THE SHEFFIEL HIRMil VOL. XXII.— NO. 1126. " THE CENTRE AND FOUNDATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF ENGLAND IS LIBERTY."— CAMDEN. PRICE Aid., OR 5S. PER QUARTER. PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY ROBERT LEADER. SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1841. No. 41, HIGH- STREET, SHEFFIELD. O* NETHER CHAPEL Anniversary. ^ N SUNDAY NEXT, August 22nd, 1841, the ANNIVERSARY SERMONS of this Chapel will be Preached by the Rev. J. MORRISON, D. D., Editor of the Evangelical Magazine.— in the Morning, at Half- past Ten o'Clock ; and in the Evening, at Half- past Six. On MONDAY EVENING, August 23rd, the Rev. JAMES PARSONS, of York, will Preach. Service to commence at Half- past Six. After each of the Services, Collections will be made for the Reduction ot the Debt remaining due upon the Chapel. SCOTTISH EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY, Incorporated ly Royal Charter, 26, ST. ANDREW SQUARE, EDINBURGH. AT 1st March, 1841, when this Society completed its Tenth Year, the Directors, after setting aside a large amount of Profit for future Division, declared a BONUS, varying according to the duration of the Poli- cies from TWELVE to TWENTY PER CENT., on the SUMS ASSURED, as a vested addition to all Po- licies then of five years' standing; besides contingent Prospective additions of TWO PER CENT. PER ANNUM upon the increased amount of such of them as may become Claims before 1st March, 1844. A BONUS of TWO PER CENT. PER ANNUM from their dates, was also declared upon such other Po- licies, as may, after being of five years' standing, become Claims before 1st March, 1844. The whole Profits of the Society go exclusively to the Policy holders. The Division of Profits takes place every three vears. The next Division falls to be made at 1st March, 1844. Copies of the Report to the Tenth Annual General Meeting of the Society, and every information may be obtained at the Head Office in Edinburgh, or from the •• Society's Agents. > TABULAR VIEW OF ADDITIONS TO EACH POLICY OF ^ 1000. If effected. V o £ " O rvAx- 1 1832 1833 1834 1835 1836 1837 1838 1839 - a — Amount payable, if claim < D 5°° • a emerge n the Years from 1) > r 5 - st March. PQ in r 3 3 c re 3 £ 1841 1842 1843 a S< to to to - a < 1 1842 1843 1844 o £. £. £. £. s. £. s. £. s. 1000 200 1200 1224 0 1248 0 1272 0 1000 180 1180 1203 12 1227 4 1250 16 1000 160 1160 1183 4 1206 8 1229 12 1000 140 1140 1162 16 1185 12 1208 8 1000 120 1120 1142 8 1164 16 1187 4 1000 1120 0 1140 0 1160 0 1000 1120 0 1140 0 1000 •• - •• 1120 0 WANTS A SITUATION, AN ENGINE TENTER. The Advertiser is a Married Man, and can have a character for ability and good conduct. Apply to the PRINTER. GRAND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT. MRs DAWSON, respectfully informs his Patrons, Subscribers, and the Public, that the First of his TWO ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS will take place in the Music HALL, SHEFFIELD, on TUESDAY EVENING, August 24, 1841. PRINCIPAL VOCALISTS, & c. MADAME DORUS GRAS. This eminent Singer was the Prima Donna at the Bir- mingham and Hull Musical Festivals lastyear. SIGNOR BRIZZI. SIGNOR TAMBURINI. MONSIEUR GRAS, Violinist. > MONSIEUR LARIVIERE, Harpist. Terms of Subscription : — A Subscriber of One Guinea will be entitled to Four Tickets, viz., Two for each Con- cert, transferable to Ladies only; a Subscriber of 12s. will be entitled to Two Tickets, viz., One for each Concert. Non- Subscribers' Saloon Tickets, 7s. each; or a Family Ticket of Four, 24s.; Gallery Tickets, 4s. each. To be had at Mr. DAWSON'S Music Warehouse, Norfolk street, where the Subscription List is now open for additional Subscribers. Norfolk street, July 29, 1841. VIEW OF THE PROGRESS AND SITUATION OF THE SOCIETY SINCE ITS INSTITUTION. Amount Assured. Annual Revenue. Accumula- ted Fund. Atlst March, 1832 .... £ 67,200 ^ 2,032 £ 1,898 Do. 1835 .... 325,611 11,364 24,661 Do. 1838 .... 824.275 30,208 71,191 Do. 1841 1,494,331 55,536 153,329 Amount Assured as in Table £ 1,494,331 Add vested addition to Policies, equivalent to £ 35,432 of present value .. .. 7o, 239 Amount Assured, including vested addition ^ 1,569,570 ROBERT CHRISTIE, Manager. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SHEFFIELD. CHAIRMAN. William Frederick Dixon, Esq., of Birley House. DIRECTORS. John Fawcett, Esq., of Broom Hall, Merchant. John Machin, Esq., of the Hirst, Manufacturer. Wm. Fawcett, Esq., of Hanover Villa, Manufacturer. John Preston Cutts, Esq,, Optician. AGENT. John W. Smith, Esq., Solicitor, East Parade. MEDICAL REFEREE. Henry Thomas, Esq., Surgeon. IMPORTANT TO HOUSEKEEPERS- JADAMS' PATENT COMPOSITION for Clean- • ing and giving a brilliant Gloss, at a very trifling expense of labour, to all kinds of Cabinet and French- polished Furniture, Tea Trays, Oil Cloth Table Covers, Japanned and Varnished Goods, Carriage Bodies, & c. & c. In thus offering it to Public Notice, the Proprietor feels confident that it needs but to be tried to be univer- sally appreciated To be had of most respectable Furnishing Ironmongers, Upholsterers, Stationers, Druggists, & c., in Bottles,— Half- pint, Is. 2d. ; or Pint, 2s. Agents are continued to be appointed in all the principal Towns in the King- dom, oil application to the Manufacturer, Corn Exchange, Sheffield. A liberal Commission to Merchants, Factors, & c., for Exportation or Home Trade. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. KEARSLEY'S ORIGINAL WIDOW WELCH'S FEMALE PILLS, so long and justly celebrated for their peculiar virtues, are strongly recommended to the notice of every lady, having obtained the sanction and approbation of most Gentlemen of the Medical Profession, as a safe and valuable Medicine in effectually removing obstructions, and relieving all other incon- veniences to which the female frame is liable, especially those which, at an early period of life, frequently arise from want of exercise and general debility of the system : they create an appetite, correct indigestion, remove giddi- ness and nervous headache, and are eminently useful in windy disorders, pains in the stomach, shortness of breath, and palpitation of the heart: being perfectly in- nocent, may be used with safety in all seasons and climates. The following is the opinion of Dr. Osborne, an emi- nent practitioner of Dublin, and Physician to Sir Pa- trick Dun's, and the Mercer's Hospital. In one of his recent lectures, reported in the Dublin Medical Journal, he makes the following remarks on this Medicine :— " THE WIDOW WELCH'S PILLS.— These Pills have an extensive sale, and are in high and long established re- pute, as an effectual remedy in removing obstructions, & c. in females. One of them was given to a young lady under my care, with the desired effect following on the same night; and three other cases came to my knowledge, ill which a similar result followed their use." It is necessary to inform the Public that KEARS- LEY'S is the only ORIGINAL and GENUINE MEDI- CINE of this description ever made, and has been pre- pared by them for more than FIFTY YEARS ! 1 Purchas- ers are particularly requested to remark, that, as a testi- mony of authenticity, each Bill of Directions contains ail affidavit, and bears the signature of " C. KEARS- LEY," in writing, and each box is wrapped in white paper. Sold, Wholesale and Retail, by J. Sanger, 150, Oxford street, London; and by all respectable Medicine Venders in the Town and neighbourhood. 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 ot 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 oc- cupies the whole intestine, and the head lays between the stomach and the liver, which makes it difficult to bring away; but she has the pleasuie to announce, that her Medicines seldom fail ill bringing away the head of this monstrus Worm. It causes fevers, epileptic fits, consumption, shortness o( breath, loathing of food, wast- ing and pining away of the body, continued thirst, swelled ellies, 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, bollowness 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- SCOllBUTIC 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 lier invaluable Medicines. Tlie celebrrted 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 13, EYRE. POST- OFFICE VAULTS, HIGH STREET. MESSRS. GUINNESS < fc Co. HAVING appointed the under- signed AGENTS for the Sale of their Celebrated DUBLIN PORTER, ii Sheffield and its Neighbourhood, their Friends and - the Public are respectfully informed that they have no\ the same on Sale in Hogsheads and Kilderkins. EXTRA STOUT, in Bottle, Mild and Mellow. Splendid SCOTCH ALE, Do. Do. ALLSOPP'S INDIA ALE, Do. Do. GEORGE JEFF & CO. THOMAS WILKINSON & SON, Manufacturers of SCISSORS in ordinary to Her MAJESTY, And Cutlers to H. R. H. PRINCE ALBERT, 27, HIGH STREET, SHEFFIELD. TW. & SON beg to call the attention of the Mer- . chants and the Public generally, to their Improved SPRING SCISSORS, Registered July 2,1841, in pursu- ance of the Designs Copyright Act, 2nd Vic., c. 17. The action of the Spring gives an uniform pressure upon both edges, and an elasticity in cutting, which has been some years the object of Manufacturers to accom- plish. To Ladies cutting out, Bankers, Drapers, Tailors, and Hairdressers'Scissors, the Spring will be found a very decided advantage ; since they will cut either with the right or left hand, with equal facility. Specimens may be seen at their Manufactory, or Retail Establishment, 27, High street. B5= CAUTION.— Any Persons infringing the above In- vention will be liable to a Penalty of from £ 5 to A' 20. THE QUEEN Has been graciously pleased to command that JOSEPH GILLOTT, of Birmingham, he ap- pointed Steel Pen Manufacturer in Ordinary to HER MAJESTY. Dated the 13th April, 1840. JOSEPH GILLOTT'S very supe- rior PATENT and other METAL- LIC PENS, may be had of all Sta- tioners, Booksellers, and other Deal- ers in Pens throughout the United Kingdom. IT is gratifying to tiie Patentee to acknowledge his obligations to the Public for the best proof they can give him of their approbation in the continually increasing demand for his Pens. THE NUMBER OF PENS MANUFACTURED AT THE WORKS OF JOSEPH GILLOTT, From Oct. 1837, to Oct. 1838, was 3,5,808,462 or 2,981,037 2- 3d dozens or 248,669 gross 9 dozen and S pens. And from Oct. 1838, to Oct. 1839, was 44,6.54,702 or 3,721,22,5 doz. and 2- 12tlis. or 310,102 gross I dozen and 2- 12ths ICCLES, near ROTHERHAM. TO BE LET, for a term of Seven or Fourteen Years, and to be Entered upon on the First of January next, all those well- accustomed OIL MILLS, called the ICCLES OIL MILLS, now in the occupation of Mr. F. Parker, with theDivelling- Houses, Cottages, Warehouses, Seed- Chambers, Out- Offices, and Appurtenances, with power to Erect Such other Works as may suit a Lessee, and with the advantage of the North Midland Railway and the River Dun immediately adjoining. The Mills are most advantageously situated, adjoining the Turnpike road from Rotherbam to Sheffield, pos- sessing the advantages both of Railway and Water Communication. Further particulars may be had on application to Mr. NEWMAN, at Darley Hall, near Barnsley. 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 i.-. « mne instances the final T is omitted, thus, " GILLOT;" 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 of Pens are made up in packets of one dozen each, and have a label outside with his signature, thus, PILLS NAPOLIT AINES, Prepared ly the Inventor, DR. J. HALLETT, No. 2, Eyre street, near the Music- Hall. THE most safe, certain, and speedy Remedy ever discovered for the Cure ofGonorhcea, Gleets, Stric ture, Weakness, Pains in the Loins and Kidneys, Irrita- tion of the Bladder and Urethra, Gravel, and other dis- orders of the Urinary Passage, frequently performing a perfect cure in the short space of three or four days. Youth of either Sex, who have practiced secret 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, accompanied by a bill and an instruction which bears his Signature. The Napoli- taines 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 efficacious in recent as well as the most obstinate cases. The direc- tions 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 inebriety, the eradication is generally completed in a few days; and in the more advanced and inveterate stages of Vene- real infection, characterised by a variety of painful and distressing symptoms. Medicines may be taken with secresy, without loss of time, restraint of diet, hindrance of business, and, wh » t is most important, without disap- pointment. Prepared and sold at Dr. HALLETT'S Medical Dispen- sary, No. 2, Eyre street, Sheffield, in boxes, at 2s. 6d. and 5s. each. But should it be preferred, Dr. H. will engage to cure the Disease for a stipulated sum, and should there be no cure, there will be no pay. Never- failing cure for the ITCH, in one hour's appli- cation. To those afflicted with the above Disorder, HALLETT'S ORIGINAL OINTMENT, is recom- mended as a safe, speedy, and effectual Remedy, at One Shilling each Box. Wholesale and for Exportation, at the Manufactories, VICTORIA WOHKS, Graham street, and 59, Newall street, Birmingham. SURGERY. CANCSR, & c. MR. J. HALL begs to inform the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that he extracts, and perfectlv cures, CANCEROUS & SCROFULOUS TUMOURS, without Cutting or Loss of Blood; also, effectually cures ULCEROUS SORES, whether on the Legs or on any other part of the Body; reduces FRACTURES and DISLOCATIONS. Mr. J. H. begs leave further to state, that in conse- quence of his Practice increasing, he has connected Mr. J. WILLMER, M. R. C. S., late Pupil in Guy's Hospi- tal, London, with his Establishment, as Partner. 42, Rockingham terrace, Rockingham street, } Sheffield, May 27, 1841. £ A CHALLENGE TO ALL THE WORLD. HOLWORTHY'S IMPERIAL ANODYNE OINTMENT. fini- IE Proprietor has in his possession Hundreds of JL Desperate Cases that the most Eminent Medical Men have declared to be hopeless, which have been cured by this ANODYNE OINTMENT, and which fully warrants the Proprietor in CHALLENGING THE WORLD ! to Produce in the expeditious relief, and Certainty of a Permanent cure 1 It will be found bene- ficial in Scurvy, Scrofula, or King's Evil, Leprosy, Ring- worms, and all skin diseases ; in Scarlet Fever and Sore Throat, it will be found wonderfully beneficial ; for Rheu- matic Gout, and Pain in any part of the Body; for the Bites of venomous insects in the East and West Indies, or other parts of the World where they abound, it will be found a Sovereign Remedy. MORE WONDERFUL CURES PERFORMED BY HOLWORTHY'S ANODYNE OINTMENT ! !! FACTS ARE STUBBORN THINGS ! ! Mr. Holworthy, Sir,— The great and signal benefit I have received from your precious IMPERIAL Anodyne Ointment has induced me to make it public I I was af- flicted with a bad leg of four years' standing. And after trying a number of medical men, to no purpose, I was persuaded to try your Specific Anodyne Ointment; and by the blessing of God, it has completed a cure! Wit- ness my hand, GEORGE MAICENZIE. Sheffield, Eyre lane, No. 39, September 7th, 1810. Another Testimonial. Mr. Holworthy, Sir,— I wish to bear my Testimony to the astonishing efficacy of your Imperial Anodyne Oint ment, for the cure of bad or weak eyes. After trying the usual remedies, I was induced by a friend to try your Anodyne Ointment, and it proved efficacious in com- pletely curing my eyes. Wishing this may meet the eyes of all who are afflicted as I have been, I am. Sir, yours, & c., E. THOMPSON. Ebenezer street, Sheffield. To be had of the Proprietor, Mr. HOLWORTHY, Wimeswold, near Loughbrough, Leicestershire. AGENTS FOR SHEFFIELD. Mr. Robinson, Silver street bead ; Mr. Machin, Drug- gist; and Mr. Watts, Druggist, Attercliffe. MEDICAL ADVICE, NO. 19, FIG- TREE LANE, 4 Doors from Bank street, Sheffield. MR. SCOTT, Surgeon, who, after an extensive practice of twenty- seven years, has rendered his counsel an object of the utmost importance to all who are labouring under the following complaints:— Bilious Disorders, Giddiness in the Head, Deafness and Diseases of the Ear, Rheumatism and Gout, Scrofula, Worms, Epileptic Fits, Gravel. And to those who are troubled with Consump- tion and Asthma, his Advice will be found invaluable. Thousands have owned his skill,. To the Youth of both sexes, whether lured from health by the promptings of passions, or the delusions of inexperience, his advice is superior to all others in his practice. Where an early Application in a certain disorder, frequently contracted in a moment of inebriety, he unites a mild gentleness of treatment; the eradication is generally completed in a few days, without restraint in diet, or hindrance of busi- ness, and insures the patient a permanent cure. Patients from the country can be treated successfully, on describing minutely their case, and enclosing a remit- tance for Advice and Medicine. Mr. Scott, Surgeon, may be consulted daily as above. Kf* The Itch cured in One Hour. 19, Figtree lane, Four Doors from Bank street. Surgery Two Doors above. " YANG," THE CENTKAL FIRE. WHEN Ke- shin, or " The Dreaded Hour," was ap- pointed Commissioner at Canton, and every Journal headed the intelligence then received, with " Set- tlement of the Chinese Dispute— Three Millions to be paid the English— Trade resumed at Canton," & c., CAPTAIN PIDDING'S 18 Years' experience of the Chinese, told him that his countrymen bad been duped : and he predicted that, " though Ke- shin might promise millions, he would never pay a dollar; that, instead of re- suming trade, he would enforce its stoppage, to keep. the English without Tea;" and that " Elliot would rue the hour" when he first relied on Ke- shin's promises. The public now know whose judgment of the Chinese has proved correct, CAPTAIN ELLIOT'S or CAPTAIN PIDDING'S; and they see that CAPTAIN PIDDING'S prediction has been verified to the letter. " YANG," the Chinese definition of whose name is " The Central Fire," has succeeded Ke- shin. " YANG," has officially recom- mended " the withholding of all Tea from the English, un- til their supply is quite exhausted," when he foretels that " they will become reverently submissive, and give gold for the precious leaf." Commodore Bremer's de- spatch mentions that " the Chinese had removed all the Tea from Canton," and the statement that " 200,000 Chinese were ready to sack and burn the Citv," is singu- larly prophetic of Yang's name. CAPTAIN PIDDING still thinks that the force sent out, will be found insuffi- cient to coerce China, that no Tea will come out whilst bullets pour in, and that " Teas will be dearer than ever." CAPTAIN PIDDENG'S Teas were formerly sold under the title of " Howqua's Mixture," and " How- qua's Small Leaf Gunpowder," but hundreds of Grocers and Tea Dealers, anxious to profit by the celebrity of Tea which he alone imports, and which they found it im- possible to procure, have given the same title to rubbish of their own mixing, so that there is now scarce one but has his " Howqua's," " Mowqua's," " Saoqua's," or some other mixture. Against such imposition, the only security is " CAPTAIN PIDDING'S WAIHE." This they have not yet forged, and his signature is on every really genuine package. For Country agencies, address Captain Pidding, 22, College hill, London. WATERFALL & HEATH, CONFECTIONERS, 1, FA It GATE, SOLE 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. Wakefielil; J. Stanfield and Co., Booksellers. York ; William Hargrove, Publisher, 9, Coney Street THE WATERLOO BANQUET. THE Inhabitants and Visitors of Sheffield are respect- fully informed that Subscribers' Names to the En- graving from the Picture of the WATERLOO BAN- QUET, now exhibiting at the CUTLERS' HALL, will be received by SLOCOMBL' and SIMMS, Booksellers and Sta- tioners, 18, Commercial street, Leeds, at the following Prices :- £. s. n. £. s. D. Proofs before Letters-. il 11 0 Published at 15 15 O Proofs 9 9 0 „ „ 12 12 0 Prints 7 17 6 „ „ 10 10 0 And that they pledge themselves to supply the Tery best Impressions. A BOY MISSING. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a BOY, named WILLIAM LEE, disappeared from the; village fof Greasbrough, near Rotherham, suddenly ami mysteriously, about ten weeks ago. He is eight years of age, of light complexion, light hair, and speaks the Lon- don dialect. If any Person will give such information as may lead to his Discovery, or the ascertainment of his fate, he will be Rewarded, on application to the Rev. FRANCIS HALL, of Greasbrough. Greasbrough, August 18th, 1841. JUST PUBLISHED, in Demy Svo. BY MESSRS. PERRY & Co., Consulting Surgeons' 4, Great Charles street, Birmingham, and 44, Al" bion street, Leeds, Illustrated by Eight Fine Engravings' THE SILENT FRIEND, a Practical Treatise on Syphi- litic Diseases, in their mild and most alarming forms, in- cluding observations on the baneful effects of Gonorrhoea! Gleets, and Strictures, representing the deleterious in- fluence of Mercury on the external appearance of the Skin, by Eruptions on the Head, Face, and Body; to which are added very extensive observations on Debility, brought on by youthful impropriety, all its attendant sympathies and dangerous consequences considered, with mode of Cure. The whole accompanied by explanatory Engravings, with general instructions for the perfect restoration of those who are incapacitated from entering into the holy state of Marriage, by the evil consequences arising from early abuse, or syphilitic infection. This invaluable Work will be secretly inclosed with each Box of Perry's Purying Specific Pills, ( Price 2s. 9d,, 4s. 6d. and 1 Is. per Box,) and the Cordial Balm of Syriacum, ( Price lis. and 33s. per Bottle,) and is point- ed out to suffering humanity as a Silent Friend, to be consulted without exposure, and with assured confidence OF SUCCGSS. The CORDIAL BALM OF SYRIACUM is a gentle stimulant and renovator of the impaired functions of life, and is, therefore, calculated to afforded decided relief to those who by early indulgence have vveakened the powers of their system, and fallen into a state of chronic debility. In such persons, the appetite is generally defective, and the relish of life almost subdued; they are wanting in that activity of mind and energy of conduct which their affairs require, and partly froin. conscious weakness, partly from excessive apprehensions, are liable to sink despondently into a premature grave. It is for these that Messrs. Perry and Co., Surgeons, particularly designed their Cordial Balm of Syriacum, which is intended to relieve those persons who, by an immoderate indulgence of their passions, have ruined their constitutions, or in their way to the consummation of that deplorable state are af- fected with any of those previous symptoms that betray its appioach, as the various affections of the nervous system, obstinate gleets, excesses, irregularity, obstruc- tions of certain evacuations, weaknesses, total iinpoteucy, 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. 03= Obeserve, none are genuine without the signature of R. & L. PERRY and Co. 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. The Five Pound Cases, ( the purchasing of which will be a saving of One Pound Twelve Shillings,) may be had as usual at 4, Great Charles street, Birmingham, and 44, Albion street, Leeds; and Patients in the Country who require a course of this admirable Medicine, should send Five Pounds by Letter, which will entitle them to the full benefit of such advantage. Messrs. PERRY expect, when consulted by Letter, the usual Fee of One Pound, without which, no notice what- ever can be taken of the Communication, ( postage pre- paid.) Patients are requested to be as minute as possible in the detail of their eases. PERRY'S PURIFYING SPECIFIC PILLS, price 2s. 9d., 4s. 6d., and lis., 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. 