preventive of crime and to promote reform ;— while the taxation con- sequent on the past and present expensive governments is grinding the poor of the empire into the dust. But not one of these, nor all of them put together, are subjects equal in importance to that of the state of the franchise. To this all are subservient. This lies at the bottom of the entire superstructure of bad government. This supports the whole unsightly fabric. You, Sir, need not to be told, that the Suffrage, or the power of voting, is in effect taking a part in the making of the laws by which we are governed. How a man can be held amenable to laws which he has not bad the least share, directly or indirectly, in making, and not be a slave, is past my comprehension. If the real meaning of being deprived of the Elective Franchise was generally understood, I know not which would produce the most amazement— the impudence of the class who now mono- polize law- making, or the mean- spirited submission of the millions who allow themselves to be thus robbed of one of the plainest and most sacred rights of citizenship The right to live involves the right of self- control,— al- ways in accordance with the free- will of our neighbours ; and no man enjoys this dearest of all attributes of hu- manity who is totally deprived of voting for members of the Legislature. The property qualification is based on injustice. It is the strong dictating to the weak. Persons making the least pretensions to politeness, or even to civilized hu- manity, do not adopt this principle in every day life. In domestic society, the weak and helpless have usually the most deference paid to them ; and it is only among savages that the women, the sick, and the aged, are objects of dis- grace and derision. Besides, a man with no property but his own ability to labour, is quite as likely to give an un- prejudiced vote as a man possessed of wealth. The in- terest of the former would plainly be in the direction of universal good government; while the latter is liable to be warped aside by one or more of the contending mo- tives which wealth creates. Certainly, the poor ' would be able to give independent votes, if the rich would leave them alone. At all events, if they did not do their duty, the present possessors of the franchise would lose nothing by their dishonesty,— and the Ballot would do something to protect them.. If I mistake not, Sir, your own objec- tion to Universal Suffrage is principally, if not wholly, on account of the ignorance of the working classes. Does a working man, or does he not, know whether he be comfortably circumstanced, with regard to getting a live- lihood ? I do not now allude to the idle, the dishonest, the drunkards, &. C. & c., which, if all added together, would compose, I hope, a very small minority of the peo- ple of these kingdoms. I speak of the really respectable labouring and mechanical classes, who form the vast ma- jority of the whole inhabitants. I repeat the question- do not each one of all these people understand whether or not themselves are comfortably circumstanced ? If they are, they will, of course, wish to keep things as they are, and would give their votes accordingly; if otherwise, their very instincts would, in a majority of cases, lead them in the right direction. Again, Universal Suffrage is both right and expedient, because, let its fruits be what they might, no class would have causa to complain, as they have at present; for legislation would be the result of the acts and deeds of the whole community. Who will deny that the national will ought to be the national law ? I am sure Mr. Ward will not. And whether the expressed will of the majority be calculated to lead to the greatest amount of good, is not the whole question. I believe it would be so, but suppos- ing the contrary to take place, that does not alter my argument. If the intellect of a society be low, a govern- ment with corresponding tastes and feelings will be the most suitable; and a highly improved community would, of course, require governing in accordance with its superior attainments. Men enjoy the pleasures of intelligence ; mere animals do not; therefore, were men to attempt to govern birds, beasts, and fishes on the same principles as those which are applicable to men, instead of promoting the welfare of their subjects, they would produce misery; as. they do now, among the human animals.- The majority of a nation would always, if allowed, best choose what would best suit its natural wants. I do not make these remarks because I apprehend that Universal Suffrage, if adopted in England, would lead to worse government; ( what could they do worse than enact Corn Laws ;) but to shew that if even it was to he so, no injustice would be committed, and none would have reason to complain. I have no fear for the result, however. Let intelligence and moral power have free scope, and right will prevail. I cannot help thinking, Sir, that our Leeds friends, who are for Universal Suffrage, on principle — and for Household Suffrage, from expediency, are wrong. Even on principles of expediency itself, the demand for Universal Suffrage is the most politic. The demand for full justice would lead to at least as great concessions as any smaller demand will do. The classes in power are notoriously selfish, and in attempting to deal with a selfish trader, nothing is gained by over- modesty. Ask fifty guineas for an article, and you may possibly obtain forty but ask only forty to begin with, and you will yourself be surprised if you get above thirty- eight. Besides, the demand for Universal Suffrage is already made by a very large number; and it is to their credit that they stick so well to this cardinal point. The Chartists, Sir, are not necessarily wrong, or to be thrown away because dema- gogues have led them into mischief, What the Chartists want is the sympathy and co- operation of the middle classes. Unfortunately, the latter find it more agreeable to their own feelings to punish the errors of their poor oppressed brethren, and to ridicule their just claims, than to take them by the hand, and assist them. The advocates of the Intellectual Franchise, of the Household Franchise, or, in- deed, . the advocates of any reforms or ameliorations what- ever, should take the trouble to think for a moment, whether the Chartists'claims be just; and if they find that they are so, they should throw expediency to the winds, as they did when they advocated the total eman- cipation of the negroes. " Be just and fear not," ought to be our universal motto in all our dealings. Honesty would be found peculiar good policy here, for the advo- cates of each particular scheme are weak while standing alone;— let them unite, and they will prove the truth of the sapred proverb—" A threefold cord cannot be broken." Sir, I am well aware that, in these remarks, you will find nothing new. But if they do not convert you, your name, standing in their connection, may be a pas- port to a little public attention; and they may be thus made the means of instruction to some who need it. And, the Leeds people have been the immediate means of the plaintiff, in his replication, denied that the inhabitant re- quickening. Whatever has been the cause, however, householders of Manchester did petition the Queen to there has be< Tn a deal of good writing, and of course of grant to them a Charter of Incorporation, on which issue reading, and thinking. It is extremely satisfactory that was joined. The evidence laid belore the Jury was, that the Ministerial Chronicle has had some good ar ticles, at a meeting of the ratepayers called by public notice, leaning to the right side of the question ;- that the Sun, consisting of 1000 persons, a petition to her Majesty was though it occasionally blows cold as well as hot, has now resolved upon, which was afterwards signed by 4000 and then let such truths escape as all the arts ofsophis- inhabitant householders; and, after the petition was pre- try can never gainsay;— that the Tory Times has been sented, and before taking the same into consideration, fain to scream out alarmed, and then, in bravado, to 6000 inhabitant householders petitioned her Majesty not boast of the country's conservatism. And last, not least, to grant the Charter; it being also admitted that the that Sheffield has shown itself alive to the importance of aggregate number of householders was 48,000. Under the subject, both in the public papers, and in the late these circumstances, the question was, did or did not the public meeting at the Town Hall, when you must have inhabitant householders present a petition ? The Learned felt convinced of the necessity for great alteration. Judge, on being appealed to, stated his opinion to be, And now, Sir, could any thing which I could say or do, that, notwithstanding the second petition, her Majesty by any possibility be the means of bringing you out, as I had authority and power, on the recommendation of the think you ought to come, on this subject, I should cer- Privy Council, to grant the Charter as prayed in the first taioly feel both highly honoured aud abundantly rewarded, petition. Now this opinion could not, as it appeared to Universal Suffrage is at the foundation of the cause of the I his Lordship, be a misstatement of the law, unless it DREADFUL COLLISION AT SEA. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. people. The cause of the people is a just cause. Few members of the aristocratic class can or will see it so. You are on the threshold of the temple of justice : Oh, that you would enter in! Oh, that you would " Be just and fear not." I know it is no trifling matter for an in- dividual belonging to so important a cast as yours to make up his own mind to such a self- denying course. There have, however, been many such instances of patriotic virtue, and I hope there will be many more. What are could be laid down as an abstract proposition, that after a petition had been resolved upon at a public meeting, pub- licly convened, its whole force aud effect was to be neu- tralised and destroyed by a counter petition, signed by a larger number than those who signed the original petition, and still not amounting to a majority of the aggregate number of householders. No authority had been cited for this as an abstract principle, and it did not appear to be supportable on any reasonable ground. The first wanted at prese'nt are half a dozen r'ight good leaders of! meeting, having been convened by public notice, might the people. You, Sir, have it in your power materially be fairly taken as representing the inhabitant household- to assist the people in their attempt to obtain justice. ers, of which all were present who wished to express an' to when Universal Suffrage will be obtained, I think opinion ; and those who absented themselves might not I can tell to a trifle. The right will be the people's own, be unreasonably considered as assenting. The struggl when they will to have it. When the masses of men, of opinion whether the petition should be presented or who are now wholly overlooked when law- makers are not, appeared to his Lordship to have been fairly decided selected, and, all but overlooked in law- making, once by the issue of the first meeting; at which meeting, if it truly awake to the true cause of bad government, and had been thought desirable, an adjournment might have were they to arouse themselves, like Sampson on the lap been moved, or a poll taken, at which the absentees of Delilah, the cowardly Philistines would flee in all might have recorded their opinions upon the general directions. The giant would not need to lift his finger in principle which governs popular assemblies. But that the way of violence. Lord Melbourne, Lord John Russell, expedient was not resorted to. Then with respect to the — aye, and even the gallant and junior Lords of the circumstances under which the second petition was Treasury, would all do his bidding, each like a chidden [ adopted, it wouid be. extremely inconvenient and danger- infant. 1 am, Sir, your obed ent servant, A BOROUGH VOTER. Sheffield, Feb. 18, 1841. ous to draw the legal conclusion that it was signed by a majority of the inhabitants. It was not merely from the majority in point of numbers between those who signed the petition for the Charter and the counter petition against it, that the opinion of the actual majority of the inhabitants could be safely inferred. There must also be taken into consideration the relative publicity of the meeting at which the petitions were resolved upon, and the circumstances attending them ; and, therefore, in point of law the second petition did not of itself necessarily take away her Majesty's To Dr. G. C. HOLLAND. SIR,— Having perused your letter to Mr. Marshall, few ideas suggested themselves to me, which I thought would be as well to be conveyed to you. I am not a man of many words, for various reasons ; but chiefly, because authority and power to attend to the recommendations of truth, in my opinion, " needs not the foreign aid of orna- the Privy Council on the first petition ; and the Learned ment." What, then, is the amount of your long letter to Judge did not lay down the law incorrectly, and the ex- Mr. Marshall ? 1st. You think he is wrong in denounc- cep'. ion, of course, falls to the ground. A second class of ing a class who are depriving the people of the first neces- objections then arose- first, that the Charter was not sary of life— food; and, of course, dooming thousands to granted to the same persons who petitioned for it, inas- starvation and death. 2nd. You maintain that tradesmen, much as it was granted to only seven out of ten townships ; or millocrats, should not only pay for their labour, but and| secondly, that it contained matters that were incon- ought to give charity to those whom they employ. These sistent with those provisions directed by the Legislature two ideas seem to be the whole substance of your long let- and the common- law prerogative of the Crown. In the ter. To the first, I reply, that there can only be one first place, it was an undeniable proposition, that the opinion upon the subject, to any impartial observer who Legislature intended to provide for the case of new Cor- visits the poor at present,— that thousands are starving to porations being brought into existence after the passing of death for want of food ; and all who make food scarce, the act; and it was to be presumed, that its powers and so that these people cannot have it, are indirectly their provisions had become inoperative from the lapse of time ; murderers. What natural right can one class'have to and, lastly, that all the common- law rights of the Crown, cause all to purchase food a, t the aristocratic shop,— espe- Vvith respect to its power of granting such Corporations, cially when they charge twice its value ? If they could remained in full force and unimpaired. Courts of law supply all with labour, and could be compelled to give to must never lose sight of what the Legislature had in view ; the people a certain high amount of wages, then it would they were bound to see, that the intention of the Legisla- be something like just to compel the people to purchase ture was carried into effect, unless some legal or consti- exclusively from them. But, seeing they cannot employ tutional principle were violated. They must not forget all the people, the people should purchase at the cheapest the words of Lord Coke, that where the words of the and best markets. To your second, I reply, how degrad- King's Charter would bear two constructions,— one of ing to the working people of the United Kingdom to have it wt, ich would render it operative, and the other inoperative, told them by the reforming [?] Dr. Holland, that, for their — Judges were bound, for the King's honour, to put the hard and unceasing toil, they ought to be at the mercy of former construction upon if; for the King could not intend their employers' charity. This is the friend of the work- t0 deceive. He confessed that he had felt great doubts ing man I No, Sir. You may w, ant charity. Had you on the point, the more especially as he found that he had still been a working man, you would have claimed a the misfortune to differ from some of his Learned higher name than a pauper, or one who lives upon what Brethren ; but he felt quite satisfied in his own mind, others are pleased to give him. But the working classes that, by the 49th section of Ist Victoria, and the I41st of of England, Scotland, and Ireland, want justice, and not the 5th and 6th William IV., the Crown had the power to Dr. Holland's charity, or Mr. Marshall's either. It | Incorporate the inhabitant householders of any place would be a rather singular state of things if they employed men not only expecting to receive payment for their la- bour, but, upon your plan, they would also expect charity. If you employ a shoemaker, for a pair of shoes, in the first place, buy them ias cheap as you can, then give him charity to help him to buy the small loaf;- so with the tailor ;— so with the Doctor, as well as Mr. Marshall. Beautiful argument, really, Doctor. I am, Sir, ONE OF THE PEOPLE. EXCHEQUER CHAMBER. MANCHESTER CHARTER— JUDGMENT. MONDAY, FEB. 22.— Present: Lord Chief Justice. Denman, Lord Chief Justice Tindall, Mr. JusticeBosan- quet, Mr. Justice Patteson, Mr. Justice Williams, Mr. Justice Coleridge, and Mr. Justice Coltman. All the objections, with the exception of two, appear to have been unanimously over. ruled by the Judges. On the two excepted points, there were differences of opinion, Which, we presume, have caused the delay that has arisen in pronouncing judgment. These points are,— 1st. The sufficiency of the original petition of the inha- bitants for a Charter of Incorporation ; and, 2nd. Whether the Crown had power to delegate to particular individuals the task of making out and revis- ing the lists of voters for the first elections under the Charter. upon their petition, and that it had also the power of defining the limits to which the Incorporation should extend,— the common- law right of the Crown to grant a Corporation to such parts of a town as it pleased, was saved. The second objection was, that the new borough had been divided into wards, by the authority of the Crown, from whom the Charter came. He thought it was a sufficient answer to that objection to say, that the act of 1835 was totally inapplicable to a Corporation that was not called into existence until 1839: its provisions could not apply in such a case, and, of course, the Crown had the right to appoint any person it pleased either to make or to revise the lists of those entitled to privileges under the Charter. The third and fourth objections might fairly be discussed together— they went to the burgess lists— the plaintiffs' counsel objected, that the burgess lists were made under an illegal delegation of the prerogative of the Crown, and were not made under the provisions of the Municipal Act, section 20th, which ought to have been followed out as strictly as possible; in that objection it was admitted, that the act could not be carried into effect it gave no power to compel the overseers to perform the duties required by the act, nor was any fund provided for the payment of any expenses incurred by them in such duty. It was admitted that the Crown might have nomi- nated the mayor, the aldermen, and the burgesses, by name, in the Charter itself; therefore, he could not feel the illegality of the step which had been taken in this case -- he could not see that there had been any illegality in the substitution of Mr. Price or Mr. Rushtou for the On the former of these points, which was, in fact, the vital question in the cause, the Judges decided in favour of the Charter by a majority of five to one,-— Mr. Justice Crown, the Act of Incorporation having been previously Coleridge not giving judgment either way, but thinking completed. Probably some inconvenience might arise; there ought to be a new trial; the other Judges giving hut that would be obviated in the succeeding year, when their opinion thus :— a barrister would be regularly appointed. However, that For the Charter. Against the Charter. was only a minor point: the broad answer to the objec Chief Justice Tindal Chief Justice Denman. tion was, that there had been no illegal delegation of the Mr. Justice Bosanquet M r. Justice Patteson Mr. Justice Williams Mr. Justice Coltman. On the second question, which was one of mere form, the Judges decided in favour of the Charter by a majority of fine to two, Mr. Justice Coleridge being for the Char- ter, and Mr. Justice Williams joining Lord Penman against it. If the other two Judges who heard the argu- ments in the case— namely, Mr. Justice Littledale ( since resigned,) and Mr. Justice Erslcine ( now on the western circuit)— had been present, it is believed they would have decided in favour of the Charter upon all points. Royal prerogative, because the inhabitants of Manchester had already been Incorporated by the Charter from the Queen ; the persons appointed to make up the lists did not make the burgesses, — that was a previous act of the Sovereign. The next objection taken was to the directions given to Mr. Price, to insert the names only of inhabitant householders within the borough. In his opinion, there was no weight in the objection; for any one whose claim was refused by Mr. Price might have obtained redress, and have been inserted in the list by Mr. flushton, and so the whole difficulty might have been disposed of. The question is, whether the Charter is to be held void in We give the judgment of Chief Justice Tindal at consequence of the defect in making out the first burgess length, as being the most important:— list. He could not think, that such consequences ought LORD CHIEF JUSTICE TINDAL said this ivas an action to follow in a case where nothing had been illegally done, against the defendant, for usurping the plaintiff's office The only remaining point he had to consider, was the plea as coroner of the county of Lancaster, undercircumstances — it might be informal in not setting out the particulars involving the question of the validity of the charter of The most that could be said was, that that ought to have incorporation granted to the inhabitants of the borough been made matter of special demurrer, and might have of Manchester; and the objections taken against the been traversed in the words of the plea. Upon the whole judgment of the court below, which was in favour of the therefore, although he felt bound to admit that the case' defendant, were'. — First, against the direction of the was one of great difficulty and doubt, he was of opinion Learned Judge at the trial of the cause ; second, against that the plaintiff was not entitled to recover, and that the the charter itself; and thirdly, against the operation of judgment given for the defendant in the court below ought the defendant's title to the office of coroner of the bo- 1 to be affirmed, rough ; upon each of which heads be would state the opinion which he had formed, on the best consideration which he had been able to give to this difficult and I ROYAT. STATURE.— The respective statures of Her doubtful case. The first objection amounted to this: Majesty and Prince Albert are stated to be 4 feet 8, that, in order to eilable ihe Queen to grant a valid Char- and 5 feet 11 inches (?)— Court Journal. ter of Incorporation under the 1 st Victoria, c. 78, there BAD NEWS FOR SPEECH MAKERS.— A Manchesterman, it must be a petition of the inhabitant householders of the is said, has invented a machine, which is more wonderful town or borough for this purpose; that the fact of such even than the daguerreotype, and will record spoken words petition having been presented or not, was a question for the jury on the issue; and that the Learned Judge did not allow the question to be decided by them, but decided it as a matter of law. His Lordship agreed, that the presenting of a petition in the manner pointed out by the act by the inhabitant householders was a necessary preli- as rapidly as delivered I This is bad news," indeed, for " gentlemen of the press ;" and not very good news for public speakers, since the machine is said to " take down" speeches verbatim et literatim— remorsely reporting all the" hums" and" haws," and circumlocutions, and assaults on Priscian, which short- hand scribblers good- naturedly ( From the Liverpool Times.) We are sorry to say, that the most fatal collision at sea that has occurred for many years off this port, took place about two o'clock on the morning of Saturday last, between the American ship Governor Fenner, Captain Andrews, and the Nottingham steamer, from Dublin to this port. The Governor Fenner sailed from Liverpool at noon on the preceding day ( Friday) with a crevv of 17 men, and 106 steerage passengers, consisting of men, women, and children ; and about two o'clock on the morning of Saturday, when off Holyhead, she came in collision with the Nottingham, striking her midships, and reducing her to a complete wreck. Contrary, how- ever, to what might have been expected, the vessel strik- ing sustained greater injury than the one struck. The Nottingham, though greatly injured, continued to float, and ultimately arrived in port, but the Governor Fenner was so dreadfully shattered, that she began to sink im- mediately. and in less than five minutes went to the bottom, engulphing in the waves not less than one hundred and twenty- two souls! The only persons saved belonging to the ship were Captain Andrews and the mate, who were both on deck when the vessels struck. The mate saved his life by jumping from the fore yard- arm on to the deck of the Nottingham, and the captain, after failing to jump oil the steamer, causht a rope that was hanging from her side, just as his own vessel was going down. The shrieks of the unhappy passengers, who were roused from their beds by the shock, were most appalling, but in less than five minutes the vessel went down, carrying along with it every soul on board. The following is Captain Andrews' account of this dreadful catastrophe:- " We sailed from Liverpool on Friday last, at noon, with the wind at S. S. W. The crew consisted of 17, and the passengers in the steerage, to 106. We had a full cargo of manufactured goods. On Saturday morning, at two o'clock, the wind blowing fresh from the S. S. W., and when the ship was under double- reefed topsails, the jib, spanker, and mansail in, saw a steamer to windward on the larboard bow. The ship's helm was instantly put hard- a- port. The steamer crossed our bow, and we struck her right amidships. From the force of the collision, it was evident that either the ship or the steamer would sink, or, perhaps, both: instantly I felt that the ship, the bows of which were stove in, was sinking. I cried out to the crew ( all the passengers were below) to endeavour to save their lives. They, in- stead of running forward, through fear ran aft. My first object was to endeavour to save the crew and pas- sengers; but, so rapid was the sinking of the ship, I found it impossible to do anything to accomplish that object. I and the mate then ran forward, and, finding the ship fast sinking, I tried to jump on to the steamer. Failing in my first attempt, through a momentary faint- ness, I made a second, and, just as the ship was at the water's edge, succeeded in grasping a rope which was hanging over the steamer's side. The mate saved his life by jumping from the fore yard- arm on to the steam- er's deck. In one minute the ship sank, with sixteen of her crew and all the passengers, amounting to 122 souls. The steamer's boat was instantly lowered, for the pur- pose of making an attempt to save such of the crew and passengers as might be floating, but it unfortunately swamped alongside." An account, differing in some respects from the above, has also been furnished to the Albion by one or more of the persons on board the Nottingham. Capt. Andrews has called upon us to contradict several parts of the latter statement. We give the statement as it appears in the Albion, and shall then point out the portions of it denied by Captain Andrews:— " About a quarter past two o'clock, on Saturday morning, when about fifteen miles to the westward of Holyhead, the weather calm, hut rather thick, one of the men of the watch saw a ship bearing down upon the Not- tingham : she bad no light at her mast, while the steamer had three lights. He reported the fact to the second mate, who was then at the wheel. The second mate hailed the ship, and was answered. 1- Ie desired her to starboard the helm. This, they thought, was not done. A voice from the ship, which was supposed to have been that of the captain, requested the steamer to starboard her helm, as he could not bring the ship over, she not answering her helm. At this instant the Governor Fenner struck the Nottingham amidships. In less than five minutes the ship filled with water, and disappeared. The steamer became quite motionless after the shock, and the people on board of her were unable to make the least attempt to succour those on board the ship, which sunk bow foremost. The screams of the people on the wreck were heart- rending, but they soon ceased, and all was still. The steamer's starboard side was completely stove in ; the paddle shaft and wheel were shivered in pieces: the starboard engine was broken, and the funnel carried away. Seventeen cows were killed ; seven more and 78 sheep were thrown overboard, and 11 died before the vessel reached port. On Saturday evening, the wreck of the Nottingham was fallen in with by another steamer, and towed into the Mersey." " The opinion on board the Nottingham was, that the Governor Fenner's helm, instead of being put to star- board, as it ought to have been, must have been put to port, for, if it had been put to starboard, the ship would have cleared the steamer." In reply to the above, Captain Andrews desires us to state :— First, that it was not calm when the vessels struck, but that, on the contrary, it was blowing fresh, and that his vessel was carrying only a moderate portion of her canvass. Second, that neither he nor the mate heard any one hail, and that neither he nor any one else answered the persons hailing in any way; and third, that he did put his helm hard to port, and that in so doing, he acted on the rule laid down by the British Admiralty. The following is a list of the names of the greater part of the passengers of this unfortunate ship. It will be seen that they were from all parts of the empire :— William Toms, Cheltenham.— Philip Duffy, Ireland. • - James Taylor and Benjamin Whitehead, Rochdale.— Patrick Gibney, Ireland. John Ashworth and James Necdham, Oldham.— Henry Ryal, wife, and two children, and John Sinclair, England.— Patrick Hally, wife and child, Ireland.— David Boyd and wife, and Bernard M'Evoy, County Antrim.— Thomas Garside, Emanuel Hague, and John France, supposed to be from Oldham.— Robert Miller and wife, Ireland.— James Johnson, Here- fordshire.— John Chiswell and Stephen Kavanagh, Ireland. John and Gordon M'Elroy, Market- hill, Ireland.— Patrick Doyle, Patt Egan, William Coogan, Ireland. — Mr. Quail, Ellen Quail, Jane Quail, Mary Anne Quail, John Quail, Patrick M'Veigh, Mary M'Veigb, and John M'Evoy, supposed to be from the neighbourhood of Warren Point, Ireland.— George Twills, and John Stoakes, England.—, John Rielly, Ireland.— Joseph Scholfield, and Edward Redmond, wife, and two children, England.— Richard Fullerand Andrew Mercer, Scotland. - John Kelly, Derry, Ireland. — Patt M'Nally and wife, Nary Finnan, Owen Finnalty, William Fitzpatrick, wife, and two children, and Jane Fitzpatrick, Ireland. Phillip and Mary Tally, County Meath, Ireland.— Denis Breman and Catherine Grudy and child, County Kilkenny, Ireland.— Michael Murphy and John Maher, County Galway, Ireland.— Charles and Margaret Feeney, John Ryan, John and Sarah Kelly, Queen's County, Ireland.— James Dolan and Patrick Burke, County Galway, Ireland.— Patrick M'E- voy, Ireland.— George Burgess and Abraham Atkinson, supposed from Oldham.— John and Mrs. M'lntyre un- certain. Captain Church, of the steamer Birmingham, from Dublin, reports that, on Sunday morning, at seven o'clock, about sixteen miles on this side the Skerries, he fell in with the wreck of a large ship, apparently split in two parts. He went on board and found two men in the rig- ging, quite dead, though, apparently, they had not been so long. The stern of the vessel was gone, and the cargo entirely washed out. Captain Church found a trunk on board, which had evidently belonged to a passenger. Amongst other articles which it contained, were characters of a gardener, who had lived with some noble Irish fami- lies ; his name was John M'lntyre. The trunk also con- tained some watches, & c. The wreck, there is not doubt, was that of the Governor Fenner. The cargo having fallen out, the wreck bad floated. UNITED STATES.— By the South America, Captain D. G. Bailey, we have received New York papers to the 2nd inst., inclusive. The most important fact they announce is in reference to the case of Mr. M'Leod, which appears in the New York Daily Express • of the 2nd inst., quoted from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser :— . " BAILING OF M'LEOD.— The Buffalo Commercial of Thursday states, that the required bail was given tha day before, by Messrs. Brotherson, of Queenstown, and Buell, of Lockport, and M'Leod was forthwith discharged from custody. No sooner was he released than a very numerous band of armed men— one account says two or three hundred— interposed, and forcibly re- conducted him to gaol, where he is yet confined. The avowed object of this disorderly and unlawful proceeding, is, to afford the owner of the Caroline an opportunity to arrest M'Leod for the destruction of that boat, and thereby detain him this side of the river." " We hope," adds the editor of the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser, " that this account will prove to be exaggerated, but, if true, no time should be lost in asserting and enforcing, in a proper and ample manner, the supremacy of the laws. The propriety of admitting M'Leod to bail at all, under the circumstances, we will not stop to discuss, but the proper legal authority having decided in favour of so doing, and bail having been legally entered, those who have restrained and re- imprisoned him by lawless violence, should be promptly and severely punished." The accounts from Canada state that the Governor General would, on the 7th instant, issue his proclamation declaring the union of the two provinces, and convening the new Parliament, to assemble in May next at Kingston, the new capital of the united provinces. The House of Representatives of Massachusetts have rejected, by 60 majority, the bill to repeal the law for- bidding intermarriage between blacks and whiles. The United States Bank was continuing her payments, and confidence in that establishment appeared to be on the increase. The news from China taken from England by the North America, which sailed on the 7th of January, has excited the liveliest astonishment. " England is sweeping Asia before her," say the New York papers. Marshal Soult contradicts the report on which all the French journals have built such long disquisitions, and according to which he proposed to the committee to dimi- nish the army and the estimates of 1842. He has proposed no such thing. y - i BANKRUPTS. [ FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19.] BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Henry Chaplin Carter, of Tooting, Surrey, linen- draper' BANKRUPTS. TO SURRENDER IN BA SINGH ALL STREET. George Howson Garnett, of Queen Anne street, Mary- lebone, chemist, February 26 and April 2; solicitor, Mr. Cooper, Old Cavendish street. John Philpot, of the Bay Tree Tavern, St. Swithin's lane, victualler, February 26 and April 2; solicitors, M essrs. Wire aud Child, St. Swithin's lane. William Worsfukl, of Margaret street, Cavendish square, and of Well's mews, Wells street, coach smith and spring maker, March 2 and April 2; solicitors, Messrs. Dickson and Overbury, Frederick's place, Old Jewry. James Robson, of Bear street, Leicester square, coach currier, March 5 and April 2; solicitor, Mr. William Kightley, Panton square, St. James's. Felix Wood, of Atkinson place, Brixton, Surrey, corn and coal dealer, March 3 and April 2 ; solicitor, Mr. Oldknow, Featherstone buildings, Holborn. TO SURRENDER IN THE COUNTRY. Mary May, of Devonport, earthenware dealer, March 2 and April 2, at Elliott's Hotel, Devonport; solicitor, Mr. J. E. El worthy, Plymouth. Abraham Pickard, of Ossett, Yorkshire, cloth manu- facturer, March 5, at the Court House, Wakefield, and April 2, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Leeds; solicitors, Messrs. Carr and Nettleton, Wakefield; and Mr. James Witham, Wakefield. Thomas Hanson, of Clough Bottom, Yorkshire, woollen cloth manufacturer, February 26 and April 2, at the George Inn, Huddersfield ; solicitors, Messrs. Whitehead and Robinson, Huddersfield. George Murjn, of Bagnor, Berkshire, paper manufac- turer, Feb. 27 and April 2, at the George Inn, Reading ; solicitor, Mr. Broome Pinniger, Newbury. William Taylor, of Westbury, Wiltshire, carpenter, February 27 and April 2, at the Bath Arms Inn, War- minster; solicitor, Mr. John Bush, Bradford. Josiah George Jones, of Bridgewater, Somersetshire, dealer in musical instruments, March 8 and April 2, at the George Inn, Taunton; solicitor, Mr. De Medina, Fitzroy square, London. DIVIDENDS. March 12.— John Du Bois and Edward Du Bois, of Copthall court, London, merchants, at the Court of Bank- ruptcy. March 13. — James Townley, of Castle Donington, Leicestershire, cotton spinner, at the George the Fourth Inn, Nottingham. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. Joseph Bland and Richard Overend, of Glusburn, Yorkshire, worsted manufacturers. Verdon Brittain, Robert Robinson Brownell, Charles Brownell, and George Brownell, of Sheffield, merchants. David Firth, Ely Hetlawell, Benjamin Sykes, George Firth, John Lockwood, and Thomas Wood, of Marsden, Yorkshire, silk spinners, ( so far as regards John Lock- wood aud Thomas Wood.) SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. - February 25 and March 25. — Robert Fleeming, for- merly of Glasgow, spirit merchant, at the Saracen's Head Inn, Paisley. February 24 and March 17.— David Smith and Co., of Aberdeen, hat manufacturers, at the chambers of Messrs. Alexander and John Webster, advocates, of Aberdeen. February 24 and March 17.— Simon Mackenzie Ross, of Pitkerrie, Rosshire, cattle dealer, at the Robertson's Inn, Tain. February 25 and March 18.— James Virtue, of Edin- burgh, commercial agent, at the Old Signet Hall, Royal Exchange, Edinburgh. February 24 and March 17.— Richie and Brown, of Dundee, merchants, at the British Hotel, Dundee. February 25 and March 25. — John O'Donald, of Dun- tocher, grocer, at the office of Mr. John Paterson, writer, of Dumbarton. February 24 and March 17.— John Donall, lately of Lauriston of Glasgow, auctioneer, at the chambers of John Ferguson, writer, Glasgow. February 26 and March 10,- Robert Baillie Lusk, of Greenock, accountant, at the chambers of William Lyd- dell, writer, Greenock. February 24 and March 23.— James Scott and Son, of Edinburgh, coach contractors, at the Waterloo Hotel, Edinburgh. miliary to the exercise of the power given thereby to her omit, patch, and cobble, till a speech" becomes decently Majesty, which was not merely to grant the inhabitants Charter of Incorporation, but a statutable authority to extend the provisions of the Municipal Corporation Act to such Corporation, the creation of some of which, such as paying rates, did not fall within the compass of the common- law prerogative of the Crown. He agreed also, that the fact, whether such a petition was presented as the act required, was a question for the jury, and was not to be considered as concluded by the determination of the Privy Council, or their recommendation to her Ma- presentable to the public. Besides, when speakers are reported by machinery, they cannot throw the " reporter" overboard, as at present, whenever they get into a scrape ! There will be no denying the faithfulness of a machine. Therefore, " wine- warmed" orators, look out I The poet Campbell is said to have calculated that a man who shaves himself every day, and lives to the age ot threescore and ten, expends during his life as much time in the act of shaving as would have sufficed for learning seven' NOTICE POSTED AT THE BANK OF ENGLAND ON THURSDAY.—" The Governor and Company of the Bank of England are ready, until further notice, to receive ap- plications for Loans, upon deposit of approved Bills of Exchange, not having more than sis months to run; Exchequer Bills, and East India Bonds. Such Loans to be repaid on or before the 21st of April next, with the interest, at the rate of £ 5 per cent, per annum, and to be for sums not less than £ 2,0U0 each. Bank of England, Feb. 25, 1841." [ FROM THE GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, FEB. 23.] DECLARATIONS OF INSOLVENCY. Feb. 22.— William Edmondson, of Liverpool, draper. Feb. 23.— Edwin Sparrow, of Rushall, near Walsall, iron dealer. BANKRUPTCIES ANNULLED. Henry Rowe, of Great Tower street, City, wine and brandy merchant. Edward Wood, of Nottingham, iron merchant. BANKRUPTS. TO SURRENDER AT BAS1NGHALL STREET. Arbuthnot Emerson and Co., of England and Ireland, importers and exporters of spirits, Marcli 16 and April 6; solicitor, Mr. William Loaden, Great James street, Bedford row. John Stephens Viret and Thomas Reckitt Kitching, of Ludgate hill, linen drapers, March 5 and April 6; soli- citors, Messrs. Reed and Shaw, Friday street, Cheapside. Joseph Duckham, of Piccadilly, carpet dealer, March 3 and April 6; solicitor, Mr. Rush, Austin friars. William George, of Fleet street, and of Lodge road, Regent's park, musical instrument maker, March 3 and April 6; solicitor, Mr. Edward Starling, Sackville street. James Gawen, of Lower Shadwell, Irish provision merchant, March 5 and April 6; solicitor, Mr. C. Jorde- son, St. Mary at Hill. Thomas Barnett Loader, of Hanover street, Walworth! map publisher, March 2 and April 6; solicitor, Mr. Thomas Lewis, Church court, Lombard street. TO SURRENDER IN THE COUNTRY. Robert M'Gregor, of Chester, grocer, March 5 and FEBRUARY 27, 1841. SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. 3 April 6, at the Green Dragon Inn, Chester; solicitor, Mr. Samuel Roberts, Chester. Edward Bennett, of Cambridge, builder, March 5 and April 6, at the Hoop Hotel, Cambridge ; solicitor, Mr. Joseph Deacon Fetch, Cambridge. William Mason, of Heywood, Lancashire, cotton spin- ner, March 16 and April 6, at the Swan Hotel, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire; solicitors, Messrs. T. A. and J. Grundy, Bury. Peter Blackburn, of Salford, Lancashire, builder, March 4 and April 6, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Manchester; solicitors, Messrs. Higginbottom and Co., Ashton under Lyne. John Morgan Knott, of Camphill, Birmingham, whole- sale stationer, March 9 and April 6, at the New Royal Hotel, Birmingham ; solicitors, Messrs. Arnold and Haines, Birmingham. Edward Young, of Newcastle upon Tyne, banker, March 18 and April 6, at the Bankrupt Commission Room, Newcastle upon Tynej solicitor, Mr. Seymour Newcastle upon Tyne. Stephen Grainger Whitehouse, of Northampton, coal merchant, March 19 and April 6, at the Peacock Inn, Northampton ; solicitors, Messrs. Vincent and Sherwood, Inner Temple, London. John Proffitt, jun., of Darlaston, Staffordshire, buckle manufacturer, March 5 and April 6, at the Swan Hotel, Wolverhampton; solicitor, Mr. Watts, Wednesbury. Jonathan Gunton, of Cambridge, butcher, March 5 and April 6, at the Hoop Hotel, Cambridge ; solicitor, Mr. C. H. Cooper, Cambridge. DIVIDENDS. March 23.— John Fletcher, of Liverpool, merchant, at the Clarendon Rooms, Liverpool. March 24.— Thomas Wharton, of Wyton, Yorkshire, and of Kingston upon Hull, merchant, at the George Inn, Kingston upon Hull. March 24.— Edward Thompson, of Kingston upon Hull, merchant, at the George Inn, Kingston upon Hull. March 19.— William Sharrocks and John Sharrocks, of Manchester, machine makers, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Manchester. March 20.— Joseph Stelfox, of Manchester and Pen- dleton, Lancashire, merchant, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Manchester. March 18.— John Gouale, of Liverpool, merchant, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Manchester. March 17.— George Burnett, of Newcastle upon Tyne, merchant, at the Bankrupt Commission Rooms, New- castle upon Tyne. March 19.— George Meatyard, of Bristol, ironmonger, at the Commercial Rooms, Bristol. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. W. Holden, John Preston, Thomas Taylor, and Richd. Johnson, of Chorley, Lancashire, cotton manufacturers. William Bradley and Edward Parry, of Great Guildford street, Southwark, iron and brass founders. Thomas Netherwood and James Lockwood, of Almond- bury, Yorkshire, woollen cloth manufacturers. SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS.. John Gallir, of Edinburgh, plumber, March 1 and 24, at the Royal Exchange Coffee- house, Edinburgh. Thomas Clement6on, of Annan, china and earthenware merchant, February 26 and March 19, at the Queensbury Arms Inn, Annan. John M'Clure, of Linvvood, Renfrewshire, shoemaker, February 27 and March 27, at the Saracen's Head Inn, Paisley. Alexander M'Nab, of Tradeston, Glasgow, flesher, March 1 and 22, at the office of Mr. William Waddell, miller street, Glasgow. John Plummer, of Edinburgh, flesher, February 27 and March 22, at the Old Signet Hall, Royal Exchange, Edinburgh. SMITHFIELD, LONDON, Feb. 22.— The supply of Cattle at market this morning was middling, and the trade bet- ter, the best sorts meeting with ready sale. Of Mutton the supply was short, and trade brisk, the best downs making 4s. lOd. per stone. Veal was also in demand ; the supply being short, everything was sold off. The supply of Pork was better than for some time past, and trade improving. Beef, inferior, 3s. 4d. to 3s. 8d.; prime, 4s. to 4s. 8d.; Mutton, inferior, 3s. 8d. to 4s.; prime, 4s. 6d. to 4s. lOd.; Veal, inferior, 4s. 8d. to 5s.; prime, 5s. to 5s. 8d.; Pork, inferior, 3s. 8d. to 4s.; prime, 4s. 4d. to 5s.— Beasts, 2209; Sheep, 17,190 ; Pigs, 603; Calves, 51. LIVERPOOL, Monday, Feb. 22.— The supply of stock at market to- day of botb descriptions has been much the same with regard to number as that of the preceding week; and the quality on the average only middling. The market was very well attended by buyers and dealers, but from the high prices sought by the holders of stock, and buyers not being disposed to accede to them, a great portion of Beasts and Sheep were left unsold, especially of the mid- dling and ordinary qualities. Good Beef may be quoted at 6jd., varying from that down to 5jd. The very best Wether Sheep were sold at fully 8d., second ditto, and or- dinary, varying in price agreeable to quality. Number of Cattle at market— Beasts, 1202; Sheep, 4135.— Cattle im- ported into Liverpool, from the 15th to the 22nd Feb.,— Cows, 634 ; Calves, 5 ; Sheep, 2893; Lambs, 42; Pigs, 5655; Horses, 16. BARNSLEY FAIR, Feb. 24.— There was a good show of Cart Horses, and a fair sprinkling of good useful ones for the saddle, at this day's fair; the demand was good for the best descriptions of both at high prices; secondary sorts also were in fair request, and many changed owners. The show of Beasts was not large; new Calved Cows and in- Calvers were in request at high prices; good Drapes also were well bought up. HOPS. LONDON, Feb. 22.— There is yet little business doing in this article, but as the canals are now free, a better dispo- sition is evinced to purchase, and it is presumed, as the season advances, and the stocks become reduced ( there being now an unusually small quantity of last year's growth remaining in the planters'hand,) that an improve- ment in prices will take place. CHARTERED FAIRS. From February 27 to March 12 inclusive.— Yorkshire; Thirsk and Long Preston, March 1; Grassington, 3; Pock ling ton, 7.— Lancashire: Bury, 5; Burnley, 6.— Lincolnshire: Grantham, 1; Bourn, 7; Stamford, 8.— Derbyshire: Chesterfield, Feb. 28.— Nottinghamshire: Nottingham, March 7. 5 7 10 11 0 12 0 5 5 4 10 14 0 14 10 15 10 19 0 MARKET INTELLIGENCE. INSPECTOR'S WEEKLY CORN RETURN. ,\ n account of the Quantities and Prices of British Coin sold in Shef- field Market, from the returns delivered to the Inspector, by the Dealers, in the week ending Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1841, computed by the Standard Imperial Measure of 8 Gallons to the Bushel. PRICES OF METALS, & c.— London, Feb. 20. IRON, British— Bar.. .. ton 0 0 0 to Do. Cargo in Wales ton Hoops ton Sheets, single ton Pig, No. 1.. ton Do. in Wales 0 0 0 to Foreign— C Swedes, cn. bd. .. .. ton J Russian, com. .. ton Duty 30s. P. S. I ton per ton. (_ C. C. N. D. ., .. ton STEEL, British— Blistered, ( various qualities) ton 25 0 0 to Shear do. do. .. .. ton 45 ( Cast do. do ton 45 I Foreign— ( Swedes in kgs. bd. Duty 20 i Do. Faggots, bd. .. percent. (. Milan COPPER, British— Cake .. 0 0 Tile 0 0 Sheets ft. 0 Foreign—( dy. 37s. cwt.) .. 0 TIN, British— Blocks Bars .. .. .. .. Banca 0 Straits, 0 Tin Plates, i. e. ( box) .. .. 0 i. x. do. .. .. 0 ( Othersin proportion.) Pig Imp Measure- Total Price iff Qr. Total Quant- Amount. Imp. Measr. qrs. bis- £. s. d. £. s. D. Wheat 202 1 635 17 0 3 2 11 157 0 262 6 5 1 13 5 Oats-." « 183 0 210 9 0 13 0 Rye 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Beans - 9 0 19 13 9 2 3 9 Peas 0 6 ' 1 It 0 2 14 0 to 0 to ton ton ton 0 0 to 0 111 to 0 0 to .. cwt. .. cwt. 0 0 to 0 0 to 0 0 to 0 0 to 45 84 84 20 21 0 to 100 98 0 0 4 4 3 3 I 1 KE- SHIN, " THE DREADED HOUR." IF there be anything in a name, that of Ke- sbin, the Chinese Commissioner, nominated to meet Elliott at Canton, is, in its Chinese definition, given above, ominous of sad results. Our previous knowledge ot Ke- shin's opinion of the best " MODE OF MANAGING THE ENGLISH," gives us reason to " dread the hour" when be shall sit in judgment upon Engli- h Commerce. Ke- shin, in a memorial addressed to the Emperor, in December, 1838, recommends him to " put an entire stop to all foreign intercourse for ten years, " when," he says, " the English will pay Gold and Silver for Tea and Rhu- barb. " The Foreigners," says Ke- shin, " subsist, day by day, upon beef and mutton, and every day, alter meals, they take this DIVINE MEDICINE, (. i. e., Tea and Rhubarb,) in order to get a motion in their bowels." This is the advice of Ke- shin, the most influential minister at the Court of Pekin, and now appointed Examiner of the English. Our unsuspicious Admiral, all powerful whilst relying upon his carronades, has been cajoled by the wily Ke- shin into exchanging them for a goose- quill, and is to meet him, not on his proper element, butinKe- shin'sown city, Canton. CAPT. PIDDING'S predictions have been verified to the letter. No part of the £ 3,000,000 is paid, or even promised. Instead of our demands being granted, the enquiry into them was not begun— the Court, at which Ke- shin, of ten years' tea- stopping celebrity, is to preside, was not even formed. All, therefore, whether content with Fokein Bohea, or patrons of Captain Pidding's Teas, will act prudently in laying in a good stock, for if Ke- shin acts as he advised the Emperor, tea will treble itself. The public— the best judges of all that concerns the palate or the pocket— having purchased above a million catties of CAPTAIN PIDDING'S TEAS, is sufficient proof of their superior quality ; but, besides being used at the palace, CAPTAIN PIDDING'S TEAS are " the only kind admitted at the table of fashion, whilst the frugal find that their strength renders them the most economical. Be particular in asking for CAPTAIN PIDDING'S TEA, and observe that all packages have the signature of The present reduced price of Captain Pidding's How- qua's mixture, Black Tea, is 6s. 4d. per lb., being 8s. 6( 1. the catty package; and for Howqua's Small Leaf Gun- powder Tea, is 9s. per lb., being 12s. the catty package, half and quarter catties in proportion. For Agencies in the country, address to Captain Pidding, 22, College Hill, City. WATBSKPAll & HEATH, CONFECTIONERS, 1, FARGATE, SOI. E AGENTS FOR SHEFFIELD, Bradford ; John Pratt, Chemist, 33, Ive Gate. Burnley ; Thos. Sutcliffe, Bookseller, 20, St. James's St. Blackburn ; James Parkinson, Chemist, 1, Church Street. Bolton; G. J. French, Mercer. Derby ; M. Eggleston, Confectioner, 33, Iron Gate. Elland; William Eubank, Draper, & c., Westgate. Halifax ; J. W. Foster, 36, Crown Street. Leeds; Chas. Lawson, Confectioner, 39, Commercial St. Manchester ; John Ford and Co., St. Ann's Square. Wakefield ; J. Stanfield and Co., Booksellers. York; William Hargrove, Publisher, 9, Coney Street. YORKSHIRE SPRIMG- ASSISES, 1841, Before the Honourable Sir WILLIAM HENRY MAULE, Knight, and the Honourable Sir ROBERT MONSEY ROLFE, Knight, on SATURDAY, the 6' th Day of March, 1841. LEAD, British- Sheet Shot Red White ( dry) .. .. 0 Do. ( gd. in oil) .. .. 25 Foreign— Spanish ( dy. 40s. per ton) SPELTER, 0 For delivery .. .. 0 English Sheets .. .. ton 0 QUICKSILVER— ( dy Id. per lb.) bd. ton ton ton ton 0 to 0 to ton 0 to 0 to 0 to 21 0 21 15 22 10 22 10 27 0 30 20 25 24 39 0 LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, Monday, February 22.— Our market was moderately supplied with English Wheat this morning. In the early part of the day factors asked very high prices, which rather checked the demand. A clearance, was, however, made at an advance of Is. to 2s. per quarter on last Monday's quotations. Foreign free Wheat was lively in request, but the extravagantly high prices at which the best qualities were held, prevented ex- tensive transactions ; at an improvement of 2s. to 3s. sales might have been easily made. The top quotation of town manufactured Flour is now firmly fixed at 58s. per sack. With Barley we were tolerably well supplied, having, however, an improved inquiry; fine malting parcels brought a trifle above last Monday's currency, whilst se- condary qualities were held at fully the terms of that day. Malt was likewise quite as dear. The fresh arrivals of Oats were again small, and the dealers refrained from purchas- ing beyond what they required for their immediate wants ; the little business done \ vas at quite as high rates as those realised on this day se'nnight. Beans and Peas were in great supply, and barely supported their previous value. Seeds were rather dearer. LONDON, Wednesday'— There have been very few ves- sels with corn fresh up since Monday. The trade languid for every article, and prices unvaried. The demand for Flour, at the advanced rates, was limited. DONCASTER, Feb. 20.— To this day's market there was a fair supply of all descriptions of Grain, though not so much as was expected now that the canals are opened. Wheat met brisk sale at an advance of fully ( id. per three bushels— in some cases very fine Is. There being a great demand for Seed Beans, that article met steady sale at a little advance. Oats continue firm without alteration. The supply of Barley was not so large as for some time past, and there being more buyers in the market, all de- scriptions met with rather better sale. CHESTERFIELD, February 20.— The supply of Grain at market to day tvas extremely limited, especially Wheat; fine runs were eagerly taken off at an advance of 2s. per qr., whilst inferior samples were very dull sale, and Bar- ley maintained last week's currency. Prime good Meal- ing Oats were Is. per qr. higher ; in other qualities no variation. LIVERPOOL, Feb. 23.— At our market this morning Wheat generally was held for an advance of 2d. to 3d. per bushel on the rates of last Tuesday, but, only a moderate business was transacted. Buyers of Oats came forward rather more freely, and an improvement of Id. per 45 lbs. was realized. Oatmeal, upon a fair demand, was 6d. a load dearer. LEEDS, Feb. 23.— Our arrivals are pretty good this week, and the demand is healthy for all articles. Wheat sells freely at Is. per quarter advance. The supply of Barley is readily cleared off at full prices, in some cases they are a little exceeded by fine qualities. Oats are id. per stone dearer, and in brisk demand. Shelling has ad- vanced Is. per load. Beans without alteration. LYNN, February 23.— There was a very small supply of Wheat at market, which met a ready sale at an advance of Is. per quarter. Fine Barley and Beans Is. per quarter dearer. No alteration in the price of Oats or Peas. WORKSOP, Feb; 24.— Our market to day was tolerably well supplied with samples of Grain ; a moderate share of business was transacted, and the prices of last week fully maintained. NEWARK, Feb. 24 We have had a brisk market for superior samples, particularly Wheat, but most other Grain remHins as it was last week. BIRMINGHAM, February 25.— This day's market has ruled dull at the currency of this day se'nnight, the millers being unable to agree as to an advance in Flour. Malting Barley, 6d. to Is. per quarter higher. We bad no enquiry for grinding. Oats firmly held for rather more money, which has prevented sales. Beans plentiful. Peas unsaleable. • HAY, CATTLE, & c. SHEFFIELD HAY MARKET, February 23.— The market was well attended by both dealers and buyers, and there was more than an average quantity of Hay, Straw, and Turnips offered for sale. Hay, 80s. to ltOs. per ton; Straw, 35s. to 40s. ditto; Turnips ( white,) 12s. ditto ; Swedes, 20s. to 24s. ditto. SHEFFIELD PIG MARKET, February 23.— Pigs were only very limited in supply to- day, and prices were fully equal to last week. No Bacon or Pork at market. ROTHERHAM, February 22.— A middling show of fat Slock to this day's market; the attendance of buyers nu- merous, which caused the Mutton trade to be brisk, but that of Beef was dull. Beef, 7s. to 8s. per stone; Mutton, 7d. to " Jd. per lb. Cattle, 150; Sheep, 1830. ECCLESALL BIERLOW UNION, Feb. 22, Inmates in Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse, on last report, 187 Ditto in Nether Hallam Poorliouse 67 , Admitted since -• •• •• 12- Discharged and died during the week .. 13- Number of inmatesin the corresponding week of last year, 256 PAYMENTS TO THE OUT- POOR : Inmnney. £ 54 18 6 In bread - - 17 6 6 — 72 Payments in the corresponding week of last year, in money...-..*. - 47 12 4 In bread - 15 6 8 - 62 19 0 - 266 - 253 5 0 HOOPING COUGH CURED without inward Medicine, by the use of ROCHE'S HERBAL EMBROCATION. Many thousands of children are cured annually by this remedy ; on the first attack, an immediate application of the Embrocation will prevent ihe 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 be genuine, unless signed 011 the wrapper, " J. ROCHE." Price 4s. and £ 1. 2s. per Bottle. Sold by Leader, Lofthouse, Whitaker, Mar- riott, Smith, Slack, Ridge and Jackson, Hardy, Newton Radley, Sheffield; Harrison, Wall, Ray, " Barnsley Cardwell, Dawson, Gell, Hurst, Lawtons, Mountain! Shaw, Smith, Stansfield, Marsden, Hartley, Knowles! Wakefield ; Brice, Parkinson, Priestlay, Pontefract Rhodes, Snaitli ; Brooke and Co., Walker and Co., Doncaster ; Grasby, Bawtry, and by most Dealers in Medicines. SHEFFIELD PUBLIC DISPENSARY, Feb. 22. Admitted during the week, •• >• -• •* •• 53 Discharged, - •• " •• - 19 Remaining on the Books, • • •• •. - 822 Physicians,-•• . Dr. Harwood, Dr. Favell, and Dr. Bartolome. Surgeons, Mr. Ray, Mr. Gregory, and Mr. Wright, Surgeon- Accoucheur, Mr. Walker. Assistant Surgeon- Accoucheur.. Mr. Turton. House Surgeon, ~... Mr. Law NEW SUBSCRIBERS. R. McDowall, M. D. •• •• £ l 1 0 Captain Lake, Western Bank 110 Mr. John Roberts, silver plater, Park •• •• 0 10 6 PASSAGE TO AUSTRALIA. PERSONS who may contemplate proceeding to the above highly- prosperous Colony, are informed that a Line of Regular Packets, with the best arrangements, the security and comfort of Cabin, Intermediate, and Steer- age Passengers, are despatched, with strict Punctuality, every Month, on fixed Days, by Mr. JOHN MARSHALL, Aus- tralian Emigration Agent, 26, Birchin Lane, Cornhill, London, to POUT PHILLIP & SYDNEY. A FREE PASSAGE will be granted by these Ships to suitable Mar- ried Agricultural Servants and Mechanics; and also to Sin- gle Females, when approved according to the Regulations. Single Male Agricultural Servants, particularly Shep- herds, and good Household Servants, from 18 to 30 years of age, will be conveyed on payment of £ 5 each, if of approved Character. The Days on which the above Ships will be despatched during the year 1841, the Terms and Conditions of Pas- sage, and all other Particulars respecting these Ships, and the Colony of New South Wales, may be had on application to Mr. CHALONER, Bookseller, Market Place, Agent for Sheffield. T CROSSTHWAITE'S & CO.' S OCCULT LOSEIGES, For the cure of Colds and Coughs, Influenza, Sore Mouth and Throats, Consumption, Asthma, Shortness of Breath, Dispersion of Phlegm, Hoarseness, Weezings, and all affections of the Chest and Lungs, and are an infallible remedy for the Hooping Cough. HE OCCULT LOZENGES are a preventive and a 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 Pulmonary Complaints. For Hooping Cough they are infallible, generally curing that dreadful complaint in the short space of from 14 to 20 days. The composition of these Lozenges are not only agreeable, but of so innocent a nature, that they may be 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 invigo rate and strengthen the Lungs. Persons occasionally taking them are fortified against Cold and Inflammation. They are also excellent for clearing the voice of public speakers and singers. Twenty years' experience has placed their beneficial effects beyond the shadow of a doubt, having in no one instance during that long period fallen short of t. he de- sired result. Prepared ( only) by the Proprietors, CROSSTHWAITE and Co., 23, Thavies Inn, Holborn, London ; in Boxes, price 2s. 6d. each, duty included. N. B.— None are genuine but those signed by the Pro prietors on the Government's Stamp. Full directions for each complaint, including the method of giving them to Infants, enclosed with every box. Sold by LEADER, 41, High street; Ridge and Jack son, 3, King street; Whitaker, 22, Fargate ; and Machon Druggist, King street, Sheffield; Norman, High street, Rotherham ; Harrison, Barnsley; Gazette and Chronicle Offices, Walker and Ibeson. Doncaster; Gledbill, Old Delph ; Priestly, Pontefract; Knowles, Thorne ; Grasby. Bawtry; Roberts, Chesterfield ; Clater, Retford ; Sissons! Worksop ; Langley, Mansfield; Walters, Alfreton ; Wit- ham, Ashbourne; and by all respectable Medicine Ven dors throughout the Kingdom. JUST PUBLISHED, In royal 18mo, cloth, price 3s.; and sent in the country free, by post, 3s. 6 d., MANHOOD; ihe CAUSES ot its PREMATURE DECLINE, with Plain Directions for its PER- FECT RESTORATION; addressed to those suffering from the destructive effects of excessive indulgence, solitary habits, or infection ; followed by observations on the treatment of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, & c., illus- trated with Cases, & c.: by J. L. CURTIS and CO., Consulting Surgeons, London. Published by the Authors, and sold by BALLIERE, Me- dical Bookseller, 219, Regentstreet; STRANGE, 21, Pater- noster Row, London; MACHEN and Co., Dublin; DUN- CAN, Edinburgh ; and to be had of all respectable Book- sellers in the United Kingdom. The Work which is now presented to the public is the result of very exiended experience in a class of diseases and affections which, for some unaccountable reason, have been either altogether overlooked, or treated with apathy and almost indifference, by the ordinary practi- tioner. To enter into the details of these affections, to point out their causes, and to mark the terrific conse- quences, social, moral, and physical, which are sure to follow from indulgence in certain habits, would be en- tirely out of place in an advertisement. We have no hesitation, however, in saying, that there is no membei of society by whom the book will not be found interesting, whether we consider such person to bold the relation of a parent, a preceptor, or a clergyman.— Sun, Evening Paper. Messrs. CURTIS and Co. are to be consulted daily, at their residence, No. 7, Frith street, Soho, from Ten till Three, and Five till Eight in the Evening ; and country patients can be successfully treated by letter, on minutely describing their cases, which, if enclosing " the usual fee" of £ 1 for advice, will be replied to, without which no attention can be paid to any communication. IT IS ORDERED, that there be two Cause Papers, the first, where the Plaintiff's Attorney resides in the West Riding, or out of the County of York ; the second, where the Plaintiff's Attorney resides in the North or East Ridings, or in the City of York. The entry of Causes in the first List must take place before Twelve o'Cloclc on Monday, the 8th Day of March, and the entry of Causes in the second List must take place before the Sitting of the Court on Tuesday, the 9th Day of March. The Causes in the first List will be first proceeded in, aud such undefended Causes in that List as shall not have been previously disposed of in their order, will be taken at the Sitting of the Court on Tuesday Morning, the 9th Day of March. The Attorneys and Witnesses in the Common Jury Causes in the second List, need not attend until Monday Morning, the 15th Day of March, at the Sitting of the Court, unless they receive notice to the contrary during the Assizes; and the undefended Causes in the second List will be taken at the Sitting of the Court on that Morning. The Special Jurors, in Special Jury Causes, in either List, need not be in attendance at York, until they shall have respectively received, by post or otherwise, from the Under- Sherifl, notice of the Days on which such Special Jury Causes are appointed to be tried ; and if such Special Jurors shall not attend pursuant to such notice, they will be fined. And Notice is Hereby Given, That at these Assizes, the Prosecutor and Witnesses, in the different Cases which are to be brought before, the ' Grand Jury, shall le in readiness at the Indictment Office, at the time specified in the following List ; and on the I Indictments being passed, shall immediately afterwards prefer them to the Grand Jury; or, in default thereof, shall not be allowed their costs, viz. : — Nos. ( ill the Calendar) 5, Thomas Clark ; 6 and 7, William Longcast and George Harrison ; 8, William Greenwood; 9, 10, and 11, Charles Brewer and Others; 12, William Marshall; 13, Henry Thomas Turner; 14, William Ruddock; 15 and 16, Joseph Ward and Henry Brinnan : 21, John Hook; 23, Anthony Percival; 24, 25, and 26, George Dealtry and Others; 28, Robert Wilson ; 29, James Bartle ; 31, George Jones; 34, Thomas Crosland; 38, William Hobson ; 39, William Leathley; and 44 and 45, Richard Callum and Barnard Fox ; on Monday Morning, the 8th Day of March, at Half past Nine o' Clock. Nos. 46 and 47, Joseph Heald Pollock and Joseph Dean Whitaker ; 48, John Pybus; 49, Richard Speight; 51 and 52, John Thackwray and Richard Hartley ; 54, George Johnston; 58, John Farnbill; 59 to 63, ( botb inclusive,) William Ibbetson and others ; 66 and 67, William Smith and James Brown; 71 and 72. Charles Hirst and George Senior; 73 and 74, John Smith and William Binns ; 75, John Brown; 76 and 77, John Browne and George- Dickinson ; 78 and 79, Thomas Appleyard and David Oldfield ; 80, 81, 82, and 83, Charles Wood and Others ; 85, 85, 87, and 88, George Firth and Others; 90 and 91, Thomas Booth and John Gregory; 94, William Tingle; 97, George Haigh; 101, Thomas Taylor; 102, David Ackroyd : No. 2, ( on Bail,) John Haigh for Embezzlement, and No. 3, ( on Bail,) John Jtckson, for uttering a forged Bill of Exchange;— On Tuesday Morning, the 9th Day of March, at Half- past Nine <> Clock. All Prosecutions in which Medical Men are Witnesses, on Wednesday Morning, the Tenth Day of March, at Half- past Nine o'Cloclc; and all other Cases whatever on Thursday Morning, the 11 th Day of March, at Half- past Nine o' Clock ; or as soon as possible, on each of the said Mornings, after the arrival of the First Railway Train, except as to Persons not residing within Ten Miles of a Railway Station, who will not be required to arrive until the Second Train comes in ; but all Persons not Travelling by Railway must le in York on the Evening previous to the above Days. All Persons having been committed to Prison, and afterwards admitted to Bail, or out on Bail for Felony, are requested to surrender themselves on Monday, the 8th Day of March, to be ready to take their Trials, should the Bills against them be found. MRS. EYRE'S BOTANICAL MEDICINES, 25, BANK STREET, SHEFFIELD. MRS. EYRE, grateful for past favours conferred on her by a discerning public for a long series of years, takes this opportunity to return her sincere thanks for the very liberal encouragement she has met with, and hopes to merit a continuance of the same. Mrs. Eyre begs to state, at the same time, that as she has been frequently importuned by her patients to give greater publicity to her invaluable Worm Medicines, for the benefit of the afflicted, she has taken this opportunity of obliging them, and gives the following symptoms: — There are three species of Worms, namely— Tinea, or Tape Worm; Toratious, or Round Worm; and the Ascarides, or Maw Worm. The Tape Worm chiefly occupies the whole intestine, and the head lays between the stomach and the liver, which makes it difficult to bring away ; but she has the pleasure to announce, that her Medicines seldom fail in bringing away the head of this monstrous Worm. It causes fevers, epileptic fits, consumption, shortness of breath, loathing of food, wast- ing and pining away of the body, continued thirst, swelled bellies, white thick urine, a nauseous breath, often vomit- ing, spitting blood, and sometimes voiding a few joints at a time. This is the most dangerous of the whole tribe. The Toratious causes paleness, hollowness in the eyes, gnawing pains of the stomach, especially in the morning, being desirous of fresh nourishment: these vermin have legs and joints, and some have forked joints, & c. Maw Worms, or small, round, white worms, occupy the lower intestine, occasion qualms, dryness, pain in the head, grating of the teeth, unquiet sleep, faintness, fits, & c. Mrs. Eyre's ANTI- SCOUBUTIC DROPS, sold at 2s. 6d. per single bottle, and 4s. 6d. per double quantity, will be found efficacious in all Scorbutic and Scrofula complaints. Mrs. Eyre's Botanical FEMALE & FAMILY PILLS, sold at Is. per Box, and Is. 9d. the double Box" Mrs. Eyre will give reference, on application, to a great number of persons who have been cured, during the past year, by her invaluable Medicines. The celebrated RED PILL, for the cure of the Vene- real Disease, in all its stages, at Is. 6d. per Box, or 2s. 9d. the double Box, prepared by B. EYRE. Immediate Relief may be obtained, and a Cure established in a few Days, by the use of, thatadmirable specific, HOLLAND'S BALSAM of SPRUCE. The cheapest and best Remedy in the World for COUGHS, COLDS, INFLUENZA, INCIPIENT ASTHMA, and CONSUMPTION. THIS extraordinary Remedy relieves the most dis- tressing Symptoms of recent Cold and Cough in a few hours, and a little perseverance in its use will, in every case, effect a permanent cure. Coughs and Colds, accompanied by difficulty of breath- ing, soreness and rawness of the chest, impeded expec- toration, sore throat, and feverish symptoms, will be quickly subdued, while its use will assuredly prevent consumption from this prolific cause. Holland's Balsam of Spruce gives immediate relief in all asthmatic cases, and particularly in hoarseness, wheezlngs, and obstructions of the chest; while those who have laboured for years under the misery of a con- firmed Asthma, have been enabled by its use to enjoy the blessings of life, and to pursue their avocations with a degree of ease and comfort they had been strangers to lor years. Prepared by Charles Holland, and sold by bis agent, Thomas Prout, 229, Strand, London ; and by at least one person in every town of the United Kingdom. Price Is. lfd. per Boftle. Sold also by Whitaker, Sheffield ; Atkinson, Chester- field ; Brooke & Co., Doncasler ; Cardwell, Wakefield ; Sissons, Worksop ; Gething, Mansfield ; Whitham, Ash- bourne ; Wright, Macclesfield ; Spivey, Huddevsfield. The Magistrates and Coroners in the County of York are particularly requested immediately to forward all Ex- aminations, Depositions, and Recognizances already taken bpfore them in Cases for Trial at the ensuing Assizes, to " Mr. Newstead, York ;" and all such as are subsequently taken, as soon as possible afterwards : And the Attorneys in the different Prosecutions are desired to send him early instructions for such of the Indictments as are not intended to be drawn by Counsel, with the Names of the Witnesses. N. B. In consequence of the great delay which has occurred at previous Assizes in preferring the Bills of Indictment to the Grand , Jury, the Rule as to the dis- allowance of Costs in all such instances will in future be most strictly enforced. By Order of the Judges. G. H. SEYMOUR, Under- Sberiff. York, February. 1841. The Under- Sheriff's Office in London will he a BSESSRS. CAPBS & ST1TAIIT3, 1, Field Court Gray's Inn. iVj- Notfrom Mercury, which is the death of Thousands, but from Plants, " Which might create a soul " Under the ribs of death."