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. 5.) PERSONAL BEAUTY. THE COMPLEXION AND SKIN. ROWLAND'S KA1YDOE, A N odoriferous creamy liquid— pleasingly efficacious CJL in dissipating Sun- burns, Tan, Pimples, Freckles, Spots, Redness, and all other Cutaneous Disfigurements : renders the Skin delicately fair, soft, and smooth j im- parts a healthy juvenile bloom to the Complexion, and realizes a delicately white neck, hand, and arm. It is valuable as a r- enovating and refreshing wash during tra- velling, or exposures to the sun, dust, and harsh winds, and after the unpleasant atmosphere of crowded as- semblies. GENTLEMEN will find it peculiarly grateful in allay- ing irritation after Shaving. Price 4s. 6d. and 8s. 6d. per Bottle, duty included. ROWLAND'S OTACASSOR OIL universally in high repute as the most successful pre- paration extant for restoring, strengthening, and preserv- ing the HUMAN HAIR in all climates, and during every progression of life from youth to age. CAUTION.— Many SHOPKEEPERS, of mean and dishon- est principles, try to impose upon the Public Counterfeits, composed of the most pernicious and trashy ingredients ; some offer them under the lure of being Cheap; others palm them surreptitiously upon the unwary as the " GENUINE,"— the Label, on inspection, will be found to be minus the "&" in the Signature, and the Counter- sign. AS A PROTECTION FROM SUCH IMPOSITION, OBSERVE— That each Bottle of " ROWLAND'S MA- CASSOR OIL" is enclosed in a " NEW LABEL" from Steel, by Messrs. PERKINS, BACON, & Co.: — on which are these words ;— in two lines,— ROWLAND'S MACASSOR OIL.— And the Signature and Address of the Proprie- tors, in Red, thus— A. ROWLAND & SON, 20, HATTON GARDEN, LONDON. Counter- signed, ALEX. ROWLAND. On the back of the Label are the words " Roivland'S Macassor Oil," written nearly 1500 times, containing 29,028 letters. 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The place of assembly was one well suited to such an occasion, the large room of the Manchester Town Hall, which was ap- propriately fitted up for the purpose. The room of the commissioners of police was partitioned off, and used as a committee room. A platform, consisting of seven pla- teaux, descended from the columns adjoining the com- missioners' room, with seven long ranges of seats for the principal ministers and speakers. In the centre of the platform was placed the President's chair ; and the front row of seats, with a desk before them, was assigned to the reporters for the public press. By a quarter past ten o'clock, the platform and the body of the hall were nearly filled with clergymen and ministers. On some of the seats set apart for the public we observed a number of ladies. The Rev. Dr. Cox was called to the chair provisionally. The Rev. WILLIAM M'KERROW; of Manchester, then read the names of the following ministers, which he moved as the provisional committee :— The Revs. Thomas Spencer, A. M., Bath; Dr. Beard, Manchester; James Gwyther, Hulme; James Griffin, Rusholme Road; G. Peters, Rochdale; Dr. Halley, Manchester; " William Fraser, Bolton ; J. H. Hinton, London; R. W. Hamilton, Leeds ; W. Bevan, Liverpool; W. Shuttleworth, Man- chester ; D. Hearne, Manchester; J. Poore, S alford; P. Beardsall, Manchester;- Lee, Manchester; John Thornton, Stockport; Francis Skinner, Blackburn; Wm. Chaplin, Bishop Stortford; Thos. Scales, Leeds; G. G. Pike, Derby; and John Sibree, Coventry. The Rev. Mr. M'GUIRE seconded the motion. The committee having retired, the Rev. Mr. M'KER- Eow proceeded to read extracts of letters from Dr. Andrew Reed, Dr. Wardlaw, the Rev. W. M. Bunting, and Dr. Chalmers. He said, out of 1,500 replies we have received to our invitations, there have only been six decidedly opposed to the object. (" Hear," and applause.) There have been about an equal number who have ex- pressed hesitation about the matter. (" Hear," and ap- plause.) But the vast remainder have cordially agreed in the important objects, as we consider them to be, which we have in view. We have been disappointed, however, by the absence of some distinguished individuals whom we had expected,— gentlemen who had intimated to us their resolution to be present. They have uniformly said, however, that they should be with us in spirit. Amongst those who cannot be with us on account of ill health, are the Rev. J. Angel James, of Birmingham; Dr. Leifchild, of London; Dr. Hugh, of Glasgow ; Dr. Andrew Reed, of London; and also Mr. Marshall, Capel Curig. On the suggestion of the Rev. W. GADSBY, the Chair- man called on Dr. VAUGHAN to engage in prayer; after which, the Rev. E. H. NOLAN, of Manchester, thought it right to say, that, privileged as they were in the society of members of the society of friends, of Roman Catholic clergymen, and even, he believed, of dignitaries of that church, it might be that some held views different to the rest in reference to the commencement with prayer. ( Hear.) The Manchester ministers, feeling the respon- sibility resting with them, had not introduced this, lest even a slight difference of opinion should exist. They were all happy at what had taken place; and confident that all would feel it was no want of spirituality on their part, but a mere feeling of responsibility resting upon them previously to the meeting being fully constituted. After a short time, the provisional committee re- turned, and— The Rev. Mr. SPENCER, the chairman of the com- mittee, said, they had unanimously resolved to elect the following gentlemen as Chairmen successively during the following days of the meeting of conference :— Dr. At- liins, Mr. Chaplin, Mr. Fox, and Mr. Spencer. ( Cheers.) The Rev. Mr. MASSIE then read the following as the names of the committee:— Mr. Bevan, of Liverpool; Mr. Scales, of Leeds; Mr. Brown, of Wareham ; Mr. Hamil- ton, of Leeds; Mr. Ackworth, of Bradfoid ; Mr. Hinton, of London; Mr. James Carlisle, of London; Mr. Beardsall, of Manchester; Mr. Shuttleworth, of Manchester; Mr. Jones, of Bolton; Mr. Gwyther, of Hulme; Dr. Halley, of Manchester; Dr. Payne, of Exeter; Mr. Poore, of Salford ; Mr. Barfit, of Salis- bury; Mr. Somerville, of Dunbarton; Mr. Bowen, of Macclesfield ; Mr. Kelly, of Liverpool ; Mr. Giles, of Leeds; Mr. Landlaw, of Ariston; Mr. Roberoy, of Halifax ; Mr. Roaf, of Wigan: Mr. Pike, of Derby ; Mr. Radford, of ; Mr. Roper, of Bristol; Professor Walter Scott, of Airedale College; Mr. East, of Bir- mingham ; Dr. Beard, of Manchester; Mr. Spencer, of Bath ; Mr. Hearne, of Manchester; Mr. Nolan, of Man- chester ; Mr. Harvey, of Glasgow ; Mr. Hutton, of Bir- mingham ; and Mr. Baird, of Paisley; with power to add to their number. The Rev. Mr. SPENCER : It was also resolved, that the following gentlemen should be recommended as secre- taries,— Mr. Massie, Mr. M'Kerrow, Mr. Fletcher, and Mr. Bevan. I now beg to move, " That the proceedings of, the provisional committee be confirmed by the Con- ference." The Rev. Dr. ATKINS, of Southampton, was then called to the chair, and opened the meeting with an ex- cellent speech. Dr. PYE SMITH then rose to address the meeting, but was interrupted by— Dr. VAUGHAN, who wished to know if Dr. Smith in- tended to speak to the question as to the manner in which the proceedings should be opened. Dr. SMITH said, he was sure there could be hut one opinion on that subject. He regretted to state, that his hearing was so imperfect that ( except through the kind- ness of a dear friend who wrote for him) he was perfectly incapable of understanding any thing that was said. He could not, consequently, take any part in the proceedings of a deliberative assembly. But, as he was informed before he came to the meeting, that he would be expected to say something at the commencement of the business, on the propriety of such a meeting, he had arranged a few thoughts for the purpose. He felt, however, that he could not trust himSelf, were he to attempt to speak in his ordinary manner; he feared his feelings would be- tray him, and that he should he in danger both of failing to say what he wished, and of becoming unduly prolix. He would, therefore, cast himself on the candour and and charity of his friends, while he read a few words which he had prepared. ( Cheers.) The Venerable Doc- tor then proceeded as follows :— I feel myself deeply obliged to those Christian minis- ters and other friends to their country and to mankind, who devised and have oonvenedthis meeting. I am sure, also, that my brethren who have come from their homes, and intermitted their sacred labours upon this occasion of solemn and imperative demand, will unite with me in ac- knowledging the ready hospitality with which alarge num- ber of honourable families have welcomed us. We have come together in no capacity, assumed or implied, ex- pressed or imagined, of authority. We are not a con- clave, nor a synod, nor a convocation. We disclaim and abhor every thing that might savour of disaffection to our beloved Sovereign, and the constituted authorities of her realm, or of dictating measures to the Legislature, or of fomenting discontent, or exciting to turbulence. We want to soothe, not to irritate ; we long, and seek, and pray to do good, and not evil; to promote harmony and benefi- cence, to invade no man's interest, to diminish no man's happiness, to " follow the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another." We have not assembled at the summons of any human authority. We are not here to do any man's biddings. We are not come to say with ourtongues, or subscribe with our hands, any declarations or opinions with which our hearts do not accord. Our gathering together is the unforced act of each man's own will; and, so far from regarding this in- dividual freeness of action as a circumstance to be regret- ted, we see in it an element of strength and success. We may apply to it, with eminent reason, the noble declara- tions of one of the most distinguished philosophers of our own or any other country, Professor Whewell, in his pre- sidential address to the British Association, delivered not three weeks ago, at Devonport, July 29. Speaking of efforts, by voluntary association, to " elevate and improve the condition of man," he recommended such efforts, as " of that use, which, if we disregard, the condition of man forthwith becomes degraded, and his prospects a blank; of use in raising our thoughts, and stimulating our exertions, so that we may become wiser, and better, and nobler than we are. Is this a new doctrine ?" asked the Ppofessor. " God be thanked," he replied, " in this country at least, it has long been familiar to men's minds, has been practically acted upon, and has been attended with the most blessed and glorious effects. Do we despair of great and good objects, because we live in a state of society where men act each for himself, unforced by su- preme power ? Feeling that we are free, and that it is our glorious privilege to act as freemen, we attempt to realize our ideas, not by the power of the State, but by that power which, in such a state, and on such subjects, represents the conviction of the nation, the power of VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION." We are come together as ministers and teachers of the Christian religion. However diversely we may understand that religion, with respect to many and those important points of theological doctrine and ecclesi- astical order, in this we are all agreed, that true religion requires of us, and of all men, " to do justly, and to love mercy," as well as " to walk humbly with our God;" we are all convinced that religion, virtue, and morality, can- not be separated from each other. We are drawn to this populous town, one of the most impox- tant in her Majesty's dominions, one of the most vital and sensitive parts of the body politic ; because we have heard " the voice of the cry of"— our country—" lamentation and hitter weeping; the harvest is passed, the summer is ended, and we are not saved!" The cry of distress has pierced our souls. The woes of thousands and hundreds of thousands have demanded our sympathy. The fear of still greater evils filled us with intense anxiety. We come to give vent to our fellow- feeling with the destitute and the sorrowful, and those that have no comforter. We come to raise a protest and a prayer on their behalf; and not more on their behalf as a class of men, than on behalf of the rich and great; for we are convinced, that all the orders of society, however immeasurably diversified, have one common bond of interest; and that it is folly, as well as injustice, for any class to attempt to raise itself upon the depression, or in any wise the injury, of any other. But, while we disavow unfounded assumptions, we advance indeed a claim, but of a very different kind ; we elevate another kind of authority— the claim of rea- son and love ; the authority of " the righteous Lord, who loveth righteousness," and whose servants we are, not for our own aggrandisement, but for the universal good of mankind. We are discharging an important and neces- sary part of our function as men consecrated to the teach- ing of religion, when we explain and enforce its nature and its obligations as demanding universal righteousness. We take our stand upon the foundation of both the law and the gospel; and we desire to impress every soul of man with the indispensable obligation of honestly obeying the divine commands : " That which is altogether just, thou shalt follow. All things, whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them. What- soever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever are just, whatsoever are pure, whatsoever are lovely, whatsoever are of good report; if there be any vir- tue, and if there be any praise; think on these things;" so think on them as the undeniable meaning of the pas- sage is, as to reason upon them, understand them in their full comprehension, apply them fairly, and practise them faithfully. But we are impressed with the convic- tion, that this great law of righteousness is contradicted and violated, and rebellion is thus perpetrated against the MAJESTY of Heaven, by doctrines and practices, which for many centuries have been current among nations civi- lised, or professing to be so, with regard to trade ; that is, the interchange of commodities, the products of skill and industry, between the different families and tribes of mankind. The Corn Laws of our country have a de- plorable pre- eminence in this class of unrighteous and suicidal legislation. They had their origin in the night of ignorant and barbarous ages; when men were trampled down by absurd and wicked monopolies and other usages, the outbreaks and badges of that insolent feudal tyranny which oppressed both nations and princes; aud thus the humane mind was abased to a low pitch of degra- dation, education and mental culture were extremely rare, knowledge and improvement had only a very slow and limited diffusion, and men in general were accus- tomed to respect no argument but that of brute force. The principle upon which those usages rested originally, was merely the law of strength, the logic of the savage and the brute. Afterwards, ingenious men set them- selves to - find out arguments in their favour; and this was the case, especially with'respect to the Corn Laws, 500 years ago. The fundamental error was a mistaken idea of independence. The general ignorance and the military spirit of the time may justly account, and will apologise, for the mistake, which was but a part of a gigantic system of prejudice and error. The advantages of any nation, tribe, or family, were viewed with jealousy and envy; were supposed to be at variance with the prosperity of every other; and rivalry, the most short- sighted and narrow- minded, was directed in all practi- cable ways, by each class of society against every other class. A candid apology may be made for our ancestors; but with us the case is different. Sound reasoning has long ago poured its light into this obscure region; espe- cially from the time of the publication of Adam Smith's great work, " On the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations." But practice has not kept pace with theory in this matter, as in many others. Prejudices of custom, ancient usages, and the blind alarm of misunderstood self- interest, have operated to this day to clog the wheels of improvement. But now we have the evidence of bit- ter experience, to aid our conviction, that those are not the doctrines of reason and truth, but of superficial thinking, and of that blind selfishness which is the very essence of SIN. The providence of God, by establishing the vast diversity of climate, soil, atmosphere, products of all kinds, and national capabilities, has abundantly demonstrated the intention that all the division^ of the human race should be dependent on each other. This is a constitution of the glorious Creator and Lord of all things, replete with wisdom and benevolence. In the giving and receiving of benefits, upon a system of un- limited progression, the evils of a rivalry founded on jealousy and enmity are made glaringly evident by the mutually hurtful consequences which spring from it; and, on the opposite side, kind affections are cherished, acts of friendship are called forth and encouraged, mutual rights are preserved, and WAR, that greatest scourge of mankind, the most prolific cause of guilt and misery, is seen in its pernicious character, and is disliked and avoided from the dictates of rational self- interest. This course of sentiment and practice is most happily subser- vient to the great design of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, which all real Christians believe and love, and whose first and indispensable lesson is, that we should " not bite and devour," but cordially love, and by love serve, one another ; and this glorious gospel will not rest till it has shed its beams upon all nations; " and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, aud their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, and they shall learn war no more." Thus the doctine and practice of free trade is in harmony with the essential principle and the benevolent design of the gos- pel. " Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory ; but, in lowliness of mind, let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things," his own selfish feelings and interests; " but every man alsq on the things of others," with a generous and liberal consideration. " See that none render evil for evil to any man; but now follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men." To help forward this happy state of human relations, is the object for which we have here assembled. We do not flatter ourselves that our efforts can at once eradicate the prejudices and errors which are the growth of ages, or that we, unaided, can effect this desirable conviction in minds reluctant and in- veterate. But these principles of morality are a part of " the whole counsel of God," which we are bound to teach, if we would be " faithful ministers of Christ." If we be supine and silent, we shall be partakers of the guilt of the evil that is so fearfully done; and we shall be answerable at the tribunal of God for its consequences. Some of those consequences, long foreseen and fore- warned, have burst upon us, in a manner, as to rapidity and extent, which may fill the stoutest heart with grief and fear. Are we not, then, called upon, by our most solemn obligations, to oppose the evil which threatens to destroy us, and to promote the good which is so instru- mental of temporal and spiritual benefit? The feel- ings which are now awakened, the attention which is widely excited, encourage our hopes. An opportuni- ty is given us for enforcing this branch of evangelical morals, with prospects of attention and success, greater than we have before possessed. What we have taught and inculcated in our own small circles, we hope, by means of this meeting, to lay before our countrymen in a way that will draw their most serious attention, and more effectually recommend the truth to their understandings and their hearts. Some persons may object, that this and its allied subjects belong to the science of politics and po- litical economy, and that it is not befitting to the minis- ters of religion to give opinions or advice upon them.