— MILTON. PILLS NAPOLIT AIN- E S, PREPARED BY THE INVENTOR, DR. J. HALLETT, NO. 2, EYRE STREET, STEAR THE IHUSIC- HAit, rjpHE most safe, cer- JL tain, and speedy Remedy ever discovered for the Cure of Gonor- rbcea. Gleets, Strictures, Weakness, Pains in the Loins and Kidneys, Irri- tation of the Bladder & Urethra, Gravel, & other Disorders of the Urinary Passage, frequently per- forming a perfect Cure in the short space of three or four days. Youth of either Sex who have practised se- cret vice, and thereby relaxed and debilitated the whole nervous system, will find these Pills the most powerful, certain, and effectual restorative, which effects a cure when other Medicines have proved unavailing. Each Box is marked with the Seal of the Author, ac- companied by a Bill and an Instruction which bears his Signet. The Napolitaines Pills are sold in Boxes, at 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. each. A most VALUABLE and CERTAIN MEDICINE, Dr. IIALLETT'S GOLDEN ANTI- VENEREAL PILLS, famous throughout Europe for the cure of every stage and symptom of a CERTAIN COMPLAINT. These Pills are mild but powerful, and speedily effica- cious in recent as well as the most obstinate cases. The directions are full- and explicit, being rendered easy to every capacity, by which all persons, of either sex, are enabled to cure themselves, with safety and secrecy, in a few days, without confinement or hindrance of business. Where an early application is made for the cure of a certain disorder, frequently contracted in a moment of in- ebriety, the eradication is generally completed in a few days; and in the more advanced and inveterate stages of Venereal infection, characterized by a variety of painful and distressing symptoms, Medicines may be taken with secrecy, without loss of time, restraint of diet, hindrance of business, and, what is most important, without disap- pointment. Prepared and soldatDr. Hallett's Medical Dispensary, No. 77, Eyre- street, Sheffield, in boxes at 2s. 6d. and 5s. each. But should it be preferred, Dr. H. willengage to cure the Disease for a stipulated sum, and should there be no cure, there will be no pay. THE ITCH CURED IN ONE HOUR. JUST PUBLISHED, in Demy 8vo., BY MESSRS. PERRY & Co., Consulting Surgeons, 4, Great Charles street, Birmingham, and 44, Albion street, Leeds, Illustrated by Eight Fine En- gravings, a Practical Treatise on Syphilitic Diseases, shewing the different stages of those deplorable and often fatal disorders, including observations on the baneful effects of Gonorrhoea, Gleets, and Strictures. The Work is embellished with Engravings, representing the delite- rious influence of Mercury on the external appearance of the Skin, to which are added very extensive observations on Debility, brought on by youthful impropriety, all its attendant sympathies and dangerous consequences con- sidered. The whole accompanied by explanatory En- gravings and multifarious remarks on Seminal Weakness, & c., with the mode of cure, without confinement or inter- ruption from business. This invaluable Work will be secretly inclosed with each Box of Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, ( Price 2s. 9d„ 4s. 6d„ and lis. per Box,) and the Cordial Balm, of Syriacum, ( Price lis. and 33s. per Bottle,) and is pointed out to suffering humanity as a Silent Friend, to be consulted without exposure, and with assured confi- dence of success. Persons residing in the remost parts can have this cele- brated Work transmitted to them by post, ( pre- paid,) inclosed in a sealed envelope, carefully secured from ob- servation and containing a Box of Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, by remitting 3s. 6d. in a letter, post paid, which will be immediately answered. Patients are re- quested to be as minute as possible in describing their cases, the duration of the complaint, symptoms, habits oj living, age, and general occupation. The CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is intended to relieve those persons who, by an immoderate indul- gence of their passions, have ruined their constitutions, or in their way to the consumn> ation of that deplorable state are affected with any of those previous symptoms that betray its appioach, as the various affections of the nervous system, excesses, irregularity, obstructions of certain evacuations, weaknesses, barrenness, & c. Sold in Bottles, price 1 Is. each, or the quantity of Four in one Family Bottle for 33s., by which one lis. bottle is saved. Prepared only by Messrs. PERRY and Co., Surgeons, 4. Great Charles street, Birmingham, and 44, Albion street, Leeds. May be had of all Booksellers, Druggists, and Patent Medicine Venders in Town and Country throughout the United Kingdom, the Continent of Europe, and America. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, famous throughout Europe for the cure of Scurvy, Scrofula, Old Wounds, and for Lues Venerea, are mild and speedily efficacious in recent as well as the most obstinate cases; price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and I Is., and with each Box is given A TREATISE ON SYPHILITIC DISEASES. Messrs. Perry and Co., Surgeons, may be consulted as usual at 4, Great Charles street, ( four doors from Easy row,) Birmingham, and 44, Albion street, Leeds. Only one personal visit is required 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 proved ineffectual. N. B.— Country Druggists, Booksellers, Patent Medi- cine Vendors, and every other Shopkeeper, can be sup- plied with any quantity of Perry's Purifying Specific Pills, and Cordial Balm of Syriacum, with the usual allowance to the Trade, by most of the principal wholesale Patent Medicine Houses in London. Sold at the Iris Office, Sheffield. ( No. 9.) HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT And PILLS PATRONISED By the greatest Medical Men of the Age. rS^ KE following ore a few of the distinguished Names 8 who have used the Ointment in the Public Esta- blishments to which they are attached: — Sir R. C. Brodie, Bart., F. R. S., Serjeant Surg, to her Majesty. Sir R. JDohson, Bart., F. It. S Principal Surg., Greenwich H. John Elliotson, Esq., M. D. Herbert May", Esq., F. R. S. Benj. Travers, Esq., F. R. S. A. White, Esq., F. R. S J. Andrews, Esq., F. It. S T. Callaway, Esq., F. R. S. ... R. Partridge, Esq., M. R. C. S. J- Brings, Esq., M. R. C. S. ... Late Principal Phy. North L. H. , Sen. Surg, to Middlesex Hosp. Sen. Surg, to St. Thomas's Hosp. . Senior Surgeon to VVestm. Hosp. Senior Surgeon to the London H . Surgeon to Guy's Hospital. , Surgeon to Charing Cross Hosp. Senior Surgeon to the Loek Hos. J, Malvn, Esq., M. R. C. S Surgeon to the Western Disp. W. O. Dendy, Esq., M. R. C. S. .. Surg, to the Infirm, for Children. A. M. Wagner, Esq., M. R. C. S., Surg, to the Disp. Chancery lane. Edward Binns, Esq., M. D Many years Prin. Phy. Jamaica. R. Bright, Esq., M D Author of Treatiseoil Dropsy,& c. J. Houship, Esq., M. R C. S Surg, to Charing Cross Hospital. R. A. Stafford, Esq., M. R. C. S. .. Surg, to St. Maylehonne Infirm. J. O. Taunton, Esq., M. R. C. S... Surgeon to the City Dispensary. J. King, Esq., M. R. C. S.......... Surg. Free Hosp., Greville street. J. Busk, Esq., M. R. C. S Surg, to Seamen's Floating Hosp. John Bishop, Esq., M. R. C. S Surg, to the Northern Dispensary G. Pilclier, Esq., M. R. C. S Surg, to the Surrey Dispensary. A. C. Hutchinson, Esq., M. R. C. S. Surg. Royal Metropolitan Hosp. In all Diseases of the Skin, Bad Legs, Old Wounds and Ulcers, Bad Breasts, Sore Nipples, Stoney and Ulcerated Cancers, Tumours, Swellings, Gout, Rheuma- tism, and Lumbago, likewise in cases of Piles, the Pills ( in all the above cases) ought to be used with the Oint- ment, as by this means cures will be effected with a much greater certainty, and in half the time that it would re- quire by using the Ointment alone. Burns, Scalds, Chilblains, Chapped Hands and Lips, also Bunions and Soft Corns, will be immediately cured by the use of the Ointment. The PILLS are not only the finest iemedy known, when used with the Ointment, but as a gereral Medicine there is nothing equal to them. In nervous affections they will be found of the greatest service. These Pills are, without exception, the finest Purifier of the Blood ever discovered, and OUGHT TO BE USED BY ALL FEMALES. Sold by the Proprietor, 244, Strand, near Temple Bar, late of 13, Broad 6treet Buildings, and by all respectable Vendors of Patent Medicines throughout the Kingdom. The 2s. 9d. size contains three times the quantity of the smallest, which is but at the rate of lid. for a Is. lfd. Box or Pot; the 4s. 6d, six times, or equal to 9d.; the lis. sixteen times, or equal to 8jd.; the 22s. thirty- three times, or equal to 8d ; the 33s. size fifty- two times, or equal to but 7jd. for the smallest size. Sold also by ft. LEADER, Independent , T SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. FEBRUARY 27, 1841, SALES by T. N. BARD WELL & SONS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY T. N. BARDWELL & SONS, 0,1 Wednesday naxt, March 3rd, 1841, at / heir Auc- tion Mart, High street, Sheffield, at Ten; AN excellent IRON SAFE, three Copying Machines, with Drawers ; large Mortar anil Pestle, 15 cwt. Metal Weights, two large Beams and Scales, seven valuable Patent Padlocks, with Keys ; Lead Pump, Wag- gon Ropes, Blocks and Ropes, ( several sets,) two Lid- ders, and four very large Brass Taps. Removed for positive Sale. Feb. 26, 1841. i EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Two Piano- Fortes and Effects. SALES BY SCHOFIELD AND SON. LEASEHOLD PREMISES, IN ROCKINGHAM STREET. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY T. N. BARDWELL & SONS, On Wednesday next, the 3rd March, 1841, at Ten in the Morning, at their Auction Mart, High street, Sheffield; THE following valuable EFFECTS, comprising a Cottage Cabinet Piano Forte, a Square Piano- Forte, a Recumbent Chair, with Morocco Seats ; two Rosewood Couches, covered with Damask ; a Couch, with Hair Seating; two excellent Sofas of Mahogany, with Hair Cloth Covers; Mahogany Dining, Card, Tea, and Pembroke Tables ; Sets of Mahogany Chairs, Camp Bedsteads and Hangings, Feather Beds, Bolsters, and Pillows, Mattresses, Mahogany Chests Drawers, Eight Days' Clock, Wash and Dressing Tables, and Effects, removed from the Country. Also, the Furniture and Fittings of a small Tavern. Feb. 26, 1841. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTIO N, BY MESSRS. SCHOFIELD & SON, At their Auction Mart, Music Hall, Sheffield, on Wed- nesday, the ' id March, 1841, at 6 o'Clock in the Even- ing, ( unless previously disposed of by Private Con- tract ; ALL those Six MESSUAGES or DWELLING HOUSES, situate in Rockingham street, near Broad lane, Sheffield, now in the several Occupations of Edward Winder, Joseph Green, John Marsh, and others, with the Yard, Outbuildings, and Appurtenances there- to belonging. The Premises are Leasehold for the residue of a Term of 800 Years, commencing in 1829, at a small Ground Rent. They are substantially Built, in good Repair, well Tenanted, and situate in a respectable and improving Neighbourhood. A considerable part of the Purchase Money may be left on Security of the Premises, if required. For further Particulars, and to Treat for the Property by Private Contract, application is requested to be made to MESSRS. HAYWOOD & BRAMIEY, Solicitors, Paradise Square, Sheffield. SALE BY MR. JEFFERYS. r o RIO H F U R S- 1Y AUCTION, BE SOLD BY MR. JEFFERYS, At his Commercial Sale Rooms, on Monday, the 1J « Day of March, 1841, AVARIETY of FURS, comprising Shawls, with Silk Hoods; Link and Mink Boas, Ruffs, a quantityof Skins, several Pieces of Irish Linen, Prints, & c., & c. Sale to commence at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, and at Six in the Evening. SALE BY MR. BARNARD, BIRLE1T OAR, near Wadsley Bridge. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. J. M. BARNARD, On Wednesday, March 3, 1841, on the Premises of the late Mr. George Machen, Filesmith, ALL the STOCK IN TRADE, and part of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon.— For Hand Bills, apply at the Auction Mart, Orchard street, Sheffield. DISPOSED OP BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, TH E STOCK, TOOLS, and TRADE of an Old Established FILE MANUFACTORY. The pre- sent Owner wishing to decline business. The Premises may be Let to the Purchaser on a Lease.— For particulars, address a Letter to Post Office, Box, No. 2. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, AGOOD DWELLING HOUSE, with SALE SHOP. Also, Six Good DWELLING HOUSES adjoining the same, fronting Milton Street, and Trafalgar Street, Newly Erected, and Substantially Built; fitted up with Fixtures, and well supplied with Soft Water. For Particulars, apply to Mr. THOMAS REYNOLDS, on the Premises. T. RIG HMO N D. N. BARDWELL AND SONS Are directed by Mr. Samuel Barker, ( who is quitting his Farm,) TO SKM, BY AUCTION, On Wednesday, 24th March, 1841, at Richmond THE whole " of his Valuable HORSES. Farming Carriages, and Implements. Particulars will be given in future Advertisements February 25th, 1841. GODDARD HALL. SPLENDID HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Sideboard of Plate, Rich Plated Goods, Costly China Services, Grand Piano Forte, Barrel Organ, Full- sized Bagatelle Table, Candelabra, Ormolu Timepieces, Oil Paintings, Table and Bed Linen, Refleclinu; Telescope, Shower Bath, Fire Arms, Man « le, Large Kitchen Dresser, handsome Phaeton, with Head, Pole, and Shafts; Horses, Brood Mares, Cows, Farming Stock and Implements, and an immense assemblage of valu- able Effects. T. N. BARDWELL & SONS RESPECTFULLY announce that they are instructed by Mr. BARTON, who is removing, TO SELL BY AUCTION, On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the 10i/ i, 11M, and 12th March, 1841, at his Residence, GODDARD HALL, near Sheffield, at Ten each Morning ; The whole of his truly valuable FURNITURE and Ef- fects, selected by Mr. Barton, at a great expence, the larger portion from MESSRS. GILLOW, OF LONDON. THE DRAWING AND DINING ROOMS AND LIBRARY include, besides a superior Horizontal Grand Piano- Forte, in brilliant tone, Sets of Spanish Wood Chairs ; elegant Hangings and Cornices for the Windows; splen- did Brussels Carpets and Turkey Hearth Rut's; a beauti- Star Loo Table, Couches, Solas, and Hassocks; some FINE OIL PAINTINGS; a beautifully constructed Reading Table, Spanish Ma- hogany Pembroke and Tea Tables, PATENT DINING TABLES; a Collection of Shells, Easy Chairs, NOBLE LOOKING GLASSES; a profusion of handsome Ornaments, Library Tables, Writing Tables ; FIVE HANDSOME CLOCKS AND TIMEPIECES, some of them Musical with Globe Shades ; a very splen- did and costly Screen of Raised Silver and Gold Tapes- try Work and Mahogany Frame ; A SIDEBOARD OF PLATE, and a great and expensive Collection of RICH PLATED GOODS, including Ice Pails, Candelabra, Kettles, Candlesticks, Sets of Castors, Steak and Corner Dishes, Sauce Urns, See., & c. COSTLY DESSERT SERVICE, Of rare Nankin China, with Ormolu edges; a full sized and complete Dinner Set, Table Lamps, Mandarin Jars, large Mirror, Lustres, a Barrel Organ, a full sized Patent Bagatelle Table, with adjusting Legs, by Mechi. A REFLECTING TELESCOPE AND STAND, fitted in a Case complete ; Fire Arms, Tea Trays, and Waiters, & c. & c. THE LODGING AND DRESSING ROOMS are almost entirely fitted with Spanish Mahogany Fur- niture, of the Messrs. Gillow's manufacture, and'eontain LOFTY BEDSTEADS AND HANGINGS, of Moreen and Chintz, and Window Curtains to match ; Mattresses of the finest Hair, Feather Beds of Live Goose Feathers, large sized Counterpanes, Table and Bed Linen, Brussels Carpets, TWO WARDROBES, and twelve Chests of Drawers, all as well as the Wash and Toilette Tables, of the best manufacture; Spanish Mahogany Bedroom Chairs, with Cushions; Chamber Pedestals, Bedsteps covered with fine cloth; Patent Spring Mattresses, Towel Stands, Complete Furniture for secondary Bedrooms, a Shower Bath, Small Library of Books, Swing Dressing Glasses, Chamber Services, & c. Also, the whole of the Kitchen requisites; an excellent Dresser, with Cupboards and Drawers; Eight Days' Clock, Steamers, Culinary Vessels and Utensils, a great quantity of Glass Bottles and Effects. AN EXCELLENT PHAETON, In capital condition, with Head, Pole, and Shafts; So- lar Lamps, Travelling Boxes, & c,, complete, and a set of superior Harness; HORSES', COWS, & c. A Chesnut Mare, 5 years old, well bred, 15J hands high, quiet to ride and drive; a Brown Cleveland Mare, 15 hands high, in foal to a well known Horse; a Bay Year- ling Filley, by the same Horse; a Bay Horse, well bred, 5 years old, nearly 16 hands high, quiet in harness, with good action and great power. Two Milch Cows, just calved; Two Heifers in Calf, Two Stirks, Poultry, & c. FARMING STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS; An excellent narrow- wheeled Cart, with Patent Arms ; Shaft Gears, Chains, Ploughs and Harrows, Fleaks, Rakes, Garden Tools, New Swaithe Raikes, Garden Chairs and Implements. Catalogues, with order of Sale, may be had of Messrs. T. N. Bardwell and Sons, on and after the 6th March; also at the Rein Deer Inn, Doncaster. Auction Mart, High Street, Sheffield, Feb. 26, 1841. CROWN & SHAKESPEARE Tavern. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, BY MESSRS. SCHOFIELD & SON, At the Crown and Shakespeare Tavern, in Sycamore street, Sheffield, on Wednesday, the Tenth Day of March, 1841, at Four o' Clock in the Afternoon, subject to usual Conditions, ALL that old and well- known and accustomed PUBLIC HOUSE, or INN, called the CROWN AND SHAKESPEARE TAVERN, most advantageously situated in Sycamore street, in . Sheffield, with the Brew- house, Outhousing, Yard, and Appurtenances, as lately occupied by Mr. William Hakes, the deceased owner; and, also, the Five MESSUAGES and a JOINER'S SHOP adjoining, now or lately occupied by Mrs. Ann Sadiller and others, at Yearly Rents amounting to £ T3. 10s. The Premises are fitted up with all necessary and con- venient Fixtures. The Site c i « iprise5 799 superficial square yards of Land, and is held on a L » ase for 99 years, commencing from March 25th, 1782, at the small annual Ground Rent of £ 3. Further particulars may be obtained on application at the Offices of MESSRS. WILSOKT & YOTJ3SGE. Sheffield, Feb. 19th, 1841. SALE BY BREARY & EYRE. SALE THIS DAY. VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Mahogany Chairs, Cheffioneers, Soffas, MahoganyFour- Post Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Carpets, Glass, China, Books, Bedding, Sfc., $ c.; also, a PHAETON, capital PONY, with excellent action, Harness, and other Effects ; TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Messrs, SCHOFIELD & SON, N the Premises of Mr. IIAWKSWORTH, Broomhall' Sheffield, on SATURDAY, Feb. the 27th, 1841" 03= Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon" Valuable STOCK- IN- TRADE, Working Tools, Materials, Wood, Fixtures, Cart, fyc. TO PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS, & C. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY BREARY & EYRE, Without Reserve, on the Premises of Mr. Thomas Ford, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, on Monday and Tuesday, the 15th and 16th of March, 1841 ; the Sale to commence each Morning at 11 o'Clock, which will give time for arriral by the Morning Trains from Derby, Notting- ham, and Sheffield; rglHE valuable and extensive PLANT and MATE- fl. RIALS in the Office aforesaid, comprising Colum- bian Double Crown, Demy Imperial, and other Presses ; Iron Inking Table, powerful Iron Binding Press, Rule Cutter, 6,000 Pounds of capital Type, from favourite founts of Thorogood, Caslon, Bower, Figgins, Blake, & c.; large quantities of Brass Rule, Metal Furniture, Leads, assorted ; a variety of excellent Ornaments, Corners, & c., of the most modern and elegant design, chiefly from Thorogood and Caslon; wrought and cast Chases, excellent Composing Frames, nearly new, and every other requisite for a Printing Establishment. Also, the COPYRIGHT, with the valuable STEEL PLATES illustrating the same, of the " HISTORY of CHESTERFIELD"- a Work which deservedly ranks high among local histories. Specimen Catalogues may be had Ten Days prior to the Sale, at Mr. FORD'S Printing Office, Chesterfield ; the Herald Office, Birmingham; Journal Office, Notting- ham; Independent Office, Sheffield; Guardian Office, Manchester; Mercury Office, Leeds; Eastern Counties Herald, Hull; of Mr. JURY, Coleman street, Bank, Lon- don; or of the AUCTIONEERS, in Derby. o1 Too1 TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY SCHOFIELD & SON, On the Premises of Mr. Hawksworth, Joiners' Manufacturer, Earl street, Sheffield, on the Isrf Day of March, 1841, and following Days, THE whole of the Valuable Finished and Unfinished STOCK IN- TRADE, excellent Stock of Wood, Working Tools, Materials, Fixtures, Cart, Gears, and other Effects, particulars of which will be given in Posting Bills. Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock each Forenoon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Books, Kitchen Requisites, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY SCHOFIELD AND SON, ON the Premises of Mrs. OAKES, Attercliffe Bridge, on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd day of March, 1841. Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon. SALE BY MR. NICHOLSON. WATH- UPON- DEARNE. LINCOLN, GAINSBRO', SHEFFIELD, and MANCHESTER. rinHE Public are most respectfully informed, that the 1 PELHAM COACH leaves the COMMERCIAL and ANGEL OFFICES every Afiernoon, ( except Sun- days,) at Two o'Clock, on the arrival of the Peak Ranger Coach from Manchester, Stockport, Chapel en le Fiith, Costleton, and Hathersage, through Rotherham, at Three o'Clock, on the arrival of the Trains North and South, viz., Leeds, Wakefield, and Barnsley, London, Birming- ham, and Derby, and proceeds through Tickbill, Bawtry, and Gainsbro', to the Saracen's Head, Lincoln, by Nine o'Clock in the Evening. The PELHAM COACH leaves Lincoln at Quarter before Six every Morning, ( except Sundays,) and Gains- bro' at Half- past Eight, by the same Route to Rother- ham, in time for the Trains North and South, and arrives at the Commercial Office, Sheffield, by One o'Clock, in time for the Peak Ranger Coach, at Quarter before Two o'Clock, through Hathersage, Castleton, Chapel en le Friib, and Stockport, to the Angel Inn, Manchester, by Seven o'Clock in the Evening. SHEFFIELD, GAIWSBRO', AND LOUTH ROYAL MAIL, Leaves the ANGEL and COMMERCIAL Offices, every Morning, at Half- past Five o'Clock, and the Crown Inn, Rotherham, at Six, on the arrival of the Mail Train from London, Birmingham, and Derby, proceeding through Tickbill, Bawtry, to Gainsbro', ( in time for Coaches to Lincoln, Horncastle, and Packet for Boston,) thence to Spittal, Market Rasen, to Louth by Three o'Clock in the Afternoon. The MAIL leaves Louth at Half- past Ten every Morn- ing, and Gainsbro' at Quarter before Four o'clock in the Afternoon, by the same Route, to Rotherham, by Seven o'Clock, for the Mail Train to Derby, Birmingham, and London, and also a Train for Barnsley, Wakefield, and Leeds, and arrives at the Palace Inn, Sheffield, by Eight o'Clock in the Evening. Performed by W. BRADLEY & CO. HALLAMSHIRE. WWHITE, who has had twenty years' experience , in such Works, respectfully announces his intention to Publish, on a comprehensive plan, an en- tirely NEW DIRECTORY OF SHEFFIELD, with ROTHERHAM, and all the Villages and Hamlets within the distance of Twelve Miles; illustrated by a neatly Engraved PLAN OF THE TOWN :— Price of the whole, 5s. 6d., neatly Bound. The recent systematic Numbering of the Houses will enable W. W. to give, in addition to the General and Commercial Lists, a STREET DIRECTORY, in which the names of the Inhabitants will be arranged under the names of the Streets, according to the order of the Numbers affixed to the Doors. The Agents of W. W. are now carefully collecting the ad- dresses of the Inhabitants and other information ; and a Prospectus of the Work is in course of general circulation, W. B. WILDSMITH, ( From London,) HOUSE PAINTER AND PAPERHANGER, 116, WEST STREET, Sheffield. B. W. begs leave respectfully to inform his Friends and the Public, that he has commenced Business in the above line, with a splendid assortment of CHEAP & ELEGANT PAPER HAHOIWOS, From the first London Houses, commencing at the fol- lowing low Scale of Charges :— Room and Staircase Papers,.. 0s. Ofd. per yard. Satins 0 4 „ Crimson Flocks ... 1 1 ,, SIGN WRITING, GILDING, & c. AT TEAS, REDUCED PRICES, VERY VALUABLE R E E H O L D TO ESTATE. VALUABLE SHOP FIXTURES, SMALL STOCK OF GROCERIES, fyc. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. SCHOFIELD & SON, On the Premises of Mr. Hallam, Ecclesall Road, Shef- field, on Thursday, the ith day of March, 1841, THE Valuable SHOP FIXTURES, including Coun- ter with Mahogany Top, Nest of Fifty- two Draw- ers, Two Flour Bins, Weighing Machine, Set of Twelve Canisters, Superior Coffee Mill, Counter Scales, Weights, Gas Apparatus, . Window Screen. Also, a small Stock of GROCERIES, Cheese, and other Effects. Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon. VALUABLE STOCK OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES. POOLOO'S CHINESE CEMENT. THE extraordinary Properties of this Composition make it one of the most useful Articles ever pre- sented to the Public. It is perfectly impervious to hot or cold water, and will resist the effects of the most in- tense heat. So tenacious and firm is it in its bold, that a new fracture is almost certain to take place rather than a severance in the original. Thus its utility surpasses all other Cements, for the Fixing and Mending of China, Glass, and Ivoty, the Setting of Stones and Beads in Rings andT/ inkets, & c. Sold wholesale and retail, in Bottles, at Is. 6d., 2s. 6d., 4s. 6d., and 7s. 6d., by the Proprietor's sole Agents, BLOFELD and Co., Cutlers and Razor Makers, 6, Middle row, Holborn ; and, by their appointment, at the prin- cipal Chemists and Perfumers. ( O Mr. T. LOFTHOUSE, Chemist and Druggist, Snighill and Meadow street, Agent for Sheffield. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. SCHOFIELD AND SON, At the Music Hall, She/ field, on Friday, the 5th Day of March, 1841 ; nSHHE Valuable UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, com- JL prising Gold and Silver Plate, Watches, Jewellery, Wearing Apparel, Cloth, Cutlery, Books, Pictures, Beds. Bedding, Furniture, Musical Instruments, Silks, and Miscellaneous Property; in the several possesions of Mrs. S. Bowman, Paradise Square ; Mr. King, Tenter Street; Mr. Marshall, Westbar Green; Mr. Simpson, Gibralter Street; Mr. Wroot, Union Street; and Whitely and Schofield, Hartsbead, Sheffield. Sale to commence at 10 o'Clock in the Forenoon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Fixtures, Feather Beds, Scales, Hafts, Tools, 8,- c. § c. MESSRS. SCHOFIELD AND SON WILL SELL BY AUCTION, 4T the Music HALL, Sheffield, on MONDAY, the 8th March, 1841, a variety of EFFECTS. Par- ticulars in future Advertisements. To Merchants, File Manufacturers, Sec. SCHOFIELD AND SON IT AVE received instructions to SELL BY PRI- 1 VATE CONTRACT, at their Rooms, Music Hall. Sheffield, Seventy Reams of Excellent OLD ROPE PAPER, particularly suited for File Manufacturers and others. The above paper is of the late Mr. Hoult's Manufac- ture, and is four and five years old. BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MR. NICHOLSON, ( Of Chesterfield,) At the House of Mr. Rodgers, the Red Lion Inn, in Wath upon Dearne, in the County of York, on Wed • nesday, the 3rd Day of March next, at Five o'Clock in the Afternoon, in the following, or such other Lots, as may be agreed upon at the time of Sale, and subject to Conditions which will be then mentioned ; LOT I. A. R. p. AMESSUAGE, in Wath upon Dearne aforesaid, now occupied as several Dwelling Houses, by Wm. Holt and others. Also a COTTAGE or TENEMENT, situate * near the said Messuage, now in the occupa- tion of John Beaumont. Also, the Barns and other Outbuildings, Homestead, Yard, and vacant Ground adjoining the above de- scribed Premises, and occupied therewith .. 0 1 14 LOT 2. - A COTTAGE orTENEMENT, and Garden, now in the occupation of Joseph Smith, fronting to Sandy Gate, in Wath upon Dearne aforesaid 0 0 4 LOT 3. — A DWELLING UOUSE, Out- buildings, Butcher's S;: op, and Homestead, in Watii upon Dearne aforesaid, now in the occupation of Mrs. Swallow 0 0 15 LOT 4.— A Close of LAND, called The White Nooking, now in the occupation of Mr. Wm. Shaw .. 8 2 39 LOT 5.— A Close of GRASS LAND, called The Winterwell Close, ill the occupation of Mr. George Haigh .... 1 3 9 LOT 6.- A Close of LAND, in the Great Moor, called Prince Butts, in the occupation of Mr. Haigh 2 1 34 LOT 7.— A Close of LAND, in the Far Field, in the occupation of Mr. Haigh 9 I 15 LOT 8.— Another Close of LAND, in the Far Field, in the occupation of Mr. Haigh.. 8 3 1 LOT 9.— The Southern portion of a Close of LAND, situate at the East end of the Vil- lage of Wath upon Dearne aforesaid, called Sandy Gate Field, in the occupation of Mr. Haigh, containing little more or less 3 0 0 N. B.— A Carriage Road over Lot 10 will be reserved to this Lot. LOT 10.— The Northern End of the la- tly mentioned CLOSE, as now staked out, con- taining little more or less 0 2 17 The Lands forming Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10, are a rich Turnip and Barley soil, and it is well known there is no better Land in the kingdom. The other Lands are well adapted for Wheat. Lot 1 has a Frontage of about twenty yards to the principal Street of Wath, and adjoins L^ t 2 South, such last mentioned Lot having a South Frontage of nearly twenty yards lo Sandy Gate, in Wath, offering the oppor- tunity to a Purchaser of forming a ne v Street to extend across the said two Lots fr om Street to Street. Lot 9 presents an inviting site for the erection of a Gentleman's Residence, which would command delight- ful views of the surrounding scenery on the three sides, and yet would be well sheltered from high winds. One view would comprise nearly two miles of the line of the North Midland Railway, distant about half a mile at the near- est point, so as much to improve the view without being subject to any of the annoyances of living near a Railway. A considerable portion of the Purchase Money may remain upon Security of each Lot if required. Fer further particulars, or to see a Plan of the Estate, apply at the Offices of MR. NICHOLSOW, Solicitor. Wath upon Dearne, Feb. 9, 1841. . LONDON OYSTER ROOMS, WATSON'S WALK, SHEFFIELD. PASHLEY begs to announce that bis arrangements » in London enable him to have a daily supply of the BEST WATIVE OYSTERS. Those Friends who may favour him with their Orders, can have any quantity sent direct from Town, by inform- ing him Two Days previous to the time required. Out doors Is. and Is. 3d. per score. In the Rooms Is. 4d. do. Barrels . 6s. and 8s. each. Double Barrels .... 16s. do. Private Oyster Room up Stairs. Wines and Spirits, the celebrated India Pale Ale, Bur- on and Home Brewed Ale, London Bottled and Draught Porter, & c. ELECTION OF GUARDIANS OF THE POOR. I, TUB E R. TO BE SOLD BY TICKET, at the Offices of Mr. JOHN FOWLER, in Bank street, Sheffield, on TUESDAY, the 16th of March, 1841, at Three o'Clock in the Afternoon, subject lo the Conditions to be then produced, the following valuable TIM- BER and POLES, Numbered and set out for Sale, viz. : LOT I. In Brush House Wood, near to Page Hall. 54 OAK TREES. I J100 OAK POLES. 17 ASH. I 114 ASH and MAPLE. 1 ALDER. I 57 BIRCH, ALDER, & j SYCAMORE. 72 TREES, Numb. | 1271 POLES. In Page Hall Plantation, adjoining Brush House Wood. 42 LARCH TREES, 22 SCOTCH and SPRUCE FIRS, 16 BEECH, 1 CHERRY, 6 BIRCH and LIA1E, 1 ASH, 1 SPANISH CHESNUT TREE, all of which aod Numbered with Scribe Irons. The Gardener at Page Hall will shew the Timber, and for further information application may be made at the Offices of Mr. JOHN FOWLER, Land Agent, Bank street, Sheffield. February 26, 1841. ECCLESALL BIERLOW UNION. BENJAMIN SLATER, Clerk of the Ecclesall Bierlow Union, do hereby give Notice — 1st. That the number of Guardians of the Poor to be elected for the Parishes in the said Union, is as follows : For the Township of Ecclesall Bierlow ... .4 Guardians „ „ Nether Hallam 2 „ „ „ Upper Hallam 1 „ „ Parish of Norton .... 2 „ „ Township of Dore 1 ., ,, „ Totley 1 „ „ Liberty of Beauchief... 1 „ 2nd. That any Person not otherwise disqualified by law, who shall be rated to the Poor Rate in any Parish in the said Union, in respect of Hereditaments of the annual value or rental of Thirty Pounds, is qualified to become a Candidate for the Office of Guardian, at the said Election. 3rd. That any Ratepayer who shall have been rated to the Poor Rate in any Parish in the said Union, for the whole year immediately preceding his voting, and shall have paid the Parochial Rates and Assessments made and assessed on him for one whole year, as well as those due from him at the time of voting, except those which have been made or become due within six months imme- diately preceding such voting, will be entitled, on the election of Guardians for the said Parish, to the number of votes following, ( that is to say) — If he be rated at any Sum under £ 200, be will have One Vote. If he be rated at ;£ 200, but under £ 400, he will have Two Votes. And if rated at £ 400, or more, he will have Three Votes. And that any Owner of rateable Property situate within the said Parish, who shall have given to one of the Overseers thereof, previous to the day on which be shall claim to vote, a statement in writing of his name and address, and the description of Property in the Parish, as Owner whereof he claims to vote, will be entitled to have the number of votes, at the Election of the Guardians for the said Township, as follows, ( that is to say,) — If the aggregate amount of the Assessment for the time being, of any Property belonging to such Owner, in such Parish, or on any Person or Per- sons in respect of the same to the Poor Rates shall not amount to £ 50, he will have One Vote. If the same shall amo'int to £ 50, and not to £ 75, he will have Two Votes. If the same shall amount to £ 75, and not to £ 100, he will have Three Votes. If the same shall amount to £ 100, and not to £ 125, he will have Four Votes. If the same shall amount to £ 125, and not to £ 150, he will have Five Votes. If the same shall amount to .£ 150, or upwards, be will have Six Votes. Any Owner of such Property may, by writing under his hand, appoint any Person to vote as bis Proxy; but such Proxy must, " previous to the day on which lie shall claim to vote, give to one of the Overseers of such Parish a statement, in writing, of his own name and address, and also the name and address of the Owner appointing him such Proxy, and a description of the Properly, as Proxy to the Owner whereof he claims to vote, and also an ori- ginal or attested copy of the writing appointing him such Proxy. The Forms which may be followed by Owners of Pro- perty, in appointing Proxies, and by such Proxies in making their claims, may be bad by such Owners on application to me. 4th. That the last day on which Nominations can be received is the 10th day of March. Nominations of Guardians must be made according to the Form prescribed by the Poor Law Commissioners, printed copies of which Form may be had on application to me, and shall be re- ceived by Mr. JAMES YEOMANS, at Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse. Mr. JOHN KINDER, Crookes Workhouse. Mr. WILLIAM FIRTH, No. 155, South Street. Mr. WILLIAM TRAVIS, Ecclesall New Road. Mr. WILLIAM BIRTLES, Bank View, Crookes Moor; and Mr. FRANCIS SHAW, Norton. 5th. That I shall, if more than the above- mentioned number of Guardians shall be nominated for any Parish, Ciiuse Voting Papers to be delivered on the 20th clay of March, to the address in the Parish of each Ratepayer, Owner, and Proxy, qualified to vote; which voting Pa- pers will contain full instructions as to the mode of voting; and that on the 23rd day of March, I shall cause such voting Papers to be collected. 6th. That on the 25th day of March, I shall attend at the Board Room, in the Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse, at the hour of Ten in the Morning; and that I shall, on that, and, if necessary, the following days, proceed to ascertain the number of Votes given for each Candidate. Given under my hand, this 23rd day of February, 1841. BENJ. SLATER, Clerk to the Guardians of the Poor of the Ecclesall Bierlow Union. TEA WAREHOUSE, Angel Street. AGROSS IMPOSITION is now being practised upon the Public, by the Commissioners of Customs allow- ing TEA that has been wrecked and saturated with Salt Water to be Kiln dried and manufactured over again. An immense quantity of this Rubbish has lately been Sold in London; and another large quantity of the same sort of Damaged Tea is advertized for Sale at Liverpool. We think it right to caution our Friends against purchasing any of this Damaged Stuff' called Tea, and we beg to assure them that the following Teas are Genuine and of Sterling Qualities:—• CONGOU TEA 4s. Od. Excellent FAMILY TEAS 4s. 6d. and 4s. 8d. Rich FULL FLAVOURED TEAS 5s. Od. FINE YOUNG HYSON 5s. 4d. GUNPOWDER HYSON 6s. Od. FINEST GUNPOWDER IMPORTED 7s. Od. HOWQUA'S MIXTURE, LAPSANG SOUCHONG, FLOWERY and ORANGE PEKOE, of the finest qualities, at the lowest prices. Per lb. Good FAMILY COFFEE Is. 8d. Rich FULL FLAVOURED ditto 2s. Od. FINEST COFFEE IMPORTED 2s. 4d. B. and Co. would observe, that their great aim is to supply their Customers with Teas and Coffees of the finest qualities, such as will bear the test of trial at homt, and give satisfaction in the using. BALLANS & CO., TEA WAREHOUSE, ANGEL STREET, AND GIBRALTAR STREET. J i ELECTION OF GUARDIANS OF THE POOR. SHEFFIELD UNION. IGEORGE CROSLAND, Clerk of the Sheffield ^ Union, do hereby give Notice :— 1. That a number of Guardians of the Poor, to be elected for the Parishes in said Union, is as follows :—• No. of Parishes. Guardians. 