— Against the spirit of this objection I enter my determined protest. It can be advanced by only ignorance or unfair- ness. What are politics, but the knowledge and practice of the claims of right and the obligations of duty which belong to men as members of society P Is not this know- ledge and practice an essential part of morality P And is there, can there he any religion without morality p As teachers of religion, therefore, we are bound to be teach- ers of politics, and to guard the important subject against errors and abuses. Our object is to teach the politics which flow from piety, the politics of equitable benevo- lence, the politics of the gospel, the politics of Jesus Christ our Saviour and Lord. We are deeply concerned that we and those to whom we minister should " render to all their due; putting to silence the ignorance of foolish men ; as free, and not using our liberty for a cloak of ma- liciousness, but as the servants of God." We are most earnest to guard all persons, to the utmost of our power, against sedition, treason, rebellion, in any manner of de- gree, approach, or tendency. Be it also considered, that, while the people have their duties, they have also their claims, just and honourable claims; and that, if these be neglected, " the cries of the poor ascend" to the Just and Almighty One, who " will plead their cause." Also, to borrow the memorable admonition of a lamented Chris- tian statesman— property and rank have their rights, but they have likewise their duties. To the higher classes, therefore, even to the highest, we " have a message from God." But few of them will give us the opportunity of delivering it. They come not to our places of Christian worship ; nor will they allow us to go to them, and tell them of " justice, temperance, and the judgment to come." Therefore, if we except writing and publishing, an extraordinary measure like this assembly is the only method left for our endeavouring to make the word of the Lord be heard in high places, as well as in low ; in towers and palaces, and in the pits and cellars where want and woe, disease and death, and many a form of misery, have fixed their dwelling. It is the violation of religious obligation, by our laws and law- makers, which, working through a course of years, has at length come to a term. Those laws have now reached to an amount of oppression and injury and aggravated cruelty, which can no longer be endured. The alternative is the abrogation of the iniquity, or the the ruin, of the nation. Wise and honest men, versed in the inseparable means of public prosperity, agriculture, manufactures and commerce, have long foretold this crisis. It has arrived. It brings in its train of terror, bodily diseases which will not be confined to the hovel, but will spread over the land, and mount to the most splendid mansions. A state of freedom from the extreme of misery is ordinarily necessary for the calm reflections and exercises of piety ; but that state is destroyed by hunger and destitution, winter's keen cold which will soon arrive, famished families, and " the first- born of death." Desperation is engendered. The burn- ing discontent cannot be always smothered. We are walking on the fires below. They threaten eruptions. Then will military execution renew its horrors; and the terrible catastrophe will befal us of a revolutionary monarchy, or a stern, revengeful, and unsparing tyranny. Ah! how little do the men reflect who have snatched the morsel of hope from the lips of the famishing million, what retribu- tion they have been preparing for themselves! In the event of a national convulsion,— which Almighty mercy avert! — they will be among the first victims to infuriated revenge. In the righteous judgment of God, often one terrible form of sin is the instrument of punishment to an- other. Measures proposed in the late Parliament raised our hope of a blessed relief. We caught, with joy and gratitude, the gleams of a brightening dawn. But dark- ness has returned. Our hopes are dashed to the ground. " We looked for peace, but there is no good; for the time of healing, and behold, trouble." But, distressed as we are, and wounded to the heart, we would not yield to the sad forebodings which we cannot suppress :— we would not, we will not, despair. We desire to show our brethren, our distressed and trembling coun- trymen, whose labours at the loom and in the factory are failing of their common recompense, that there are some, there are many, who feel for them, and with them, and would gladly employ any means in their power to ad- minister encouragement and consolation. Our warm de sire is to see realized the beautiful passage of the book of Job, " So the poor hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth her mouth." We likewise indulge the hope, that the facts which will be detailed by the Christian ministers who can bear testimony to the state of the manufacturing and la- bouring poor, will, by their statements, be presented to the public notice in a manner which will obtain the merit- ed attention of all classes, and in every part of our country. We cherish the hope that the evidence supplied by this meeting will avail to dissipate the pernicious errors which are current in some important circles, and which led one of the highest order of the peerage to say in Parliament that the efforts to obtain the abrogation of the Corn Laws, proceeded only from a few rich manufacturers, who wished to avoid giving just wages to their workmen. May the God of mercy grant, my honoured brethren, that your conversation, your resolutions, your holy examples in the walks of daily life, your influence, and your prayers, may be efficacious for the averting of evil, and the acquisition of blesings, above all that we ask or think! The Rev. Mr. MASSIE explained the views with which the Manchester ministers had entered upon this move- ment. He referred to the effect of the exertions of the religious public on the subject of slavery; and with re- gard to convening ministers alone, he said, they con- cluded that, if delegates who were laymen were invited from different communions, there would be introduced party politics, or the peculiar views of political econo- mists; and that there would not be that condensation, that concentration, and thorough singleness of object, sought for by those who invited this Conference. They concluded still further, that the delegates would not have that influence as having been engaged in such a work, but that, going forth in this divided character, the effect of the Conference'would be comparatively divided. Such were their considerations, and such were their reasons for calling them together. They had invited ministers of religion under every Christian name. They rejoiced to be able to testify, that not fewer than 650 ministers had re- sponded with a generous warmth and a ready utterance to their invitation, to say they would come; and come, he believed, they had. They had also to declare, that they had received far more than an equal number of let- ters, approving of their object, from gentlemen who could not come. And thus they had, in 1500 localities; those who would use their influence for their starving countrymen; and they felt that, if this Conference were at that moment scattered to the winds, they would create an influence which would reach certain quarters they should like to see moved. There were ministers of reli- gion present who had come, some one hundred, some two hundred, some three hundred, some near five hun- dred miles distance, at their own expense— some on foot, that they might be here. Some ministers were present whose incomes did not exceed £ 50 per annum, and whose congregations did not contain among them three persons whose incomes were more than eight shillings per week. He should not do more than state, at this moment, what they had anticipated. They anticipated that the Confer- ence would confine itself to the one single question, the restriction of commerce in food. On that ground, and that ground alone, had this conference been invited. They should be permitted to hear a delegate from the Anti- Corn Law League, who would state clearly the questions on which they were met. He would be heard only as a counsel at the baf. After this, they desired that gentle- men who had come with information should give it either by viva voce statements or written documents. He con cluded by moving, " That this Conference should confine its consideration exclusively to the laws affecting the food of our people." The resolution was afterwards withdrawn, on the ground that it was practically unnecessary, and might lead to discussion whether or not other subjects should be introduced. Mr. FLETCHER then requested that gentlemen who had prepared answers to the queries would send them in to the committee for examination. The hours of sitting would be from nine till ten o'clock, and again from four o'clock till nine. He suggested that meetings for prayer should be held, morning and evening, in an adjoining chapel. Dr. VAUGHAN admitted the difficulty of all the various denominations concurring in one mode of conducting prayer: but suggested that the first half hour every morning should be devoted to that object. The Rev. Dr. Cox, T. EAST, and Dr. RITCHIE, of Edinburgh, supported the motion. The Rev. R. W. HAMILTON suggested the use of the Lord's Prayer. Dr. HALLEY objected, on the ground that the meeting was composed of persons of different religious denomina- tions, some of whom could not conscientiously join with others in such a sacred exercise. He was surrounded by several Roman Catholic priests ; and he thought that, in fairness to them, if gentlemen of other denominations were allowed to offer up extemporaneous prayers, they ( the priests) should be allowed to commence by the ce- lebration of the mass. Before he would join in such a prayer meeting himself, he would like to know who were the parties uniting with him. If, for instance, Mr. Beard, who was a Unitarian minister, should be called on to pray, he ( Dr. Halley) would not think it right to unite with him. But why should he be exlcuded more than him ( Dr. Halley) ? Why should those who agreed with him arrogate to themselves any right to conduct the religious services ? Was it because they constituted a majority ? He trusted the meeting would not be in- fluenced by any such reason. They had met to consider the wants of the poor; and he hoped the apple of religious discord would not be thrown in to mar their efforts at removing them. The Rev. FRANCIS J. ARCHER, P. P., of Hillsborough Hall, Blessington, as a Catholic clergyman, acknow- ledged that prayer was good; but as the meeting was neither of a political nor a religious nature, he thought it better to confine their attention to the question which they had met to discuss— a question on which the happi ness of so many thousands of their fellow- creatures de- pended. The resolution of Dr. Vaughan was withdrawn, and the meeting adjourned to four o'clock. At the afternoon meeting, on the motion of the Rev. Mr. SPENCER, Richard Cobden, Esq. M. P., was requested to address the Conference, as a representative of the Anti- Corn- Law league. Mr. COBDEN delivered a long and most able speech. In conclusion, he said, he believed the oldest inhabitant of this district never knew so great or long- continued distress as now existed. It was a state of things which, had it come suddenly, would inevitably have led to convulsions; but the people had been gra dually brought down from the palmy condition of five years ago, by slow stages, and so seemed to have lost all hope and all energy in their present prostrate condition. If any thing could revive their hopes, and give them a gleam of comfort, he believed it was such a meeting as the present. The Conference was looked upon as the last resort of a suffering people, and he believed the labouring population of the country were looking with the deepest interest at every word and act of this Conference. He felt convinced, from what he had witnessed, that its pro- ceedings would be of a nature, from their calmness, gravity, and Christian charity and decorum, to give greater influence to the cause than all the labours to which its advocates had been devoted for the last two years. He entreated Conference to look at this question as one of paramount importance to the highest moral and religious welfare^ of the state. They were accustomed to meet with the poor, and must be well aware that it is vain to try to instruct, to train, to evangelize them, while their minds were brooding over their distress. There wanted but the impulse which they could give by the decision of the meeting; to aid the convictions spread through the country by the appeals made to the reason and judgment of the country, there wanted but the mighty impulse this Conference could give, the greatest impulse that could affect the human mind in any country, and in- finitely the greatest that can move a religious country such as this; there wanted but that this Conference, at the con- clusion of its meetings, would declare that this bread tax which was systematically contrived, and cunningly framed, to put the whole country in want of the first ne- cessaries of life,— to declare that this law was opposed to the law of God, was anti- scriptural, anti- christian, and that corn laws would be from that moment virtually abolished. ( Loud applause.) The Rev. T. EAST, of Birmingham, then came toward, and said,— Gentlemen, lam requested to move a vote of thanks to Richard Cobden, Esq. M. P., for the address which he has just delivered. ( Cheers.) This day week I travelled with a brother minister, to attend an anniver- sary. He has been a labourer for many years in Suffolk, an agricultural county; and he stated to me, that upwards of 700 of his hearers were incapable of paying one penny a week to any religious institution— these 700 were all depending on the proceeds of agricultural labour. He also informed me, that lis. per week is the largest amount of income supplied to the best hands in Suffolk, while the average income does not exceed 7s. 6d. per week. The great landholders of that county, he informed me, are making the poor- house as much like a prison as possible, to make the people willing to starve themselves rather than enter the poor- house. Thi6, of course, tends to lower the price of labour. ( Hear, hear.) Mr. Chair- man, since I first heard of this most important meet- ing, I went from house to house in the neighbour- hood of Birmingham— I went from one cottage on the road side to another, and I did not meet with one single poor person who could tell me the price of animal food per pound. I did not meet a single individual of the labouring classes in the neighbourhood of Birmingham, within the last month, who had tasted animal food for many, many months. On Thursday last, on my way from Birmingham to Shrewsbury, 1 stopped at different places, and conversed with several agricultural labourers em- ployed on the roadside; and I learned from them, that they had not tasted one bit of animal food for two years. One of them said he had six ia family, and they lived upon the potatoes with their own fat. " I suppose, Sir," said he, " you know what that means?" I confessed my ' gnorance. He said, " We eat the potatoes with some of the water they are boiled in." I give it as my decided opinion, formed from having been brought into accidental contact with the unemployed labourers in the vicinity of Birmingham, that unless something is done promptly be fore the winter sets in, it will be hazardous for any human being to dwell near the large half- fed population of this country. ( Cheers.) They express their feelings very calmly, but with great firmness. " Sir," they have said to me, " do you wish us to be starved to death in the land of plenty ?" ( Hear, hear.) I can assure you that the houses in the neighbourhood of Birmingham are nearly exhausted of their furniture, the people having been obliged to pawn one article after another to keep themselves from starving. Their extreme distress sur- passes all my powers of description. The Reverend Gentleman concluded by observing, that a large number of his congregation were unable to attend to Christian ordinances from want of clothing, having been obliged to pawn their raiment to provide themselves with food.— ( Shame.) The Rev. Mr. HINTON seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously The meeting was then addressed- by the Rev. Mr. SPENCER, curate of Hinton Charterhouse, Bath; Rev. Mr. COLSTON, ofStyal; Rev. Mr. SIBERRY, of Coventry; Rev. Mr. BAIRD, of Paisley; and the Rev. Mr. DAVIS, of Lewes. The Rev. Mr. BAYLEY, of Sheffield, next addressed the meeting. He said, he should confine himself to two or three instances illustrative of the state of the town in which he lived. He was well aware, that facts were every thing; it was not their opinions, but facts, which would weigh with the Government. They might all be ac- quainted with some things that the others did not know; and he should propose, that they should take no more oral evidence, but that those who had statements to make should send them to the committee. Last Satur- day evening, as he was going into the town ( of Sheffield,) he met a poor man, named Bradshaw ; he said he had earned but 9s. that week; he had three children; he could earn 20s. if in full work ; and he attributed his not having it to the Corn Laws. He asked him what was his prospect; to which the reply was, " If there is not a change soon, I will not say what will be the consequences." He could bear witness with the reverend moderator, who had preceded him, as to the noble principle of the poor; but the moral effects of the Corn Laws would destroy that principle. He knew that the poor helped each other, much more than the rich helped them ; hut the power to do that was decreasing every day. He went to two pawnbrokers, and inquired of them. He should like to bring the members of the House of Commons to see the pawnbroker's shop. They took their views of life from palaces. He had taken his from the pawnbroker's shop. There was the father's watch, the mother's wedding- ring, and the child's garment, stolen from it, perhaps, by its mother, to gratify the means of indulging in intemperance, corrupted first by the influence of the Corn Laws. He went to a physician, and asked him what was the state of public health. He replied, that he scarcely dare think of it, and that lie believed in God many a man was sacri- ficed every day from the want of sustenance; and that many a one who might have lived to be an honour to his country, perished from not being able to procure suste- nance from the almost barren breast of the mother. I adjure you by the thousands who are starving around you ; I beseech you in the name of those who sufifer more by fear than they suffer by necessity ; I beseech you to remember that there are those who, though children now, will be the masters of society in the course of eight or ten years, and will shape it how they please, and your children must take the consequences ; it is in your hands now to adhere on the side of the poor particularly, as far as justice will allow; and remember that there is a mighty difference between the issue of this conflict to the poor and to the upper classes. Capital can retire to its bank ; genius can emigrate to more favoured parts of the world ; but where is poverty to turn ? ( Hear.) Where is the poor man to go ? Where are the women worn to the bone with domestic sorrow, and the men whose spirits are broken within them by alarm and privation,— what is to become of them,— of our poor population of whom and of whose high moral bearing so much has been said to- night ? Gentlemen, we are not the men that should be the last to remember,— indeed, we should be the first to remember, the eternal, the universal, the individual connexion between every item of morals and extreme po- verty. ( Great applause.) Lord DUCIE said, I have for many years been of opi- nion that the Corn Laws, as they exist, are extremely oppressive to the labouring population, and injurious to every branch of society. Had I been a monopolist,— had I been one of those who had voted for charging an addi- tional price on the bread of the poor man, I am quite sure that the testimony laid before you to- day by the Rev. Gentlemen who have spoken, would have been enough to persuade me that I had been in the wrong. ( Applause.) It would have been enough to persuade me that I should retract those opinions. ( Hear, hear.) But my opinions have been always those good old- fashioned Whig opinions ..( laughter and applause).. that that Government was the best which gave the greatest amount of happiness to the greatest number of its subjects. ( Cheers.) I am satisfied that the present Corn Laws are not acting in that way. ( Hear, hear.) Gentlemen, I am aware that discussions on the Corn Laws, and on the general princi- ples of freedom of commerce, are looked upon by many as a merely political, or rather, I should say, an entirely party question. But I look on the question in a very dif- ferent point of view. It is not, in my mind, a question whether Lord Melbourne should preside over the Govern- ment of the country, or whether Sir Robert Peel shoultj preside over its interests ; but it is a question deeply in- volving the morality of our population. I believe that to take an active part in the suppression or alteration of the existing Corn Laws, is to do much towards education,— towards increasing morality and the spread of religious instruction throughout the land. [ Hear.] These are the motives by which I am guided in the line of conduct which I shall pursue as regards the Corn Laws; and, although the party with which I shall most probably vote in the House in a few days, will be but small, I will then see those on whom you may depend. [ Applause.] Though that body may not be numerous, I am quite sure I am saying no more than you will believe, when I say that that minority will be active.. [ cheers]. - and that they are all actuated by the highest motives. [ Approbation.] It was then announced that a prayer meeting would be held in Lloyd street chapel, the following morning, at half- past eight, and the business of the Conference would be resumed at half- past nine. The proceedings terminated, and the numerous minis- ters present separated, about half- past nine o'clock. During great part of the evening, a numerous concourse of persons assembled in front of the Town Hall, and ap- peared to manifest much interest in the proceedings within that building. During the day several persons applied for tickets of admission, calling themselves Christian Chartist Ministers. But, as they admitted themselves to be partly a political body, and required adherence to the Charter as a term of fellowship, their admission was refused. One of them was afterwards admitted as a reporter. Three Socialist mis- sionaries also applied, and were refused. They endea- voured to force their admission, and were given in charge to the police. WEDiVESDA y.— This morning, the Conference was, if possible, more numerously attended than on the preced- ing day, and the space allotted to the public was thronged by persons who seemed to take a deep interest in the pro- ceedings. The Chair was taken by the Rev. Mr. CHAP- LIN, the chairman of the day, who expressed his pleasure in filling the office to which he was appointed, and de- clared his conviction of the justice and humanity of the cause in which the Conference was engaged. Mr. CURTIS, a gentleman from the United States, then addressed the meeting. He felt it a privilege, as a lover of mankind, to engage in such a cause as this. As a patriot, also, he felt it a privilege, because his country was interested in the question. It was unnecessary to dilate on the great advantage that would result to both countries from a free trade in Corn. In America, their garners were full to overflowing, and all they wanted wag a mart for their superabundant food. The Americans came with their food to England, and the starving me- chanics stood on the shore with their manufactures in their hands, anxious to exchange them for food; but a monstrous law interposed, and prohibited the useful and necessary barter. The wheat- growing district of the United States contains 173,000,000 of acres. Here was field to supply the wants of England 1 If the Americans were allowed, they would furnish food for the whole Bri- tish people. It might, however, be said, that the cost of the transmission from the United States would enhance the price so much, that the people of this country would be unable to get it at a reasonable price. That was not the case. American flour might be sold in the English market at 47s. a quarter. The advocates of the Cora Law said it would be necessary to reduce wages in order to allow of manufactures being sold cheaply. That was a mistake. The Americans did not want English goods cheaper. All they desired was that they should be at li- berty to exchange their food for our m- .. ufactures ; and if that were allowed, the warehouses of Manchester would speedily be cleared out at the present prices. The re- strictive policy of England created a similar spirit in America, and the people of the latter country felt that restriction was a game which two could play at. It was a complete fallacy to allege that high wages accompanied high- priced food. In America, the reverse of this propo- sition was demonstrated. There a mechanic earned 4s. 6d. a day, and the price of wheat was only 27s. a quar- ter. They could get beef, bacon, and pork for threehalf- pence a pound ; and thus a man could obtain a week or a fortnight's food for a single day's labour. It ought not to be lost sight of, that the abolition of the bread- tax in England would have an important bearing on the ques- tion of the extinction of Slavery in the United States. At present England took double the quantity of produce from the slave states that she did from the free labour states, because the latter happened to be the wheat- producing district, and the English Corn Law prevented the intro- duction of their staple produce into this country. The Rev. Dr. VAUGHAN came forward to move the fol- lowing resolution" That this Conference, drawn toge- ther from various parts of the United Kingdom, by a general conviction of the existence of long- continued and still in- creasing distress, affecting the community at large, and bearing with peculiar severity on the induitrious classes, finds this conviction deeply confirmed by various state- ments and documentary evidence now laid before them, which clearly prove that vast numbers are incapable of obtaining by their labour a sufficiency of the common necessaries of life, for the support of themselves and their families." The Rev. Mr. ROBERTSON seconded the resolution in a brief but energetic address. The Rev. Mr. HINDLEY stated some facts which ex- hibited a melancholy picture of the distressed condition o the population in the neighbourhood of Wigan. Within the compass of three miles round Wigan there were no less than 3,000 persons out of employment. Some years ago, when Mr. Macaulay was speaking in the House of Com- mons, some one asked what he proposed to do with trade. His reply was, " Let it alone." There was wisdom in that remark, and happy would it be for this country if it were acted on. The resolution was then unanimously adopted. The Rev. Mr. PARSONS had ascertained from personal inquiries that the operatives in his neighbourhood ( Heb- ley, in Gloucestershire,) received at present one half the wages they obtained before the Corn Law came intobane- ful operation, and yet they could obtain only half wort. It had frequently occurred to him to know that numbers of his congregation absented themselves from Sabbath worship because they had not got a penny to purchase soap wherewith to wash themselves. Last winter, ten beds were taken to the pawnbrokers, to obtain the means of purchasing food. Houses were untenanted, and looms standing still in all directions. At the present moment, in the village of King's Langley, only sixty- nine looms were employed out of 182. The Rev. Gentleman con- cluded by adverting on the good fortune of the people of England, in having for their sovereign a woman and a mother, who sympathised with their wants. This allu- sion produced a burst of enthusiasm from the Conference, in which the lay spectators heartily joined. He then moved the following resolution:—• " That in the judgment of this Conference, the pre- vailing distress painfully tends to arrest the progress of education, to prevent the exercise of domestic and social affection, to induce reckless and immoral habits, to pre- vent attendance on religious worship, and to harden the heart against religious impressions." The Rev. Mr. BURY, of Leicester, said he had attended the Conference at the express request of his congregation, every member of which was in favour of the Free Trade propositi^ of the Government, which they approved of as leading to the total abolition of all restrictions in the market for food. He could scarcely listen with patience to the absurd arguments which were urged in defence of the corn monopoly. The distress existing at Leicester at the present moment exceeded anything of the kind within his recollection, and from being one of the most thriving towns in the kingdom, it was rapidly sinking AUGUST 21 1841. SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM IIS DEPENDENT. 3 into the condition of the most wretched. A respectable manufacturer had informed him, that unskilled workmen in Leicester are unable to earn more than 6s. or 7s. per week, after working fourteen hours a day; whilst skilful workmen cannot obtain more than 9s., 10s., or lis. per week. From the census recently taken, it appears that there are 1100 houses in the town unoccupied. Allowing five persons to each house, here were untenanted dwell- ings sufficient for the accommodation of one- fifth of the population of Leicester 1— a fearful indication of the de cline of social prosperity. The nephew of an influential hosier, who recently returned from Saxony, declared that he had seen in one district of that kingdom more stocking frames than were to be found in Leicester at the present moment. This gentleman said that he formerly carried on a lucrative business with Belgium, " but," added he, " that branch of trade is now lost to us, and, I fear, for ever!" Another gentleman shewed him some gloves made in Germany, imported into London, after paying 20 per cent, duty, sent down to Leicester, and sold there for 2s. 8d. per dozen. They could not be made in England for the money, allowing nothing for the profit of the manufacturer and retailer. He concluded by seconding the resolution. The resolution was then unanimously agreed to, after which the meeting adjourned t- ill four o'clock. * At four o'clock, the Conference re- assembled, and the Rev. Mr. Spencer addressed the audience in an admirable speech. He was followed by several other clergymen. SOUTH LANCASHIRE ASSIZES. At the above assizes, which commenced on Monday last, the following causes connected with this town, were tried before Mr. Justice WIGHTMAN, in the Nisi Prius Court:— BUTLER V. BUTLER.— In this case Mrs. Elizabeth But- ler was the plaintiff, and Mr. James Butler, jun. the de- fendant. The action was brought to recover the sum of £ 237. 8s. 8d. for meat, drink, washing and lodging, sup- plied by the plaintiff to the wife and child of the defendant The defendant pleaded that he was never indebted. Mr. Pashley opened the pleadings, and Mr. Baines stated the case. The parties, he was sorry to say, were very closely related. Mr. Charles Butler, the deceased husband of the plaintiff, and Mr. James Butler, the defendant, were brothers, and they married two sisters. The action wns brought in consequence of neglect on the part of the defendant to maintain his own wife and child, and this having been undertaken by the plaintiff, she now sought compensation for the expense to which she had been put. The plaintiff and the defendant's wife were daughters of Mr. Ingleson, a tradesman of great respectability in the town of Sheffield, and they were mar- ried on the same day, in in the year 1836, by the two bro- thers, Chas. and James Butler, who were in partnership with their uncle, in one of the most respectable houses in Sheffield. Mr. James Butler and his wife lived together for some time, but it appeared, on unhappy terms. This con- tinued doivn nearly to the end of 1837, and the defendant then consummated a long series of ill- treatment by turning his wife out of doors at a late hour of the night. This oc- curred on the 27th of Nov. 1837. She was obliged to go in the first instance to her brother, but she was afterwards sent to her sister, who had then become a widow, and who, under the circumstances, received her into her house. ' When the wife of the defendant was turned out, she was in a state of pregnancy. In the following August she was delivered, and from that time down to the present hour she and her child had been maintained at the sole expense of the plaintiff. Some portion ol this statement of facts would be borne out by the evidence of the father of the ladies; but as it was impossible to bring the wife forward as evidence against her husband, there would be some difficulty in making out the whole of the statement. In a correspondence, however, which he the ( learned Counsel) should lay before the jury, he should show them whatjiad transpired on the day that the wife of the defendant was turned out, and that the defendant in fact had admitted his liability to pay the expenses incurred by his sister- in- law in the maintenance of his wife and child. As to the legal liability, he thought there could be no doubt. He might mention that when the marriage . between defend- ant and his wife took place, Mr. Butler, received with her, from her father, about £ 900, £ 300 oi which was in furni- ture and the rest in money. Evidence having been called to prove the facts as far as possible, Mr. Baines read the correspondencereferred to by him, in which it was admitted by the defendant that a fair allowance for the maintenance of his wife and child would be £ 70 a year. This admission was taken as the basis of the present claim, and, the action being undefend- ed, a verdict for the plaintiff, for the amount sought, was returned. MONEY CLUES.— MITCHINER V. RICHARDSON.— Thos. Mitchiner was the plaintitf in this case, and John Richard- son the defendant. The action was brought, under rather peculiar circumstances, to recover the value of a promis- sory note for £ 25. Mr. BAINES and Mr. HEATON were counsel for the plaintiff, and Mr. CRESSWELL and Mr. PASHLEY appeared forthe defendant. Mr. Baines stated the case. There was, be said, in the town of Sheffield, a club called the " Lindley Money Club," which derived its distinctive appellation from the name of the person at whose house it was held. Of this club the plaintiff was the trustee, and it was his business to give the notes for the money taken out of the club. In the year 1832, a person of the name of James Clayton be- came a member of the Lindley Club. These money so cieties, he believed, were not very common out of the West- Riding of Yorkshire ; but there, or at least in the town of Sheffield, they were very numerous. Their prin- ciple might be stated ia a few words. A number of per- sons associated themselves together, and formed what was denominated a money club, into which each member paid a monthly contribution of 5s., and as soon as the subscriptions amounted to a certain sum, shares of £ 25 each was sold out by ticket, any member being at liberty to take out as many shares as he subscribed for. In the first instance, however, notice of intention to take out a share or slu. res had to be given to the officers of the so- ciety, and at the same time the names of three persons willing to become sureties for the repayment of the ad- vance were sent in. If the sureties were approved of, the money was paid to the member, who thenceforward con- tinued to pay bis monthly contribution of 5s. and 2s. for interest, together with a further sum of 3d. a month for ale, to be spent by the committee of the society. In the year 1832, a share was taken out of the Lindley Club, by James Clayton, and of the three sureties then obtained by him the present defendant was one. After a time, Clay- ton became extremely irregular in his monthly payments, and be had since died, leaving unliquidated a large pro- portion of the share of £ 25. Two of the sureties had be- come insolvent, and it had therefore become necessary to sue the defendant on the promissory note signed by him in conjunction with the principal and the two other sureties. The defendant had first pleaded that he did not make the promissory note; but he ( Mr. Baines) should prove that he did, and then there would be an end of that plea. The defendant's second plea was, that the cause of action did not accrue within the six years, the period fixed by the statute of limitations, and it therefore be- came necessary to prove that some portion of the princi- pal or interest bad been paid within the last six years, which would, in his opinion, make the plea valueless, and take the case out of the statute alluded to. For this pur- pose, he should call witnesses to prove that three several payments on account of the share had been m!> deby Clay- ton, in May, 1836, in September, 1836, and in November, 1837. Mr. Jepson, the clerk and auditor of the society, to- gether with his son, who acted as his assistant, were called and examined at great length. Mr. Cresswell also cross- examined them at great length, and raised several legal objections, one of which gave rise to some discussion between the opposing counsel, and was ultimately over- ruled by his Lordship. Instead, however, of giving this part minutely, we shall give the Learned Judge's sum- mary of it. Mr. Cresswell, in addressing the Jury for the defendant, spoke of the hardship of making a surety liable for the debt of a principal, four years after that principal's death, and complained,, of the rules and regulations of the so- ciety, which governed the payment of the instalments and the liabilities of the sureties, not having been put in. He contended that the payment to Mr. Jepson in 1836, which was relied upon for taking the case out of the statute of limitations, was insufficient for the purpose, inasmuch as it had not been proved that Mr. Jepson was authorised by the society to receive money on their account, and could therefore only be considered as the agent of Clay- ton. This being the case, the payment was not a payment of the society; for if Jepson had neglected to transfer the money to the society, Clayton would not have been ex- onerated. To take the case out of the statute of limitations, a payment on account within the six years must not only be proved, but a payment to the right party— to an au- thorised agent of the society. Jepson was merely the clerk and auditor. His Lordship, in summing up, told the Jury that though the amount in dispute was not great, there were two questions of difficulty and importance in law which arose on the present occasion. There was one fact, however, on which he wished to take the opinion of the Jury. It appeared that there was a society called the Lindley Money Club, which was in the habit of lending out sums of money to members of the society, and taking promis- sory notes from the borrower, and three sureties for re- payment. Mr. Mitchiner appeared to be merely a trustee for the benefit of the members constituting the club. The promissory note, which was the subject of the present ac- tion, was dated in 1832, and consequently the statute of limitations would apply to the demand in question were it not for the payment of some amounts which, it was al- alleged, took it out of that statute. The case on the part of Mr. Mitchiner was plain enough; for he had merely to prove the hand- writing of the defendant, and there rest his case. This, at any rate, would be all he would have had to do, were it not for the statute of limitations ; but to take it out of that, he had to show that within six years a payment had been made on account of the principal and interest in the note. Now, in order to show a payment, the plaintiff had called a witness, Mr. Jep- son, the elder, who said that he had acted as clerk to the society from its commencement in 1829 down to 1835, and that, though his son subsequently acted as clerk, be himself never actually gave up the office, but received the money on account of the society. Anything which the witness did down to January, 1835, was quite im- material to the present case, because it was beyond the six yearls, and the question was as to the payment made within six years, either to the plaintiff, or to those whose interests he represented, namely, the members oftheclub. Jepson said that on the 3d of May, 1836, he received from James Clayton, who was really the principal, the sum of 8s. for the purpose of paying it into the club to his ( Clayton's) arrears, and he also said that there was nothing between Clayton and the club except the amount due on the promissory note. If the payment were suffi- cient in other respects, it would be a payment in reduc- tion of that amount. But the question for the Jury was, whether, at the time the payment was made, Jepson was an agent of the society for receiving the money, and was so authorised by them to receive it, that the liability of the debtor would be discharged by a payment to him. Now, this depended on the authority which theJury be lieved the witness had. If they thought that the receipts of Jepson were the receipts of the society, and that the society would look to Jepson, and consider the debtor discharged from liability, then the verdict on that issue must be for the plaintiff, because the payment was in fact a part payment to the society by Jepson. Jepson said that the ordinary mode of transacting business was this:— There were certain monthly meetings, at which the pay ments were made; the parties who attended paid their money to the committee; it was handed by them to the treasurer, and then he ( Jepson) as clerk, made an entry thereof in his contribution book. But he said that he was also accustomed to receive money for the club, and that when he did so, he used, at the next monthly meeting of the society, to hand over the money to the treasurer, ex- actly in the same way as the parties themselves would have done, had they been present. In consequence of this mode of procedure, it had been suggested ( by Mr. Cresswell) that he rather acted as the agent of the contri- butors than of the society. If the society merely permit- ted this mode of payment because they did not care who paid the money, so that they actually got it, then the con- tributor would not be discharged until the society had re- ceived the money from Jepson ; and in this view of the case, the defendant was entitled to the verdict, because they would, have a right, in case Jepson did not hand over the money to them, to hold the contributor still liable. However, if he had authority to receive, then the verdict must be for the plaintiff ; and if not, then for the defendant. His Lordship added, turning to Mr. Baines, " You know, whatever the decision may be, there are one or two points reserved for me." Mr. Baines—" Oh, certainly." The Jury consulted together for a few minutes. The foreman then said that they had found for the plaintiff, and added, " Some of us have been connected with these clubs, and we know that we were always glad to get the money when we could, and if we found it in the books, we took it as a payment." The Learned Judge pointed out that this method of coming to a conclusion would not do. The case must be taken on the evidence. He attempted to explain still more clearly the point of fact which the Jury had to determine upon. The Jury again consulted. The Foreman—" We are of opinion that the money has been paid." The Judge—" But that is not the point. It is simply whether the society have given Jepson authority to receive it, and whether that payment to him was equivalent to a payment to them." The Foreman ( after another brief consultation)—" We find that Jepson was authorised to receive the money." A verdict for the plaintiff was then recorded, for £ 22. 17s. 9d., being the amount unpaid by Clayton, including interest. FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE. IMPORTANT NEWS FROM CHINA. FORGERY ON THE SHEFFIELD AND MANCHESTER RAILWAY COMPANY. The following charge of forgery was tried before Lord Denman on Tuesday :— x Charles Thompson, a very respectable looking man, aged 36, was indicted for having forged a receipt for money, with intent to defraud the Manchester and Shef- field Railway Company. Another count in the indict- ment charged the offence to have been committed with intent to defraud Messrs. Mawdsley and Co., of Liver- pool. Mr. BRANDT and Mr. HULTON conducted the prosecution ; and Mr. SHAW the defence. The evidence went to prove that the prisoner, being secretary to the Sheffield and Manchester Railway Com- pany, had directed Messrs. Mawdsley and Co., ( Gore and Son,) of Liverpool, to order certain advertisements in several papers for the said company. In September, 1839, a sum of £ 447 was due to Messrs. Mawdsley and Co. The prisoner received a check for that amount from the directors. 1- Ie went to the Manchester and Liverpool District Bank, and received £ 100 in cash, and a letter of credit in favour of Messrs. Mawdsley for £ 3iT. He transmitted the letter of credit, and received an acknow- ledgment for ;£ 347. He laid this letter o£ acknowledg- ment before the directors; but when it came into their hands the word " three" had been altered to the word " four." It was proved, that the word three had been erased, and the word four substituted; and it was stated, that the word four was like the character of the prisoner's writing. With the letter of credit another letter was trans- mitted from the prisoner, informing Mr. Mawdsley that some of the accounts for advertising had come in, and that the balance of £ 100 was retained till the next audit of the directors. He further said, that he should see Messrs. Mawdsley ere long on the subject of their accounts. He did soon after see Mr. James Mawdsley, to whom he said, the directors were vexed with him for ordering so many advertisements, and therefore he would pay the sClOO out of his own pocket. He offered his acceptance, which Mr. Mawdsley refused. He then offered to pay by instalments, which was acceded to. The Jury found the prisoner Guilty. Sentence was deferred. DECREASE OF WOOLLEN EXPORTS.— A statement has just been made with regard to the exports of one of the most important branches of our manufactures which, as developing the inevitable tendency of the present system of commercial restrictions, is perfectly appalling. We find from a table of the amount of pieces of cloths, & e. ex- ported from the country in the years 1820,1830, and 1840, that while in the former of these periods we exported 427,288 pieces, and in 1830, 445,360, our exports in 1840 had fallen to the number of 258,942. Each separate mo- nopoly has of course its victim, and the mischief perpe- trated varies in amount according to the value of the mar- ket and the grasp which the monopoly possesses over it, and the most gigantic monopoly of all, the bread- tax, has of course worked the most enormous ruin. The frightful defalcation intur trading sources is most apparent in the corn- growing countries, whose superabundance is thus comparatively wasted both to us and to themselves. Our export of woollen goods to the United States has actually fallen more than one- half within the last 10 years, the quantity exported to that country in 1830 being 101,294, while in 1840 it only amounted to 46,945. To Germany, which nature intended as another great market for the ex- change of our manufactures for grain, we only exported in 1810 about a third of the quantity exported 10 years pre- vious, viz., in 1830, 54,502, reduced in 1840^ to 21,572. To Russia we only export about one- twentieth of the amount sent out in 1820, and not much more than one- seventh of the exports of similar goods in 1830. EXTENSION OF POST- OFFICE DISTRIBUTION.— We un- derstand that measures are now in progress for effecting a very considerable and beneficial extension of Post- office distribution in the rural districts. The principle which has been adopted is, we are informed, to establish a post- office in every registrar's district, which is at present without one, an arrangement under which, it is said, about four hundred places, many of which are now ten and some even twenty miles from any post office, will, for the first time, enjoy all the conveniences of communi- cation by post. ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL STEAMER CALEDONIA.— By this fine steamer, which arrived in Liverpool on Saturday, after a remarkably quick passage,, we have received New York papers to the 31st July, and Halifax papers to the 2nd August, They contain nothing new with regard to the case of M'Leod, except a pretty confident report that he is determined not to appeal to the Court of Errors, hut to push forward his case to trial before a jury. They, however, contained some interesting information respect- ing the internal affairs of the United States, part of which will have a strong bearing on the trade of this country. NATIONAL BANK FOR THE UNITED STATES.— After long debates, and a formidable split among the Ministerial or Whig party, a compromise had been come to respect- ing the National Bank, and, in consequence, the bill for creating it has passed through the Senate, and is expected to pass with very little amendment through the House of Representatives, The democratic party, who are oppos- ing the bill both in and out of Congress, entertain hopes that President Tyler will veto it, but, apparently, without any reason for doing so. It will be some time before the National Bank, established by this bill, can come into operation, but we entertain strong hopes that, when once fairly established, and at work, it will place the monetary affairs of the United States in abetter condition than they have been in for the last seven or eight years, and thus prevent those sudden and alarming fluctuations in trade, which have ruined so many thousands in America during the last ten years, and have done so much mischief in the manufacturing districts of this country. Everything will, of course, depend on the manner in which the ban i managed, but after the exposure of the causes which ruined the Bank of the United States, there is reason to hope that the faults of that establishment will be avoided. — Liverpool Times. UNITED STATES REVENUE AND TARIFF.