1. Township of Sheffield 8 2. Brigbtside Bierlow 2 3. Attercliffe cum Darnall 1 4. Parish of Handsworth 1 2. That any Person not otherwise disqualified by Law, who shall be rated to the Poor Rate in apy Parish in the said Union, in respect of Hereditaments of the Annual Value or Rental of £ 30, is qualified to become a Candi- date for the Office of Guardian at the said Election. 3. That any Ratepayer who shall have been rated to the Poor Rate in any Parish in the said Union, for the whole Year immediately preceding bis voting, and shall have paid the Parochial Rates and Assessments made and. assessed on him for one whole Year, as well as those due from him at the time of voting, except those which have been made or become due within the Six Months imme- diately preceding such voting, will be entitled, on the Election of Guardians for such Parish, to the number of Votes following ( that is to say)— If he be rated at any sum under ^£ 200, he will have One Vote. If be be rated at £ 200, and under ;£ 400, he will have Two Votes. And if rated at £ 400, or more, he will have Three Votes. And that any Owner of Rateable Property, situate within the said Parish, who shall have given to one of the Overseers thereof, previous to the Day on which he shall claim to Vote, a Statement in Writing of his Name and Address, and the description of Property in the Parish, as Owner whereof he claims to Vote, will be entitled to have the number of Votes at the Election of the Guar- dians for the said Township as follows, ( that is to say)— If the aggregate amount of the Assessment, for the time being, of any Property belonging to such Owner in such Parish, or on any Person or Persons in respect of the same, to the Poor Rates, shall not amount to i£ 50, he will have One Vote. If the same shall amount to £ 50, and not to £ 75, he will have Two Votes. If the same shall amount to £ 75, and not to £ 100, he will have Three Votes. If the same shall amount to £ i00, and not to ^ 125, he will have Four Votes. If the same shall amount to i£ 125, and not to £ 150, he will have Five Votes. If the same shall amount to 150, or upwards, he will have Six Votes. Any Owner of such Property may, by writing under his hand, appoint any Person to Vote as his Proxy, but such Proxy must, previous fo the day on which he shall claim to Vote, give to one of the Overseers of such Parish, a Statement in Writing, of his own Name and Address, and also the Name and Address of the Owner appointing him such Proxy, and a description of the Property as Proxy to the Owner whereof he claims lo Vote, and also an Original or Attested Copy of the Writing appointing him guch Proxy. The Forms which may be fdlowed by the Owners of Property in appointing Proxies, and by^ su< h Proxies in making their Claims, may be had by such Owners on application to me, or the Persons named below. 4. That the last day on which Nominations can be received is the Tenth Day of March. Nominations of Guardians must be made according to the Form pre- scribed by the Poor Law Commissioners, Printed Copies of which Form may also be had on application, and shall be received hy JOSEPH TURNELL, Sheffield Vestry Offices. GEOHGE SYK. ES, Rock street, Bridgehouses. HENRY BANKS, Attercliffe. GEORGE SIBRAY, Handsworth. 5. That 1 shall, if more than the above- mentioned numbers of Guardians shall be Nominated for any Parish, cause Voting Papers to be delivered, on the 20th Day of March, to the Address in the Parish of each Ratepayer, Owner, and Proxy, qualified to Vote, which Voting Papers will contain full Instructions as to the mode of Voting; and that on the 23rd Day of March, I shall cause such Voting Papers to be collected. 6. That on the 25th Day of March, I shall attend at the Board Room of the Sheffield Vestry Offices, at the Hour of Ten in the Forenoon, and that I shall, on that, and if necessary, the following Days, proceed to ascertain the Number of Voles given to each Candidate. Given under my Hand this 22d Day of February. 1841. GEO. CROSLAND, Clerk to the Guardians of the Poor of the Sheffield Union. 1 FEBRUARY 27, 1841. SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. d > f in HP- lit kn in of Ve " g to of i. id. M. Id. ) d. ) d. G, the 11. Bd. Od. id. i to the mi, f, R. - eld W. L. BICKLEY BEGS to inform his Friends, the Drapers, Undertakers, and the Public generally, that he has newly fitted up bis FUNERAL CARRIAGES in the very best style, and can now supply by far the BES1 and LAKGLbl BLACK WORK ESTABLISHMENT the Town of Sheffield can offer, and on the Lowest Terms, as the under- neath Scale will shew. ,. . . , . „ . . — .,.„ W. L. BICKLEY having never resorted to the unseemly practice of disturbing the griefs of Private Families, under the bereavement of Relatives or Friends, by application at their Private Dwellings, hopes this Public Announcement will be accepted as a much preferable mode of assuring Families in the Town and Neighbourhood of Sheffield, that by application at the TONTINE OFFICE, they shall be served better and lower than any other P& rtv csn do it HEARSES AND MOURNING COACHES, WITH HORSES, in the Town 10s. each. Ditto Ditto, Ditto to Cemetery .... 10s. each. The Neighbourhood and longer Distances in proportion. REAL OSTRICH PLUMES, if required. 200,000 STOCK BRICKS ^^ N SALE, at the Brick Yard,_ Brightside lane. 1' PAPER. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, a large quantity of Good old Brown, well- seasoned, Plain and Glazed PAPER; Coloured MARBLE CASING ; Coloured and Brown TISSUE, & c.~ Apply at 21, UNION STREET. £ CAUTION. DAMAGED TEA. DURING the last fortnight, about Two Thousand Five Hundred Packages of Damaged TEA have been Sold, in London, by Public Auction,— part of the Cargo ol the Ship Westminster, wrecked off Margate in Nov. last. Although the Tea was saturated with Salt Water, and only fit for Manure, the Owners adopted the novel mode ot having it dried in Malt Kilns, and manufactured over again. It was sold at 2s. lOd. per lb., and upwards, although not worth \ s. per lb. for use; the only flavour it possessed being of a salty, nauseous taste. We beg to caution the Public against being imposed upon by purchasing such 6tuff, as we have no doubt that some of it will find its way into Sheffield, and be sold un- der the name of Cheap lea, at 3s. per lb., and upwards. We beg to inform our Friends and the Public, that our whole time and attention being devoted exclusively to selecting the best and choicest flavoured Teas and Coffees, they may at all times depend upon obtaining none but Genuine Teas, at the lowest possible price. BALLANS AND COMPANY, TEA Sf COFFEE DEALERS, ANGEL STREET AND GIBRALTAR STREET. J NOTICE. — To SECURE THE ADVANTAGE OF THIS I YEAR'S ENTRY, PROPOSALS MUST BE LODGED AT THE HEAD OFFICE, OR AT ANY OF THE SOCIETY'S AGENCIES, ON OR BEFORE 1ST MARCH. SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 26, ST. ANDREW SOUARE, EDINBURGH. THE ANNUAL REVENUE and the ACCUMU- LATED FUND EXCEED those of any similar Scottish Institution of the same period of duration. THE WHOLE PROFITS BELONG TO AND ARE DIVISIBLE AMONGST THE POLICY HOLDERS EVERY THREE YEARS, according to the Deed of Constitution. ROBERT CHRISTIE, Accountant in Edinburgh, Manager. AGENTS FOR SHEFFIELD. J. W. SMITH, ESQ., Solicitor, East parade. Huddersfield, Henry Heron, Esq., West Rid. UnionBank. SHEFFIELD AND GLOSSOP ROAD, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the GENE- RAL ANNUAL MEETING of the Trustees or Commissioners appointed for the purpose of executing the powers and provisions of an Act of Parliament, passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty, Kins; George the Fourth, intituled " An Act for more effectually Repairing and Improving the Road from Sheffield, in the County of York, to the Marple Bridge Road, in the Pa- rish of Glossop, in the County of Derby ; and the Branch to Mortimers' Road, in the Parish of Hathersage, in the said County of Derby," will be holden at the House of Mr. JAMES ROBINSON, known by the name of the Ashop- , ton Inn, in the Woodlands, on THURSDAY, the Eighteenth Day of March next, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon. THOMAS ELLISON, Clerk to the said Trustees. Glossop, Feb. 12th, 1841. For particulars, enquire of JOHN GREAVES, South street, Sheffield Moor. February 26, 1841. 56, TO BE BET, AHOUSE, WAREHOUSE, and WORKSHOPS now in the occupation of Mr. George Heathcote, Cutler, situated in Jericho, Sheffield. Immediate Pos- session may be had if required. For particulars, apply to Mr. GEO. HEATHCOTE, Brown Cow, at the Bottom of Broad lane. HALF- YEARLY GENERAL MEETING. SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM RAILWAY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. That the HALF- YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the SHEF- FIELD and ROTHERHAM RAILWAY COMPANY, will be held at the SHEFFIELD STATION, on THURSDAY, the 11th Day of March next, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, pursuant to the Company's Act of Parliament; and that the Books for the Registry of Transfers of Shares will be Closed from the 6th to the 12th of March inclusive. Dated the 17th Day of February, 1841. By Order of the Directors. THOS. BADGER, Rotherham, f „, , HENRY VICKERS, Sheffield, $ baw ulerKS- GEOLOGICAL & POLYTECHNIC SOCIETY of the WEST- RIDING of Yorkshire, WILL hold its next MEETING at HALIFAX, in the Rooms of the Philosophical Society, Harrison's Road, on WEDNESDAY, March 3rd, 1841. Nc Halifax..... Jas. Hervey, Esq., Accountant, George st. Manchester.. Messrs. Anderson, Tyne, and Co., Mer- chants, 10, Fountain street. BRITANNIA LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, No. 1, Princes street, Bank, and 8, King William street, City, London. CAPITAL. Wm. Bardgett, Esq. Samuel Bevingtoti, Esq. Wm. Feclmey Black, Esq. John Brightman, Esq. George Cohen, Esq. Millis Coventry, Esq. John Drewett, Esq. ONE MILLION. DIRECTORS. Robert Eglinton, Esq. Erasmus Rt. Foster, Esq. Alex. Robert Irvine, Esq. Peter Morrison, Esq. William Shand, jun., Esq. Henry Lewis Smale, Esq. Thomas Teed, Esq. WEST- RIDING OF YORKSHIRE. Wakefield ADJOURNED SESSIONS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Christmas General Quarter Sessions of the Peace, for the West- Riding of the County of York, will be held by Ad- journment in the Committee- Room, at the House of Correction, at WAKEFIELD, on WEDNESDAY, the Tenth Day of MARCH next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, [ or the purpose of Inspecting the Riding Prison, ( the said House of Correction), and for Examining the Accounts of the Keeper of the said House of Correction, making Enquiry into the Conduct of the Officers and Servants belonging the same ; and also into the Behaviour of the Prisoners, and their Earnings. C. H. ELSLEY, Clerk of the Peace. Clerk of the Peace's Office, £ Wakefield, 25th Febuary, 1841.? TO CAPITALISTS AND BUILDERS. VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING GROUND, - Adjoining the North Midland Railway Station, at Masbro1, Rotherham. . aw, the lual adi- 1 to the hall and due iave me- the irof 3ne lave a ate the ( hall and rish, d to uar- ?)- ' the rach sons not he I, he 125, 150, , he ader , but shall rish, ress, iting y as also ting rs of is in s on 1 be is of pre- ipies shall : es. oned rish, ay of lyer, > ting le of ause d at the that, : tain 841. MR. WILLIAM FLOCKTON has been commis- sioned by the Owner to lay out the whole of this very valuable LAND in suitable Lots for Building pur- poses, and also to form and complete the necessary Streets, Common Sewers, & c., in such manner as will secure eligible situations, at a very moderate price. Mr. F. begs most respectfully to call the attention of parties desirous of investing Capital advantageously, to the 20 certain progressive, improvement in the value of Land and 30 Buildings, adjacent to the Railway Station at Masbro'. 40 The great increase in value of Property in Masbro', sub- 50 sequent to the establishment of the North Midland Railway, may be fairly taken as an earnest of further increase, as Property becomes subdivided, and Land occupied with Buildings. It is an extraordinary circumstance in these times of depressed Trade, that there is not a House or Cottage of any description to be let either in Rotherliam or Masbro'; and it is well known that numbers of Persons would be glad to have an opportunity of Purchasing or Renting Houses built on this Property, which, from the healthiness of the situation and diversity of its surface, consequent on the superior elevation of some parts, can furnish excellent Sites ( or Villas, as well as Cottages and other descriptions of Buildings, without injury to each otber. One of the proposed new Streets will form the principal line of com- munication between the Town of Rotherham and the North Midland Station at Mjisbro'. It is expected that the greater part of Land contains a Bed of superior Brick Clay. Plans of the Estate may be seen, and other information had, by applying at the Offices of Mr. WILLIAM FLOCKTON, Architect, Devonshire street, Sheffield ; or at the Olfices of MR. JOSEPH BADGER, Solicitor, College street, Rotherham. February 19th, 1841. ' MEDICAL ADVICE, At No. 9, Carver street, opposite the Methodist Chapel Three Doors from West street, Sheffield. MESSRS. HENRY and CO.. Surgeons, and Sole Proprietors ol the FRENCH MARONE PILLS, having devoted their studies to the successful treatment of the Venereal Disease, continue to be consulted at their Establishment, No. 9, Top of Carver street, from Eight in the Morning till Ten at Night; of whom may be had gratis, with each package, their Treatise, containing plain and practical observations on the above Complaint, being hints worth knowing by those who are, or have been, sufferers of this dreadful and devastating Malady. 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 Constitution, cause Ulceration, Blotches on the Head, Face, and Body, Dimness of Sight, Noise in the Ears, Deafness, obstinate Gleets, Nodes 011 the Shin Bones, Ulcerated Sore Throats, Diseased Nose, with nocturnal Pains in the Head and Limbs, till at length a general Debility anil Decay of the Constitution ensues, and a melancholy death puts a period to their dreadful sufferings. In those dreadful cases of sexual debility, brought 011 by an early and indiscriminate indulgences the passions, frequently acquired without a knowledge of the dreadful consequences resulting therefrom, and whi.' h not only entails 011 its votaries all the enervating imbecilities ol old age, but occasions the necessity of renouncing the felicities of marriage; to those who have given way to this delusive and. destructive habit, which weakens and destroys all the bodily senses, producing melancholy, deficiency, and a numerous train of nervous affections ; in those distressing cases, whether in consequence of such baneful habits, or any other causes, to all such, then, the Doctor addresses himself, offering hope, energy, muscular strength, and felicity. Nor ought his advances to appear questionable, sanctioned as they are by the many proofs of thirty years' experience. The French Marone Pills, price 2s. 9d. and lis. per box, are the only certain remedy for Gonorrhoea, Gieets, Strictures, and other forms of Venereal Disease, in either -^ Hsl sex; curing, in a few days, with ease, secrecy, and safety. Their operaiion is imperceptible, they do not require the slightest confinement, or any alteration of diet, beverage, or exercise. They are likewise a most efficient remedy for Pimpled Faces, Scurf, Scorbutic Affections, and all Eruptions of the Skin ; their unrivalled efficacy in curing Scurvy being known throughout the United Kingdom. Dr. HENRY, being a regularly educated Member of the Medical Pi ofession, nny be consulted from Nine in the Morning till Ten at Night, and will give advice to persons taking the above oranv other of his preparations, without a fee. Attendance on Sundays fiom Nine til| Two, where bis Medicines can only be obtained, as no Bookseller, Druggist, or any otber Medicine Vender is Bupplied with them. Country Letters, ( post- paid,) containing a remittance for Medicine, will be immediately answered. These Pills are particularly recommended to Captains of Ships, as they will keep in all Climates. At No. 9, Carver Street, opposite the Methodist Cha- — « pel, three doors from West Street, Sheffield. Medical Officer for Sheffield— CORDEN THOMPSON, M. D. ADVANTAGES OFFERED BY THIS COMPANY. AMOST economical set of Tables— computed ex- pressly for the use of this Institution, from authen tic and complete data— and presenting the lowest rates of Assurance that can be offered without compromising the safety of the Institution. Increasing Rates of Premium 011 a new and remarkable plan, for securing loans or debts ; a less immediate pay men t being required on a. Policy for the whole term of Life than in any other Office. Premiums may be paid either annually, half- yearly, or quarterly, in one sum, or in a limited number of pay- ments. A Board of Directors in attendance daily at Two o'Cloek, Age of the Assured in every case admitted the Policy. All Claims payable within One Month after proof of death. Medical Attendants remunerated in all cases for their Reports. Premium per Cent, per Annum payable during 1st Five Years. £. s. 1 1 1 6 1 16 2 16 2nd Five Years. £. s. D. 1 5 10 1 12 2 2 4 4 3 9 4 3rd Five Years. £. s. D. 1 10 11 1 19 I 2 14 6 4 5 5 4th Five Years. Remain- der of life £. s. 2 3 2 17 4 3 6 13 The necessary forms, and every requisite information as to the mode of effecting Assurances, may be obtained either by letter, or application to MR. WIGHTMAKT, Solicitor, 9, East parade. Agent for Sheffield. SHEFFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. OTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Genera] MEETING of the Horticultural Society for Shef- liield and its Vicinity, will take place at the CUTLERS' HALL, on MONDAY next, Maich 1, at II o'Clock precisely. By Order of the Committee. THOMAS BEIGHTON. Secretary. Sheffield, Feb. 22,1841. Nc SHEFFIELD HIGHWAYS- OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that from and after Tuesday next, the 2nd day of March, the Business of the Highway Office will be REMOVED from Paradise Square to QUEEN- STREET, Corner of New Street. By order of the Board, JOHN WHEATLEY, Clerk. N. B.— The Offices in the Square To LET. WANTED, AN APPRENTICE to the Tinner and Braziery Bu- siness. One from the Country would be preferred. Apply to Mr. MARPLES, bottom of Norfolk street, Sheffield. OFFICE CLERK WANTED. BRADLEY & COMPANY are in want of a CLERK, at the Soho Brewery, Broomhall. N. B. Application may be made to Mr. WM. BRADLEY, Bakers Hill; orto Mr. JNO. N. MAPPiN, athis Warehouse, Fargate. Sheffield, February 26th, 1841. WANTED, IN a Merchant's Warehouse, a PERSON who writes a good hand, and has a knowledge of Sheffield Manu- factures. Communications, with name and address of applicants, to R. S., at the Mercury Office, will have attention. WE NT IVOR TH GENERAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE PROSECUTION^ OF FELONS. N" OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the next GENERAL ANNUAL MEETING of the above Association will be held at the House of Mrs. TYNE, the Rockingham Arms Inn, in Wentworth, on THURSDAY, the Fourth day of March next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, for the purpose of auditing the Accounts of the Treasurers for the past, and electing a Committee of Management for the ensuing year, and lor other special and general Business connected with the Association. By Order. ED WD. NEWMAN, Solicitor and Treasurer to the said Association. NEW PUBLICATIONS, BY THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION, 60, Paternoster Row, London. NOW READY, in Parts, 1 to 9, Price Is. each, THE UNION HARMONIST, a Selection of Sacred Music, consisting of Original and Standard Pieces, Anthems, & e., suitable for use in Sunday Schools, Con- gregations, and Musical Societies. Arranged by Mr. T. Clark, Canterbury. Now Neady, in Parts, 1 to 4, Price Is. each, containing 169 Tunes, uniform vvith the " Union Harmonist," a new and improved Edition of the UNION TUNE BOOK, being a Selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, suitable for use in Sunday Schools and Congregations. Arranged by Mr. T. CLARK. Canterbury. The SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER'S ALMA- NACK and DIARY for 1841. Price, neatly half bound Is. 9d. ,, Roan embossed .. 2s. Od. „ ,, with luck, gilt edges ... 3s. Od, Sunday School Teacher's Almanack, sewed 0s. 4d. CHEAP BIBLES & TESTAMENTS, FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS. The Committee of the Sunday School Union have much pleasure in stating that, in consequence of the Oxford Bible Warehouse having reduced the prices of Bibles and Testaments, they have made arrangements by which they will be able to supply Schools at the following very reduced prices :— s. d. School Bible, Nonpareil Type, bd. in Sheep- 1 0 Ditto do. Calf .. ..... 2 3 Pocket Bible, Pearl Type Sheep 1 9 Ditto do. Calt 2 3 Ditto do. Coloured Calf 2 6 Ditto do. Roan, gt. edge 2 6 Ditto do. Morocco, do.. 3 6 School Testament, Brevier Type, Sheep 0 9 The Committee will be compelled, in order to secure these advantages for Sunday Schools, to purchase large quantities, and to pay for them in cash ; and they, there- fore, request that ALL ORDERS FOR BIBLES AND TESTA- MENTS MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH MONEY. They would especially recommend Teachers to encourage their Scho- lars to purchase the PEARL POCKET BIBLE, BOUND IN CALF. London: SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION, 60, Paternoster row. THE COLLEGE INN, Rotherham. TO BE LET, from Year to Year, with Possession from Lady Day next, the above INN, together with about 25 Acres of LAND. Mr. ROBERT HATFIELD, of the Grange, near Rother- ham; or Mr. MARCUS SMITH, Corn Exchange, Sheffield, will furnish Terms. The Grange, February 26, 1841. sider the question of registration, it became necessary to take the franchise likewise into consideration ; and he had felt the urgency of adopting some test that might not de- pend wholly on the asseveration of the claimant. They had, after much deliberation, adopted the test of the poor rate, and by that test many would be disfranchised who at present possessed the vote. In one union there would be 17 disfranchised, in another 6, in a third 17, in another 20, and so on. As to the amount of the rate, however, that was a question for the committee. The Noble Lord dwelt for some time on the evil of leaving the question of the franchise in its present state, and referring the deci- sion of a great political question to the judges, thus making them the instruments of party. " If you do wish," said Lord John Russell, " to threw false weights into the scale, do so if you can, but do noi abuse the balance of justice to promote your ends." With respect to the Repeal of the Union, said his Lord- ship, " I have nothing to add or retract from the opinions read last night by the Right Honourable Member for Pembroke ; but the more I consider that the repeal of the Union would be a calamity, the more I wish the just complaints of the people of Ireland to be redressed." With respect to his opinions on the necessity of adhering to the Reform Bill, Lord J. Russell said he retained the sentiments put forward in his letter to the electors of Stroud. " I have no apprehension," said Lord J. Russell, " that the allegiance of the Irjsli people will be transfer, red to a foreign power; nevertheless, the subject is mat- ter for grave consideration. Is it nothing whether, when our ambassadors have to treat with foreign powers, they can say this proposal comes from the Queen of a united people, or whether they are obliged to admit that discon- tent exists in a part of the empire ? Further than this, I do not go, but so far all must feel the value of having a united people.'' The Noble Lord then expressed a hope that the people of Ireland would not believe there was any portion of the people of England that entertained feelings hostile to them. He had no intention to refer to past evils ; he had no apprehension of future ones which good government could not heal. He was satisfied that if any did arise— " O passi graviora ; dabifc Deus his qunque finem." Like the Right Honourable Member for Tarawortb, he should not be swayed by fears or threats. Whatever were the fate of the present measure, justice wsuld make it prevail in the end, and in the security of the conviction that it was a just one, he fearlessly committed the decision of it to the House. ( Loud and vehement cheering.) The House then divided— For the motion 299 For the amendment 294 Majority for Ministers 5 The announcement of the division was received with loud cheers. The bill was ordered to be committed pro forma on Monday, and the House adjourned at three o'clock. TO BE LET, WITH Immediate Possession, the CROWN AND ANCHOR Public House, situate at the Top of Bright Street, Sheffield Moor. There are Funeral and several other Societies established at the House. Apply on the Premises. TO CORRESPONDENTS. " Outrage upon Humanity"— We cannot venture to give publicity to such an imputation on evidence so slender. The notice of Brigadier- General Mitchell in our next. TIMBER. TO BE SOLD, earlv in March, a Fall of T I M B E R, in Hail Mary Hill Wood, near Treeton, consisting of Trees, Poles, and Underwood ; Particulars of which will be given in a future Advertise- ment. Sheffield, February 26th, 1841. WENTWORTH, SOHOLES, AND THORPE. Earl Fitzwilliam, Benjamin Birarn, Maria Tyne, William Pepper( innkeeper) Erasmus Stone, William Jackson, John Poles, Joshua Jackson, Thomas Carnelly, Thomas West, Samuel Sailes, Joshua Smith, John Burgon, George Pilley, Francis Fallding, Robert Rawlin, Richard Ardron's Widow Thomas Salkeld, William Carnelly, Edward Vickers, John Gillott, Edward Eminerson, Joshua Jenkinson, William Hartley, John Duke, John Addy, Thomas Woodward, William Cooper. HOYLAND. Jame3 Russell, George Russell, Graham and Co., Samuel Hnbson, William Gray, jun., Zebulon Norton, George Gillott, William Hardy, Richard Beardshall, Charles Hall, George Oates, William Swift, Messrs. Wm. & Rt. Wigfield, William Wood, George Firth, Thomas Kettle's Widow. BRAMPTON. John Pepper. George Pepper, Samuel Pepper, Robert Pepper, Horace Pepper, Matthew Haigh, George Carnelly. William Wainwright, John Bashforth. BILLINOLEY. Joseph Wood, John Bramelci, J. S. Wood's Widow, Benjamin Micklethwaite, Mrs. Hewitt, jug William Cudworth. DARFIELD. The Rev. II. B. Cooke, Samuel Bennett. HOUGHTON. John Wadsworth, Thomas Hutchinson, William Pearson, William Littlewood. IIOOTON ROBERTS. Simeon Jenkinson, Thomas Radley Glossop, William Hanby, William Waterhouse. PILLEY. Richard Brammah, William Pearson, William Taylor. TANKERSLEY. The Rev. W. J. Newman, Newton, Chambers, & Co., John Trippett, Richard Surtees. TINSLEY. Henry Dyson, Thomas Goodwin, George Goodwin, Elizabeth Punshon. IIE MING FIELD. John Birks, John Webster, Matthew Foulstone, Thomas Foulstone, jun. George Beardshall. AT SUNDRY PLAOES. The Rev. John Lowe, Swin ton Richard Sailes, ditto Richard Carr, Wood Head Wm. Bingley, Ellerslie Ldg. Wm. Newman. Darley Hall Jam » s Lister, Birk House Mrs. Elmhirst, Ouzlethwaite Richard Birks, Barnsley Wm. Stentori, Shire Green Thomas Booth, Miln House Peter Gower, Wombwell Wm. Wigfield, Svvaith. THE QUEEN Has been graciously pleased to command that JOSEPH GILLOTT, of Birmingham, be ap- pointed Steel Pen Manufacturer in Ordinary to HER MAJESTY. Dated the 13th April, 1840. JOSEPH GILLOTT'S very supe- \ ior PATENT and other METAL Y « yR Lie PENS, may be had of all Sta- ' tioners, Booksellers, and other Deal- ers in Pens throughout the United Kingdom. t IT is gratifying to the Patentee to acknowledge his obligations to the Public for the best proof they can givehim of their approbation in the continually increasing demand for his Pens. Hull, 25th Feb., 1841. LOADING at HULL, FOR CALCUTTA, Direct, the fine fast sailing A 1 Coppered Ship and Regular Trader, WILLIAM LEE, JAS. SHEPHERD, Commander ; is in- tended to Sail for Calcutta, on the 1st April. GEE & CO. LATEST NEWS. WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, FRIDAY. The. reported arrival of Grain is large for this day's market. Wheat goes off steadily, at an advance of Is. per quarter. Barley does not improve in value, but there is a free sale, at last week's prices. Oats are | d. per stone, and Shelling Is. per load higher. Beans steady. No alteration in other articles. NUMBER OF PENS MANUFACTURED AT THE WORKS OF JOSF. PH GILLOTT, From Oet. 1837, to Oct. 1838, was 3.5,808,4.12 2,981,037 2- 3( 1 dozens 248,669 gross 9 dozen and 8 pens And from Oct. 1838, to Oct. 1839, was 44,654,702 or 3,721,225 cloz. and 2- 12ths. or 310.102 gloss t dozen and 2- 12tiis CAUTION.— The universal celebrity of these Pens has induced certain disreputable Makers to impose upon the Public a spurious article, bearing the mis- spelled name of the Patentee and sole Manufacturer, thus, GILOTT," by omitting the L ; and in some instances the final T is omitted, thus, " G1LLOT," so as to retain the sound— but the Public will please observe, ALL THE GENUINE PENS ARE MARKED IN FULL " JOSEPH GIL- LOTT ;" and Vendors are desired to note that his Cards ol Pens are made up in packets of one dozen each, and have a label outside with his signature, thus, MONEY MARKET, Thursday.— This being settling day in Consols, there was little other business transacting.— Consols in the early part of the day were quoted at 88}, buyers, for money ; but as the settlement proceeded^ it soon became apparent that instead of its being, as was ex- pected, a Bear accouut, it was quite the reverse, the Bulls in many instances being compelled to submit to continua- tion of J per cent. The closing price of Consols for Money to- day was 88| to f and S9| buyers for the April account. Bank Stock was 165 to 167, and India Stock 247 to 449. Exchequer Bills 5s. to 7s. premium. This was settliug day in the Share Market, but there was no alteration deserving notice in any of the leading lines of railways. RAILWAYS.— Birmingham and Gloucester, 79f; Chel- tenham and Great Western, 26£ ; Eastern Counties De- bentures, 4; Great Western, 89J 9; Ditto New, 61J I Ditto Fifths. 9 8| 9; Liverpool and Manchester, Sh., 90; London and Brighton. 42f; London and Blackwall, 17£ f ; London and Birmingham, 169 70 ex. div. ; Ditto Thirds, 57 ex. div. ; Manchester and Leeds, 75£; Ditto New, 33; North Midland, 73£; Ditto New, 364; York and North Midland, 76. MARRIAGES. On Friday, Mr. Abraham Weston, glass cutter, to Mrs, Sarah Jagger. On the 25th inst., at Mount Zion chapel, by the Rev. John Thorpe, Mr. John Gillott to Miss Caroline Ward. On Wednesday, by the Rev. Wm. Smith, B. A., Mr. Henry George Hall, file manufacturer, to Mary, daughter of Mr. John Broadhead, scissor manufacturer, all of this place. On Tuesday, Mr. Charles Windust, cabinet case maker, to Miss Catherine Feltrup. On Monday last, at Ordsall, near Retford, Mr. Joseph Frith, jun., of Sheffield, to Mrs. Wallhead, of Wilson Place, South Retford. On the 22nd inst., at the Baptist Chapel, by the Rev. C. Larom, Mr. John Stones to Miss Mary Mallinson. On Monday, Mr. Isaac Lingard, cutler, to Miss Mary Ann Moore.... Mr. Joshua Boulton, miner, to Miss Sa- rah Gilthorpe.... Mr. Walter Clarke, cutler, to Miss Ana Walker.... Mr. Thomas Dalton, fanner, to Miss Ann Ward..., Mr. Patrick Jordan, hawker, to Miss Catharine Hurney. On Sunday, Mr. James Joseph Johnson, bookkeeper, to Miss Mary Owen.... Mr, John Holeley, scale presser, to Miss Eliza Robertson.... Mr. John Fox, cutler, to Mrs. Catherine Woodcock.... Mr. Henry Mason, tinner, to Miss Sarah Gledall Mr. Robert Newton, joiners", tool maker, to Miss Mary Ann Lint. At Rotherham, on Tuesday, Mr. Thomas Ripon, shoe- maker, to Miss Juliet Sykes. On Tuesday last, at St. Olave's, York, the Rev, George Hodgson, vicar of Frodinghani, Lincolnshire, to Anna- bella, fourth daughter of the Rev. Lamplugh Hird, pre- bendary of York. Same day, at Monk Frystone, William Shipton, Esq., of York, to Sarah Ann, eldest daughter of the late David Hemsworth, Esq., of Monk Frystone Lodge, near Ferry- bridge. On Monday last, at Salem chapel, York, by the Rev. J. Parsons, the Rev. Chas. Payton, minister of Lendal chapel, to Eliza, eldest daughter of Charles A. Ttiiselton, Esq., chapter clerk of York Cathedral. Same day, at St. Cutlibert's church, York, the Rev". Jas. Waldby Holmes, B. A., to Ann Elizabeth, daughter of the late James White, Esq., of York. On Thursday week, at St. George's church, Hanover square, SirT. N. L. Broadhead, Bart., of Ledstor. e Park, in this county, and late of Canipsall Hall, near Doncaster, to Miss Correll, of Sundorne. On Wednesday last, in London, Mr. Scott, of the West of England Institution for the Deaf and Dumb, to Mary Mandall, daughter of the late Mr. Thomas Mason, of Doncaster, solicitor. On Monday last, atWadworth, Mr. William Rogerson, butcher, Conisbro', to Mary Anne, only daughter of Mr. George Norcliff, Wadworth. Wholesale and for Exportation, at the Manufactories, VICTORIA WORKS, Graham street, and 59, Newall street, Birmingham. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO MOTHERS. SLOWE'S INFANT'S PRESERVATIVE is confi- dently recommended to Mothers, as being the best Medicine in all infantine pains and ailments. It is the genuine Preparation from the receipt of the original pro- prietor, Mr. Atkinson; and, ill order to its more exten- sive usefulness, the proprietor has determined to offer it at full 20 per cent, lower than any other Medicine. The reduced prices are as follows :— The 13| d. Bottle at 10| d.; the 2s. 9d. Bottle at 2s.; and the 4s. 6d. Bottle at 3s. 6d., duty included. Prepared and Sold by ABEL SLOWE, Druggist, & c., Salford ; sold Wholesale by Barclay and Sons, and E. Edwards, London; and Retail, by nearly all respectable Medicine Vendors. THURNSCOE. The Rev. T. W. Simpson, N. B. After the Meeting, the Members will dine toge- ther; and Dinner will be on the Table precisely at Two o'Clock. Persons desirous of becoming Members of the Association are requested to forward their names to the above Meeting, by some Member, together with the Amount to which they are rated in the Highway Assess- ment, lor the Township or Townships in which their Estates or Holdings are respectively situated. Barnsley, Feb. 24, 1841. An Excellent FAMILY MEDICINE, For Indigestion, Bilious fy Liver Complaints, fyc. IN everv instance where a fair trial has been made, NORTON'S CAMOMILE PILLS have invariably given satisfaction, affording permanent relief in all cases of Indigestion, and a speedy Cure for Head Ache, Bilious and Liver Complaints, Heartburn and Acidity of the Stomach, Depressed Spirits, Disturbed Sleep, Violent Palpitations, Spasms, General Debility, Costiveness, & c. They are mild in their operation, safe under any circum stances ; and thousands of persons can now bear testi- mony of the benefits to be derived from their use. Sold in Bottles, at Is. 1 Jd., 2s. 9d., and lis. each, in every Town in the Kingdom. CAUTION.