— The bill in- troduced by Mr. Fillimore, as chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, to increase the revenue by imposing a twenty per cent, ad valorem duty on all articles import- ed which are now free, or which bear a less duty than that imposed in the new bill, has been brought before Con- gress by that gentleman, in an elaborate speech. The ground on which this supplementary tariff of duties is proposed is, that the produce of the present taxes raised in the United States is altogether insufficient to meet the current expenses of the Government. In proof of this, Mr. Fillimore. states that the average expenditure of the country for the last four years has been as nearly as possi- ble twenty- eight millions of dollars per annum, whilst the average income from customs, which is the only important source of revenue, has amounted to little more than eigh- teen millions, after allowance has been made for draw- backs on exports, expenses of collection, and so forth. This deficiency, it is expected, will become much more formidable when the act for reducing the duties on manu- factured and other goods imported, commonly called the Compromise Act, comes into full operation. It is calculated that in July, 1842, the gross revenue will only amount to fourteen millions of dollars, and the net revenue to little more than ten millions, leaving an annual deficiency of seventeen millions and a half of dollars. Beside the de- cline in the revenue occasioned by the further reduction of duties which has to take place under the Compromise Act, the Land Bill, which is at present before Congress, will divide the whole revenue derived from the sale of public lands amongst the different states composing the Union after January, 1842, and thus deprive the general Government of a source of revenue which has produced twenty millions of dollars during the last four years. The general result of Mr. Fillimore's statement is, that there will be a permanent deficiency of upwards of seven- teen millions of dollars pel annum, unless some additional taxes are imposed. If the above statement is correct, there can be no doubt there must be new taxes, and that to a very serious amount, to support the ordinary peace esta- blishments of the country. In some respects this is a misfortune, but one good consequence will certainly re- sult from it. It will give a check to the warlike propen- sities of Congress, and will induce the most pugnacious of its members to think very seriously indeed before they plunge into the extravagances of a war. - Liverpool Times. AMERICAN MARKETS.— From the following review of the American markets, received on Saturday last, by the Caledonia, it will be seen that the price of wheat and Hour is rising in the American markets, but that in other re- spects the prospects are more cheering than they have been for some time:— Daily Express Office, July 1841.— We have ad- vices froVi Europe down to the 14th. The news relates almost wholly to the all- engrossing subject of elections, the result of which is now pretty well known, and it is settled that there is to be an entire change in the ministry. The influence of new councils in the greatest commercial nation in the world, must have influence everywhere. The change that was anticipated in the Corn Laws will not, it is presumed, take place, nor will the relations between this government and England probably be placed on a more favourable footing. The commercial advices are a little more favourable. The cotton market hadimproved, and there was more firmness in the market. The packets are now bringing a large amount of goods, much larger than they have been, and there is every appearance that the fall stock of goods will be large. Cotton.— The news from Europe is considered rather favourable; there had been an advance, but at the close it had settled to the former rate. The market at Liver pool was firm; sales increased. The news appear to have had no effect on this market. Sellers offer their lots at the same; but buyers here won't come forward very freely. Prior to the receipt of this news, there was great inac- tivity, but no change in price. Sales of the week as follows:— d. d. 2500 Upland and Florida 8j to 10| 450 Mobile 9 „ 12 500 New Orleans 8J „ 11J Export from the United States, since Oct. last, 1,235,475 Same time last year ..' 1,731,605 Same time year before 1,024,138 Flour - There has been a very important improvement in flour this week— the price has gone up 50 cents. Sales of common brands Western to- day at 6 dols., and fresh Ohio at the same. Michigan, 5 dols. 75 cents. The supply of fresh flour is small. Southern has also gone up nearly as much. Rye flour, 3 dols. 50 cents. This im provement is owing to the small stock here and arriving. Saturday, p. m.— Some sales of Ohio and Michigan flour at 5 dols. 25 cents, to 5 dols. 37 cents.; Western, 5 dols, 50 cents. Monday, a. m.— The market is a little firmer to- day. and chance lots of Ohio are selling at a slight advance Common Western brands at 5 dols. 50 cents. Thursday, p. m. - Flour has jumped up yesterday and to- day full 25 cents, a barrel. Sales of common brands at 5 dols. 87 cents.; Western, 5 dols. 72 cents, to 5 dols 75 cents.; and Michigan, 5 dols. 62 cents. This sudden rise is owing to the small stock at market, and the news from Europe has had some influence. Friday, p. m.— The advance noticed yesterday is sus tained, and sales are made at 6 dols. for common brands, Grain.— Wheat begins to arrive quite freely from the South; four cargoes have reached us from North Carolina, Sales of the last cargo yesterday at 1 dol. 25 cents. Sales of about 2000 bushels old Ohio for export to the British provinces at the same. Corn has gone up; sales to- day at 70 cents, for Northern, and 65 cents, for Southern. Rye is without change; sales to- day 63 cents. Northern Oats, 44 cents.; Southern, 34 cents. Exchange — Foreign.— This is the close of the month, and this and to- morrow will be the great selling days of exchange. The packets leave on the 1st. The demand for sterling bills has been quite active to day, and the rate has been firm at 108j to 108J. French bills are steady at S dols. 30 cents, to 5 dols. 27 cents., but not much doing. The imports have been quite large recently, and there are indications of an increased demand. Exchange— Domestic.— The rates on New Orleans have been rather improving; but on other points there has been no change of any importance. United States' Bank notes are getting a little worse. Freights.— There has been more activity for Havre, and the shipments have increased. The low rate at which cotton is taken is, an inducement. The packets of the 1st and 8th are full, and the 16th partly engaged. To Liverpool the packets get full, but at very low rates, There is some small demand for the north of Europe, There is a large number of vessels in port, most of which are laying up. The Detroit Advertiser gives a most encouraging account of the wheat crop. The increase of the product since last year, in the counties within thirty miles of Detroit, is greater, we are snre, than will be the deficiency in Western New York. In the State of Michigan there will be an increase over last year's product of more than the entire product of the great Genesee Valley, for the crops in Michigan never looked better. The Chronicle of Wednesday says, we received yester- day by special express from Paris, the following letter from Macao, which, it will be seen, brings important intelligence of a month's later date than that brought by the last overland mail. The letter did not arrive at Bombay from Madras until the regular mail had been on board and the vessel almost under weigh. This is suf- ficient to account for its having been detained until the present Levant mail; for, not having been enclosed with the regular overland mail, it was almost certain not to be forwarded along with it.—" MACAO, APRIL 27. The Chi- nese local government has violated the agreement made with Captain Elliot for the renewal of trade with British subjects. We are also surprised to find that since the 1st not one thousand chests of tea have found their way out to foreign vessels by smuggling. We had hopes of doing something in that way, but the unexpected vigilance and activity of the Chinese Mandarins and soldiers have disap- pointed our hopes for the present. About the 17th, a Chop arrived from the Emperor, couched in the most violent terms, ordering all authorities, civil and military, in the Province of Canton, to destroy all the teas, rhubarb, and other articles necessary for the English barbarians. This order is rigidly obeyed, and probably one- half of the crop of teas is already destroyed, and the work is still going on. Indemnity is promised by the same Chop to those whose property is destroyed, and rewards for those who discover secreted articles. We further find in . this Chop, political intercourse with the English is interdicted, and the lately appointed commissioners ordered to retire. Numerous fire vessels and rafts had been sent down the river among the foreign shipping, by which several ves- sels and cargoes have been injured, but no total loss. Our commander is deliberating on the propriety of moving all vessels below the second bar into a wider part of the river. A report prevails, but to which no credit is at- tached, that some British subjects were kidnapped by the Chinese on the night of the 25th. But little is doing south of Formosa in opium." THE LEVANT MAIL brings letters, the dates of which are, Constantinople, July 27; Alexandria, July 26, Smyrna to the 30th ult., and Malta of the 5th instant. The Divan, like genuine Turks, seems possessed with a sudden and patriotic horror of foreign influence, and seems resolved, after having made the most of its European allies, now to turn round and conciliate its potent enemy, nay, to make use of him as a support, if not as a general and minister of the empire. The policy, if ably acted upon on one side, and honestly agreed to on the other, might not prove a bad one. It is, however, not without its perils. The young son of Mehemet has been cor dially received, and a wife may be readily found for him from the children of the seraglio, if the elders can come to an agreement. It is said that Mehemet is to come from Alexandria for this purpose. The Turkish admiral has in the mean time been successful in putting down the Candiote insurrection, and no fuller proof of this need be given than the conveyance of about 800 of the insurgents for Crete to Greece in British vessels of war. Not con- tent with this, the Turks are fitting out another squadron and expedition at Constantinople, the first business of which will, it is said, be to repair to Tunis, and compel the Bey to pay the annual tribute to which he is bound. The French, however, insist on keeping up their influence at Tunis, and their influence emboldens the Bey to resist the Sultan. Tahir had intended sending a ship or two to bring the Bey to reason, but he learned, that as French ships were present there, nothing less than a large force would induce the Bey to pay the tribute. The French have since increased their force before Tunis, and we shall probably have some disagreeable news when the Turkish vessels arrive there. Syria was still tranquil, but the tranquillity was, after French fashion, an armed one. The Pachas had from the first given symptoms of a wish to renew the old arbitrary system, especially the Pacha of Damascus." The Moniteur of Tuesday announces that no further troubles took place at Bordeaux on Sunday or Sunday night. On Friday and Saturday crowds had broken win- dows, pulled down lamps, and in every mode showed their hatred and contempt of the Municipal Council, for its vote in favour of the recensement. On the other hand, we learn that the troubles in the department of Lot and Ga- ronne, south- east of Bordeaux, are far from appeased; and that the entire south is determined not to submit to the registry. This is nothing more or less than a refusal on the part of the citizens of France to pay the war Taxes. crew of all descriptions, from Paddington, Piccadilly, Elephant and Castle, and Mile- End. From eleven till two, the tide of population sets ia strongly city- ways; then, when the greater part of the business in that quarter has been transacted, the west end tradesmen begin to open their eyes and look about them; although in Regent street, business is not at its maximum until four or five o'clock, and soon after, the city is almost deserted. About two, all over London, there is a lull; important business, that brooks no delay, must then be transacted— the vital business of dinner; for an hour, little or nothing is done, and no sound man of business expects to do anything: the governor is at dinner, the cashier is at dinner, the bookkeeper is at dinner, the senior and junior clerks are at dinner; and behold1, perched on a stool, in a dark corner, the office keeper is also taking a lesson in the " philosophy of living." Din- ner over, business recommences with the energy of giants refreshed; the streets, lanes, and passages are blocked up with vehicles and men, pressing forward as if life and death depended on their making way ; now would a fo- reigner, at the top of Ludgate hill, imagine that the living mass about him was hastening to some national fete, or important ceremony, instead of going about the ordinary business of every day. About six o'clock, the great business of the city is totally at an end ; the tide is then, a tide of ebb, setting out through all the avenues of town to the westward and to the suburbs, and the " busses" that came laden to the city, and went empty away, now go out full, and return empty. Now, eating begins ia West end, and drinking in city taverns; now, the coffee- houses fill, and crowds gather round the doors of the thea- tres, patiently awaiting for an hour or more the opening of the doors; Hyde Park is now ( if it be the fashionable season) in its glory; the eye is dazzled with the display of opulence, beauty, and fashion, for at this hour is the world of wealth and fashion more prominently abroad. Nine o'clock, and the shops begin to close, save those of the cigar dealers and gin spinners, whose business is now only about to begin; the streets swarm with young meu about town, and loose characters issue from their hiding places, prowling about in search of prey; now, the shell- fish shops set forth their crustaceous treasures in battle array, fancifully disposing their prawns and lobsters ia concentrical rows; the supper houses display their niceties in their windows, assailing the pocket through the appe- tite of the eye. . About midnight, the continuous roll of carriages indi- cates the breaking up of the theatrical auditories, while the streets are crowded with respectable persons hastening to their homes. One o'clock, all is shut up, save the watering houses opposite the hackney coach and cab stands, the subterranean singing room, the d la mode beef houses, lobster taverns, and ham shops. At two, the day may be said to end, and the nocturnal industry with which we commenced our diary begins over again. Such is the routine, varied materially according to the season of the year, of a day of London life; such days, accumulated, number years ; and a few tsuch years—" we are gone, and are seen no more ! CIRCULATION OF SHEFFIELD NEWSPAPERS. Number of Stamps issued to the Sheffield Newspapers for tlie last two Quarters of 1840. ( Official Return.) July 1 to Oct- 1 to Sep. 30. 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 SHEFFIELD POST OFFICE. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OF MAILS. THE TWENTY- FOUR HOURS IN LONDON ( From Blackwood's Magazine.) The labour of London life is not only carried on by day and all hours of the day, but by night and all hours of the night:— " Nocturno versantur manu, versantur diurno." Let us glance, superficially and cursorily, at the indus- try of a London twenty four hours. Towards midnight, and by the time you have attained the luxurious oblivion of your first sleep, your breakfast— nay, your dinner and supper, of the coming day are being prepared; two or three hours before, thousands of your fellow- creatures have been snatching hours from rest, to cart and pack the vegetables which will form a portion of your principal meal; and, if you are wakeful, the pondrous rumbling of waggon wheels over the rocky pavement, apprize you of this transit to the vast emporium of Covent- garden— than which, no garden of ancient or of modern times boasts earlier or riper fruits, or sooner rifles the budding treasures of the spring. From the north, droves of sheep, oxen, and swine, directed by the steady herdsman and the saga- cious dog, thread the suburban neighbourhoods on their way to Smithfield, where, long before dawn, they are safely penned awaiting the purchase of the salesmen of Leadenhall and Newgate markets. The river, in the dead hour of night, is alive with boats, conveying every variety of the finny tribe to Billingsgate ; now are the early breakfast houses reaping their harvest, the bustling host, in his shirt sleeves, conveying refresh- ment to his numerous customers ; here the shut out sot, and belated debauchee, are compelled to resort in conver- sation with the unfortunate and degraded of the other sex, to await the re- opening of their customary haunts of dis- sipation ; now the footstep of the policeman, as he tramps slowly over his beat, awakes the slumbering echoes ; every house is shrouded in repose, and the city seems a city of the dead. All, soon again, is noise, bustle, and confusion; the carts of thousands of fishmongers, green- grocers, and victuallers, rattle along the streets, taking up their stands in orderly array in the immediate vicinity of the respective markets; loud is the noise of bargaining, chaffing and contention. In a little while, however, they have complet- ed their cargo for the day, and drive off; the waggons disappear, the markets are swept clean, and no trace re- mains, save in the books of salesmen, of the vast business that has been done, as it were, in a moment. Five o'clock gives some little signs of life in the vicinity of the hotels and coach offices; a two- horse stage or rail- way " bus," rumbles off to catch the early trains; the street- retailers of fish, vegetables, and fruit may be en- countered, bearing on their heads their respective stocks in trade, to that quarter of the town where their customers reside; the nocturnal venders of " saloop" are busy dis- pensing their penny cups at the corners ; and the gilded ball of St. Paul's, lit up like a beacon by the earliest rays of the sun, while all below is yet shrouded in night, indi- cates approaching day. Six o'clock announces the beginning of the working day, by the ringing of the bells of various manufactories. Now is" the street crowded with the fustian- coated artisan, his basket of tools in his hand ; and the stalwart Irish labourer, his short black pipe scenting the morning air with odours far different from those of Araby the blest; the newspa- per offices, busy during the night, now " let off" their gas— the sub- editors and compositors go home to bed, leaving the pressmen to complete the labour of the night. Now even the smoky city looks bright and clear, its silvery stream joining, as it were, in the general repose; the morning air is soft and balmy, and the caged throstle, lark, and linnet, captives though they be, carol sweet and melancholy lays. There is an interregnum until eight; the shopkeeper then begins his day, the porter taking down the shutters, the boy sweeping out the shop, and the slipshod appren- tice lounging about the door; the principal comes in from his country- box about nine ; the assistants have then breakfasted and dressed ; and at ten the real busi- ness of the day begins. At ten, too, the stream of life begins to set in city- ways; the rich merchant from Hampstead and Cambervvell dashes along in his well- appointed curricle ; the cashier, managing director, and principal accountant, reaches his place of business comfortably seated in his gig; clerks of all denominations foot it from Hackney, Islington, and Peckham Rye; the " busses" are filled with a motley London, Birmingham, and~. Arrival Western Mail, Derby, Due. Manchester, Liverpool, Belper, Alfretoa, Ches- terfield, Rotherham, Bakewell, Buxton, & c. Barnsley, Wakefield, Leeds, Dewsbury, Hud- dersfield, Halifax, Brad- ford, Rochdale, Man- chester, Liverpool, York, I Hull, Selby, Scotland, ! Ireland, & c., & c J and 4 : 45 P. M. Rotherham, Bawtry, Don-" j caster, Gainsbro', Louth, Lincolnshire, and Nor- folk, & c., See. J Dronfield and Chesterfield.. 7 : 0 P. M. De- parture. 5 : 18 A. M. .. 8: 0 P. M. 18 A. M. .. 7: 0 A. M. 8 : 0 P. M. 7 : 48 P. M. .. 5 : 30 P. M : 0 A. M. OFFICE Opens at 8 A. M., from November 6th to March 5th I and at 7 A. M., from March 6th to November 6th. OFFICE Box closed One Hour before the Dispatch of any Mail i but Letters, & c., will be taken in at the Window, on paying a Fee of Id. for the First Half Hour ; 2d. for the Third Quarter; and 6d. past quarter, TO OFFICE CLOSED AT 10 P. M. NORTH MIDLAND RAILWAY. The following are the Hours of Departure from the SHEFFIELD STATION. H. M. DOWN TRAINS, NORTH. 6: 0 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to York, Leeds, Manchester and Hull. 8: 45 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Leeds, Manchester, anil York. 10: 45 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d ClassTrain to Leeds, Manchester, York, Darlington, and Hull. 1; SO P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Leeds, Manchester, York, Darlington, and Hull. 4: 30 P. M. 1st and 2l Class Train to Leeds, Manchester, York, and Hull. 5 : 30 P. M. 1st, 2nd, and 3d Class Train to Leeds and Manchester. 7 : 30 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Leeds. ON SUNDAYS. 8 : 45 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Leeds, Manchester, York, and Hull. 4 : 30 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Leeds, Manchester,& York. 8 ; 12 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Leeds. UP TRAINS, SOUTH. 7 : 30 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby, Leicester, and London. 8 : 45 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby, Birmingham, Gloucester, and London. 10 : 45 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London. , 1: 50 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, and London. 3 : 45 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby and Nottingham. 5 ; 30 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby. 8 : 12 P. M. 1st and 2d Class ( Mail) Train to Derby, Birmingham Gloucester, Leicester, and London. ON SUNDAYS. 3 : 45 A. M. 1st, 2d, and 3dClassTrain to Derby, Leicester.& London. 8 : 20 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby, Nottingham, and Birmingham. 6 : 30 P. M. 1st, 2d, and 3d Class Train to Derby. 8: 12 P. M. 1st and 2d Class ( Mail) Train to Derby, Birmingham, Gloucester, Leicester, and London. The 8h. 45m. A. M. and 5h. 30m. P. M. Down Trains, and 7h. 30m; A. M. and 5h. 30m. P. M. Up Trains, call at all the Local Stations on the Line. SHEFFIELD & ROTHERHAM RAILWAY. SHEFFIELD TO ROTHERHAM. Every Morning, ( Sunday excepted,) 8 30; 9 30; 10 30; 11 30; 12 30. Every Afternoon, ( Sunday excepted) 1 30; 2 30; 3 3 6 30: 7 30; 8 30. Sunday Trains, 9 and 10 Morning; 1 30 ; S 7 30; 8 30 Evening. HOTHERHAM TO SHEFFIELD. Every Morning, ( Sunday excepted,) 9 0; 10 0 ; 11 0 ; 12 0. Every Afternoon, ( Sunday excepted,) 10; 2 0; 30; 40; 50; 6 0; 7 0; 80; 9 0. Sunday Trains, 9 30 Morning ; and 1 0 ; 2 0; 4 0 ; 5 0 ; 6 0; 7 0 ; 8 0 ; 9 0 Evening. On Monday Mornings, an early Train will leave Sheffield at 7 30 and returns from Rotherham at 4 30; 5 3l)[; ! 30 ; 4 30 ; 5 30 ; 6 30; The Armstrong Liver Pills are recommended as an An- tibilious Medicine, to every one who suffers from Bilious Complaints, or Indigestion, or from an Inactive Liver; and are procurable at all Druggists, and at the Office of this paper. It is only necessary to see that the stamp has " Dr. John Armstrong's Liver Pills" engraved on it, in white letters, and the public should refuse to be put off with any other pills. N. B.