— Be sure to ask for " NORTON'S PILLS," and do not be persuaded to purchase an imitation. HOUSE OF COMMONS. THURSDAY— Lord JOHN RUSSELL obtained leave to bring in a Bill to make further provision respect- ing certain rights of voting in the election of Members of Parliament. LORD MORFETH'S BILL. After some unimportant business, the adjourned debate was resumed. Mr. W. M. GASKELL, Col. CONOLLY, Mr. LAS- CEI. LES, Mr. CH'OLMONDELEY, Mr. E. TEN- NANT, and Mr. SHAW, s oke against the bill. Mr. VILI. IERS STUART, Mr. HOWARD, Mr. GIS- BORN'E, Mr. M. J. O'CONNELL, Mr. ROCHE, and Mr. O'CONNELL, spoke in favour of it, Sir R. PEEL censured the tone of Mr. O'Connell's speech, and told him it gained no sympathy with the House. The Honourable and Learned Gentleman had said, at the conclusion of his speech, " Grant this bill, and you will disarm me of much of my power," but if this bill were granted, what new concession would the Hon. and Learned Gentleman call for next year, when a new instrument of powet was placed in his bands ? He had not heard a word in defence of this measure, beyond the one argument that his Noble Friend had brought forward another measure ; but be ( Sir R. Peel) would not allow himself to be diverted form the deformities ol the bill before them, by being drawn into a discussion of his Noble Friend's bill. Sir R. Peel read extracts from Lord J. Russell's speeches, to show that the Noble Lord had admitted that he should be guilty of a breach of faith if he proposed to revoke the stipulations of the Reform Bill. He ( Sir R. Peel) had also incurred obligation by the Catholic Relief Bill. Would they venture to say that this franchise, if given to Ireland, would not be extended to England ? He hoped the Noble Lord ( Lord J. Rus- sell) would make a public declaration on this subject. Sir R. Peel then lead a series of extracts from various speeches of Lord J. Russell against farther concessions to popular encroachment, and intimated a belief that perhaps the Noble Lord might have entered into a new compact. The Right Honourable Baronet sat down amidst the loud and prolonged cheers of his own party. Lord J. RUSSELL made a statement of the events that preceded and accompanied the concession of Catholic Emancipation, and added that by grounding that conces- sion on the fear of a civil war, a great encouragement was given to future combination and agitatiou, and thus the first example of conciliating the party of the Honourable and Learned Member for Dublin was set by a Tory Go- vernment. He ( Lord J. Russell) was accused of a breach of faith in advocating this measure; but the breach of faith was committed by those who would now take away the franchise given by the Reform Bill— by those who had yielded to menace, and would recall their concession when, the Irish people were tranquil. When they came to con- DEATHS. On Friday evening, the 19th instant, in the G3rd year of her age, deeply regretted, Harriet, only surviving sis- ter of Bartholomew Hounsfield, Esq., of Clough Blouse. On Sunday, the 21st instant, Win. Sansom, Esq., in the 60th year of his age On Monday, Thomas William, his son, in his 17th year. On Sunday, the 21st instant, Mr. Win. Taylor, for twenty- one years the highly respected proprietor of the Commercial Inn, in this town, in the 65th year of his age. On Tuesday week, in the 76th year of her age, Mar- garet, relict of Mr. Daniel Brammall, formerly of Sheaf House. On the 21st inst., the infant son of Mr. Itobt. Leader, jun., of this office. On Saturday last, aged 71 years, William Twigg, cut- ler, 34 years in the employment of Messrs. Joseph. Rodgers and Sons, cutlers to her Majesty. He was a man of honest, sober integrity; his example endeared him to all that had the happiness of his acquaintance, arid as a workman in the best branch of cutlery, his equal will scarcely ever be found, even to within a few weeks of his death. On Friday, the 26th instant, aged 4 years, Eliza, only daughter of Mr. William Mabson, butcher, Farr House, Park. On Monday, the 22nd inst., Thomas H. Hutchinson, son of Mr. C. Hutchinson, Westbar, aged one year and ten months. On Sunday, Mrs, Sheppard, at the house of her son- in- law, Mr. Beardsall, of the Temperance Hotel, in Change alley. On the 15th February, George Roebuck, Grindlegate, aged 71 years.. 16th, Elizabeth Harrison, at, the Infir- mary, aged 55.. 18th, Sarah Nutt, Dun street, aged 25.. 19th, John Wilks, Kelliam street, aged 21.. 20th, SaraU Plant, Infirmary, aged 21.. 19th, John Gibbon, Infirmary, aged 34.. 23rd, John Richardson, Spring street, aged 73.. 25th, John Butterfield, Pear street, aged 18.. 23rd, Ana Ellis, Smithfield, formerly of Green lane, aged 60. On Sunday, the 21st instant, aged 74, at Rotherham, Hannah Hutchinson. On Monday, at Rotherham, JaneCoe, daughter of Mr. Coe, cabinet maker, aged 14 weeks. On Thursday se'nnight, the 18th inst,, the Rev. W. Downes, vicar of Harworth, in the county of Nottingham, in bis 91st year. On Thursday, at Elmfield Fountain, John Woodyeare, Esq., of Crookhill, in the 64th year of his age. On Monday last, Mr. John Pearson, of Doncaster, 1 plumber and glazier, aged 64. On Saturday last, in lhe26th year of herage, Elizabeth, only child of Mr. Robert Whitlaui, late of the King's Arms, in Doncaster. Same day, at Doncaster, Mr. William Etches, tanner, aged 82. On Wednesday week, at Wath, in the 65th year of his age, Mr. Thomas Lister. On Friday week, Mr. ^ Benjamin Smith, of Norton, near Welbeck, innkeeper. On the 19th inst., Mr. B. Smith, sen., Cuckney, near Worksop, aged 65. Suddenly, on the 19th instant, at Ball's Park, Herts Rear Admiral Lord George Stuart. His Lordship was the youngest son of the late Marquis of Bute, tfy his first marriage, and uncle to the present Marquis. He wag born March 1, 1780. ft I % * 6 SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. FEBRUARY 27, 1841. THE SHEFFIELD TRADES' UNIONS. A numerous meeting of delegates from the various trades of the town, was held on Wednesday evening, at Mr. Moseley's, the Old London ' Prentice, called by pub- lic placard, in consequence of the apprehension that Mr. O'Conneil was preparing to propose some measure in Parliament to restrict the rights of the working classes to combine. Mr. KIRK was called to the chair, and stated that the objects of the meeting were two. First, to clear them- selves. They were aware there must be something to call themselves together, and sometimes a stimulus was required. There had been an occurrence at Ashton which they repudiated, and they wished to shew the world that they were not actuated by similar motives. The file trade could meet without any such feeling,— they had no se- crets,— they did not care who entered their room, or how much their measures were known. He hoped it was the same with the other trades. They met every month, and the committee was changed every month, and auditors were appointed for their accounts. The committee con sisted of six persons, besides a secretary and a corres- ponding secretary. The meeting elected their own chairman, and then three committee- men were freely nominated by the meeting. The first consideration was to have men nearly up with their payments, of honesty, sobriety, economical character, & c. The auditors were required to be competent, and neatly up with their pay- ments. This was their way of doing business. The au- ditors retired, and examined the accounts, and returned with their report, and the accounts were usually found to be entirely satisfactory. He thought the best way for them to do business was to do it fairly, and without any secresy ; and they held the resolutions of the meeting to be binding on their conduct. They admitted persons who might not pay regularly, but they of course had less re- spect to their opinions than if they had regularly paid, because they thought that those who paid once or twice a year ought not to control those who paid regularly. He believed other trades acted in a similar manner, and did nothing in secret. If any trades did things in secret, be hoped that henceforth they would desist. Let them do things fairly, openly, and consistently, and they need fear no enemies. There was only the atfair at Ashton, and Mr. O'Connell's presentation of a petition from a printer in Ireland, complaining of the effects of combinations, claiming compensation for him for having his premises set on fire, and announcing his intention of founding a bill upon it. He feared O'Connell's design was to stop their meetings for the protection of their labour. Mr. O'Conneil caused the origination of the last committee, and the result was so satisfactory to | the Government, that they refused to re- appoint the Committee the next session. Mr. O'Conneil, on that occasion, took advantage of the accidental absence of Mr. Ward, to get the case of Ireland taken before Sheffield. If Sheffield had been taken first, he believed the Government would have been satis- fied of the necessity of protecting combinations. Masters could combine secretly and effectively ; while the working men, in greater numbers, had much greater difficulty in doing so. He insisted, therefore, that working men had a right to associate for the protection of their own inter- ests, and let masters have the same privilege. ( Cheers.) In answer to the question whether any resolutions were prepared, the CHAIRMAN said there were not. He had stated the two points that claimed the attention of the meeting, and left it to those who might address the meet- ing to frame such resolutions as they thought proper. Mr. WARDLE was glad to see that his fellow- townsmen were awake to their interest. He had felt some delicacy about coming, and should not have spoken unless re quested bv those around him. They knew how O'Conneil had treated them on the last occasion. He acted as the enemy of the working classes, often unfairly trying to browbeat witnesses. He was sorry Mr. Kirk had taken up the Ashton affair prematurely, since the men were not yet condemned by a jury of their country. He hoped, however, that nothing of the sort would ever occur here. It had been proved that under the influence of Sheriff Alli son, four •'-.-, ocent men had been convicted and sent to the hulks, and ., in- jnght theyshoald not express an opinion till the Ashton osa wore tried. Nothing like murder had occur- red lu SiiefEskl, and he hoped never would. Arson they had had, and some classes of grinders had resorted to very severe methods of rattening, yet he trusted there would be nothing more of the same kind. He had been con nected with trades' unions for the last 30 years, but had never recommended one single act of violence, but had always used bis influence to prevent them, and had the pleasure to say that he had prevented numerous strikes in almost every branch of the town, by conciliation betwixt the parties." Under the present system of our prohibitary and custom duties, and the high price of food that the Eng- lish artisan had to pay, compared wtth the workmen on the continent, with whom they had to compete in the neutral markets of the world, and the great number of hands flowing into the manufacturing districts, from the surplus population of the agricultural districts, trades' unions was inevitable, but he hoped to see the necessity for them done away with by a repeal of the food monopoly and the restrictions on our trade. Ho thought they should state that they were desirous to protect their rights, not infringing on those of the masters, and appoint a small committee to watch the proceedings of Mr. O'Con nell, and be prepared to oppose any bill he might propose to deprive them of their rights. He recommended manly and open modes of proceedure in all their affairs. The CHAIRMAN did not desire to pronounce judgment on the individuals charged with the murder at Ashton, but to repudiate the stigmas cast upon the trades throughout the country, by the press. Mr. WARDLE made some further remarks on Sheriff Allison's evidence before the combination committee, and the false statements it contained, and his recommendation of the formation of a strong rural police, to watch and control the proceedings of the workmen. He proposed " That it was the opinion of the meeting, that it was neces sary for the industrious classes to watch with vigilance any measures proposed in the Legislature to restrict their right to meet for the protection of their labour, generally their only property, at the same time they protested against any resort being had to acts of violence, of any kind, for that purpose." Mr. HARRISON suggested that a previous resolution was needed. He thought they should declare theirconvictioTi that it was their right to associate. He would r-.: • • " That the meeting was of opinion that it was the inherent right of the workmen to form and support trades' unions, as the only protection for their only property, their la- bour." Mr. MAKIN seconded the motion. MIVBROOMHEAD, delegate from the spring- knife grinders, said that in their union physical force was almost annihi- lated. They endeavoured to use moral force. That trades generally were benefitted by unions was indubitable. The table- blade grinders were a signal instance of this. At one time they were so reduced that a moderate work- man could not earn his wheel rent. If they were not united, where would the money go? Into the hands of masters. The town had been greatly benefitted by the great saving in parish rates. All the unions had greatly contributed to this. He concurred in the condemnation of all such proceedings as that at Ashton, or any resort to physical force. Mr. HARRISON did not oppose Mr. Wardle's resolution, but thought that his was necessary prior to it. Mr. WARDLE had no objection to the passing of Mr. Harrison's as the first resolution. It was put and carried unanimously. At the request of some of those present, Mr. WARDLE read from the Independent of last Saturday, the letter of " A Saw- maker." Mr. STONES, delegate of the saw- makers, said all the business of their trade was conducted openly, and the masters were as well aware of their proceedings as them- Belves. For four or five years, they had maintained a number of unemployed hands to keep them off the parish. This they did with good feeling to all, and he thought it was their duty to exert themselves to frustrate the insi- dious efforts of Mr. O'Connell. Mr. WHITELEY, of the table blade grinders, moved, and Mr. TAYLOR and Mr. BROADHEAO seconded and supported the motion read by Mr. Wardle. Mr, GILL supported the resolution. He held the opinion that all classes indentified with production, had the same interest. All other classes had a separate in- terest. If there were lower wages, it did not benefit the employer. The competition reduced his profits also. But the mere consuming classes, neither employers nor employed, were benefitted by the competition of the pro- ducers. Mr. O'Connell was living on large banking business. It was a necessary business, and liable to great losses, but he had the advantage of issuing worth- less paper, while the country must bear the loss of the metallic currency. While, therefore, the unproductive consumer was benefitted by the reduction of prices, the producer was not benefitted. The resolution was carried unanimously. A committee was then appointed, and it was resolved that a report of the proceedings of the meeting be for- warded to Mr. Ward, M. P., requesting him carefully to respecting Trades' Unions, and to inform the committee of them. It was also resolved that the report of the meeting be transmitted to the leading journals of the manufacturing districts. After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, the meeting broke up. ANTI- POOR- LAW MEETINGS. watch any proceedings which Mr. O'Connell might adop The opponents of the New Poor Law have been hold- ing meetings during the last three weeks, at different public- houses in the town and neighbourhood, for the purpose of opposing the Bill for the renewal of the Com- mission, brought in by Lord John Russell. The first of these, as far as we can learn, was held on Friday evening, the 12th instant, at the sign of the Ball, in Townhead street. Mr. WHARTON was called to the chair, and a petition was read by Mr. DOOTHWAITE, after which a resolution was proposed by Mr. LOMAS, seconded by Mr. ETCHELLS, and supported by Mr. CHAPMAN, de- nouncing the law as " a wanton encroachment upon the freedom of townships," the power of the Commissioners as " an unwarrantable despotism," and the administration of the law as " involving the most cruel and unchristian treatment of the poor.'' It was then arranged that meet- ings be held during the week, in various parts of the town, and at Crookes, Attercliffe, Ecclesall, Heeley, and other places.— Another resolution was also proposed, ap- pointing Mr. Loroas the Secretary to the Committee.— A resolution was then passed, requesting Earl Stanhope to present the petition to the House of Lords, and Sir Francis Burdett to the Commons, and that Mr. W& kley be re- quested to support the prayerof the petition in the House of Commons. During last week, meetings were held, as agreed on, at the Ball public house, on Tuesday evening, the 16th instant; another, on Wednesday evening, at the Acorn, on Shales moor; and another on Thursday eve- ning, the 18th instant, at the Bazaar Hotel, Sheffield moor; and at length the parly ventured to " give the working classes another chance'' (!) of denouncing the law in public meeting. Accordingly, a meeting was held in the Town Hall, on Tuesday evening last, at seven o'clock ; and shortly after that time, Mr. LOMAS appeared, stating that he held in his hand the requisition to the Master Cutler, who seemed to him not to be a master, but a ourneyman, for, when waited upon with the requisition, le said that he should have felt it an honour to preside at such a meeting, but, rather than incur the displeasure of his colleagues, he declined calling it. He ( Mr. Lomas) then proposed Mr. Douthwaite as Chairman, which, having been seconded and carried, Mr. DOUTHWAITE came forward, and said that they had now conferred an honour upon him which he never possessed before— the honour of presiding at a public meeting. It was well known both to the reporters and to every one present, that he was opposed to the New Poor Law, and he hoped that he should always be in the ranks of the opponents of this damnable Bill. He then called upon Mr. WIGFALL to move the first resolution, which was to the following purport :—" That this meeting views with alarm and in- dignation the bringing of a Bill into Parlinment by her Majesty's Ministers, giving arbitrary and unconstitutional powers to the Poor Law Commissioners, and resolve to > etition the Legislature against this obnoxious measure." ie",( Mr. Wigfall) was an overseer in the years 1825 & ' 6, and had had opportunities of viewing the workings of the old law, which he looked upon as actional club, to which all who had contributed had a right to resort in times of need. The New Poor Law had made thousands of thieves where there were but hundreds ; and it was now proposed to extend, for ten years longer, arbitrary powers to three Commissioners, which was a violation of Magna Charta, which said that Englishmen should not be taxed without their consent. In Sheffield, the Guardians had never dared to carry the law into effect ; they could not do it, and he hoped they never would. To refuse nut- door re- lief, and call upon the working classes to break up their homes, was the last thing to which they could resort in times of commercial depression. They ought to prop up the homes of the working classes^ as the best guarantee to the prosperity of ir rade. He concluded by moving the resolution, and . '. atingthat a seconder had not been provided, and he hoped some one in the meeting would second the resolution he had proposed.... It was seconded by MI- WOOLLEN, supported by Mr. ToRNER, and carried. .... Mr. LOMAS then came forward, and read the petition, and remarked that they had not convened the meeting for any fault which they had to find with the administra- tion of the law here. He had some time since met with Mr. Oastler, who had been at the Sheffield workhouse, and observed to him that it was a lie that the New Poor Law worked well in Sheffield, for it did not work at all. It had been proved, in evidence of the working of the law at Bridgewater, before the House of Lords, that fifty of our fellow creatures had been brought to an untimely end by the dietary under this law. Mr. Lomas, after other remarks, moved the adoption of the petition ... A man named WOODHOUSE, who was a stranger in the town, seconded the resolution.... Mr. OTLEY was received with cheers from his party, and said that he should not have come forward on this occasion, were it not necessary to explain the position in which his party stood with that meeting. Throughout the country, the New Poor Law was the subject of utter detestation ; but there was a difference of opinion betwixt those who got up at that meeting, and some part of their townsmen. He was quite sure that it was of no use petitioning those who pretended to be at the head of this great nation. Their petitions would be treated as so much waste paper. But he had no objection to support the petition, as it would give the people an opportunity of expressing their sentiments against one of the most obnoxious laws on the statute books of this country. But could they obtain three millions of signatures, it would be treated, as was the immense petition for the repeal of the Corn Laws, with scorn and contempt. The causes that gave birth to the New Poor Law were a matter of pounds, shillings, and pence. In the House of Lords— he would not call them the House of Lords; he had absolutely polluted his mouth ; they had now assumed a new name — the house of liars, for nothing could be more deliberate lying than theirs on the trial of Cardigan. Under the old law, the expenditure was eight or nine millions, and they began to conjecture that the tenants on their estates would soon be unable to pay their rent, if burdened with an increase of taxation for the relief of the poor. They could not see that the cause of the increasing expenditure lay in enormous taxation and restrictions, but immediately bethought themselves of a scheme, and enacted this law for their own protection to the utter exclusion of all other classes of the people. Providence had furnished an am- ple supply of the necessaries of life for ail, and give them but fair play, and they would need no Poor Law. But to give all a chance of testing who are the friends of the poor, and who are not, he should like a new experiment to be tried— the placing of the petition in every church and chapel in the town for signature. ( Cheers.) They would then see who of the gentlemen who were constantly preaching to them universal charity - laying down rules for them to work out— would come forward and lend their assistance and influence in opposition to this cruel and obnoxious law ... The CHAIRMAN did not agree with Mr. Otley that petitioning did no good. He was of the same opinion as Mr. Hill, editor of the Northern Star, who remarked to him last Saturday, that there was a committee appointed regulirly to add up the number of signatures to petitions, and he believed that Members of Parliament could not help thinking over the expressed opinions of the people. The Chairman also read some figures as to the expenditure under the New Law at Halifax, Bradford, and other places, where, he stated, the increase had been 30 per cent, and upwards since its enactment ... Mr. OT- LEY did not take into his calculation particular places. He believed that the total amount throughout the country averaged, in three years previous to the enactment of the new law, from eight to nine millions, and he believed that on the past year it had been six millions; so that that had been a saving of two millions, screwed out of the necessi- ties of the poor. The resolution was carried ... Mr. WALKER, at Messrs. Newbould's, then proposed that the petition be presented to the House of Lords by Earl Stanhope, and to the Commons by Sir F. Burdett, and that Mr. Wakley, in the House of Commons, be requested to support its prayer. This resolution was seconded by Mr. ETCHELLS — . A Chartist, whose name, we were in- formed, was BARKER, said he felt called upon to move an amendment. He was opposed to all Poor Laws, both new and old. How came they to have a Poor Law? Because the people had been plundered. It had been said that the people of England could not be taxed without their consent; but it was obvious that they were so taxed, and he thought that the first thing they ought to petition for, was that they might not be taxed without their consent. It was proposed that Sir F. Burdett, who belonged to the party who had called the working classes" the great unwashed," should present the petition. Sir Francis had been a Radical, then a Whig, and was now a Tory, and he would never consent that the petition should be entrusted to such an individual. He moved that Mr. Fielden present it to the House of Commons. A workiing man in the gallery, who announced himself a Chartist, seconded it. The Whigs and Tories were both alike, ia his opinion. The New Poor Law was brought in by Lord Brougham, but the great bulcher of Europe supported it. He was now under notice to leave his employers on account of his political principles.— The CHAIRMAN hoped that they would leave all per- sonalities till the business of the meeting was concluded. .... Mr. LOMAS said this was no party measure. It had supporters and opponents among all grades of politics. MiCWard was a Radical —( No, no.)— and a supporter of the New Poor Law. He thought it would not be fair to en- trust the petition to oHe class to the exclusion of all others... Mr. OTLEY said they would rather the petition should be entrusted to any man than such a man as " Old Glory," ( as be had been designated by the seconder of the amendment).. . The amendment was put by the chair- man, and carried unanimously Mr. LOMAS said they had now thrown him upon his back; they had had several meetings previous to this, at which it was agreed that Sir F. Burdett should present the petition, and he had received several hundreds of signatures, and some pecuniary support, with that understanding. Now, he was quite willing that the petition, as it now stood, should be sent up, and that the party now present should get up a counter petition, and let their men present it. ( Hisses.) They had now placed him in a most unpleasant situation. (" You ought to be.") That was not the ques- tion. If he had begun at the wrong end of his work, it could not be mended now, and the question was, whether the meeting would guarantee him the expenses. It was not a party measure before, but they had now made it a party measure. ( Disapprobation.).. .. The CHAIRMAN said that the present opposition to the new Poor Law originated with himself, for when he heard of the intro- duction of the bill by Lord John Russell, for the renewal of the powers of the Commissioners for ten years longer, he, thinking that if the bill passed, it would be the death- stroke to the people of these realms, immediately wrote to Earl Stanhope on the subject. He received an answer, which he read to the meeting, and also a form of petition. But they had hesitated in calling a public meeting after the experience they had had of the last agi- tation, when the people had allowed themselves to be gulled by Mr. Ward almost to approval of the law, after having denounced it at the public meeting in the Square, and signed the petition against it to the number of 16,000. After this credulity on their part, they had hesitated whether they should give the people another chance. They had at length resolved to do so, and he had raised the sum of i£ 10, which he had placed in the hands of Mr. Lomas for the expenses, and if he went beyond that, it was at his own expense.... Mr. OTLEY ma^ e a motion that the petition be left at the various chapels and churches, on Sunday next, for signature. He could feel for the situation in which Mr. Lomas was placed, but asked whether there was not a man whom the Conserva- tives could fix upon more eligible for the honour of pre- senting the petition than " Old Glory ?".. .. The motion of Mr. Otley was seconded and carried... . Mr. LOMAS then moved that the name of Sir F. Burdett be allowed to remain in connexion with the other two gentlemen. They had agreed in the selection of the Chairman, and that an equal number of Tories and Radicals should speak; and that, they should turn round upon him, and place him in such an unpleasant predicament, was what he had not merited at their hands, after having lugged with the working men, and endeavoured to keep up their price for so many years.... Mr. BARKER said, that in order to facilitate the settlement of the question, he would second the motion, but he hoped none of them would vote in its favour... . Mr. GILL said that the expenses of public meetings, if conducted economically, were not so great, especially if the men who professed such humanity for the poor would personally forward the signing of the petition, instead of hiring men to carry it round. He thought that if the humanity- mongers were sincere in their humane professions towards the poor, the point as to who should present the petition was a very minute thing to cavil about... . The CHAIRMAN then put the resolution to the vote, when it was negatived almost unanimously, the Chairman stating that there ware but about four in favour of it... . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman, The meeting broke up. move while I saw her. There was a crowd of boys about. The policeman wheeled her forward in the same position. She thought it a strange thing that a woman should be carried in a barrow. The woman appeared to her not drunk, but in a fit. The policeman seemed to wheel her as carefully as he could in th? position she was in; but her position might have been better. Ann Hodgkinson, wife of Samuel Hodgkinson, Charles lane, and mother of the deceased, said— In consequence oi information about my daughter, I went to the Town Hall on Saturday afternoon, soon after she had been taken there. 1 asked to see Mr. Raynor, and was shown into a room, in which were two persons. I asked if Mary Hodgkinson had been brought in, and one of them said he did not know. I said she had fits, was a cripple, and deficient, having lost the use of one side by a stroke. He said he would inquire; and then he said there was. I said I could tell if I saw her; and he said, you're not going to see her; you're like all other women, and want to know other people's business. I then asked, " When can I see her?" and he said I must come at nine o'clock. I said I could not go at nine— I would say ten, and ten was fixed. Nothing more passed then, and I went at ten. Mr. Raynor then gave the keys to two people to open the door of the cell, a dark room, with no fire. The men said, " Get up," but she did not get up; and Mr. Raynor went in, and came out with an altered counte- nance, and said, You had better go in," and desired me to assist the men to take her away. I found the men holding her up, one on each side. She was frothing at the mouth, and was quite stiff. Two persons that I had brought with me carried her out, and we brought her home in a cart. Her forehead was cut, and the blood had run into one eye. Both eyes were closed. There was a deal of blood in her bonnet. She was dead when we sent for Mr. Gregory, on Sunday night. We did not send for any body on Saturday night. I did not think it was death, but that she would be better when we got her into a warm bed. She never spoke at all. I thought it was a fit, and she would be better, for she has had fits from a year old, and bad a stroke at that time. That was the reason why I did not send for a doctor. She would drink very hard if any body would give it her ; and more shame for any body to give it her. She got warm when I got her into bed. She did not smell of drink. There was no straw in the cell to lie on, but something like bare bed stocks, and nothing to cover them, nor nothing. Mr. Palfreyman said, he attended to watch the case on behalf of the Police, and had the men here to make the investigation as complete as possible; and if any blame should be proved to attach to any of the officers of the Police, there was no desire to screen them from punish- ment. Cross- examined by Mr. Palfreyman: In the afternoon, I went to Mr. Raynor's room, and he called to know if such a person was brought in. He did not say she was very drunk and noisy, and was to go at eight. I said I was her mother. There was one person sat by the fire, who heard all that took place. At ten o'clock I said, has she ever spoke; and they said she had been knocking about, and crying out for her mother. She told her name, and where she lived; and if she had been intoxicated, she could not have done so. By the Jury : She left home about half past seven on Saturday morning, and went to her sister's, in Howard street. She was in that, neighbourhood between one and two. Thomas Wakefield, policeman No. 22. Between two and three on Saturday afternoon, I was going home on INQUESTS. Two inquests were held by T. Badger, Esq., on Tuesday evening, at the Red Lion, in Charles street, the first touching the death of Hannah Goodison, a very fine healthy child, about three months old, whose mother stated that it nestled in her bosom as usual, and seemed quite well, when she went to bed on Saturday night. The next morning she got up soon after eight o'clock, and the child appearing asleep, she stole very carefully down stairs, to dress her little boy, and returning in about half an hour to the baby, she found it dead, and cold. It appeared to have died in a convulsive fit. The Jury found a verdict accordingly. The second inquest was touching the death of Mary Hodgkinson, a young worn who was laid drunk in Divi- sion street, on Saturday afternoon, whence she was removed by the Police to the lock- up. When her friends came for her at night, she was found insensible, and being conveyed home, died on the following evening.... Mr. Palfreyman attended to watch the case on behalf of the Police. The following evidence^ was given : — Thomas Brammall, of Division street, maker of accord- ians, said, on Saturday last, about two o'clock in the afternoon, I saw a crowd of people collected about 6 or 7 doors from my house. After some time, I went to ascer- tain the cause, and saw a woman in a state of intoxication. She lay on the pavement, and her person was much ex- posed. I went through the crowd with some difficulty, and gathered the woman in my arms, and tried to set her on her feet. I found she was incapable of standing, and, therefore, set her down, with her back against the wall, and covered her with her clothes as well as I could from the gaze of the crowd. I then cautioned the boys to let her alone, and left her. I perceived that she frothed very much at the mouth, and was told afterwards she was sub- ject to fits. Before leaving her, I enquired if any one knew where she lived, and would assist me home with her, but apparently no one knew. I went home, and enquired if any of the Police were about, but none were found. By the Jury : When I left her she was drunk, I was certain ; and I thought she was also in a fit. I saw nothing amiss with her eyes. I did not see that one was black, or that there was any wound on her forehead. I spoke to her, but she could not answer. I afterwards sent my daughter down to her. Francis Wilks, of Division street, butcher — I saw a woman laid by Mr, Brown's house, in Division street, on Saturday afternoon. She was there about three quarters of an hour, with a lot of people around her, and some boys and girls were pulling her clothes up. I saw a wheelbar- row brought about three o'clock, but do not know who brought it. She was put- into the barrow, but I do not know by whom ; it was not a policeman. A young man wanted to wheel her away, but the people about would not let him. A policeman came tip, and wheeled her down the street. Her head was leaning over the barrow, near the trundle, with the face upwards. I did not observe that she had a black eye, or a wound on her forehead. There was some blood on her lip. She had a bonnet on. Several persons tried to rear her up, and she fell oil her side. She had some halfpence in her hand, which she held fast. She appeared drunk. I do not consider that the policeman wheeled her as he should have done. I believe she could not walk. She seemed as drunk as she could possibly be. I do not think she was in a fit; because, when the boys pulled her clothes up, she held them down with her hands. During the time she lay in the street, there were no policemen passing up or down. She was put in the barrow carefully ; but it was too little for her, so that she could not be wheeled away in a proper manner. 