— The Boxes marked B, are a fine warm Aperient, and are particularly and univer- sally praised. They are admirably adapted for Men of Business, Sportsmen, Naval and Military Men, and Ag- riculturists, as they require neither confinement to the house, nor restraint in diet.— Kf* The Trade will find a great advantage in obtaining Stock direct from the Pre- parer's Agent, Mr. Hooper, ' 24, Russell street* Covent garden, London. 4 SHEFFIELD ANB ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. AUGUST 21, 1841. SALES BY BARDWELL AND SONS, TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY T. N. BARDWELL & SONS, At their Auction Mart, in High street, Sheffield, on Mon- day, the 30th of August, 1841, at Sixin the Evening, subject to Conditions, ALL those four DWELLING- HOUSES, pleasantly situate at Turton terrace, near Owlerton, with Front and Back Gardens adjoining, and now in the several occupations of John Ward, Joseph Rhodes, James Law, and Mary Morton. The Ground is held for a long term of Years, at the Yearly Rent of £ 6. 14s. 9J., and has a Frontage to the Penistone road, and also to Chapel street. The Houses are in good repair, are well fitted up with Fixtures, and have an abundant supply of excellent Water. For all further particulars, application is requested to be made to the AUCTIONEERS ; or to MR. THOMAS BRANSON, Solicitor, at his Offices, in St. James's row, Sheffield. SALES BY SCHOFIELD AND SON. FREEHOLD ESTATE, At HANDSWORTH WOODHOUSE, in the Parish of Handsworth. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, ( By order of the Devisees in Trust of the late Charles Hodgson, Gentleman, deceased,) BY MESSRS. BARDWELL & SONS, At the House of Mr. John Staniforth, the Cross Daggers Inn, in Handsworth Woodhouse, in the County of York, on Thursday, the Day of September, 1841, between the hours of Five and Six o' Clock in the afternoon, | subject to the Conditions of Sale then and there to be produced, the following Estate:— LOT I. ALL that MESSUAGE, DWELLING- HOUSE, or TENEMENT, with the Barn, Stables, Cow- houses, Folds, Yards, and Out- Buildings, thereto belong- ing, lying and being in Handsworth Woodhouse afore- said ; and also, ali that Cottage House and Garden, thereunto adjoining; which said Premises, including the Ground on which the said Buildings stand, contain toge- ther, by estimation, 1A. OR. 6P., or thereabouts, more or less; and also, all that Orchard and Garden, situate near thereto, containing 1A. 3R. 39R., or thereabouts, more or less; and also, all that Close, Piece, or Parcel of Land or Ground, situate, lying, and being in Handsworth Wood- house aforesaid, also adjoining the before- described Pre- mises, anciently called or known by the name of" Upper Croft and Bank," and now or lately of the " Top Croft," containing, by estimation, 6A. 3R. 32P., or thereabouts, be the same more or less. LOT II. All that Close, Piece, or Parcel of LAND or GROUND, also situate, lying, and being in Handsworth Woodhouse aforesaid, anciently called or known by the name of the " Great Croft," but now or lately the " Bot- tom Croft," containing, by estimation, 12A. 3R. 1P., be the same more or less. Both the above Lots are Freehold, Tythe free, and Land Tax redeemed; the Buildings are in good Repair, and the Land is of a very rich and productive quality; the whole commanding beautiful Prospects of the sur- rounding Neighbourhood. Early possession may be obtained. The Minerals, with the right of getting the same, will be reserved by the Venders. To view the Property, apply at the Residence of the Misses HODGSON, upon the Premises; and for other Particulars, to Mr. WHEATLGY, or Mr. JAMES HODGSON, both of Rotherham, the Devisees ; to the AUCTIONEERS; or ME. C. L. COWARD, Solicitor, Rotherham, at whose Office a Plan of the Estate is deposited. Rotherham, August 20th, 1841. ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT., Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, FRONTING TO ROCKINGHAM STREET, AND ROCK- INGHAM LANE, SHEFFIELD. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, By Messrs. SCHOFIELD & SON, At their Auction Rooms, Music Hall, Sheffield, on Tues- day,, the 21 st day of September, 1841, at 4 o' Clock in the Afternoon, subject to conditions of Sale to be then produced; ALL that Piece and Parcel of Valuable FREEHOLD LAND, fronting to Rockingham street, and ex- tending backwards to Rockingham iane, containing 1296 superficial square yards or thereabouts, on which are erected Ten substantial Messuages Tenements, or Dwel- ling Houses, ( Two of which are Beer Houses,) in the se- veral Occupations of James Darcy, Solomon Booth, Thomas Warburton, John Thornhill, Charles Steer, John Adams, John Gillott, and others; also, several Workshops and Outbuildings erected in the Yard. The Premises comprise an extensive frontage to Rock- ingham street, and an open Yard suitable for the erecting a Manufactory; the Premises are well Watered, and re- spectably Tenanted, and are Let at low Rentals, amount- ing to £ 9T. 10s. ( clear) annually. For further Particulars, and to treat for the same by Private Contract, apply to Mr. J. H. BLAGDEN, the Owner, on the Premises ; to the AUCTIONEERS ; or to MESSRS. WAKE & SOJ5T, Solicitors, Castle street, Sheffield. NORTH MIDLAND RAILWAY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Tenth Half- Yearly GENERAL MEETING of the Pro- prietors of the North Midland Railway will be held in DERBY, in pursuance of the Provisions of the Act of In- corporation, at the RAILWAY STATION, Derby, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of August next. The Chair to be taken at One o'Clock precisely. GEORGE CARR GLYN, Chairman, JAMES HUBBARD, Deputy Chairman, Of the Board of Directors. HENRY PATTESON, Secretary to the Board. Offices, Warnford court, Throgmorton street, ~ London, 26th July, 1841. VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Feather Beds, Sofas, Mahogany Chairs, Tables, Drawers, China, fyc. SjO. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. SCHOFIELD & SON, At the Music Hall, Sheffield, on Monday, August 23rd, 1841, at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon, AVARIETY of HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, Maho- gany Sofas, Chairs, Tables, Desk, several Sets Drawers, four Post and Camp Bedsteads, Feather Beds, Mattresses, Wash and Dressing Tables, Chamber Chairs, Mahogany Chiffioneer, capital Turn- up Bedstead, Six Bronzed Fenders, useful Kitchen Requisites, and other Property. TO THE BOARD OF GUARDIANS OF THE ROTHERHAM UNION. WATH- UPON- DEARNE, TO BE LET, ACOMMODIOUS HOUSE, replete with Fixtures, a detached Brewhouse, and productive Garden, the late Residence of G. P. Nicholson, Esq., containing upon the Ground Floor Dining and Drawing Room, an excel- lent Store Room and Kitchen, with Four Chambers above, and a convenient Cellar. The Premises are well supplied with good Waters. For particulars, apply to J. BISHOP, Chemist, & c., Wath ; or at the Independent Office. G' ENTLEMEN,— Having filled the Office of Sur- _ geon to your Board during the past Year, and I hope discharged the duties in such a manner as to meet your entire approval, permit me to solicit a continuance of your confidence, being determined, should I be re- elected, to spare no efforts in discharging the duties effi- ciently. I beg to refer you to the subjoined Testimo- nials, which I trust you will consider as proofs of my qualification for the Office. I have the honour to remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient humble Servant, F. G. MOORE, Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, London. High street, Rotherham, August 18,1841. VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS, Furniture, Patent Dining Tables, two Reclining Chairs, Chimney Glass, Feather Beds, twenty doz. Bottled Porter, Casks, fyc. fyc. TESTIMONIALS. From Sir Astley Cooper, Bart., F. R. S., & c., Sergeant- Surgeon to the Queen. I have great pleasure in bearing testimony to the skill, high acquirements, and gentlemanly conduct of Mr. F. G. Moore. Wherever lie fixes, my best wishes ac- company him, because he merits success, and the confi- dence of those who may seek the benefit of his know- ledge. ASTLEY COOPER, May 21, 1840. Sergeant- Surgeon to the Queen. From C. Aston Key, Esq., Senior Surgeon to Guy's Hos- pital, and Lecturer on. Surgery at that Institution. On the occasion of Mr. Moore's offering himself as a Candidate for Public Medical Appointment, I can with pleasure take the opportunity of bearing testimony to his professional qualifications. He was in charge of my patients, in Guy's Hospital, as Dresser, when I witnessed his attention to his patients, and his skill in their ma- nagement. I have no doubt of Mr. Moore's competency to discharge the duties of Surgeon to a Public Institution or District. C. ASTON KEY. St. Helen's Place, May 14, 1840. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, APLOT of FREEHOLD LAND, at Crookes Moor, containing ( including a Plantation) 3A. 3n. 24P. This Plot of Land adjoins the Steelbank road, and is about one mile distant from the Parish Church. It comprises one of the most eligible sites in the en- virons of Sheffield, for the erection of a Villa Residence, being situated on an eminence commanding a view of most extensive and picturesque scenery. The whole Panorama of the Town may be seen from this delightful spot, and the hanging Woods of the Old Park, on the opposite side of the valley, with the more distant views along the vale of the Don, form a landscape of almost unrivalled beauty. It is also a great advantage that this prospect cannot be intercepted by any Buildings on the adjoining Ground. The Land is in Grass, and the Plantation is an im- portant feature in the attractions which this Plot offers for the erection of a Residence. CCf* Applications for Treaty to he made to Mr. JOHN FOWLER, Land Agent, Bank street, Sheffield. Sheffield, Aug. 19th, 1841. SCHOFIB1S AND SON Are directed TO SELL BY AUCTION, At the Residence of a Gentleman leaving Sheffield, at / Vest Bank place, on Thursday, the 26th Day of August, 1841 ; THE Valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, comprising two capital Sofas, in Ma- hogany Frames; Secretaire and Bookcase, Set of Patent Dining Tables, Mahogany Loo Table, Mahogany Chairs and Tables, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Fenders and Fire Irons, Chimney Glass, two excellent Reclining Chairs, covered with Leather; Mahogany Cheffonier, Supper Tray and Stand, Pier Glass, China, Glass, small Library Books, Pictures, Engravings, Plated Articles, capital Fruit Basket, Candlesticks, large pair of Glass Doors, Cane- seated Chairs, Oil Cases, Urn, Four- post and Camp Bedsteads, and Hangings ; several SetsMohogany Draw- ers, Feather Beds, Mattresses, Wash and Dressing Tables, Glasses, Blue Ware, Kitchen Requisites, Tables, Safe, quantity of Casks, Tubs, Coal Vase, Cornice, Pas- sage Lamp, Porter, and other Effects. Sale to commence at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon. EAST BANK HOUSE TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, together with PORTER'S LODGE and Four COTTAGES. There are attached a Garden and Five Acres of Land, the whole under suitable Leases of the Duke of Norfolk. The House contains Drawing, Dining, Breakfast, and Six Bed Rooms, Kitchen, and good Cellars. The Out- Buildings consist of Kitchen, Coach House, Two Stables, Green House, & c. The House and Grounds are completely enclosed by substantial Walls, and plentifully supplied with Water. The Garden is well stocked- with full- bearing Fruit Trees. The Property is situated in the Vicinity of the intended new Park, given by his Grace the Duke of Norfolk. For further Particulars, apply to Mr. J. A. NICHOLSON, on the Premises ; or to Mr. THOS. NICHOLSON, Green lane Works. May be viewed from Eleven to Two. HOLMES ESTATE. SALE POSTPONED. IT has been suggested to the Proprietor of this Estate, that indisputable Information should be given as to the extent, and number and thickness of the Beds of Coal, laying under the Holmes Estate, together with their depths below the surface. In order to obtain such Infor- mation by actual borings, the Sale Advertised to take place at the Crown Inn, in Rotherham, on MONDAY' the 9th Day of August, will be POSTPONED to MON- DAY, the 6th Day of SEPTEMBER next. July 30, 1841. MARPLES & HIBBERT, CARVERS fy GILDERS, 78, Fargate, RE appointed AGENTS for the SALE of Mr. •\> 2 2 0 From & c,, VALUABLE FREEHOLD INVESTMENT. MR. FOWLER has received Instructions from the Proprietors, TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, the Valuable PLANTATIONS, SLATE and FLAG QUARRIES, FARM BUILDINGS, and Arable Meadow and Pasture LAND, comprising up- wards of 190 Acres, situate at Thornsetts, in the Chapelry of Bradfield, viz.— The FARM, called Thornsetts Farm, including Farm House, Barn, Stable, Cowhouse, and all requisite Out buildings, and about 70 Acres of Arable, Meadow, and Pasture LAND, in the occupation of Mr. G. Crawshaw. Also, all that Piece of LAND, on Thornsetts Moor, comprising 13A. 2R. 21P. or thereabouts, containing va- luable Quarries of Slate and Flag, now worked by several Tenants. Also, all that PLANTATION of LARCH and • SSCOTCH FIR, planted about ten years ago, adjoining the; Slate and Flag Quarries, and containing 8 Acres or • thereabouts. Also, all that PLANTATION of LARCH and SCOTCH FIR, planted about fourteen years ago, ad- joining the Mortimer's Road, and containing 102 Acres or thereabouts. Also, a CLOSE of LAND, in Bradfield Dale, lately in the occupation of Mr. John Morton, deceased, and containing 0A. 2R. 2P. or thereabouts. The Farm Buildings are convenient and substantial, Bind the Land is of good quality, and lying in a Ring Fence. The Plantations contain healthy and thriving Trees; the Land is well drained, and fenced by good Stone Walls. The Slate and Flag Quarries yield stone of very su- perior qwality, and might be worked to a great extent. They are in the occupation of respectable Tenants, and a road has lately been made at a considerable expense for the conveyance of the produce of the Quarries. The Farm is situate closely adjoining, and the Planta- tions are in the midst, and form a part of the Moors preserved by the Bradfield Game Association. The lasge Plantation is well known to be a favourite resort for Black Grouse. This Estate offers a favourable opportunity for the in- vestment of Capital, at a profitable rate of interest, and securing at the same time Grouse shooting on these ex- tensive Jffld well- stocked Moors. The Buildings would also afford to the Owner the comforts of an excellent Shooting Box. For furtherinformation, and to treat for the Purchase, application to . be made at the Offices of Mr. JOHN FOW- V ® R, Land Agent, Bank Street, Sheffield, where a Plan of the Estate may be seen. Bank Street,. August 19tb, 1841. " FOR SOFTENING THE SKIN, And Improving the Complexion, GODFREY'S EXTRACT of ELDER FLOWERS' stands unrivalled for its efficacy; it completely eradicates Tan, Pimples, Freckles, Redness, and all Cu- taneous imperfections; renders the most sallow Com- plexion delicately . clear, and imparts to the Skin a pleas- ing and healthy appearance. In the process of shaving it is invaluable, as it aljsys the irritation and smarting pain, and renders the skin smooth and fiffiri. It protects the skin from the effects of the cold winds and damp atmosphere, and will be found beyond all praise, to use as a family Lotion on all occasions. Sold in Bottles, Price 2s. 9d. with directions for using, by all respectable Medicine Venders and Perfumers, TO MERCHANTS, FILE MANUFACTURERS, SMITHS, & c. Important Sale of STOCK- IN- TRADE, Mate- rials, Tools, and Fixtures, of a File Manufacturer. B. SCHOFIELD AND SON Respectfully announce, that they have received instruc- tions to SELL BY AUCTION, On the Premises of Messrs. Hawksuiorth and Co., White Souse Works, Brammall lane, Sheffield, on Wednes- day, September 1841, and following Days, com- mencing at Ten o'Clock each Forenoon ; THE Extensive and Valuable STOCK- IN- TRADE of Finished and Unfinished FILES ; also, a large quantity of WORKING TOOLS, MATERIALS, the whole of the Fittings and Fixtures, Iron Safe, twelve large Cupboards, and numerous other Effects; particulars of which will be given in Catalogues, to be had on applica- tion to the AUCTIONEERS, any time after the 26th of August. The above Sale is well worthy the attention of Mer- chants, as from the quality of the Stock and the quantity of Finished Files to be offered, an opportunity will be afforded for making Purchases such as rarely occurs. Thomas Addison, M. D., F. R. S., & c. & c. Physician and Lecturer at Guy's Hospital. I have much pleasure in expressing the favourable opinion I entertain of Mr. F. G. Moore, as Surgeon, and, aware of the superior advantages he enjoyed at Guy's Hospital, in recommending him to the confidence of the Public. THOS. ADDISON, M. D., Physician and Lecturer at Guy's Hospital. New street, Spring Gardens, May 16, 1840. From Benj. Goodn. Davis, M. D., Senior Physician to the Royal Infirmary for Children, and to the Surrey Dispensary. I certify that Mr. F. G. Moore was a very diligent Pupil of the Surrey Dispensary and Royal Infirmary for Children, in which Institutions he assisted me very much, and performed, successfully, many operations. His great kindness to the poor, together with the exercise of high professional acquirements, rendered his secession a great loss. I have great pleasure in recommending him highly qualified Practitioner, and peculiarly fitted for the duties incidental to Public Practice— such as Medi- cal Officer to an Union. BENJ. GOODN. DAVIS, M. D. Senior Physician to the Royal Infirmary for Children, and to the Surrey Dispensary. London, May 18, 1840. From Thomas Elliotson, M. D., F. R. C. P., & c. & c., Phy- sician to the Surrey Dispensary. I have much pleasure in stating that I have known Mr. F. G. Moore above twelve months, and that from his attending my patients occasionally at. the Surrey Dis- pensary, I feel confident he is fully competent to dis- charge the duties of a Public Medical Institution with credit to himself, and advantage to his Patients. THOS. ELLIOTSON, M. D., F. R. C. P., & c. & c. Regent street, London, May 16,1840. A MOSELEY'S HISTORY and ILLUSTRATIONS of HADDON HALL. The Illustrations, comprising Forty- four Views, interior and exterior, and Fifty- three Pages of Letterpress, originally published at the follow- ing prices, but now at one- third less : — Large Proofs, King Copy, and very handsome? £. s. Published Price, £ 4. 4s ? 3 0 0 Small Proofs, choice Impressions Published Price, £ 3. 3s. .. Small Prints, first Impressions r ? Published Price, £ 2. 2s £ The Illustrations only- Large India Proofs £ 2 10 Small ditto ....„-,.. 1 15 Ditto Prints 1 5 M. and H. have also received a Consignment PRINTS, in good condition, and of recent Publication, which, along with all the Prints of various kinds pub- lished by Mr. MOSELEY, they are selling at one- third less than their published Prices. M. anil H. feel assured that the present Sale, at the above Prices, is one seldom offered to the Purchasers of Prints. 1 11 6 0 0 0 of WANTED TO BORROW, FOR a term of Years, the Sum of .£ 300, on a Lease- hold Security of the value of £ 850. Apply to Mr. JOHN WEBSTER, Solicitor, Hartshead. S CAMPBLETON WHISKY. AWYER'S celebrated Old SCOTCH WHISKY, sold full strength, as Distilled, at 20s. per Gallon, or in Casks of 14 Galls, at 18s. This splendid article can be had only from J. SAWYER, at the Wine and Spirit Vaults, No. 2, HIGH STREET, where may be had also, Reid and Co.' s Brown Stout PORTER, Burton and East India PALE ALE, & c. British WINES in every variety, at J 3s. per Doz.; the smallest quantity Sold on the same Terms. High street Wine and Spirit Vaults, Sheffield. SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, AFREEHOLD DWELLING- HOUSE and Premises, opposite St. Paul's Church, in Norfolk street, Sheffield. The Price and other Particulars may be had on applj- * cation at MR. WATSOW'S Office, Bank street. August 20th, 1841. TO BE LET, With immediate Possession, THE BALL PUBLIC- HOUSE, situate in the Bridgehouses, Sheffield. The in- coming Tenant will not be required to take to any Fixtures or Furniture. Inquire further on the Premises. Sheffield, Aug. 13th, 1841. TO BE LET, AN old- established Licensed PUBLIC- HOUSE and DRAM- SHOP, with a large and commodious Club Room, situate in a good part of the Town, the Occupant leaving on account of ill- health. Apply to Mr. WILKINSON, Auctioneer, Mulberry street. PUBLIC- HOUSE. J TO BE LET, an old- established PUBLIC- HOUSE, known by the Name or Sign of ihe CROWN, but better known by the Name of the " Little Tankard," situate in Westbar green, Sheffield. Rent very low. Valuation about £ 70.— Apply on the Premises. Sheffield, 20th August, 1841. UNPARALLELED ATTRACTION At the BOTANICAL GARDENS. THE Committee of Management have great pleasure in inviting the Subscribers and the Public, on MONDAY, the 30th inst., to attend an EXHIBITION of FIREWORKS, by our celebrated Townsman, Mr. BYWATER, which will be on a scale of extraordinary Grandeur, far excelling any former display of the Pyro- technic Art in this Neighbourhood. The NEW ZEALAND CHIEF will also exhibit many of the Customs and Feats of Dexterity practised in that distant Country, in addition to those exhibited last Mon- day. Mrs. BURNS is likewise engaged to perform a variety of Favourite Airs on the Musical Glasses. Particulars will be announced by Handbills, and by Advertisements, next Week. EBENEZER SMITH, Secretary. 20th August, 1841. POSITIVELY FOR POUR DAYS ONLY! Under the Her Majesty Patronage of the Queen. VAN AM BURGH'S COLLECTION ILL OF TRAINED ANIMALS! Valuable FREEHOLD PROPERTY, SITDATE IN GIBRALTAR STREET, SHEFFIELD. TO BE SOLD BY PRIVATE CONTRACT, ALL those Four valuable SHOPS, and the Premises occupied therewith, situate in Gibraltar Street, Sheffield, as the same are now in the respective Tenures of Messrs. Sampson, Mr. Pearce, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Bram- mall, and also the Workshops at the back part thereof, as the same are now occupied by Mr. Marshall. The above Premises occupy a site of 1200 yards or thereabouts, are substantially built, have a considerable and very valuable Frontage to Gibraltar Street, one of the greatest and most improving Thoroughfares in the Town of Sheffield, and are let to excellent Tenants, at clear annual Rents amounting to D£ 217. If required, a portion of the Purchase Money may re- main on Security of the Premises. The Tenants will permit the Premises to be viewed; and for further Particulars, or to treat for the Purchase, application is requested to be made at the Offices of MR. PIEKSCII. Solicitor, Paradise Square. Sheffield, 20th August, 1841. SHEFFIELD fy CHAPEL- EN- LE- FRITH ROADS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a MEETING of the Trustees of the Sheffield and Chapel- en- le- Frith Turnpike Roads, will be held at the House of Mr. FISHER, the Castle Inn, in Castleton, in the County of Derby, on MONDAY, the 20th Day of September next, at Eleven o'Clock in the Forenoon, at which Meeting the Tolls arising at the undermentioned Toll Bars upon the said Roads will be offered TO BE LET BY AUCTION, between the Hours of Twelve and Two o'clock of the same Day, to the best Bidder or Bidders, for the Term of One Year, or for such other Term as the Trustees then present may direct, commencing from the First Day of October next, according to the directions of the Acts of Parlia- ment passed in the Third and Fourth Years of the Reign of His late Majesty King George the Fourth, " For Re- gulating Turnpike Roads," subject to such conditions as will be then produced, which Tolls produced the last Year the Sum following, viz.— Hunter's Gate and Side Gates, Stoney Ridge Gate-, and Side Gate, Slack Hall Gate, Sparrow Pit Gate and Stone Bench Gate, Booth's Gate, Lead , £ Mill Gate and Side Gate, Hill Foot Gate, My- ^ 2,704 tham Bridge Gate and Side Gates, Flatt's Gate, Foolow Gate, and Grindleford Bridge Gate Clear of all Deductions ; and will be put up at such Sum or Sums, and in one or more Lot or Lots, as the Trustees present at the said Meeting shall direct. Whoever happens to be the best Bidder or Bidders, must at the same time give Security with sufficient Sure- ties to the satisfaction of the Trustees, for Payment of the Rent or Rents agreed for, by equal Monthly Instalments, or be prepared to Pay One Month's Rent in advance, into the hands of the Treasurers of the said Roads. JOSH. HALL, Clerk to the said Trustees. Castleton, 19th August, 1841. From Thomas Callaway, Esq., F. R. S., & c., Surgeon to Guy's Hospital. I have the greatest pleasure in bearing my testimony to the zeal, industry, and diligence with which Mr. F. G. Moore pursued his studies at this Hospital; and can state most confidently that his professional attain- ments, fully justify me in recommending him as a Gen- tleman who will perform the duties of Medical Officer to a Public Establishment with great credit to himself and advantage to those entrusted to his care. THOS. CALLAWAY. Guy's Hospital, May 14, 1840. From George Pilcher, Esq., F. R. S., SEC., Lecturer at the Theatre of Anatomy and Medicine, Southwark, London. It is with much pleasure I bear testimony to the great zeal and assiduity with which Mi-. Francis George Moore prosecuted his Anatomical and general Medical Studies during his residence in London. I consider Mr. Moore to be eminently eligible to perform the important duties of Surgeon to a Parochial Union with credit to himself and advantage to the sick poor. GEORGE PILCHER. Union street, Borough, May 22, 1840. From Samuel Ashwell, M. D., M. R. C. P., SEC,, Obstetric Physician and Lecturer to Guy's Hospital. I have great pleasure in bearing my testimony to the professional attainments of Mr. F. G. Moore, late a Student of Guy's Hospital. I knew Mr. Moore during his residence at the School, as a most diligent and suc- cessful Pupil in the Obstetric Department of Medicine, he was very assiduous, and I am sure he will be a great acquisition to the Office he now solicits. SAMUEL ASHWELL, M. D., Obstetric Physician and Lecturer at Guy's Hospital. Grafton street, Bond street. From B. G. Babington, M. D., M. R. C. P., Physician and Clinical Lecturer to Guy's Hospital. I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the assi- duity and talent which Mr. F. G. Moore evinced during the whole course of his professional studies at Guy'; Hospital, and in expressing my confident belief that he will prove a valuable acquisition to any neighbourhood where he may settle as a practitioner, and that he will conscientiously and ably discharge the duties of any Pub- lic Appointment to which he may have the good fortune to be elected. B. G. BABINGTON, M. D. George street, Hanover square. WILL be Exhibited in the NEW PAVILION, HORSE FAIR, SHEFFIELD, on MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, Aug. 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th, 1841, from Three to Five in the Afternoon; and from Seven to Nine in the Evening. Mr. VAN AMBURGH will arrive in Sheffield, from Rotherham, on MONDAY, at Twelve o'Clock, and the PROCESSION will pass through the following streets:— Waingate, Haymarket, Fruit Market, High street, Church street, Bow street, West street, Glossop road, Fitzwilliam street, South street, Duke street, Eyre street, Surrey street, Norfolk street, New Market street, Haymarket, Dixon lane, to the Pavilion, Horse Fair; driving in hand his Six beautiful Grey Horses, accom- panied by his Band of first- rate Musicians, and unequal- led Carriages, Horses, & c. Associated with the above, is a GIRAFFE, or CAMELEOPARD; also, the Celebrated Performing ELEPHANT. The Stud of Beautiful GREY HORSES, Twenty- six in number, would grace the Establishment of a Sovereign, and the Enormous PAVILION, containing ten thousand one hundred and twenty- four square feet of Canvass, and capable of holding several thousand peisons, fitted with Seats covered with Ornamental Drapery, and the entire Pavilion tastefully decorated, renders the tout en- semble strikingly magnificent and imposing. Admittance, One Shilling.— Seats, One Shilling extra. FAMILY ENDOWMENT, AND LIFE ASSURANCE, AND ANNUITY, SOCIETY. 12, CHATHAM- PLACE, BLACKFRIARS, LONDON. CAPITAL £ 500,000. TRUSTEES. Wm. Butterworth Bayley, Esq., H. Porcher, Esq. Martin Tucker Smith, Esq. DIRECTORS. G. A. Muskett, Esq., Chairman. W. B. Bayley, Esq., Deputy Chairman. THE COMMISSIONERS IN a Fiat in Bankruptcy, beating date the Twenty- Seventh Day of October, 1840, awarded and issued forth against RALPH SIMPSON, of Sheffield, in the County of York, Grocer, Dealer, and Chapman, intend to meet on the Twenty- third Day of August instant, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, at the TOWN- HALL, Sheffield, to audit the Accounts of the Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupt, under the said Fiat, pursu- ant to an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Sixth Year of the Reign of his late Majesty, King George the Fourth, intituled " An Act to amend the Laws relating to Bankrupts," And the said Commissioners also intend to meet on the same day, at One in the Afternoon, and at the same place, in order to make a Dividend of the Estate and Effects of the said Bankrupt, when and where the Creditors, who have not already proved their Debts, are to come prepared to prove the same, or they will be ex- cluded the benefit of the said Dividend ; and all Claims not then proved will be disallowed. HOOLE & MARPLES. 13th August, 1841. Solicitors to the Assignee BY a feature peculiar to this Society, a couple may secure to every child to be born of their marriage a stated sum at a given age. The Contract defines the premium to be paid, which does not increase, however numerous the children may be. Endowments may also be effected for existing children, or for one sex only, and for any given age. To secure to the future offspring of a marriage, ( HOW- EVER NUMEROUS) .£ 100 each at 21 years of age, the age of the mother being 25, ££ 8. 3s. 7d. must be paid an- nually. And, to secure to a child just born £ 100 at the above age, an annual payment of £ 2. 19s. 2d. will suffice. Life Assurances and Annuities of every description may be effected on terms equally advantageous. Reversions purchased and Loans granted. Prospectuses may be had of, and business be transacted with, any of the following Agents of the Society in this district: — The usual commission to Solicitors. Agents are Wanted. JOHN CAZENOVE, Secretary. AGENTS. • MESSRS. RAYHER & THOMPSON, Solicitors. .. G. Diston Barber, Jun., Esq., Solicitor. .. Mr. James Purchen, East Grove street. Halifax Mr. W. Cooke, Corn Dealer. Huddersfield. - Mr. W. Dewhirst, Bookseller. From Edward Cock, Esq., M. R. C. S. L., & c„ & c., Lec- turer on Anatomy at Guy's Hospital. I feel great pleasure in testifying to the merits and to the professional ability of Mr. F. G. Moore, whom I knew during the whole period of his attendance at Guy's Hospital. I feel convinced that his knowledge of Medi- cine and Surgery, together with his upright character and humane, disposition, must render him in every way quali- fied to fulfil the duties of any situation for which he is a candidate. EDWARD COCK. St. Thomas street. From H. M. Hughes, M. D., M. R. C. P., & c., & c., Phy- sician to the Surrey Dispensary. Being a constant visitor in the wards of Guy's Hospi- tal, I have frequent opportunities of observing the pupils therein, and have much pleasure in bearing testimony to the diligence and assiduity of F. G. Moore, while prose- cuting his Medical and Surgical Studies in that Institu- tion, and in asserting ray belief that as a Medical Officer and as a Gentleman, he will be found a desirable acquisi- tion to any public body that may be so fortunate as to se- cure his services. H. M. HUGHES, M. D., M. R. C. P., & c., Physician to the Surrey Dispensary. St. Thomas street, Southwark. BALBY AND WORKSOP TURNPIKE ROAD. NOTICE FOR LETTING TOLLS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the TOLLS arisingat theseveral Toll Gates upon the Turnpike Road fromBalby, in the County of York, to Worksop, in the County of Nottingham, called or known bythe names of the Balby Bar, Pinching Lane Bar, Edlington Lane Bar, Wadworth Bar, Mai pass Hill Side Bar, and Carlton Bar, WILL BE LET BY AUCTION, either together or separately, in Lots, to the best Bidder or Bidders, for the term of One, Two, or Three Years, at the discretion of the Trustees, at the House of THOMAS GARDINER, the Red Lion Inn, at Tickhill, in the County of York, on FRIDAY, the Third Day of SEPTEMBER next, at Twelve o'Clock at Noon, in the manner directed by the Acts passed in Third and Fourth Years of the Reign of his late Majesty King George the Fourth, " For regulating Turnpike Roads," which Tolls are Let together for One Year, which will expire on the Thirteenth Day of October next, at the Rent of £ 650 over and above the Expenses of collecting them, at which Sum, if such Bars shall be Let in one Lot, they will he put up ; but if Let in sepa- rate Lots, they will be put up at such Sums as the Trus- tees shall think fit. Whoever happens to be the best Bidder or Bidders, must at the same time pay down One Month's Rent in ad- vance, and give Security with sufficient Sureties, to the satisfaction of the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road, for payment of the Rent at which such Tolls shall be Let in advance Monthly, and for performance of the Terms and Covenants in such manner as the Trustees ahall direct. No Bidding will be received unless the Sureties attend personally, and with the Taker sign an Agreement for Payment of the Rent in advance Monthly, and perform- ance of the Conditions. By Order. HENRY1 OWE IT, Clerk to the Trustees of the said Turnpike Road Worksop, 29th July, 1841, Henry Bowden, Esq. Alex. Colvin, Esq. John Fuller, Esq. Edw. Lee, Esq. Colonel Luard. T. W. Muskett, Esq. James Stewart, Esq. Major Wilcock, K. L. S. SHEFFIELD Wakefield Leeds REMOVAL OF THE HULL & LONDON STEAMERS, From ST. CATHARINE'S WHARF, to FRESH WHARF, LONDON BRIDGE, REDUCED FARES. The FIRST- CLASS STEAMERS, VIVID & WATERWITCH, WILL, on and after the 3rd September next, run from alongside FRESH WHARF, LONDON BRIDGE, as under: — At Eight o'Clock in the Morning, The WATERWICH .... every TUESDAY. .. VIVID „ FRIDAY. FROM HULL; At Four o'Clock in the Afternoon, The VIVID every TUESDAY. „ WATERWITCH .. „ SATURDAY. FARES: — Best Cabin, ( including Bed,) 12s. 6d.; Fore Cabin, 5s. Superior Accommodation for Live and Dead Stock, Carriages, & c. OBSERVE 1 - Passengers leaving Leeds, Sheffield, York, Gainsborough, Scarbro', and all the principal Towns in Lancashire, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire, on Tuesday and Saturday Mornings, arrive in time for the above Vessels, and will be in London on the following Afternoons. For further Particulars, apply to H. D. PAULING, Hull. 1 EDW. ABELL, Fresh Wharf, London. T. FERGUSON, Railway Office, Marsh lane, J. GILLIAM, Old Crane, York. [ Leeds. WM. COBBY, Canal Wharf, Sheffield. Hull, August 12th, 1841. CORNS, BUNIONS, & c. THE Difficulty of procuring a Remedy that is really beneficial in eradicating those painfully hard and callous substances called CORNS, has been long felt by the Public. The Proprietor of the ANTI- CALLOSITY, or RUSSIAN CORN AND BUNION PLAISTER, feels great confidence in recommending it as the most certain cure for all Callous Swellings on the Feet that has ever yet been invented. By the use of this Plaister, immediate Benefit will be found, and in a short time a Radical Cure will be effected, not by cutting ( which is generally attended with danger,) but by gradually dis- persing the Hard or Soft Corn, and entirely removing those painful throbbings so severely felt at every change of weather. Sold, with full Directions for Use, in Boxes, Is. Ifd. and 2s., at SANGER'S Medicine Warehouse, 150, Oxford street J and by all respectable Medicine Venders in Town and neighbourhood. w AUGUST 21, 1841. SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. 5> WANTED, RESPECTABLE YOUTH, as an Apprentice to a Pawnbroker and Silversmith. Apply at Nos. 12 and 14, Queen street. JOHN TO SPORTSMEN. HEPPENSTALL begs to call the attention of Sportsmen to his Stock of Goods for the Shoot- ing Season, comprising a Variety of Fabrics, well adapted for Field Sports ; also, to remind them of that most perfect Waterproof Garment, WARD'S SUMMER ZEPHYR; Weight, twenty ounces, and very portable. 58, Snighill, and 32, Angel street. : » r y fe \ r so id r- ti- lt 11 • d is d. H <* n in « H. R. EVATT, Surgeon Dentist, 56, Queen Street, Sheffield, SUPPLIES ARTIFICIAL TEETH, from a Single Tooth to a complete Set, answering all the purposes of Articulation and Mastication. H. R. E. fills Decayed Teeth, so as to prevent further decay. LATEST NEWS. 4 WAKEFIELD CORN MARKET, FRIDAY. The weather during the last four days has been ex- tremely fine. There was a good supply of Wheat to this day's market, and having a very thin attendance of millers, the trade ruled extremely dull, and the few sales effected were at a decline of 2s. per quarter on the rates of this day se'ennight. Oats met a slow sale, and may he noted at ^ d. per stone cheaper. The large arrival of Shelling has caused this article to decline in value Is. to 2s. per load. Beans were in fair request at former rates. IMPERIAL AVERAGES OF GRAIN. July Jtuly y July 16.. 66 July 23.. 68 July 30.. 70 Aug. 19.. 72 Aggreg. - Aver...,. 67 Wheat, s. d 2.. 64 3.. 31 64 11.. 32 3.. 32 Barley... Oats. •• Rye. •• Beans.-. Peas. 3£ TN$> WTAL PARLIAMENT* HOUSE OF LORDS. THURSDAY, August 19.— Parliament was opened by Commission this day. The Lords Commissioners were the Lord Chancellor, Lord Duncannon, the Marquis of Normanby, the Marquis of Lansdowue, and the Earl of Clarendon. The Lords Commissioners took their seats at the foot of the Throne shortly after two o'clock, when they directed the Commons to be summoned to the Bar. The Clerk of the House of Commons, attended by a numerous body of Members, shortly afterwards appeared at the Bar, when, the Commission having been read, they were directed to return to the House and choose a Speaker. The Mem- bers of the House of Commons then withdrew. After the Commission had been opened, their Lordships were unable for a considerable time to proceed with any further business, in consequence of the absence of all the Bishops. It appears that no Peer can be sworn in until after prayers have been read, neither can the gallery be opened. On the present occasion no Bishop was to be found, and after waiting until a quarter to three o'clock, the Right Hon. and Rev*. Lord Bayning ( a Peer in holy orders,) read prayers, their Lordships proceeded to busi- ness, and the gallery was opened. On our admission to the gallery, we found the Lord Chancellor at the table taking the oaths. Several other Peers then came up to the table and were sworn. Among them we observed the Duke of Wellington, the Marquis of Westminster, the Marquis of Normanby, the Marquis of Lansdowne, the Earl of Clarendon, the Earl of Verulam, Viscount Dun- cannon, Earl Sefton, Lord Langdale, Lord Hill, Lord Willoughby, Lord Strafford, Lord Redesdale, the Duke of Bedford, Lord Poltimore, the Earl of Errol. The Duke of Wellington was the first Peer who sub- scribed the Parliamentary Roll, and was followed by Lord Duncannon. Several other Peers were then sworn in, and their Lordships adjourned at a quarter- past three o'clock. d... s. .9.. 22 6.. 22 9.. 22 3. .33 11.. 23 5.. 34 6.. 23 5.. 35 11.. 23 2.. 33 4.. 35 9.. 35 1.. 35 9.. 35 II. 6.. 36 3. 5 .38 2.. 39 5.. 39 7.. 40 41 .42 d.. 3 .42 5.. 44 6.. 42 3.. 44 5.. 44 1.. 43 9.. 33 7.. 22 11.. 35 3.. 40 2.. 43 6 Duties .. 18 8.. 12 4.. 13 9.. 16 9.. 9 6.. 5 0 HOUSE OF COMMONS. THURSDA Y, August 19.— The galleries were opened to- day at half- past one o'clock, at which hour there were about 100 Members present, many of whom were assem- bled in groups upon the floor, and several hearty congra- tulations were exchanged in the course of the morning. Mr. B. Macaulay was the first of the Ministers who ar- rived! and he was followed shortly afterwards by Mr. Fox Maule, Lord John Russell, Sir John Cam Hobhouse, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Col. Fox. Among the leaders on the Opposition benches, were Mr. Goulburn, Lord Stanley, Sir James Graham, Col. Sibthorp, and Sir Robert Peel, who entered the House at twenty minutes past two o'clock. Among the new Members we observed Commodore Sir Charles Napier, Dr. Bowring, Mr. Roebuck, Sir A. L. Hay, Mr. R. Mason, and Mr. Masterman, who took his seat at the extreme end of the Ministerial bench, as being the first Member for the City of London. The late Speaker, Mr. C. S. Lefevre, sat on the Ministerial bench, near the City Members. At half- past two o'clock, Sir Augustus Clifford, the . Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, entered the House, and advancing to the table, said, " Gentlemen, the Lords Commissioners authorised by her Majesty's Royal Com- mission, command the attendance of this Hon. House in the House of Peers." The Clerks, followed by several Members, immediately quitted the House. Sir R. Peel and Lord John Russell, who were among the first Members who followed the Clerks, met on the floor of the House of Lords, and shook hands with each other with much apparent cordiality. ELECTION OF SPEAKER. The Clerks having returned, and the Chief Clerk, Mr. Ley, having taken his seat at the table, Lord WORSLEY moved, and Mr. E. BULLER se- conded the re- election of Mr. Shaw Lefevre, but carefully avoided all debateable topics, and spoke of the acknow- ledged fitness of the Right Hon. Gentleman for the chair. Sir R. PEEL said, it is my intention, on this occa- sion, to adhere to the principle for which I contended in the year 1833—( Hear, bear, hear,)— and upon which I. acted in 1837, upon the occasion of the re- election of Mr. Abercrombie to fill the chair of this House; and in con- formity with that precedent, I shall give my vote in favour of the Right Honourable Gentleman whose re- election has been proposed and seconded. I contended for the principle in the first place, because I thought it most in conformity with the precedents. During a long period of our history, I find that Mr. Onslow continued MONEY MARKET, Thursday.— The organ of the Bank Parlour writes in high spirits this morning. The weather is according to his mind. The crop may yet be an ave- rage one, and the cares of the Old Lady of Threadneedle street, he thinks, will yet be alleviated, and finally over- come. The relief which the Bank of England can receive now from the favourable change in the weather does not affect the accuracy of the statements, that two millions of quarters would have to be paid for " if the weather conti- nued unfavourable, and under any circumstances, one million of quarters, at 50s., which,' as the Bank has not over £ 65,000,000 in her coffers, would place her in the same position as in November, 1839, when bankruptcy was avoided, by the loan of £ 2,000,000 from the Bank of France." Should the present fine weather hold good, the price of wheat at Dantzic may fall below 50s., al- though by the last advices it was upwards of 60s.; and to this extent the Bank Parlour may be benefitted. But the crops have been already damaged to such an extent as to render it almost certain that the yield will be rather under than above an average, and that the quality and weight must be deficient. Besides which, there is no old corn in the country, so that there is every reason to be- lieve that there will still be one million of quarters to be paid for by the end of the year, and the Bank Parlour must provide gold for the purpose, because in the face of the accession of the Peel cabinet, there is no reasonable expectation that the price will be taken in manufactured goods. Should the season really set in settled and fine, the foreign merchants may perhaps do a little in our mar- kets, but not much, and most likely not even that, until they can see what the real necessities of our case may be when the harvest is concluded. Although the weather in Paris had been fine and ratherwarm during the latter end of last week, yet we see that the markets in France were, by the last accounts, rising very remarkably; the opinion J> eiug, that the quality must be deficient, from the great fall of rain during June and July, and the inferior quali- ties of the new wheat that had been shown. The feeling to- day is, that the change of weather will check specula- tion in Mark lane, and that it will stop further orders for | in possession of the Chair of this House, without opposi- early shipment, but that a large importation must still be tion, for the long period of 33 years. In 1784, after the Chair by Lord Worsley and Mr. Edward Buller ( the mover and seconder of his election) amidst loud cheering from both sides of the House. The Sergeant having placed the mace upon the table. The SPEAKER said— It has been the pleasure of the House to place me a second time in this Chair. eg to tender my most sincere acknowledgments for having had again conferred upon me the most distin- guished honour which it is in their power to bestow upon any individual, and to assure th e House, that no effort on my part shall be wanting to prove myself worthy of the confidence that has been reposed in me. ( Cheers.) Lord J. RUSSELL— It is now iny agreeable duty to congratulate you on your re- election, or, I think, I ought rather to congratulate the House, because, in the first place, the first act in which we have been engaged is one in which the House has unanimously concurred - -( cheers) and, in the second place, because we have secured a Speaker to preside over our own debates, who, whether we look to his high authority in regulating parliamentary discussions — to his aptitude for the conducting public bu- siness— to his knowledge of the business of this House, and of the rules and orders for the regulation of our pro- ceedings, is ipost eminently qualified to fill that high si- tuation.'