1 do not think she could have been put in in a better way. Cross- examined by Mr. Palfieyman: None of the neighbours tried to get her into their houses. Nobody assisted the policeman in removing her, so far as I saw. Mr. Palfreyman explained that the day police force is too small to allow any particular place to be visited more than once in two hours. Mary Ann Oliver, wife of Christopher Oliver, Barker- pool : On Saturday afternoon, I heard a noise in the street, and going out, I saw a policeman with a woman in wheelbarrow, wheeling her down Barkerpool. He stopped just below me. I saw the woman in the barrow, with her head over the barrow. I saw nothing in the conduct of the policeman to blame. He was wheeling her in the same way as he would anything else; and I thought it a shame that a woman should be wheeled in a barrow. By the Jury: I should think her head did not catch the trundle. It moved about when she was wheeled, Martha Pearson, of Barkerpool: I saw the deceased taken past in a barrow. The policeman stopped near the end of Burgess street, and thinking the woman was in a curious position, I went over to look at her. Her head hung over the barrow front, and I thought it would break her neck before he got far ia that position. She did not Division street, and was called back by a neighbour. I was not 011 duty, but in plain clothes. I was told there was a woman very drunk in the street, and the boys were taking very indecent liberties with her. I went to the place, and found her laid on the causeway, by the house side, with her petticoats round her middle. I pulled them down, and asked if any one knew her; but, finding no answer, I went home to put on my top coat, and when I returned she had been placed in a barrow. I wheeled het about 100 yards, and then stopped and got two boys to take hold of her bonnet on each side, and keep her head up. I wheeled her to the Town Hall, and carried her in my arms into the watchhouse; and Gregory Nance and I put her into one of the ceils on the bed, and put a rug under her head. I went hSlne, and saw no more of her till about ten at night. Serjeant Matthews, the watch- house keeper, opened the door, and told me to bring a light. When I went in, Matthews had her in his arms, by the side of the bed. They brought her out, and set her on a langsettle near the fire. Her mother, father, and another woman took her away. When I first saw her, she was very drunk. She smelledof ale. Two boys held up her head from about the Well Run Dimple to the Town Hall. Till then, her head hung over the front, but not to touch the trundle. I wheeled her away in that state for a short distance, to get her out of the crowd. I have not the boys here to day, but have two who were with them. I wheeled her as carefully as I could; and when her clothes got up, I stopped and wrapped them round her legs, to prevent exposure. There was only a rug on the bed in the cell where she was placed, and that I put under her head. There was no straw. The place was perfectly dry. It is the usual place in which tipsy or disorderly people are put. By Mr. Palfreyman : I took her down as a private in- dividual, and not as a public oflicer. I was not on duty at the time. By the Coroner: When people are brought in drunk, the time of their liberation depends on the state they are in. By the Jury: There is a wooden bedstead in the cell. Mr. Palfreyman explained that the cells were not pro- vided with straw or bedding, except when drunken persons were in all night. The Coroner said the Jury should see the cells. By the Jury: I did not hear the woman speak. She frothed at the mouth very little. She was not in the usual woman's cell, because there was another drunken person in it. She had no black eye when I put her into the cell. The Coroner suggested the adjournment of the inquest, to give time for further evidence, and an examination of the body. The Jury assenied, and the inquest was adjourned to two o'clock on Wednesday. WEDNESDAY.— At the appointed time the enquiry was resumed, and the following evidence heard: — William Haywood, aged 13 years, of Young street, proved that he saw the deceased drunk, and reeling about in Coalpit lane. She could not keep on the causeway. Witness assisted her round the corner into Division street, and saw her no more until the policeman was bringing her down Barkerpool, when the man asked him and another boy to hold up hear head. They did so all the way to the Town Hall. Witness had seen her fall several times, and on one occasion she hurt her mouth. By the Jury: Her head was over one corner of the barrow ; and witness explained how he and the other boy held the woman's head. By Mr. Palfreyman : She tried several times to thrust our hands from her head, but she did not speak. The policeman wheeled her as carefully as he could, and we tried our best to bold her head up. George Steel, of Carver lane, aged 13, confirmed the evidence of the last witness ; but spoke also as to her be- ing lifted up and repeatedly falling in Division street, and her being rolled over by some of the people about her. He saw her put into the barrow by two men, and carefully wheeled away by the policeman. He and the last witnesss, at the request of the policeman, held her head, and she tried to push their hands away. By Mr. Palfreyman : I saw her lifted up and fall down again, in Division street, about ten times. I 6aw some blood about her mouth. Mr. Thomas Thorp, clerk to Mr? Albert Smith: On Saturday afternoon, I saw, from my office window, a woman brought in a barrow to the Town Hall, and she was carried into the watchhouse. About two minutes after 1 came over, and went into the watchhouse, where I saw the woman on the floor. I thought she was beastly drunk. The policemen, Nance and Wakefield, tried to awake her by taking hold of her hand and so on, but could not. They then removed her from the floor into the cell nearest the steps. They placed her on the raised boards in the cell, and put her bead on something like a cushion. They had a light with them in the cell, and when they came out, I went in. and looked at her again. She was then moving her legs slightly, and I came out directly, and the policeman locked the door. I have not the least doubt that the woman was extremely drunk. I saw two boys holding the head of the woman, one oil each side, when the policeman turned out of the street into th Town Hall gates. The policeman wheeled her very slowly while I saw them. She was placed as carefully as pos sible in the cell. I saw no blood about her face. Mr. R. T. Taylor, veterinary surgeon, Division street, said, I was standing at my door on Saturday afternoon and saw a woman stagger three or four yards, and then fall down on the causeway below my house. I went to her. She appeared to have fallen on her face, and was bleeding at the mouth, and had been just turned over on to her back. A person got her on her legs, but she could not stand. Another person reared her against the wall, and she tried to get up several times, but could not. In about half an hour, I saw her again with a crowd about her. A person asked me to let her be put in my stable, but I desired the police to be sent for, on which she pulled money out of her pocket, and held some copper in her hand, from which, I inferred she kn^ w what I said. She made a muttering, which I could not understand. Mr. Gregory, surgeon, said the mother of the deceased sent for me to see her on Sunday evening last. I went, and found her dead. I observed a wound on the fore- head, the left eye black, and a cut on the lip. I have this morning examined the body. The wound on the forehead, the black eye, the cut lip, and some slight bruises on the knees, as if produced by falling, were none of them of serious character. I have examined the brain, the chest and abdomen. The brain was extensively dis- eased and softened on the left side, and a quantity of blood on the surface of the brain, which must have pro- duced apoplexy. The contents of the chest and abdomen were healthy. On the right side the brain was moderately healthy, except some determination of blood. I attribute the death of the deceased to the rupture of a vessel in a diseased brain of long standing, producing apoplexy. Death might be accelerated by drunkenness and falling about in the street. I have seldom seen a case of more extensively diseased brain ... Mr. Palfreyman: There was no wound or bruise on the hack part of the head. The skull was much thicker than usual. There was no appearance of intoxication. In about six and thirty hours the smell of ale would go off. There were the appear- ances of several effusions of blood on the brain from for- mer attacks of apoplexy. The Coroner and the Jury then went below to inspect the cells of the police office. Thomas Matthews, watchhouse keeper, was next called. He came on duty between 4 and 5 o'clock, and enquired what prisoners there were in the place. Between five and six, Mr. Raynor rang his bell, and asked if there was a Mary Hodgkinson in custody. He went into the cell to ascertain the name of the deceased, and with a deal to do got her to say her name was Hodgkinson. He reported this to Mr. Raynor. She was very drunk, and "" making a great noise. Mr. Raynor asked if anything more was amiss with her, and I told him there was not that 1 per- ceived. The mother was with Mr. Raynor at the time, and he told her she had better let her stop till she was sober, and at eight o'clock she might fetch her away. The mother said eight was too soon for her, she was sell- ing things in the market, and she said ten would suit her, which was fixed. I then left the room. I went into the cell to her three times from that hour till ten o'clock, to give her water. She asked for it twice, and when she was knocking at the door a third time I took the water in. That was just about nine o'clock. When the mo- thei came at ten o'clock Mr. Raynor was down, and I went into the cell and spoke to the girl, but she made no answer. I felt at her, and found she was not right, and I got her on my knee, and called to Wakefield for a light. I found she was in a fit. I carried her out, and laid her on a squab, in the watchhouse, and told the mother to let her stop a bit, and come ronnd. She said she might be some time before she got out, for she had been in a fit most of the night before, and she had sent for a cart to take her away. Two men brought by the mother, and assisted by me holding her head, took her out of the office, and put her in a cart. At nine o'clock she was not in a fit. She continued making a noise in the Ceil soma time after nine. She was in a fit, but not cold. We keep the cells as clean as we can, and they are dry, and fit to put a drunken person into. The prisoners some- times make very dirty work. By Mr. Palfreyman : No prison fees were taken, though we are authorised to take them. By the Jury : The time named by Mr. Raynor was eight o'clock. When the mother asked Mr. Raynor to let her see if it was her daughter, Mr. Raynor said he would send and see. I reported, in the hearing of the mother, that she was very drunk, and not fit to go out. Mr. Raynor, surveyor of the police, said, on Saturday evening, between five and six o'clock, the mother of the deceased came to the office, and said she understood her daughter had been brought down drunk, and asked if she was here. I made enquiry, and Matthews reported that le was here. The mother said, could she take her away ? I enquired what state she was in ? Matthews stated that she was very drunk and noisy. A young gentleman out of Nottinghamshire was present. He has since returned ' iome. I told the mother she had better leave her daugh- ter till she was sobered, and she enquired whit time she should come ? I said, " Say eight o'clock, as I am always here then." She said eight o'clock would not suit her, for she should be selling her few things in the market, and would I allow her to stop till ten ? and I said, by all means— suit your own convenience. She came at ten, and I went into the lower office with her, and told the office keeper to fetch out the young woman, and let her go with her mother. Matthews and Wakefield remained a short time in the lock- up, and I stepped in, and found them supporting the young woman, who appeared to me to be drunk, or in a fit. I desired the mother to go in and assist. I then left the office, where I had waited of the mother coming, as she had appointed. In the first interview, I asked Matthews if anything was the matter with her besides being drunk ? and he said, not that he perceived, but she was very noisy. I was not at the office when she was brought in. By Mr. Pallreyman : Wakefield would not come on duty till four o'clock, and therefore was not on duty when he brought the woman in. I consider Wakefield a very humane, good officer. By the Jury : The mother did not say to me the first time, that the girl was subject to fits. She said she was lame, and unable to get her living, and I asked how she got her ale, to which the mother replied that any of the men would give it her. By Mr. Palfreyman.- We have a stretcher, such as the London police use, to bring in drunken persons, and if any of the persons in Division street had sent down here, it would have been sent for her. ( The stretcher was brought in, and exhibited to the Jury.) By the Jury: When parties are brought in drunk, we do not allow them to go out till sober. Had I known there was anything else the matter with the young woman, I should have been glad to get her away. We charged no fees, for the mother told me how much trouble and ex- pense she had had with her. Mr. Palfreyman offered to call Gregory Nance, who received her, and Blackburn, who also could speak to the noise made by the woman while in the cell. A brief conversation then took place between the Coro- ner and Jury, as to the desirableness of further evidence, and the Coroner proceeded to sum up. He said, it had been stated that the policeman had treated the deceased in a brutal manner, in wheeling her in a batrow with her head hanging down to the trundle, and then putting her into a dark, damp, and cold cell, where she was found some time after quite stiff and almost dead. It appeared, on the contrary, lhat after the people in Division street had permitted her to lie and be tumbled about by a crowd of boys for three quarters of an hour, she was then brought to the office by Wakefield, who was not then on duty; that he wheeled her carefully, and took the precaution to have her head supported; that she was then carefully placed in the cell which the Jury had seen ; that some time after, she recovered so far as to tell her name, and ask for water, but before the time the mother fixed to fetch her away, she was seized with another fit, in the midst of which she was taken home in a cart, when, no medical assistance being obtained, she died the next evening. They would remember, also, the evidence of Mr. Gregory, as to the greatly diseased state of her brain, and the evi- dence it afforded of former attacks of apoplexy. If the Jury were satisfied with this, the verdict would be that the deceased died of apoplexy, produced by a rupture of blood- vessels in a diseased brain of long standing. The Jury unanimously assented to this, and expressed their opinion that the conduct of the policeman, Wake- field, bad been highly creditable; while the mother was censurable, knowing the condition of her daughter, that she had not procured medica^ aid sooner. The verdict was as follows:— " We find a'verdict that the deceased Mary Hodgkinson, a person subject to fits from her in- fancy, deficient in intellect, and of drunken habits, died from apoplexy, pro! uced by a rupture of some blood- vessels in a diseased brain of long standing; and the Jurjr think the conduct of Wakelield, the policeman, was praise- worthy in removing the woman out of the street, where she had laid for some time drunk and exposed." The Coroner, in delivering to the mother the warrant for interment, conveyed to her the reprimand of the Jury. Mr. Raynor then said,— Mr. Coroner and Gentlemen of the Jury,- On the part of myself and the policemen, I beg to offer you my thanks for the manner you have gone through this troublesome enquiry. I am aware that we have had considerable prejudice from without to FEBRUARY 27, 1841, SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. contend with, very unfairly directed. Your kindness has enabled us to clear ourselves from the imputations cast upon us. I feel exceedingly obliged by the compliment paid the policemen. To the Coroner I have been before indebted for similar acts of kindness, for which I feel very grateful. We have many painful and unpleasant duties to perform. My wish and directions have always been, that this might be done with as little annoyance to individuals as possible consistent with a proper discharge of public duty. T O W N - H A L L. TUESDAY.— Before the Rev. W. ALDERSON and the Rev. G. CHANDLEK. John Grey was charged with a felony at the office of the Sheffield Coal Co., at the Deep Pit. Mr. Dunn stated to the Magistrates that the boy had been accustomed to lead • coals, and knew perfectly the course of business in the - joffice, and called Joseph Trickett, bookkeeper, who proved, that on Friday evening, he locked up the office, and went upon the Pit hill, about 100 yards from the office, to take an account of the workmen's time. He left counted upon the sideboard in the office, £ 8. Is. 4d., in gold, silver, and copper, and in about ten minutes, he was returning from the Pit hill, when he heard his wife call out " Thief!" He ran to the office, and found the door locked, and heard the rattling of money. Looking through the window, Trickett saw the prisoner in the middle of the office. He unlocked the door, and seized the prisoner, but found that all the money had been re • moved to another part of the sideboard. He had left it counted, and found it thrown all together. The prisoner i- efused to say anything, and was given into the charge of a constable.— Committed for trial. Moses Dawes was charged with stealing two fowls, the property of Thomas Eyre, of Fullwood. On Thursday last, he had five young pullets in a lathe adjoining his house, and the next morning, two of them were missing. In searching for them, Eyre made enquiry of Dawes, his neighbour, who said he had not seen them. The son of the prosecutor found the pullets about Mrs. Walker's, of Fox house, Hathersage, and Mrs. Walker proved that she « , had bought them of the prisoner for4s.— Committed. Henry White was charged with stealing a breast of . mutton from the shop- board of William Stead, of Broad lane, butcher. Ebenezer Tyson, of Allen street, sales- man, saw the prisoner take the mutton, and positively identified him.— Whipped, by consent of his mother, and discharged. Charlotte Bradley was charged with stealing the top end of a lead pump barrel, the property of Mr. Mycock, of Barker pool, plumber and glazier. It was identified by John Harrison, a workman of Mr. Mycock Mary Robinson proved that the prisoner offered it for sale at her husband's shop on Friday afternoon, and suspecting that all was not right, she sent for a policeman, and gave her into custody.— Discharged. Samuel Blackburn was committed for a month, charged with stealing a small spice- loaf, the property of Samuel Thompson, of High street, confectioner, where he went on pretence of buying some small article. He was pur- sued and taken by Mr. Thompson.— Committed one r month as a vagrant. Joseph Hammond was charged with stealing a cow, the property of John Hammond, of Barnsley, cowkeepen The cow was stolen on the 18th inst., and was sold by the prisoner the next day to John Vickers, of Dore Royd, butcher. She was found at Sheffield on Monday. It appeared the prisoner was a relation of the prosecutor, and was not of sound mind.— He was discharged. In the case of Henry Hoole, charged on Friday with receiving stolen goods, the property of Messrs. Wilson and Southern, it was stated to the Bench that there was some difficulty in completing the necessary evidence; and the prosecutor having arranged with Mr. Wostenholme that he should pay the expenses, was indisposed to press the case. Mr. Wilson, however, appeared before the Bench, and stated that when that arrangement had been made, Wostenholm, e not having the money ready, depo- sited some goods with him as security, on which he was to advance the money, but Mr. Bland having objected to the arrangement, Wostenholme had the goods back, and now would not pay The Magistrate said, then the case must go on, and Mr. Eyre pressed to have the prisoner brought up immediately. Mr. Palfreyman, however, stated that, in reliance upon the arrangement, witnesses were not in attendance, and therefore he must apply to have the prisoner remanded to Friday, to which the Magistrate assented.— Remanded, but settled afterwards. Mr. Raynor stated, in the case of Joseph Beardshaw, charged with stealing a pair of boots from the shop of Mr. Lord, on Saturday night, that there was a desire to settle \ the matter, as the young man was in respectable employ- : ment, and there seemed to have been some mistake about the matter.... Mr. Chandler said the case should not have Seen brought before him, or put in the list.— Discharged. PAYMENT OF WAGES IN GOODS.— BARKER V. Howx- HAM.— In this case, Mr. Chambers stated that the plain- tiff, a spring knife cutler, sought for £ 5, for wages, he having woi- ked for Mr. Hownham, penknife manufacturer, Edward street, who had paid him only in groceries and cloth, instead of the current coin of the realm. The proceeding was under 1 and 2, Wm. IV., c. 37, see. 4., which entitles a man paid otherwise than in the current coin of the realm, to sue for his wages again, and also to proceed for a penalty of £ 10. Barker had been in Mr. Hownham's service since October, earning 14s. or 15s. a week. The employment was given on condition of taking payment in goods. Mr. Chandler said, if that was the agreement, it was dishonourable now to make this appli- cation. Why did the man make such an agreement? .... Mr. Chambers said the reason was this, that the master was requiring him to take a lower price, even in stuff, than had been agreed for. ... Mr. Bramley sug- gested that the case required two Magistrates, and the case was postponed till after the arrival of Mr. Alderson. The case then came on again, when Barker proved that he had agreed to work for Mr. Hownham on the distinct agreement that be should be paid in goods. He was paid in goods accordingly, and the reason that the case was brought forvvard was that Mr. Hownham had refused to give him out more work unless he would agree to re- duce the price from Is. 2d. to Is. per dozen. Mr. ; Chambers submitted that the contract to take goods was illegal and void ... Mr. Alderson said no doubt Mr. Hownham had acted illegally, but he did not think that a man who had agreed to take stuff should have preferred this complant Mr. Chambers submitted that the master had taken advantage of the man's necessities, in refusing him employment unless he would take stuff, and when he wanted to reduce the price he should have given I a month's notice Mr. Chandler : If the man agreed f to takegoode, he ought not to have laid this information ; but if, without such an agreement, he had been required to take goods, then he should have applied for the penalty. • ... Mr. Alderson asked the opinion of Mr. Palfreyman, j saying that he employed men who sometimes preferred to take corn, or other things, instead of money Mr. Palfreyman explained that the act did not apply to la- ' bourers in husbandry, but only to some enumerated . grades where the masters were not supposed to possess commodities which the men would be likely to want. | The act had been passed at the instance of the larger : manufacturers, to prevent the frauds upon the men by kfcthe small masters, to the disadvantage of the workmen Hand of the trade. It was singular that some trades were " omitted, such as the makers of knife handles, of bone, wood, or ivory... Mr. Alderson said the Magistrates could not sanction men in making special agreements of this kind, and then complaining of the masters Mr. Chandler said, if the master had given the month's notice the man required, no doubt he would never have made this complaint . Mr. Chambers said they might have ome for the £ 10 penalty, but they applied only for £ 5 " iges Mr. Chandler was inclined to give the man a Month's wages Mr. Hownham admitted the fact of paying in stuff, according to the contract spoken of by the man himself. Some of the other men grumbled at taking stuff, on which he paid them in money, and he wished the, complainant to discontinue taking stuff, for he every week got more than he earned, and was running into debt. The man, however, said that the groceries ere as good as money to him, and if Mr. Hownham would let him continue to take goods he would make all right. Mr. Aldereon: We believe all that, and there- ' fore we shall not give the man the full amount... . Mr. Hownham said he was prepared to prove a conspiracy, and handed to Mr. Alderson a letter which he said he should take to the Fire office.... Mr. Alderson said it was certainly a threatening letter Mr. Chambers: Who IBs written it?.... How can I tell?— it's a synonymous Iter.... The Magistrates finally made an order for the Ifendant to pay £ 3, and 4s. expenses. They also made ( similar order in the case of John Varney against the ame defendant, allowing fourweeks for the payment... Mr. Alderson to Hownham : I need not tell you how careful you ought to be for the future. I do not see that you have acted unfairly, the man having agreed to this mode of payment before you employed him. There were a number of similar cases against Mr. Thos, Gatley, who was called. Mr. Palfreyman appeared for the complainants, and it was understood that Mr. Bramley was for the defendant, though he declined to say so until the service of the summons should be proved. The defendant was called, but did not appear, and Mr. Pal- freyman stated that he was in the neighbourhood, and Bland was gone to him. In serving the summonses, Mr. Bland had given them into his hands to read, and he had promised to attend, hut no copy had been left at his house or place of business... . Bland returned without the defendant, and was then sworn to the service of the summonses. He said he . had seen the defendant three times with them. On the first occasion, he gave them into the defendant's hands to read, and he promised to attend. Last night, the defendant had called on him with another person to read them again. He was now sitting in Mr. Fordham's house, and said Mr. Bramley would send for him when he wanted him.... Mr. Palfreyman pointed out to the bench that the law provided that the service of a copy at the house or place of business of the defendant, was a sufficient summons, but he argued that that did not annul the personal summons, which was the more perfect of the two, and therefore could not be intended to be abolished by the less complete. He re- ferred to the game act, and the act for summary ejectments from small tenements, where the service of a copy was required, which must be read and explained to the parties. It was to be remarked that this act did not require the service of a copy on the defendant, but merely permitted, to meet the case of his being out of the way, that the leav- ing of a copy at his house or place of business should suffice. He was sure Mr, Bramley would not have recommended the defendant to adopt his present course for the sake of three days' delay.... Mr. Bramley— I am sure I should. This a penal statute, and must be construed strictly. If the Magistrates deemed the service sufficient, the case must go on, but he protested against it. ... Mr. Chandler thought the service sufficient, but Mr. Alderson was doubtful. Mr. Alderson asked, why had they not served a copy on the defendant, while sitting at Fordham's ? ... . Bland— He would have said it was not sufficient notice. .. .. Mr. Alderson— We should not have cared for that.... Mr. Palfreymanimmediatelyhandedto the constable copies, and sent him to serve them. .. Mr. Chandler enquired if Mr. Bramley asked for an adjournment ? ... Mr. Bramley said he asked for nothing; but before proceeding with the case, the legal service of the summons must be legally proved.... Mr. Chandler thought the service was suffi- cient. If not, the whole must go over again.... Mr. Palfreyman— Copies have been served by this time—. Mr. Bramley said he knew what was going on, and he begged that the Magistrates would not attribute blame to the defendant, but to him, as he had advised this course. .. Bland returned, and said he had served copies on the defendant, who had sent his clerk up to Mr. Bramley... . Mr. A. Smith came in, and, being requested to give his opinion on the clause, said it would not do to convict on such a service of summons as had been proved. .. .. The summonses were therefore altered, requiring the defendant to appear on Friday, a new service to take place in the meantime. £ m#* rfol Parliament* HOUSE OF LORDS. FRIDAY, Feb. 19.- The Earl of SHAFTESBURY having moved that orders be given for the publication of the trial of Lord Cardigan, the Earl of ELDON took it upon himself to vindicate the Bench of Bishops against the possible imputation of having given a tacit assent to the doctrine laid down by the Attorney- General, that there was nothing of moral delinquency in the act of duel- ing. It was but right to say that the Right Rev. Prelates had requested permission to retire in the early part of the day, and that, therefore, they had given no countenance by their silence to the sentiment of the Attorney- General. The Bishop of LONDON thought, even had they been present, that the Bishops could not have been supposed to countenance a sentiment which they would have heard with regret. He hoped something might be done to put an end to a custom that originated in a barbarous age. The Earl of MONTCASHEL wished to know whether it was the intention of her Majesty's Government to intro- duce any measure for the purpose of putting a stop to duelling. The Noble Earl adverted, at the same time, to the fact that another duel had, according to the public papers, been fought on the preceding day. Viscount MELBOURNE was sensible of the impor- tance of the subject, but thought there was no want of stringency in the law; her Majesty's Government, therefore, had no intention to originate any new measure. MONDA Y.— Lord WHARNCLIFFE gave notice, that shortly after Easter, if some Noble and Learned Lord did not anticipate him, he would originate a measure to determine the doubts that existed respecting the privilege of a Peer in the case of a charge of felony. The Earl of RIPON entered into a statement of the existing relations between Great Britain and Persia, and concluded with a motion for the production of papers. Viscount MELBOURNE was ready to consent to the production of the papers asked for, though it was certainly unusual to do so while the negotiations were still pending. The chief remaining difference between the two govern- ments originated in the continued detention by Persia of a fortress, important both in a military and financial point ot view. The Shah had promised to make the required restitution ; and till it was made, friendly rela- tions between the two countries could not be restored. The Emperor of Russia, he r.' joiced to say, showed him- self ready to afford his best offices for the re- establishment of peace in Central Asia. TUESDAY.- Lord LYNDF1URST alluded in compli- mentary terms to a bill now before the other House for the reform of the administration of law in the courts of equity. He hoped suitable compensation would be secured to the holders of offices likely to be abolished. It would be matter of regret if so useful a measure were lost by the absence of such a stipulation. Viscount MELBOURNE promised that compensation should be given to all who were found really entitled to it. HOUSE OF COMMONS. FRIDAY, Feb. 19.— Mr. I- IAWES withdrew his Me- dical Profession Bill, but announced his intention to in- troduce another bill in its place. On the motion for the second reading of the Registra- tion of Voters ( England) Bill, lit- E. SUGDEN admitted the existence of some evils in the present registration system, and claimed for his own friends as anxious a desire, as could exist anywhere, to remedy the evils, and so far there would certainly be no opposition to the bill from that side of the House. His first objection was to the appointment of the new courts of registration, coupled, as they would be, with a court of appeal. There were to be fifteen new judges, who were to perambulate England, and to register all the voters of the country. These judges, he believed, would be an in- ferior set of men to the present revising barristers. The bill also proposed to constitute a court of appeal with three judges, and all these judges were to be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Commons. He ( SirE. Sug- den) would trust neither the present nor any future Speaker with such power; and he believed, if such power were placed in the Speaker's hands, that the office would suffer in public estimation. He concluded bygiving notice that committee he should move to strike out all those clauses to which he had intimated his objection, and that, at the same time, he should propose to substitute other clauses in their place. Mr. GISBORNE thought there was gronnd for object- ing to the proposed classification of voters ; but he and Mr. Warburton seemed to look upon the bill as a very decided improvement on the present system. Col. SIBTHOKPE wished to know what the salaries of the new judges were to be ? Lord J'. RUSSELL would state those salaries when in committee, and the Honourable Gentleman would have great comfort in learning that the proposed changes would entail a saving of at least it' 15,000 a year. The bill was then read a second time, and was ordered to be committed on Friday. The East India Rum Bill was read a second time, and the Tithe Compositions ( Ireland) Bill was read a third time. MONDA Y— The Honourable G. W. FITZWILLIAM took the oaths and bis seat as Member for the borough of Richmond. From four till five the time of the House was chieflv occupied by the presentation of petitions in favour either of Lord Morpeth's or Lord Stanley's Registration Bill. The number of petitions, however, was by no means so large as we have generally seen it on occasions of great public excitement. A petition in favour of Lord Mor- peth's bill, presented by Mr. AINS WORTH, was greeted with warm cheers by the Irish Members, that gentleman having always voted in favour of Lord Stanley's measure. IKISH REGISTRATION. The second reading of the Registration of Voters ( Ireland) Bill having been moved, Lord STANLEY began by saying that the material points on which he still differed from the Noble Lord the Secretary for Ireland were not numerous. The Noble Lord had conceded the principle of an annual revision of the registry, but he had retained the very inconvenient practice of a quarterly registration of voters, by which means the ordinary business of the quarterly sessions in Ireland would still be interfered with ; the whole year would be made one continued scene of registration, and the whole country perpetually engaged in election con. diets. The Noble Lord had adopted also the principle of the appellate tribunal, but it was an appellate tribunal very different from that which he ( Lord Stanley) had proposed. He had found a tribunal ready to his hand, but the Noble Lord ( Lord Morpeth) proposed to create a new appellate tribunal, to be composed of three barristers, to be named by the Speaker of the House of Commons. The Noble Lord then, amid the enthusiastic cheers of both sides of the House, paid several most flattering; and well- merited compliments to the Right Honourable Gentleman who now occupies the chair of the House, and added that the more sincere his respect for that Right Honourable Gentleman, the more irresis- tible were his ( Lord Stanley's) objections, not to con- ferring on him a right— but to imposing on him a duty, the exercise of which would always be liable to miscon- struction, and would always tend to excite suspicions, which he for one would not consent to throw on the individual who for the time being filled the chair of the House of Commons. After dwelling on a few more of the details of the bill, as far as they regard registration, Lord Stanley came to what he described as the more important part of the bill, the " tack," which, he believed, had been annexed to it for the purpose of postponing or defeating the measure altogether, in the same way as another " tack" was for several years made the means of delaying the settlement of the Irish Tithe question. The Noble Lord had now abandoned the definition of the franchise, to propose a totally new franchise; but when he did so, he ought to state how far he meant to carry his modification of the Reform Bill. Did he intend to restore the forty shilling freeholders? He ( Lord Stanley) be- lieved that the franchise now proposed would introduce a class of voters having a less interest in their tenements — a class of men far more dependent, and in every way inferior to the forty shilling freeholders. The Noble Lord entered into a multitude of minute details, to show that the rating to the poor was an inconvenient and objection- able test for the franchise. He admitted that the franchise was possessed in Ireland by a comparatively smaller number of persons; but for that there were several causes. First, there was the great subdivision of land in Ireland, where the holders were four times more numerous than on a corresponding area in Great Britain. This necessarily made the agricultaral class in Ireland a very inferior class to that of Great Britain. The next reason for the diminu- tion of the Irish constituency arose from a natural unwil- lingness among Irish landlords to granting qualifying leases; and that unwillingness he was certainly not sur- prised at. The landlords of Ireland found there was exercised over their tenants an extraneous influence, which made the elective franchise a source of dissension between tenant and landlord. In England, he was happy to say, a contrary state of things existed. There, it was very generally understood, the tenant, in his political acts, was guided by his landlord; there no unwillingness existed on the part of the landlord to give such leases as should carry with them the elective franchise. In Eng- land, such was the good understanding on this subject, that it was always easy to calculate the result of a county election as soon as it was known how the great landholders intended to vote. This description of the existing county constituency in England elicited tremendous cheering from the Liberal side of the House. His Lordship went on to say that he objected, not only to the general princi- ple of the new franchise, to which he should object, what- ever the amount of rating might be, but he objected also most decidedly to the amount of value of the rating that was to carry the franchise with it. The consequence of so low a rating would be to give the franchise to every unfortunate man that held a cottage and an acre of land under the most grinding landlord. The old forty shilling freeholders were at least obliged to have an interest of forty shillings a year in their holdings. N° t so with the new class of voters, who might have no interest whatever in ( he land they held. Nor was there any security for the independence ofthe constituency in the condition that the voter should hold a lease of 14 years. A lease would be of no value if the rent were a rack- rent, and would in no way withdraw the voter from the direct control of his landlord. Besides, if this five pound franchise were given to Ireland, would they be able to withhold it from Eng- land ? His Lordship concluded an able speech of nearly three hours' duration, by a brilliant peroration, and sat down, amid the loud cheers of his own side of the House, after having moved " that the bill be read a second time this day six months." Mr. C. WOOD availed himself of the earliest oppor- tunity to express his entire concurrence with the course taken by her Majesty's Ministers. He took a review of the details of the two bills before the House, to show that the bill of Lord Morpeth was a more safe and efficacious remedy than Lord Stanley's for the evils ofthe existence of which complaint had been made. Mr, Wood expressed surprise at the declaration of the Noble Lord, on the subject of the relative positions of landlord and tenant All direct influence upon the political acts of a tenant was an undue influence, and was not the less to be condemned on account of the ftequency of its occurrence. Some injustice, he thought, had been done to the Noble Lord ( Lord Stanley's) bill; nevertheless, he felt quitg convinced that the Noble Lord's bill could never be carried into effect, while such general hostility was so strongly pro- nounced against it by the people of Ireland. Lord LITTON announced his intention to vote against the bill, as it tended to revoke all the best provisions of the Irish Reform Act. It would let in a class of voters to whom it had never before been contemplated to give the franchise. It would make perjury and personation un necessary, by at once letting in the mob, the pauper con stituency upon them. Mr. J. W. FITZPATRICK spoke in favour of Lord Morpeth's bill, as simple, just, and efficacious in its en- actments. Mr. LUCAS admitted that he had himself recom mended a franchise based on a poor law valuation in pre- ference to a franchise tested, as at present, by the elector's oath. But he would only have made use of the poor law valuation as a means of ascertaining the beneficial inter- est of the tenant's holding, after rent and other charges had been deducted. He did not believe the Irish con- stituency to be decreasing, but he believed, by lowering the franchise as proposed by this bill, the Noble Lord would altogether swamp the existing constituency. Lord MORPETH began by retorting upon Lord Stanley the charge of the latter against Ministers of hav- ing disturbed men's minds on the subject of the elective franchise. On this subject, he ( Lord Morpeth) thought they had still something to learn from the Noble Lord, who had certainly not shown himself a settler, an anti- disturber, or a peace- maker. The Noble Lord spoke ofthe definition of the franchise as a " tack" and a postscript to the measure; but he ( Lord Morpeth,) if he were not allowed to coosider it as part of the text of his bill, must at all events look on it as the preface, for it was certainly the most essential part of it, and without it he did not believe there was any hope of bringing the question to a satisfactory and finat settlement. Without it, any inter- ference with the registration must end in mere delusion, and must itself be as great a fraud as auy that it professed to remove. Lord Morpeth denied that the bill would give a more enlarged franchise to the people of Ireland, than was already possessed by the people of England ; and he believed that he and his colleagues would be completely outbid in the market by any party offering to give the whole of the English franchise to Ireland. With respect to the Noble Lord's ( Lord Stanley's) bill, it would conjure up many difficulties in the way of the franchise, that would in many cases go much further towards frightening away the fair and bona fide elector than towards the disfranchisement of the fraudulent and dis honest voter. The Noble Lord proceeded to defend the franchise based on a five- pound rating to the poor, as one by no means calculated to enlarge the constituency to an unreasonable extent, for he seldom found such a rating that was not annexed to the holding of at least five or six acres. , But when he saw so glaring a disproportion between the constituency of Ireland as compared with that of England, when he saw that the constituency was in England as 1 to 18J, in Scotland as 1 to 30, and in Ire- land as 1 to 77, he was certainly not disposed to consent to a still further contraction of that constituency. The Noble Lord had given expression to sentiments as to the relative duties of landlord and tenant, which he ( Lord Morpeth) was not prepared to look for from one who, in his time, had done some good service to the popular cause. The Noble Lord read some figures, to shew the diminu- tion that had taken place in the constituency in Ireland, and then went through the details of his bill to show that while it would remove the frauds and irregularities that had been complained of, it would not involve all voters, whether good or bad, in the same difficulties, but would hold out a prospect to some extension of franchise, of some equality in condition, to a people whom they had been in the habit, at least, of speaking of as their fellow citizens. The Noble Lord concluded a most effective speech, amid the warm cheers of the Liberal party, and on his sitting down, the adjournment, of the debate having been moved, the remaining orders ofthe day were disposed of, and the House broke up. TUESDAY.— A few minutes before five, Viscount MORPETH entered, carrying with some difficulty a huge roll of parchment, which, as it was immediately supposed to be a petition in support of his Lordship's Registration Bill, was, on its appearance, greeted with loud cheers by his friends. His Lordship was immediately afterwards called upon, and presented the petition, which was one emanating from a public meeting held at Dublin, and had been signed by 225,830 persons. Mr. C. BULLER obtained leave to bring in a bill to remove objections to evidence on the ground of interest. THE ADJOURNED DEBATE. The adjourned debate on the second reading of the Registration of Voters ( Ireland) Bill, was resumed by Mr. YOUNG, ( of Cavan,) who opposed the bill. Mr. SMITH O'BRIEN had no doubt, if the country were appealed to, that it would pronounce very generally in favour of the measure. Sir R. BATESON had looked upon the old forty shilling freeholders as one of the greatest curses of Ireland, and the present bill would have the effect of restoring much the same state of things. Mr. CAREW spoke a maiden speech in support of the bill. . Lord HOWICK said, the question really before the House was, whether they should establish a franchise based on a rating to the poor ; for on the clauses re- ferring to registration, it was evident, from the course the debate had taken, that there was nearly the same opinion on both sides of the House. He was ready to admit that the intention of those who framed the exist- ing Irish franchise was that no one should have a vote who had not a beneficial interest for which a solvent tenant would be ready to give £ 10 over and above the rent. But would even his Noble Friend ( Lord Stanley) have the courage now to bring in a declaratory bill to that effect? He ( Lord Howick) did not believe that even the House would have the power now to carry such a declaratory bill- The Noble Lord then pointed out the inconvenience of making the franchise depend on an oath, and showed by several instances bow easily men were found to overleap the impediment of an oath, when a very strong inducement excited them to do so. On these grounds he felt how desirable it was that the exist- ing franchise should be modified, and though on data so vague as those now before them he might not at once be willing at once to establish the right of voting, yet he thought that was no reason why they should not consent to the second reading of this bill, and thus recognise the principle of making the Franchise depend on the rating of the poor. The Noble Lord went on to argue in favour of an increase of the constituency, and showed that the tendency of the present system must be to lessen that constituency more and more every year, even without the operation of the bill of the Noble Lord opposite. Lord Howick thought it expedient, by a modification of the bill now on the table, to couple the right of voting with a rating to the poor. In explaining his views, he felt he had made admission that would have been heard with displeasure by those around him, while the conclu- sions to which he had come would be equally condemned by those opposite. It was painful certainly to know that in no quarter of the House could he look for assent to the course which he thought it his duty to pursue ; but in a question in which the interest of the empire was at stake, he was determined to act independently of the trammels of party. He believed this bill held out a irospect of bringing the question to a fair settlement, and re should therefore vote for the second reading. Dr. LEFROY objected to the bill, because it would do away with the enactments of the Reform Act. There were already enough of democratic elements in the con- stituency of Ireland, as was shewn by the fact that 70 Irish Members sat on the same side as the Honourable and Learned Member for Dublin. Mr. PIGOTT said that ambiguity and and perplexity must continue, while the franchise was allowed to de- pend on value, because value could be matter of opinion only. The Judges of Ireland were divided now on the question of the franchise, polling seven to five and eight to four on a question of political law, and was not this a state of things to which it was the duty of the Legisla- ture to apply a remedy ? The bill of the Noble Lord ( Lord Stanley) was a bill of registration only, and on that ground alone he ( Mr. Pigott) thought it was a mea- sure which the House ought not to entertain; but the enactments of that bill would aggravate all the worst evils of the present system. Sir W. FOLLETT was ready to admit that it would be convenient to subject the right to the franchise to some such test as the rating to the poor; but he opposed the second reading of this bill, because it introduced a sweep- ing change in the existing qualification. The Reform Bill avowedly established the right of voting on the possession of property, and now they were to establish a franchise wholly independent of property— a franchise given by the mere occupation, on a fourteen years' lease, of a tenement rated at five pounds. Such a Franchise was all but Universal Suffrage. He hoped a majority of the House would not this evening allow the Ministers of her Majesty, under the guise of a Registration Bill, to set aside, not only the Reform Bill, but the very constitution of the country. Mr. MACAULAY said that each of the two bills before them was strongly marked by the spirit of the great party from whom it emanated. According to his view, however, a registration bill ought not to be a disfranchisement bill in disguise; it ought rather to facilitate the admission of good voters, and to keep out bad voters, and these objects were much better secured by the bill of his Noble Friend, than by that of the Noble Lord opposite. The bill of the Noble Lord ( Lord Stanley) was " childish;" it would no doubt keep out many fraudulent voters, but it would en- tangle the admission of good voters with innumerable difficulties, and subject every voter to an almost uninter- rupted course of vexatious litigation, He ( Mr, Macaulay) was certain that the effect of such a bill would be to dis- franchise him. He possessed a vote for the University of Cambridge, a vote of more value than a vote for an Irish county, but how long should be have patience to contend for the retention of that vote, if he was liable every year to have his right contested by any Master of Arts who happened to differ with him in politics? The question now was, not whether there should or should not be a change, but whether theie should be one change once for all, or whether they should submit to a yearly succession of changes. At present, it was a mere matter of chance in Ireland whether a man had the suffrage or not; it de- pended entirely whether it was before one judge or the other that his appeal had to be tried. If such a state of things continued, it would become a necessary practice to enquire into the political opinions of a judge before his appointment. Indeed, if the Noble Lord's ( Lord Stan- ley's) bill passed, there would soon be no single judge who would not be called a democrat by one party and an oppressor by the other. During the American and French wars, it was no small evil that a portion of our armies were employed, not in anticipating the glories of Water- loo, but in contending with those who ought to have added to the national strength ; while Massena and Mac- donald were unfurling their victorious standards in the Peninsula, Abercrombie and Cornwallis were displaying their bravery and experience, not against the enemies o'f their country, but against those whom, under a better system, they ought to have been leading to victory. The debate was then adjourned. WEDNESDAY.— In answer to a question from Sir E. WLLMOT, The ATTORNEY- GENERAL said, that the Judges having decided in favour of the validity of the Birming- ham charter, he thought that a Bill ought to be introduced to remove all doubts as to the right of the Corporation to appoint a Court of Quarter Sessions, and to settle the disputes at present subsisting between the towns of Bir- mingham and Warwick, relating to the gaol. Lord STANLEY said he would postpone his Irish Registration Bill until Friday, not with any intention of then bringing it forward, but of then announcing when he would do so. The adjourned debate on Lord Morpeth's Parliamentary Voters Bill was resumed by Mr. BROTHERTON, who believed the effect of the bill would be to draw the two countries more closely together. Mr. MILNE accused the authors of the bill of having brought it forward, not with any intention or hope of car- rying it, but with ulterior views, the nature of which j(. was easy to guess. Sir WM. SOMERVILLE contended that the argu- ment, that if they gave this franchise to Ireland they would be, obliged afterwards to extend it to England, was altoge- ther worthless. The Noble Lord's ( Lord Stanley's) bill would be a denial of the franchise to all hut the wealthier classes, whereas the bill before them would conciliate the Irish people, without very materially enlarging the fran- chise. Sergeant JACKSON said, every man attached to mo- narchical institutions ought to join in throwing out a mea- sure, the result of which would be to overwhelm the coun- try hy the inroads of democracy. Ireland had been con- stantly inproving since the abolition of the forty shilling freehold franchise, hut if this bill became law, all that improvement would be destroyed. Mr. SLANEY thought they were bound to go into committee on the bill, if, as appeared lo be the case, they' were divided only as to the amount of rating that should carry the franchise. In committee, by means of mutual concession, they might arrive at an understanding. He certainly thought the five pound franchise too low, but he thought the principle good. He wished to give an equi- valent for the Reform Bill. Mr. THESIGER endeavoured to justify his friends for resisting the second reading, by reminding the House that if this bill were prevented from going into committee, the bill of his Noble Friend ( Lord Stanley) would be perse- vered in. The mischief done by the introduction of this bill could never be remedied. Expectations had been formed that never could be gratified ; a new rallying cry hud been given to Ireland ; a new pretext had been af- forded for agitation. Mr. C. BULLER found no fault with the Noble Lord ( Lord Stanley) for having brought in this bill; for though the bill was a bad bill. it had forced Government to bring in a good bill. The Honourable and Learned Gentleman dwelt for some time on the hardships connected with an annual renewal of a struggle for the franchise, which, tir- ing out the patience of the bona fide voter, would induce him to abandon his right rather than subject himself to protracted litigation. It was the Noble Lord himself, by his Irish Reform Bill, that had given rise to the doubts respecting the franchise, and it was by the djrect means of an Act of Parliament only that the doubts ought to be solved. They had heard a great deal about deluging and swamp- ing, but he believed the five pound franchise would give them in Ireland nearly the same electoral body that now existed ; there might be a small extension, but even ho- nourable Gentlemen opposite would hardly argue, if a change were necessary, that that change ought to be a contraction of the constituency. The failure of the Go- vernment bill might lead to the breaking up of the Mini- stry ; but if so, it would soon bring back the same or a, more liberal administration. The object of the Honour- able Gentlemen opposite was not registration, but to e- establish the old Orange ascendancy. It was not ab- stract love of registration that crowded the Benches of that House, or that would suffocate them by and by, when they came to a division. The real object of the struggle was the distribution of political power in Ireland. But this was a matter not to be decided by the gain of an elec- tion here and there, or by the balance of influence on a party division. It was by the bearing of their foreign relations that the question must be decided, and surely this was no time for them to alienate from themselves the feelings of the Irish people. The Irish people, however, had been greatly changed of late years by the success that had attended their struggles, and a Tory Government would find them a very different set of antagonists from what they had formerly found them. The temperance movement alone showed that a great alteration had taken place in the character of the people, and argued a most astonishing influence on the part of the leaders. This people, he regretted to say so, entertained a feeling of resentment against England; and when the language of the widely circulated Conservative press was considered, was that resentment to be wondered at? No one could deny that a foreign war had become a more probable contin- gency than it had been for many years past. Now he had no fear of any alliance that could be formed against Eng- land so long as the empire was really united at home, but he did feel alarm when he found Irish discontent a matter of exultation to our enemies and of terror to our friends. The Honourable and Learned Gentleman, whose address had been accompanied throughout by the loudest dissent- ing or approving cheers from both sides, sat doivn among the enthusiastic and protracted acclamations of the liberal party. Sir JAMES GRAHAM applied himself to defend Lord Stanley against the charge of being responsible for the defects of the Irish Reform Act, reminding the House that during the debates that pieceded the passing of that act, the system of registration adopted for Ireland had been described as intended to be only temporary, until they should have had experience of the new system of registration introduced by the English Reform Bill. The Right Honourable Baronet censured the topics of which, the Learned Gentleman had made use, than which none more exciting had ever been addressed to the Irish people at the Corn Exchange. The Honourable and Learned Gen- tleman, however, like the Secretary of War, yesterday, had spoken as if his Noble Friend ( Lord Stanley,) and not the bill of the Government, had been the question be- fore them. The Secretary of War had spoken of his Noble Friend's measure as childish. The Right Honour, able Secretary might think himself a giant; but if he afforded the child some day an opportunity of replying to him, he would find that the child could give some hard hits, and that his speeches would not be found filled with mere impotent puerilities. After these and some other introductory remarks, Sir Jas. Graham addressed himself to matters of detail, which, as they were less attractive than the more " exciting topics" of his predecessor in the debate, failed to command that marked attention which accompanied Mr. C. Buller throughout the whole course of his speech. The Right Honourable Baronet's chief objection to the new franchise, as proposed by Lord Mor- peth's Bill, appeared to be the dependant character of < the constituency which he believed the bill would create. The great vice of the bill was, that it would make the franchise depend on numbers and not on property. It was to be hoped, before the debate closed, that the Noble Lord ( Lord J. Russell) would inform them how far this system of concession was to be carried. He ( Sir James Graham) was determined to stand by the Reform Act; to improve its provisions—( loud cheers;)— but he was determined to resist changes that must terminate in universal suffrage, and subject this great country to a turbulent democracy. Mr. SHEIL characterised the speech of the RigliS Honourable Baronet as marked with the proverbial ani- mosity of conversion, but he ought not to have adverted, as he had done, to one ( Mr. Macaulay) who had been his colleague in the advocacy of the ballot. But such hadbefore been his treatment of former friends. He bad one1! applied to Sir James Scarlett the term of a " re- creant Whig."" Leaving these personal allusions, Mr. Sheil addressed himself to the bill under discussion, which he decribed as essentially in the spirit of the Reform Bill. Tliat bill had been brought into Parlia- ment by a young patrician ( Lord Stanley,) the hereditary representative of liberal opinions in that House, who at the time had openly declared himself against the solvent tenant clause, arguing that it was quite enough if a tenant had a beneficial interest in his land. It was not till the Noble Lord had changed his party that he changed his mind, and offered to destroy the Irish constituency, as a proof of the sincerity of his conversion. Who could doubt the objects of the Noble Lord, after hearing the terms in which the Noble Lord had on Monday night spoken of English tenants— terms which, when they saw what sort of men now carried the banner of the Tories, must make the people of England feel the necessity of resisting domination— the necessity of securing protec- tion against oppression? Mr. Shiel went on, with grow- ing animation, to urge the necessity of conciliating the people of Ireland, whom he described as fully aware of what their rights were, and determined to have them. And do not imagine, sa'id ' he Right Hon. Gentleman, that I mean to use menace-' do not, do not mistake en- treaty for intimidation ; but rc''! iemljcr this— while France is arming, you are disfranchisi," 1? > whlle she ls ra> sing legions, you are cutting down con*>',,'' tuen" es > wl] i'e slie is raising ramparts, you are levellii,"^ 1,18 & rea' moral bulwarks of your strength. ( Loud c,^" 8-) F° r_ tbe injury done to our interests, and for the K' 188 of natl0, nal dignity, it will be a sorry and ignominious co. ^ ™ that if foreign cabinets cannot be baffled, Irish % ® '. tator maybe put down, Popish multitudes dispersed, the v of faction achieved, and the verdicts of martial juries . tamed amidst the shouts of inflamed Orangemen, whils„ ' from the towers of Dublin Castle their ensanguined ban- ners wave. ( Loud and continued cheering.) The debate was then again adjourned. ( Continued in the Fifth Page. J 8 SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. FEBRUARY 27, 1841. SHEFFIELD, SATURDAY. FEB. 27, 1341. IRISH FRANCHISE AND REGISTRATION.— The de- bate on Lord MORPETII'S bill has some features worth observation, though, upon the whole, dull and devoid of excitement. It is to be regretted, that some limit has not been set to the adjournment of debates. We are quite aware how much might be said of the danger of restricting the opportunity for the expression of opinion. Still, we think a two nights' debate on one stage of a measure quite sufficient, and if such were the limitation, much of the dulness from the prosing of minor men would be abated, and the lead- ing members, instead of hanging fire until the fourth or fifth night, would have to adopt a different policy. On the character of the speeches we have but few re- marks to make. Lord STANLEY was not so rabid as last session, but broached, in all their naked deformity, the doctrines of the Tories as to the obligation of tenants to obey the behests of landlords. At the time of the Reform Bill, he professed to be in favour of a " full, fair, and free" representation of the people. But those who do not defer to ( he wishes of their land- lords he now deems unworthy of the franchise. Lord MORPPTH spoke liberally and boldly. Mr. THESIGER foresaw that such a measure as that of the government, once proposed, was certain of success, and croaked a few notes, in the style of Sir CHARI. F. S WETHERELI,, about danger to the constitution. Mr. MAOAULAY'S speech was excellent in matter and spirit, but robbed of some of its effect by the manner of its delivery. One of the best speeches was that of Mr. BULLER, who placed in a very strong light the practical evils that must result from the STANLEY policy, in the alienation of the Irish people. He referred to the great temperance movement, and the extent of discre- tion and self- command on the part of the people which it indicates; to their power of combination; to the skill and influence of their leaders; and he put it to the Tories, how, since they could not, in 1829, with Btand their demands, they could now overcome them, standing in defence of their legal rights? Sir JAMES GRAHAM made a feeble answer to this speech, and indulged in his more appropriate calling, abuse of his former colleagues. Mr. SHIF. L made a brilliant reply, retorting the personalities of Sir JAMES GRAHAM, and shewing the madness of Lord STANLEY'S scheme, Among the Tory speakers, it is a common taunt, that the Whigs have departed from the finality of the Reform Bill. It is to be regretted that the' Whigs should have given colour to this reproach by even having talked of the finality of that bill. Doubtless, Lord MORPETH'S measure is a practical abandonment of finality, and if a vindication of it be required, it is this. They may have intended the Reform Bill to be final, but their first duty is to preserve the liberties of the people. And v? hen they find those liberties as- sailed by a measure of retrogression, they are bound to resist it effectually, and the only effectual way is by a counter measure of progression, g? We are sorry to observe that some members sup- porting the bill deem the £ 5 rating too low a qualifi- cation, and that others think it necessary to shew that the measure is not too liberal, by arguing that it will not materially increase, but only prevent the diminu- tion of the Irish constituencies. Even among liberal members, there seems to be a timidity about speaking out boldly in defence of popular rights ; and we find frequent allusions to the impolicy of lightly disturbing the settlement of 1832. It seems to us that the supporters of the bill have reason for greater boldness. They have most unassailable ground to stand upon. The Reform Bill was offered by the Government to accomplish certain purposes. It was accepted by the people as a measure adequate to those ends. Has it answered them ? Has it put an end to bribery and corruption ? Has it destroyed undue influence? Has it made the elections the free expression of the opinions of so large a mass of the people as may be considered a fair re- presentation of the whole? If not, why not go for- ward ? The inventor of a machine does not leave it unfinished because the first trial may fail to answer the purpose. He examines its various parts, and im- proves upon them, till his design is worked out. And why should the statesman- act: differently? If their measure has not fulfilled the promises with which it was offered, and on which it was accepted, they are bound to complete their task, and the people are justi- fied in complaining until that be done. The Tory members complain bitterly of the un- settling effect of this measure. Mr. THESIGER ex- claims that the mischief done by the mere proposi- tion can never be remedied, but that it will extend from Ireland to England. This can have no meaning but his conviction that the measure will be carried, and that it must be followed by a similar measure in this country. We trust that Mr. THESIGER is right in his forebodings. The plausible Conservatism of PEEL has served to arrest the progress of reform. The rabid Toryism of STANLEY, that would force it backward, will be found again to put it motion. The question was well and repeatedly put— how could the Tories expect to govern Ireland, coming into office on such grounds ? Another delicate point was frequently referred to— the madness of alienating Ireland while there are chances of war. To this the Tories have nothing to say. They care not though the right arm of England be cut off, if they can but enjoy the spoils. * Since writing the above, we have received the con- clusion of the debate, and the division giving for Lord MORPETH'S bill a majority of 5. This is somewhat more than we were prepared to expect, and more, pro bably, than can be maintained on the clauses of the bill in committee. But, for such a bill, ministers may fight the battle boldly. Its ultimate success is sure; and we feel confident that, until the Tories are pre- pared to throw overboard the DUKE and PEEL, and commit themselves to the pilotage of STANLEY, they will never dare to take office in opposition to it. Sir ROBERT PEEL spoke ably and ingeniously, hut was nobly answered by Lord JOHN RUSSELL. Sir Ro BERT bad pushed hard the point that this was chang- ing the franchise of the Reform Bill. Lord JOHN RUSSELL shewed that STANLEY was the author of the change, and stood upon the right of the people to have as good a franchise as the Relief and the Reform Acts promised. Moved by the Right Hon. Edward Ellice, M. P., and seconded by Peter Ainsworth, Esq., M. P. First resolution,— That it is the opinion of this meeting, consisting of members representing many of the most important commercial and manufacturing constituencies of the United Kingdom, that the present restrictions and prohibitions in the commercial code of the British empire and its dependencies, and the operation of the existing tariff of import duties, present the most serious obstacles to the extension of the trade of this country. Moved by James Morrison, Esq., M. P., and seconded by Archibald Hastie, Esq., M. P. Second,— That the report of the committee of last session on import duties has strengthened the opinions previously entertained, with reference to the evils of the present restrictive system ; and has shown, that, besides the taxes paid by the people for revenue purposes, they are charged an enhanced price upon many necessary articles of consumption, beyond that paid by the people of Foreign countries ; and that encouragement is thereby given to the establishment of rival manufacturing in- terests abroad. Moved by Edward Stmtt, Esq., M. P., and seconded by Robert Hutton, Esq., M. P. Third,— That, notwithstanding the addition of a con- siderable per- centage to the existing taxes, in the course of the last session, the amount of . revenue has decreased, whilst, during the same period, there has been a great increase in the public expenditure. That, to meet this deficiency, one of the following alternatives becomes necessary— either to raise money by way of loan, or by new taxes, or to increase the revenue by a revision of the import duties: by the former course, trade will be im- peded, and the burdens of the people augmented ; by the latter, commerce will be extended, and the comforts of the people increased. Therefore it is the decided opinion of this meeting, that the financial difficulties of the country, and the wants of the consumer, will best be met by a general revision and reduction of the duties on imports. Moved by Benjamin Hawes, jun., Esq., M. P., and seconded by Thomas Thornely, Esq., M. P. Fourth,— That a copy of these resolutions, signed by the chairman, be transmitted to Viscount Melbourne. THE CHARTER.— The judges have decided in fa- vour of the Manchester charter; and we refer with great pleasure to the sound common- sense view of the matter contained in the judgment of Chief- Justice TINDAL. His judgment appears to be conclusive in favour of our petition for a Charter. Tt is said the Manchester Tories talk of appealing to the Lords; but we can hardly think they will be so ill advised. M'LEOD'S CASE.— The last news on this subject will be found in another column, and hold out strong hopes, we may almost say the certainty, that peace will be secured. LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. To ADVERTISERS.— Some misapprehension having arisen as to the time of our going to press, we beg to state that our arrangements are unaltered, and that we have not limited the time for receiving advertise- ments. CIRCULATION OF SHEFFIELD NEWSPAPERS. Number of Stamps issued to the Sheffield Newspapers for the last two Quarters of 1840. ( Official Return.) THE IMPORT DUTIES REPORT AND THE DEFICIENT REVENUE.— Had this invaluable report been made when the revenue was sufficient, the Government would have been greatly tempted to disregard it. Had it even been made before the increase of duties last year, it might still have been slighted. But now that the in crease of duties has failed to produce increased revenue, this report, directing to the best mode of at once re lieving the people and the Government, is necessarily forced on the attention both of Government and people, In all quarters we perceive symptoms of its influence, The plundering system is doomed to a speedy fall, We have the pleasure now to quote the following re solutions, agreed to by about 50 Members of Parlia ment. Under present circumstances Government can not disregard them. In Glasgow, and Manchester, and Liverpool, resolutions similar in spirit have been passed. We regard it now as quite certain that there must be a speedy change. A small bid may be made at first; but let us, as the Anti- Corn Law Circular advises, " bide our time." The Government will find it very hard to propose new taxes in the face of the evidence of Messrs. HUME, M'GREGOR, and PORTER, It is equally the duty and interest of the people to pro- test against such a policy, and the protest cannot be attributed to " ignorant impatience of taxation." We have reason to hope that the Government have a good Customs Bill in preparation, on which, if necessary, they will go to the country, and who can doubt the result? The following are the resolutions passed on Saturday, at the Thatched House Tavern:— July 1 to Oct- 1 to Sep. 311. Dec. 31. Independent, 26,000 .. 31,500 . Mercury.... 22,500 .. 22,500. Iris 8,000 .. 11,500 Patriot.... 9,000 .. 6.500. Total. 57,500 45.000 19,500 15,000 Weekly Average. . 2211 . 1731 ,. 750 . 576 EXPORTATION OP MACHINERY.— We are glad to learn that the manufacturers of Sheffield, whose trade is much interfered with by the absurd laws relating to the exportation of machinery, are about to petition Parliament on this subject. The pretended protection which the present law was framed to give, does not at all serve the trades which it professes to benefit, and greatly curtails our manufacture of machinery. TRADE WITH THE BRAZILS.— A meeting of the Cut- lers' Company was held on Thursday, to corisiderthe pro- priety of petitioning the H » use of Commons for an altera- tion in the existing Customs Duties with the Brazils. The present Commercial Treaty ( which is a most favour- able one, admitting our manufactured goods at a mere nominal duty,) expires next year ; and they have stated, that unless our Government will admit, on more liberal terms, their produce, they, in retaliation, will raise their tariff, and put4t" On the same fooling as our duties. The present duty on the Brazilian Sugar, is ( i3s. per cwt: ; and Coffee, Is. 31b. peril)., which is an entire prohibition ; while Sugar from our West India Colonies, i. s 24s. per cwt.; and Coffee, fid. per lb. A member of the Company said that he would engage to supply all the inhabitants of Sheffield with the best Sugar, at ojd. per lb., and Coffee at little more than half its present price, if they Were admitted on the same duty as from our West India Colo- nies. A communication was read from the Chamber of Commerce in Liverpool, shewing the injustice of the pre- sent duties, that to bolster up the interest of a few West India planters, the country should be imposed upon by such an exorbitant price. The petition was, after a very long discussion, adopted, to allow Sugar to be admitted the produce of the Brazils, at a duty of 36s. per cwt., and Coffee 9d. per lb.; giving the West India planters a bonus of 50 per cent. It was mentioned that the produce of the Brazils was the production of slave labour ; but in reply, it was very justly observed, that we took their cotton, and also cotton trom tlie United States, at a very trifling duty, which is the produce of slave labour; so the op- ponents of the alteration proposed to be consistent, must also petition to exclude cotton, both from the United States and the Brazils. It should also be borne in mind, that the Brazils ( with the exception of the, IJnited States) takes the greatest amount of our manufactures of any country in the world . and a trade to that extent ought not to he put in jeopardy for the interest . of a few plant- ers- One gentleman slated that hjs house shipped a large amount of goods to the Brazils, and took produce in re- turn; but they could not import lib. of Sugar or Coffee to this country, but had it shipped to Hamburgh and other foreign markets, in foreign ships; thereby losing to this country a most valuable trnde to our shipping in- teres. The discussion arose merely, whether the Com- pany should petition for the revision of the whole of our Customs, or merely that relating to the Brazils; The latter was unanimously adopted, but several gentlemen, who supported this course, declared they would, at a fu- ture opportunity, petition for a remodification of the whole of the Customs Duties. It will be seen by an advertisement in our 4th page, that our townsman, Mr. White, who has been many years in repute as a compiler of county and Iocs! Di- rectories, is now engaged in preparing a New Directory of Sheffield, with Rotherham, and- all the villages within the distance of six miles. MECHANICS' INSTITUTION.— LECTURE ON MONT GOMERY'S POETRY.— On Monday evening, Mr. John Fowler, Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Insti- tution, delivered a lecture in Surrey street chapel, on the poetry of James Montgomery. The lecture was a most interesting one, and was listened to from first to last with profound attention. As the matter itself is excellent, and as we are conscious tbat no remarks of ours could so well convey an idea of its merits, we had prepared to give several extracts, but are com- pelled to defer them to next week. In his introduc- tory remarks, the lecturer noticed the opinion recently so often put forth, that the age of poetry has departed. In our opinion the whole lecture is, in more senses than one, a complete confutation of the reiterated absurdity, The criticisms on Mr. Montgomery's poetry were made in the style and spirit of a clear- headed, can- did, and able critic. ENGRAVING OF THE REV. T. BEST.— We have been permitted to see the proof of the engraving after the portrait of the Rev. T. Best, by Mr. Hugh Thomp son The likeness is exceedingly faithful and character- istic. The engraving, too, is well executed, and of a handsome size. REDHILL SUNDAY SOHOOLS.— We beg to refer to ths advertisement of the annual sermons in behalf of these schools, which have so long and to so great an extent supplied religious instruction to the poor, as to have given them a claim second to none upon the libe- rality of the public. THE NATIONAL PSALMIST.— We have pleasure in referring to the advertisement of this musical work, in another column, announcing that Prince Albert has dene Mr. Hackett the honour to become one of his subscribers. We understand that the Rev. Wm. Downes, late vicar of Harworth, in the county of Nottingham, whose death we announce in our obituary, was upwards of 60 years incumbent of that valuable vicarage. He will be succeeded by the Rev. Chas. Eboral Rodgers, M. A., on the presentation of his father, Robert Rodgers. Esq., of this place, solicitor. PORTMAIION CHAPEL.— On Sunday, the anniver- sary sermons, in behalf of the Sunday schools con- nected with this place of worship, were preached in an eloquent and very effective manner by the Rev. C. M. Birrell, of Liverpool, and the Rev. J. H. Muir, minis- ter of Queen street Chapel, when upwards of £ 17 ( including a few small donations,) were collected. POOR RATH.— Yesterday week, a new poor rate of 9d. in the pound was signed, and was published on Sunday last. FIRE.— On Thursday evening, about seven o'clock, a fire broke out in the chamber of the house of Mrs. Almonds, on Glossop road. We are informed that the cause was not discovered, but the fire appears to have commenced at the bed, which, together with the hangings, were consumed. The flames broke out at the window, and reached a considerable distance from thence. The fire engines were sent for, and arrived with due speed, but not before the prompt and perse- vering activity with which the ordinary water vessels had been plied by a number of individuals who cheer- fully rendered their assistance in the emergency, had extinguished the flames. From the quarter in which the wind blew, fears had been at first entertained for the safety of the adjoining buildings. A lodge of the Leeds Independent Order of the Ark, was opened at the House of Mr. Wm. Rhodes, New Inn, Harvest lane, Sheffield, on Tuesday, the 16th inst., being the 24th lodge opened by that high- ly prosperous Order in the short space of 30 months, when upwards of 20 members were initiated and sat down to an excellent dinner, provided for the occasion by the worthy host. The day will long be remem- bered, from the good feeling and harmony that sub- sisted amongst them throughout the day. BAKEWELL CHURCH.— We are glad to learn that the restoration of the fine old church at Bakewell, which has been so long shorn of its graceful spire, and otherwise dilapidated, is to be proceeded upon with all practicable expedition, and, moreover, that our worthy townsman, Mr. W. Flockton, architect, has been ap- pointed to the undertaking. At the last meeting held on the subject, " on the motion of Captain Under- wood, seconded by Sydney Smithers, Esq., it was re- solved unanimously by the Committee, that Mr. Flockton be" employed as the architect for the restora- tion of Bakewell Church, and that he be requested to submit to them, as soon as possible, his plan and esti- mate for the same."— It seems only due to the profes- sional character of the talented architect to add, that only a few days ago he was presented with the follow- ing unsolicited testimonial of satisfaction on the part of the proprietors of one of the most splendid erections of its class in this part of the country:— SHEFFIELD WESLEYAN PROPRIETARY GRAMMAR SCHOOL.—' THE Directors of the Sheffield Wesleyan Proprietary Grammar Schco1 having closed their engagements with the architect, Mr. " William Flockton, Sheffield, from whose designs and under whose superin- tendence the building has been erected, consider it due, in taking leave of a gentleman with whom they have been associated for up- wards of three years, to put upon record some testimonial of their entire approbation cf his private and professional conduct. This large building, capabl o accommodating upwards of two hundred boarders, besides officers and servants, and comprising an elegant chapel for seven hundred persons, has been completed without any failure in iin part of the workmanship. Mr. Flockton has accom- plished the two great objects of architectura ^ designing; he has erected a building of great external magnificence and beauty, and yet he has secured every internal comfort and convenience. The Directors have also great pleasure in stating that Mr. Flockton has shewn throughout the works as much practical building experience as sound theoretical knowledge of design; and although their build- ings were erected by measure and value, they have been most satis- factorily completed, without exceeding the architect's original esti mates, and all accounts have been closed by him without dispute. SAML. D. WADDY, " 1 JNO S. STAMP, > Secretaries. THOS. BRANSON, j Sheffield, January 22nd, 1841. ROTHEUHAM.— On Tuesday evening, the Rev. W. H. Stowell dt'ifctji& d an addi i**, in thp Court House, in connexion with tile Temperance society, on " The mental improvement of young men by a reading soci- ety and scientific lectures," on the plan so highly spoken of by Lord Brougham in the following pas- sage selected from a speech delivered by his Lordship in the House of Lords, on the 22 April. ] 837 '" The great object of these institutions is to find some sub- stitute for the alehouse. People go to the reading rooms after their work is done at hardly any expense. No strong liquors are permitted, but there is a com- fortable warm room, provided with books, periodicals, and newspapers, where they can spend their time until ten o'clock in the evening. Their success has been marvellous." PEDESTRIANISM.— On Tuesday last ( Shrove Tues- day,) a match against time was walked by James Mills, a di'ov. eiy at Rotherham, for. .£ 10. The- distance was forty miles, Vhich was to he performed in eight consecutive Koi>| rs ; and the iscene of action was be- tween the ( ' BIS Daggers Inn, Rotherham, and the mile stone lwar Canklow Wood corner. The whole distance wafs completed in 7h. 45tn., and the mail (- anio in-' apparently very little worse for his work. The ni; n has only been a short time training, and has the ilisadvantage of a stiff foot. George jams, of Seboles, and John Mitchell, were taken before H. Walker, Esq., on Tuesday, and re- manded, charged with a violent assault upon John Tompkins at a beerhouse in Masbro'. On Wednesday night, the malt- kiln of Messrs. Woodhead and Holland, in Attercliffe, was broken into, and about five quarters of malt were stolen. The mansion of Wynford Park, the property of the Marquis of Londonderry, has been destroyed by fire. It appears from the Hull papers, that Col. Thomp- son again offers his services to the electors of that borough. He says,—" In consequence of the ap- pearance of tendencies towards a general election, I beg to repeat the declaration of iny intention to offer my- self for your suffrages on the occurrence of any such event. THE ATTACK ON THE WORKSOP MAIL.— In part of our impression last week we stated an attack had been made, between seven and eight o'clock on Fri- day, by two footpads, on the Worksop mail, near Troughbrook Hill, on its return to Chesterfield. When we penned the paragraph we believed this to be the case; it, however, turns out that the parties who made the attack move in a respectable sphere. They were on their way to Chesterfield, rather " the worse for liquor," when, on the mail passing, one of them made a heavy blow with a stick, which, striking the lamp, shattered it to pieces, and extinguished the light. Thomas Marsden, the driver, would undoubtedly have shot at the party, mistaking them for robbers, had not the horse, frightened by the crash, reared and turned round the gig, and it requiring both hands to prevent the'animal running away, prevented hiin from using the pistols, which he had ready to fire, and thus the assailants escaped.— The post- office autho- rities have taken the matter up.— Chesterfield Courier. The Sydney Gazette gives the report of Major O'Halloran, of his effort to discover the murderers of the crew of the brig Maria, in Encounter Bay. He captured a number of men, women, and children, most of them in possession of some bloody articles of cloth- ing that had belonged to the unfortunate crew. By their information he seized two men, whom they repre sented as principals in the murder, and hanged them over the grave of the murdered seamen. He then libe- rated the rest of his prisoners. TOWN- HALL. ( For Tuesday's Town Hall Report, see Seventh Page.) SHEFFIELD GENERAL INFIRMARY, Feb. 26 In- Vatiem - Discharged, 13; Admitted, 13 j Remaining, 101. Out patients— Discharged, 67 ; Admitted, 59 i Remaining, 256. Vaccinated by the House Surgeon, 24. Physician for the week, Dr. Thompson ; Surgeon, Mr. Overend. House visitors for do., Mr. Josh. Atkinson, and Mr. Chas. Appleby, Chaplain for the month, Rev. Thos. Robinson. FRIDAY.— Before the Rev. W. ALDEKSON, W. J. BAOSHAWE, Esq., and the Rev. JOHN HAND. ASSAULT OF A SHERIFF'S OFFICER.— George Reaney was charged with an assault on Mr. Ryalls, sheriff's officer Mr. Palfreyman said he appeared in support of an information, by Mr. J. N. Ryalls, Sheriff's officer, against George Reaney, for an assault. In consequence of a trial in the late Sheriff's Court, Mr. Ryalls received an execution against a person named Joshua Barge, for £ 39, and being informed that part of the property was in the defendant's house, he entered there, and asked for a night convenience belonging to Barge. He refused to permit a search for it, and on going to the chamber door, the defendant struck at him twice. He then took up the poker, but was prevented from striking by Mr. Ryalls's assistants. The night convenience was found in the bed- room, and the defendant said, " That belongs to Barge, and you may take it." He produced a list of eoods, he had bought at Barge's sale, which goods were found in seven or eight different houses.... Reaney said Mr. Ryalls and his men had refused to shew their authority. He denied having struck him It appeared from the evidence of Oldfield, sen., the assistant of Mr. Ryalls, that at first Reaney agreed to give up the night conveni- ence, but refused some other things that were demanded. Afterwards, he would not let them fetch the night con- venience. Property belonging to Barge, to the value of £ 50, was found in eight houses Reaney said he had bought the night convenience, and had commenced an action against Mr. Ryalls for its recovery After a lengthened hearing, Mr. Bagshawe fined the defendant 50s. and costs, considering it his duty to protect public officers. If they transgressed the law, they were liable to action, which Reaney said he had commenced Reaney asked for a month to pay it in, which the Magis- trate refused, remarking, that the man who had property, and could commence so many actions, must have more money for such purposes than he had. A week was, however, allowed. Joshua Hague, licensed victualler, Hill Bridge, was fined 10s. and costs, for having his house open on Sunday during hours of service. IMPORTANT TO MANUFACTURERS CONVICTIONS FOR PAY- MENT OF WAGES IN STUFF.— Mr. Palfreyman appeared in support of three informations against Mr. Thomas Gatley, for payment of wages, otherwise than in the current coin of the realm. He took, first, the case of William Rhodes, and remarked that, if the evidence made out the case according to his instructions, he had seldom known a more flagrant case. He was proceeding with a summary of the evidence he meant to adduce, when he asked Mr. Bramley if he appeared for the defendants.* " Mr. Bramley declined to answer, until the service of the summons should be proved-... Bland was therefore called, and proved the service, by leaving a copy at Mr. Gatley's place of business Mr. Bramley then objected to the summons j but the Bench required first to know whether he appeared for Mr. Gatley• . Mr. Bramley said Mr. Gatley would appear if required. lie had placed in his ( Mr. Bramley's) hands certain papers which were not proper summonses. He declined to say that he appeared for the defendant, because a defect in the sum- mons might be cured by the appearance of the defendant or his attorney. After some further conversation, Mr. Bramley admitted that he did appear for the defendant, without prejudice to the right to object to the summons,... Mr. Bagshawe said he was certainly at liberty to raise any objection he thought proper The defend- ant then made his appearance ••- Mr. Bramley first objected that the act required the copy of the summons served to be directed to the defendant. In this case, the summons was directed to the constable, ordering iii ® i to summon Mr. Gatley, to whom the copy had not been directed--.- Mr. Palfreyman urged, that in point of law and fact, the form of the summons was a sufficient direction. ..•• Mr. Bramley remarked, that in some cases, the summons ran—" You are hereby directed to appear," and it should be so in this case Mr. Bagshawe said, if this were entertained, it could only put off" the case for a few days, but he thought the di. rection sufficient— Mr. Bramley then objected that the law re- quired the defendant to be summoned to answer the charge ; but in this case, the defendant was merely summoned " to be examined touching the said premises, and to be dealt with according to law.' Mr. Bagshawe having read the summons, decided that the ob jection was immaterial, and remarked that it seemed rather to prejudice the case to meet it by these objections Mr. Palfreyman then resumed his summary of the case, and called Wm. Rhodes, Mr. Bramley objected to the examination of this man, who, as entitled to part of the penalty, had an interest in securing a convic- tion. He was here as a common informer Mr. Palfteyman re- plied, the law allowed the Magistrates, if they pleased, to give part of the penalty to the informer, but it was altogether optional ^ ijth the Magistrates, and therefore did not disqualify the complainant as a witness Mr. Bagshawe overruled the objection Mr. Bramley protested against it, and gave notice that if the Magistrates convicted, he should take other proceedings-••- Mr. Palfreyman: Very well. Then we will indemnify the Magistrates.... Mr. Bag- shawe enquired to whom the penalty went?•• Mr. Palfreyman said it all went to the treasurer of the county, unless they should think fit to give part to the complainant-••• Mr. Biamley begged that the Magistrates would make a note of his objection on this point, but Mr. Bagshawe declined, saying he quite understood that the Bench might give to the complainant part of the penalty, but they were not bound to do so.... With regard to Mr. Bramley's remark, that the complainant stood in the position of a common informer, Mr. Palfreyman answered that a common informer was one who sued for a penalty, having no interest in the case ; but here, the man had been a great loser by the system pursued- • - - Mr. Bagshawe said, if this objection were to prerait; the act might be wholly set aside. If the Magistrates gave no part of the penalty to the man, the whole went to the treasurer of the county t and they should probably do looking upon it as a public offence-•• - Mr. Bramley expressed his hope that. the Magistrates would not; visit upon his client any displeasure they might feel at the course he had taken, as he felt bound to raise all the le^ al objections waich the case would admit of The Magistrates assured Mr. Bramley that they considered he had a perfect right to take ihe course he had done, and that they felt not the least prejudice in regard to the case--- Mr. Palfreyman then called Win. Rhodes, who'said he had worked live years for Mr. G. itley, a file manufacturer. Files are made of steel. Have not always- been paid in moiiey, but for « oine time partly in stuff.. jJVJr. Bagslniwe: Confine yourselves to the; last three months.... ; Mr. Brain ley objected that the information did not state ( hat the offence was committed within the jurisdiction of the Magistrates, but it w; is overruled.... Cross- examination continued: I have been required, during three months, to set up 7s. in the pound to pay for stuff. That hegAfl njrie months ago. I worked for him the week before Christinas, and up to Christmas eve. On the Saturday ; beferevC% tRUM « i{ 5. eVe, I had worked during the week, but did not got to reckcin. On the' 24th December, there was due £ 3.11s., of which 1 received £•<>. 9*. He stopped 22s. for stuff, some of which 1 ha< i had on the nth On the Htb, ( Monday,) I went for work, and Mr. Gatley said I owed him something. I said it was the other way. He examined the book, and said he owed me Is. 9d. The book is now produced. On Nov. 4, I had £ 3. 8s 6d. in gown pieces...- Mr. Bramley objected to going into that."... Mr. Bag- shawe having looked at the . summons, confirmed the objection.... Examination continued: When he had balanced the book, he s. id," How is it to be?— 1 have some good cloth;" and under- standing that 1 should not havfe work unless I took some, I did so. He asked 40s. a yard, bui agreed to take 35s., and I had yaids. The week but one after Christinas, he stopped 10s. towards the cloth, and has stopped more i » inee. I have paid upwards of £ 3 tovvards. it. Nothing was stopped last Saturday, the summons having been taUen out. I sold the cloth.... Mr. Bagshawe: Had you; no use for it?.. .. I had a use, but was forced to sell it to raise rent. I took it for a brother, but he would not have it.... Examination continued— I sold it- for 3 is., and returned is. I ex- pected if I did not take the cloth, I must go without work.... Mr. Bagshawe Did you ask for money? No, becaiK » e I knew I should not get it.... How did you know that ?.... It is so with all theo her men.... Mr. Aiderson- You would have preferred money if you could have got it ?.... Yes, a de. il better.... Cross- examined by Mr. Bramley— There have not been bad times that I know of. I cannot speak to the general state of the trade. I know it. has been bad. Many manufacturers have turned off men or stinted them. Mr. Galley has not employed so many men as he used to do. I don't think he has been stocking to a great extent. I have not been turned away from Mr. Gatley's. I do not know that the greater p rt of the goods we have made are in stock in the ware- house. Mr. Gatley's men were some time back stinted to three days a week. That is more than nine months ago. During that time, w'h have had full work. 1 am certain Mr. Gatley has not by him nearly all the goods made these nine months. I got the cloth on the Mo" ndi> y, either the iSthor lith December, before Christmas. I gave Mr. Gatley my book when he asked for it. I wanted is. 9d. of him, which was all that was then due.... Mr. Bagshawe asked the complainant to uetail what took place when he went to the warehouse.... 1 stood in tiiewarehouse three quarters of an hour, and Mr. Galley sat on the hearthstone smokinghispipe. Helo.) ked at the hook, and said he had some rare nice cloth, and as it was so near Christmas, I thought I * honld get no work unless 1 took it. .... By Mr. Bramley — He did not p limply say 1 must" take the cloth, but I really thought if I. did not, he would not give me work. He has said many a time Jie Was stocking goods. .". . By Mr. Bag- I shawe— He did not say how the cloth was to be paid for. The regular way was to stop 7s. in the pound for goods. Previous to the 12th December, 1 have bpen obliged to take in goods ? s. out of every pound earned. From that I understood the cloth was to be paid for in the same way.... By M'. Palfreyman— This book containu an account of my set- u/.< s on one si- e, and on the other the amountof goods I have had.... By Mr. Bramley— Mr. Gatley said the cloth could not be cheaper, while the men were at 4d. set up in the shilling. I was not getting more wages than men in other manufactories I worked for others now and then, and got more money from them than from Mr. Gatley.... By Mr. Bigshawe — Mrl Gatley is n- t a general merchant. He dealo in cloth,' gown- pieces, & c., with his workmen.... By Mr. Bramley - 1 don't know if he keeps a large stock of cloth. Sometimes he has a good bit. On the 24th we reckoned. When tiie 22s. were slopped, nobody but. Mr. Gatley was present. It was not, put in my book because it was full, and he told me to take another. I asked him to let me have the cloth cheaper, but he said he had favoured me two or three shillings, and he should take it back n'ext time. Nothing was said about the 24*. being for wages.... Re- examined by Mr. Pal- freyman— The 22s. was stopped in the same way as he has stopped before.... Ch. Ties Gnnold, blacksmith, proved that Rhodes sold him some cloth, which he said was yards. I bought it. for 34s., having Is. returned. Rhodes siid it was worth more than 50s., but he was forced to set, up, and wanted money for his rent. I have had it made'up into clothes by Mr. Booth, tailor.... By Mr. Bag- shawe— W hy did you ask 50s. for what was to cost you £ 6. 2s. 6d. ? .... Mr. Palfrey man— Have ) ou found the same difference in value before ?.... Yes.... I'he son of Grinold proved ihat he took the cloth to Mr. Booth; who deposed that the cloth that Grinold'sson brought was yards good cloth, but 3| of it in . ill. The cloth was worth lis. or lis. 6d. a yard. It was Yorkshire broad cloth. It was only 54 inches wide, and ought to have been 59... . Mr. Brain- ley asked if this was proof of a payment of wages in goods— no wages being due, no stipulation being made, and, from all that appeared, it being a mere contract sale?.... Mr. Bagshawe said, that was made out by the previous practice.... Mr. Palfreyman shewed that the act applied to paymentof wages in advance, as well as when due.... Mr. Bramley submitted that there was no direct evidence that it was to be stopped out of wages. The man admit- ted that he merely inferred it.... Mr. Bagshawe— It was understood that at the next reckoning a portion of his wages were to be stopped. Had you before taken goods, before you had earned the wages?.... Yes.... Mr. Bagshawe saici, he thought a man inighi buy of his master, and if he chose, might then propose to pay for it by setting up, and that, he thought, might be permitted. There was due £ 3. lis., and the man received £ d. 9s., and 22s. was taken in payment for cloth. That proved the case. There was plainly a payment in goods on that day.... Mr. Alderson concurred that there was evidence of payment.... Mr. Bramley said, that being the decision, lie could only speak in mitigation. Other masters had stinted their men, or turned many off, but Mr. Gatlev had not done so, but had stocked goods at great loss, and had' unfortunately offended against the act. He was sorry to have done so. He had acted charitably in giving his men the opportunity of earning something rather than gang on the parish. He called his men in, and gave them the option of continuing in his employment on taking goods, of which they availed themselves.... Rhodes stated, in answer to Mr. Bagshawe, tbat Mr. Gatley offered full work on condition of setting up 7s.... Mr. Palfreyman could bring evidence to shew that Mr. Gatley'was paying lower prices than other manu- facturers .... Mr. Bagnhawe remarked on the high price given for the cloth, sold for 34s, about its true value.... Mr Bramley re- marked that Mr Gatley gave goods for the cloth, and it cost him more than the witnesses estimated it at.... Mr Bagshawe said this act was as much to protect masters as men ; fo, r if some masters could make a profit by giving stuff, those who paid in money could not compete with them. He asked if there were any different features in the other cases?.... Mr Bramley requested that the Magistrates would consider the objections he had made in this case to apply also to the others, and he should not consider it necessary to occupy the time of the Benclrin hearing them.-,.. Mr Palfrey- man said the principal difference was, that m one of theother cases a man had been charged 40s for similar cloth tof that the Magis- trates had seen. He should ask for a convictMi in each of the three cases. He could bring simUfir informations on the part, of nearly all the workmen Mr Gatley employe^;" but if he would en- gage to relinquish the practice, no further informations should be laid.... Mr Bramley— Mr Gatley will do thjfi. He was not aware of the act.... Mr Palfreyman could not umferstand how any man who read the Sheffield papers, as he knevOTMr Gatley did, could be ignorant of it.... Mr Gatley said he was # tso old a manufacturer as many others, but he had his eyes and gars about him, and he had been led into this course by the example of others. It was not his own inclination, foVrf- lie had always detested the system. When his workmen consented to part payment in stuff, he made three propositions to them/ first, that they should set up to the debts they owed him one-^ iird of their wages ; or that he should stint them; or that, part of them should be discharged. He had erred through a feeling of compassion for his men, not desiring to throw them out of employment, and he was sorry he had rendered himself amenable to a law that he was not aware of.... Mr Bag- shawe—- The illegality of the payment of wages in goods could scarcely be unknown to a man with his eyes and ears open, and it is an extraordinary circumstance that the cloth you chaiged 35s a yard should be worth only lis 6d.... Mr Gatley said he was nofc a dealer in these things, and charged according to the price they cost him.... Mr Palfreyman said he could have proved, in one of the other case ® , a conversation with the defendant, shewing that he was not ignorant.... Mr Bagshawe said the plea of ignorance could not be entertained. They could not suppose that any master could be ignorant on this subject.... Mr Alderson concurred in this. .... Mr Bagshawe said, if the defendant would shew them his in- voices from the manufacturers of Leeds, he thought they would not justify the outrageous price he had charged. ... Mr Gatley said he did not buy from manufacturers. He made exchanges with hawkers. ... Mr Bagshawe— Don't you get it from regular houses ? .... Mr Gatley— Never.... Mr Bagshawe— Then, for anything you can tell, you may be buying htolen goods, and may get them cheaper still.... Mr Gatley wished tospeak again.... Mr Bagshawe said, I think you had better not.... Mr Gatley said he had under- stood that when workmen had agreed to take goods, it was not con- trary to law.... Mr Palfreyman - If you say that you made a con- tract with them to take goods, you are liable to another penalty .... Mr Bagshawe said, Mr Alderson concurred with him in think- ing that their decision in this case was one of importance, and as MrGatley might not have understood the law, they felt bound, iu justice to all parties, to impose such a penalty as should marktheir opinion of the offence. In the case they had heard, they imposed a penalty of £ 10 and costs, and in each of the others of £ 5. Mr Gatley would understand the law now, and he hoped would not again transgress, for if another conviction took place, the mini mum penalty would be £- 20, After the evidence that the cloth ^ charged to the man £ 6 2s 6d, was only sold for 33s, ( Mr Aider- son— And was worth no more,) they felt called upon thus to deal with the case.... Mr Palfiey man requested the Bench to say how the penalties should be disposed of.. .. Mr Bagshawe— Considering it as a public offence, the whole must go to " the treasurer of the county. JUSTICE ROOM, ECKINGTON. THURSDAY.- Before Sir GEORGE SITWELL, Bart., and W. J. BAGSHAWE, Esq. AN ANTI- TEETOTALI. HR.— John Barker, late servant to Mr. Brookes, of the White Hart, Eckington, was charged by his master with disorderly conduct. It ap- peared that, on the 28th of January last, Barker ivas sent to Messrs. Pickford's warehouse, at Chesterfield, for a puncheon of gin, and it was proved to have been de- livered to him full, and in a perlect state. It was like- wise proved that Barker had, on his way home, got 60 excessively drunk that he lost both horse, cart, and gin, and that the latter were found at the bottom of Whitting- ton common, half a mile off the regular road home..... The excise officer, at Eckington, said that he was sent for to Mr. Brookes's, to guage the cask, some days after itt- arrival, and found 39 gallons deficient. Mr. Brookes said he had taken a small quantity out, merely to try its strength, which he found to be correct, and that £ 19 10s. was the value of the spirit Abstracted. The Magis- trates recommended the parties to compromise the matter, if possible. If they could not do so they should commit Barker as a disorderly servant. However, the defendant eventually agreed to pay Mr. Brookes £ 15 towards the gin, the complainant paying all other costs. ASSAULTS.— John Graves, of Eckington, collier, was charged by James Marples of the same place, with an assault. Greaves was ordered to pay the complainant 20s., which he refused to do, and was committed to the tread mill for one month. John Matlender, of Barlborougb, was committed to Derby fora month, for refusing to pay costs for an assault upon Joseph Howes, of the same place. GAME TRESPASS.—" William VVoodhead, of Staveley, collier, stood committed to Derby for two months, to hard labour, for refusing to pay 10s. penalty, and 8s. costs, for trespassing inlands at Staveley, in the possession of Mr. Clarke, in search of game. The defendant had three other companions, who paid the above penalty and costs. THE NORTHERN BAR.- NO less than eight of the Judges who now adorn the bench, were members of th northern circuit, viz.:— In the Queen's Bench, Sir J Patteson, Sir J. Williams, and Mr. Wjghtman ; in the Common Pleas, Sir N. C. Tindall, Chief Justice, and Sir Thomas Coltman ; in the Exchequer, Lord Abinger chief baron, Sir E. H. Alderson, and Sir James Parke> SPORTING INTELLIGENCE. HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. • The BADSIVORTH Fox- HOUNDS. — At half- past Ten. Saturday .... February 27 Haver'croft. Tuesday .. .. March"' 2 ; . Womersley Park. Thursday March 4.... Owston. Saturday March 6. .-....... Shafton Two Gates. Mr. FOLJAMBE'S Fox HOUNDS.- At half- past Ten. Monday., Tuesday Thursday Friday March 5.. .. March 1 Gringley on the Hill. March 2 Cantley. Barnhy Moor. • March 4. Darlton. 4 to 1 1000 to 1.5 17 to 1 IT to I — 20 to 1 — 20 to I — 20 to 1 —. 20 to 1 .. 2.5 to I — 28 to 1 33 to 1 - 3.5 to 1 . . .50 to 1 .. .50 to I .50 to 1 — 2000 to 3.5 1000 lo 1.5 — 1000 to 15 200 to 1 .. HOOTOLOO — TATTERSA LI/ S.— THURSDAY. THE DERBY, agst Mr Sadler's lot ft.. ken) — Mr. Hi t » on' « Two ( taken) — Lord Brace's Rosalie colt - - Mr. Rnwlin- on's Coronation Lord Chesterfield's Knight of the Whistle Mr. Thornhill's Eringo — Mr. Greville's Pnlarir. on ,. Colonel Peel's Cftineleon — Mr. Mostyn's Prince Caradoe ( taken) .. Lord Albemarle's R. ilph ( taken) — Dilbe of Rutland's Sir Hans ( taken) .. Sir G. Heatkcoje'* Mongoltan ( taken) .. Mr Goodman's Belgrade ( taken) — Mr Vansittart's Darioletta colt ( taken) — Colonel Westenr. i's The Noli ( taken) — Marquess of Westminster's Motning Star ( taken, Mr IJixon's Kniflitshridge ( taken) — Mr Wimbush's FincMey .. Colonel Westenra's Wailoek ( t ken) Eringo and Waliab ( taken) SHEFFIELD POORHOUSE, Feb. 27, 1841. Paupers in the House last Report 501 25- 526 36- 490 8 0 Admitted since Discharged since •• * PAYMENTS TO OUT- POOR, Feb. 26. Regular Ticket Poor, money £ 59 14 6 Do. Do. .. in kind. .. 37 13 6— 97 Casual Poor, •• Money -• •• 75 11 0 Do. do. •• in kind .. - 45 1 6- 120 12 Total, 218 0 Cusual, week ending Jan. 29 £ 121 13 6 Feb, 5 124 4 0 12 153 7 0 19 115 2 6 Printed by ROBKRT LBADER, ( residing in Burngreave Terrace,. ill the Township of Brightside Bierlow, and Parish of Sheffield, in the County of York,) at his Printing Office, in Mulberry street, and Published by him at No. 41, High street,, both in Sheffield aforesaid. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1841-
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