. Sir, I am sure that you feel as those feel who are bestucquainted with the privileges of the House— I am sure that you feel that those privileges are valuable, not because they are privileges which it is an honour to maintain and support, but because they are privileges useful to the people at large, whom we are sent here to represent. ( Hear.) And you, Sir, have shown, by your conduct at all times, that while you were ever ready to maintain those privileges as a mark of what properly ap- pertained to this House, that you are ready to maintain and respect the other parts of our invaluable Constitution. Sir, it has been my happiness to agree with you with re- gard to general political subjects ; and with regard to the reading that should be given to that Constitution : bat I am happy to say, that the present is not an occasion as at your former election, when it could not be known by ex- perience— when your election was proposed and supported by one party ; but that the present is an election confirm- ed by the voice of both sides of the House, thus confirming the opinion given by the Noble Lord, the Member for North Lancashire, that you were elected officially by one side of the House, and that your conduct in that chair had gained you the respect and esteem of both. ( Loud cheers.) Sir, I do not wish at all to discuss the princi- ples on which I acted in 1835; but I wish to mentionr merely for the sake of preventing misconception, that it was not solely because I was of opinion on that occasion that the Speaker ought to be the organ of the majority of the House, that I opposed the re- election of Mr. Man- ners Sutton. There were various other circumstances connected with that election. His qualifications for the Chair— qualifications to which I have ever borne my humble testimony, were, I admit, very great; but in spite of the experience which he had in conducting the busi- ness of the House, and notwithstanding the favourable manner in which his conduct was viewed, I considered it my duty to propose the present Lord Dunfermline as Speaker. I shall not, however, allude to the matter fur- ther than to say that a mere difference of political opinion did not constitute the sole ground of my objection. The House will feel that it would not be right for me to enter further into the discussion. I am unwilling to say any thing inconsistent with the respect I entertain for Lord Canterbury, and the manner in which he conducted the business of the House. I trust, Sir, that in whatever discussions may take place— whatever warmth of party feeling may be elicited— that your advice will always be listened to, and that as we are are assured of the impar- tial manner with which your decisions will be made, we shall feel that our own dignity, and the convenience of the House, will be best consulted by at once yielding to that authority, whenever it may be interposed. ( Cheers.) I beg now to move that the House do now adjourn. The question was then put and agreed to, and the House, which was then full, and in a state of considerable excitement, adjourned till to- morrow. required, although not so immediately as was lately ex- pected. It has been rumoured currently to- day that the two Conservative Members for the City have signified their intention to support a fixed duty. Money was in demand to- day, both in the Discount Market and the Stock Exchange. Accounts received from the country this morning mention that a considerable want of confi- dence is felt in the county of Salop, arising from the re- cent banking failure in the town of Shrewsbury. Busi- ness in the English Stock Market, so far as speculation is concerned, appears for the present to be at a perfect stand still. Notwithstanding the favourable change that has taken place in the weather, no symptoms of an up- ward movement have been displayed, although the mar- ket has shown some firmness. Those parties termed " weather speculators," appear at a loss to account for • the present inactive state of the English Funds. Consols ' for the Account opened at 89 § to at which they con- tinued throughout the day. Bank Stock was 168 to 9; Exchequer Bills gave way Is., having closed at 13s. to 15s. premium. English Funds:— Bank Stock, 168 9; 3 per Cent. Red. 89f 90 89£ ; 3 per Cent . Consols, 89 § , ffi; 3 § per Cent. Red. 99| 8|; 3| per Cent. New, § 84 i \ § ; Long Anns., exp. Jan. 5, 1860, 12 15 ] 6|; India Stock, 247; India Bonds, 6 4 prem.; Consols for Account, 26th inst., 89f ; Exchequer Bills, £ 1000, 15 13 prem.; do. £ 500, 15 13 prem.; do. Small, 15 13 pm. In the Share Market an improvement took place in Brighton Shares, which closed at 6£ to 5f dis., but in the other lines of railway there was no variation in price. Railways :— Birmingham and Derby, 45; Bristol and ' Exeter, 31| 2; Great Western, 82; do. New, 56|; do. „^ fths, 8jf |; London and Brighton 43| § f 4|; London and Greenwich . Scrip. 6 ; London and South Western, ; Midland Counties, 80; do. Half Shares, 19 £; North Midland, 64; York and North Midland, 77i; ditto New, J- 5s. ! k, ' If, ns ay ve 19. national offence against that Being by whom kings reign, and princes decree justice." It afforded him great plea- sure to address so immense and august an assembly. He had laboured for forty years for the abolition of slavery, and had happily lived to see the success of his efforts. The cause of humanity was involved in the great question they were met to discuss. The Corn Laws must be abo- lished ; and, upon religious principles, he protested against their longer continuance. ( Cheers.) The resolution was seconded by the Rev. JEROME CLAPP, of Appledore, Devon, put from the chair, and agreed to nem. con. The Rev. Mr. GILES, of Leeds, came forward amidst loud cheers, to move the next resolution.: — " That the laws which restrict the importation of the prime neces- saries of life, are, in the judgment of this Conference, es- sentially and manifestly unjust, and operate with peculiar hardship on the operative classes, by at once limiting the market for the disposal of the fruits of their labour, and raising the price of food when they are the least able to procure it." The history of the Corn Laws was a piece of unmitigated injustice. The very year the Highlanders were starving for food, no less than 956 quarters of corn were thrown into the river, having been kept for two years and become unfit for use. The Rev. Mr. ARCHER, from Antrim, Ireland, came forward, and was very warmly received. The wages of the common labourer in the part of the country from which he came, were no more than three shillings to five shillings and sixpencela week,- ( Hear, hear,)— and the amount of wages, so far from increasing, was continually diminishing. He could hire ten, twenty, or thirty la- bourers in his flock at 5d. per day and almost any num- ber could be had for lOd. a day. The proprietors of the soil never, under any circumstances, rose the wages. ( Hear, hear.) The Rev. THOMAS SWANN, of Birmingham, then ad- dressed the Conference. The facts which had been men- tioned that day were sufficient to cause the very granite stones to cry out. They proved that millions of white slaves were to be found in this country. Their task was, if possible, to emancipate these slaves. ( Cheers.) He was sent there by the unanimous vote of a church of 800 members, and his venerable brother Morgan was sent by a uhanimous vote of 600. ( Hear, hear.) Their people were in advance of them. He was ( to his shame he ac- knowledged it) wafted into that august assembly on the wave of popular will. ( Cheers.) The resolution was then carried. The Rev. Mr. M'KERROW intimated that Mr. George Thompson would address them to- morrow,—( cheers,)— and that Mr. O'Connell was also expected. ( Renewed cheering.) The Rev. THOMAS ATKINSON lead the next resolution, " That in the undeniable fact of the reciprocal dependence of the several branches of the human family, this Conference, recognis- ing the admirable provision of the All- wise Beneficent Creator for securing their individual happiness, maintaining their peaceful intercourse, and enhancing their collective welfare, in consequence feels itself solemnly bound to declare its uncompromising hostility to those legislative enactments which prevent the ever- increasing population of this country from exchanging the products of their manufacturing industry and sliill, which they are especially en- abled to proffer, for the food which they so much need, and which other countries are so well able and most anxious to give in return for them. It was seconded by the Rev. Mr. EDWARDS, of Nottingham, and carried unanimously. The following resolutions were then respectively proposed, and being seconded, were agreed to unanimously:— " That no effectual relief can be supplied either by parochial as- sessments or the benefactions of private or associated charity ; that the necessary remedy for the existing distress is full employment and adequate remuneration ; and that it is vain to hope to elevate the labouring classes from their present depression so long as the existing system of provision laws continues to interpose between the bounty of God and the necessities of his creatures." " That this Conference, deeply interested in the maintenance of the various benevolent and religious institutions which exist in our country, and which depend for their support on the general prosperity of the community, is penetrated with the conviction that the resources of many of those institutions have been already mate- rially affected by the prevailing distress, and fears that unless that distress be speedily and effectually alleviated, Christians, instead of enlarging, must contract their sphere of benevolence." Thanks were then voted to the chairman, and the Conferenca broke up at a late hour. goods from the various pawnbrokers. The prisoner was committed for trial. Alfred Moat, a young man, son of the last prisoner, was brought up, some of the property of Mr. Travell being found in his possession, which he said he had. bought.— Remanded. Henry Somersgill, watchmaker, who was committed three months ago for illegally pawning a watch entrusted to him to repair, was to- day brought up on a similar charge, in relation to another watch. He was again committed. John Flint, charged with robbing the garden of Mrs. Thomas, Lowfield, was ordered to be whipped. Mr. Alderson was strongly disposed to commit the prisoner to Wakefield ; but at the intercession of his master, who gave him a good character, and refused to employ him again if he should be committed, Mr. Alderson directed that Cooper should flog him soundly. Charles Harrison, alias Hague, a tall young man, was charged with breaking into the house of Dennis Ib- botson, of Burton Head. About two o'clock this morn- ing, the prosecutor was awoke by the barking of his dog,, and going down into the cellar, found the prisoner there armed with a broom stick. Ibbotson called to him to come out, and on his doing so, he knocked him down. The prisoner said he came for something to eat, and had got nothing but some mutton chops. He offered, if the prosecutor would set him at liberty, to pay him I8s.,. which he would get from his brother. The cellar grate and stone were both pulled up. Committed for trial. A bailiff of the Court of Requests, named Gregory, charged John Wilkinson with assaulting him in the ex- ecution of his duty. On Wednesday, Gregory proceeded to arrest Wilkinson at Ratcliffe's wheel, but Wilkinson resisted, and knocked the bailiff down among the bands and drum, to the great damage of his clothes and danger of his life. The defendant was ordered to pay 40s. and costs, or to be committed for two months. John Bradshaw was also charged with assaulting Michael Sharman, another of the bailiffs of the same court. The bailiff went to the house of Bradshaw, and found him at dinner. The bailiff agreed to wait till he had done, and then Bradshaw asked him to let him send his wife to the plaintiff. She went out, and Bradshaw began to mix emery with a knife in one hand and the poker in the other. The wife returned with a party of men and women, who attacked the bailiff. Bradshaw struck at Sharman with a knife, and broke the poker over his head. The people brought in by the wife de- tained the bailiff while Bradshaw escaped. Bradshaw said the bailiff had cut his head with a knife, and also beat him with a poker. Fined 10s. and costs. HEMSWOKTH. - Before W. J. BAGSHAWE THE CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS. TOWN- HALL. ( Continued from, the Sixth Page. J LONDON TRADE REPORT. THURSDAY EVENING.— There was little business done to- day in the markets, but prices were firm for most kinds of produce. The imports were to a fair extent... . Sugar. — There was no public sale to- day of any kind of Sugar, and the demand by private contract was limited; the sates of West India are only 350 hhds. and trs,, but with- out variation in prices Coffee.— A fair demand exists, and the public sales went at full rates; they consisted of € 21 casks 73 brls. West India, 432 bags Ceylon, 238 bags St. Domingo, and 963 bags Java. Low middling Ja- maica fetched 106s. to 108s.; middling, 119s.; Ceylon fine ordinary, 95s. 6d. to 96s.; St. Domingo, 40s.; and Java, 61s. to 6( s. 6d. per cwt.... Tea.— The market has bften quiet all day, the trade, for the most part, waiting for the public sales declared for to- morrow. Company's Congou, 2s. 7£ d. cash... . Pimento,— At public sale, 130 bags we sold at 2| d. to 3jd., being the full value Tal- low.— The market is in a quiet state for Russian, but prices are firm. P. Y. Caudle at 49j. 6d on the spot, and 40s. 3d. for delivery in last three months. _ JL" a R, ) st lat er, s a is is- ng ge > o, > rs SHEFFIELD POORHOUSE, Aug. 21. Paupers in the House last Report 412 Admitted since .......... .......................... Discharged since •••-••.. PAYMENTS TO OUT- POOR, Aug. 20. Regular Ticket Poor, money .... £ 65 8 6 fo. Do. in kind-" 20 5 0— 85 13 Casual Poor, ™ Money • • 77 16 6 Do. do. - in kind.. .-. 50 17 0- 128 14 18- 430 23- 407 C, Total Casual, week ending July 23 30 August 6 13 214 £ 125 19 0 111 11 0 114 17 0 135 2 6 SHEFFIELD GENERAL INFIRMARY, Aug. 20. Inpatients— Discharged, 16: Admitted, 17 i Remaining, 96. Out patients— Discharged, 63 s Admitted, 42 ; Remaining, 464. Vaccinated by the House Surgeon, 18. Physician for the week, Dr. Holland; Surgeon, Mr. Jackson, House visitors for do., Mr. Wm. Hoole and Mr. Wm, Hill, Chaplain for the mouth, Rev. J. C, Browne, great struggle between Mr. Pitt and Mr. Fox, when the former obtained a decided majority, Mr. Pitt acquiesced in the continuance of Mr. Cornwall as Speaker of this House. In the year, 1806, when Lords Grey and Gran- ville were Ministers of this country, and supported by a great majority, they also acquiesced in the re- election of Mr. Addington. In the year 1831, after the accession of Lord Grey to power, that Noble Lord acquiesced in the re- election of Mr. M. Sutton, now Lord Canterbury. In 1833, Mr. Sutton, was, with the acquiescence of go- vernment, again re- elected to the chair of this House. ( Hear, hear.) The exceptions to the course of these precedents occur in the year 1780, when Lord North ob- jected to the re- election of Sir Fletcher Norton, and in 1835, when I myself was called to office, the re- election of Mr. Sutton was opposed. I contended, on that occa- sion, against the principle urged by the other side of the House. I did not think ' it necessary that a gentle- man that had constitutionally and ably discharged the duties of the Speakership of the House of Commons, should be displaced from the office because his poli- tical opinions are not in accordance with those oE the majority of this House. I will not further advert to the difference of opinion which prevailed; it is sufficient for me to remind the House that I contended at that time for the opposite principle, and that I cow adopt the same course. Of course the principle does not constitute an in- variable rule, for if the Speaker neglected his duties or showed himself incompetent to discharge them, it is right for the majority to object to his re- election; but the Right Hon. Gentleman now proposed has fulfilled the expecta- tion entertained of him. He has conducted himself in the chair of this House, in the regulation of our debates, with the highest integrity and impartiality. I think he has manifested in that important branch of his duties— the con- duct of private business— an ability which entitles him to the respectful acknowledgments of this House, and by his integrity and impartiality he has established that influence which tends more to maintain his authority than the power with which he may be vested. Without further discussion, I feel great satisfaction in giving my support to the Right Hon. Gentleman who has just been proposed and se- conded. ( Cheers.) Mr. SHAW LEFEVRE said,! I feel grateful for the commendation passed on me by both sides of the House— commendations which are far beyond my deserts. I am greatly indebted to my Noble and Honourable Friends for the flattering manner in which they have alluded to my past conduct in the chair of this House. I am grateful to the House for the approbation with which they have received the mention of my name. I regard it as an ample reward for all the toil and anxiety which is inseparable from an office of great labour and responsibility, although of high distinction; and I regard it also as an encouragement to future exertion, now that I am again called to preside over the proceedings of this House. With regard to the privileges of this House, and with regard to the rules and orders for the regulation of our proceedings, I am bound to say that the more intimately I have become acquainted with the privileges of the House, and with the objects of those privileges, the more do I see the paramount impor- tance, and the more convinced am I of the absolute ne- cessity of guarding them with the utmost jealousy against any encroachments—( loud cheers)— and when I look to the rules and orders of the House for the regulation of our proceedings, the more am I convinced beyond all dispute of the great public benefit of a strict observation of those rules and orders by which our proceedings are conducted, in such a manner as to secure for this House the confi- dence of the public. With these views of the duties of this most responsible office, I should feel unwilling to at- tempt the exeeution of so important a trust, were it not for the grateful recollection I entertain of the indulgent sup- port which, in the last Parliament, was uniformly ex- tended to me from both sides of the House. ( Loud cheers.) With the recollection of that kind support, I consider myself at the pleasure of the House—( loud cheers)— feeling a confident reliance that so long as I do my duty fairly and impartially, that support, which has already been so kindly extended towards me, will not be denied me. ( Loud cheering.) The Right Hon, Gentleman was then conducted to the WEDNESDAY'S SITTING. ( Continued from the Third Page.) The CHAIRMAN resumed his seat shortly after four o'clock, by which time the Hall was densely crowded in every part, In the absence of the Rev. Thornas Spencer, of Bath, The Rev. Mr. THOMPSON, of Swansea, rose to move the first resolution—" That, influenced at once by feel ings of sympathy for the suffering poor, with whom their official duties bring them into immediate contact, and by a deep interest in the success of that religion whereof they are ministers, this Conference feels itself only acting from a strong sense of duty in examining into the causes of the existing distress, and, after the example of the Saviour himself, in employing its utmost influence to al- leviate or remove it." The Rev. Mr. SPENCER seconded the resolution. He congratulated the Conference on their proceedings up to that time. As ministers of religion, they were bound to relieve distress. The Corn Laws produced distress; therefore, plainly it was their duty to oppose them. ( Hear, hear.) Pure religion, they were informed in the sacred, writings, was to visit the poor and fatherless in their affliction, and what would they say of the man who would walk into the poor man's house, and, seeing the cause of his affliction and distress, would take no steps to remove them ? None knew better than the ministers of religion the cause of the misery prevalent throughout the land. That knowledge had brought together the power- ful and influential assemblage he saw around him. ( Hear, hear.) Out of 144 householders, which constituted his parish, 126 were in favour of free trade. The landowners thought themselves the best judges of what was good for the country, and maintained that, as a class, they were best fitted to form a right opinion. Admitting that to be so, he would convict them out of their own mouths, for the landowners of the continent • and America, who were by far the larger number, united in condemning unanimously the existing Corn Laws. ( Hear, hear.) After shewing the advantages that would flow to the country at large from a repeal of the corn- laws, the Rev. gentleman resumed his seat amidst loud cheers. After a few words from the Rev. Mr. PHILLIPS, of Liverpool, the resolution was put and carried unani- mously. The Rev. Mr. FLETCHER intimated that, in addition to those who had already spoken, no fewer than fifty mi- nisters had been specially deputed by their congregations to address the Conference. These gentlemen were natu- rally anxious to fulfil the trust reposed in them, by laying before their brethren the facts which they had been re- quested to communicate and bearing upon the question they had met to discuss. He would, in the name of the committee, press upon the succeeding speakers the neces- sity of being as brief as possible in their statements, as there was much business remaining to be transacted. It was contemplated to address Her Majesty. ( Cheers.) That illustrious lady, as appeared by Tuesday's Gazette, had appointed the Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel one of her chaplains. ( Loud cheers, which were repeated again and again.) Besides that, a petition was to be drawn up and presented to Parliament. ( Cheers.) He would not say much about Parliaments then. They had a better Par- liament there. ( Cheers and laughter.) They were also to prepare an address to the country— an address to every minister of religion — to every congregation— and lastly, to the Methodist Conference. ( Tremendous cheering.) There were 50,000 Methodists in the kingdom, and not a Metho- dist there, they must tell the people, and they would tell them. ( Loud cheers.) To- morrow would be devoted to the communication of facts and not speeches. They would prepare the documents which he had mentioned at the ear- liest possible period. The Rev. Dr. PAYNE, of Exeter, moved the next re- solution—" That, in the face of the facts which have come under their notice in their own respective neigh- bourhoods, no less than by statements laid before them, the ministers composing this Conference cannot avoid the painful conviction that much of the wide- spread distress of the present time is attributable to provision- laws, inas- much as they limit the supply, and, thereby, enhancing the cost of the common necessaries of life, fetter industry, repress enterprise, divert the legitimate employment of capital, and spread discontent and heart- burning through the land." The Rev. Mr: HARVIE, of Glasgow, seconded the re- solution, and it was carried unanimously. The Kev. Dr. RITCHIE, of Edinburgh, moved the next resolution, to the following effect:—" That, believing the law of Almighty God, as revealed in his word, ought to be in all cases the rule of human action— that any allowed deviation from it, either in individual conduct, or in the affairs of nations, must incur the Divine displeasure ; and convinced that a monopoly in bread is anti- Christian in its principle, this Conference, while it seeks the abolition of the provision laws on other high and important grounds, more especially deprecates their continuance as a great FRIDAY.— Before the Rev. W. ALDERSON. Nathaniel Moorwood was brought up charged with ob- taining goods under false pretences from Mr. Hoyland, of Surrey street, tailor...- Mr. Hoyland's son proved that they had made clothes for the prisoner's brother, which had been charged to bis mother. On the 6th of June the prisoner came and said his mother had sent him for the materials for a pair of trousers, for whi « ' h she would pay. Since that time the prisoner's brother had a suit of clothes made, and on the 2nd inst. the prisoner applied again and got stuff for a pair of trousers and a waistcoat. .... Mrs. Moorwood, of Meadow street, proved that the prisoner was her son, but was married and did not live with her, though he sometimes came to her house and staid a night or so. She never sent him to Mr. Hoy- land's on the 6th of June or the 6th of August to obtain any of the articles which Mr. Hoyland had described, nor had she ever undertaken to pay for boots and shoes for him.—[ This referred to another case of his obtaining goods in her name.]— When asked what he had done with the things, he said he had pawned them in Union street.. . - George Wild apprehended the prisoner, and when asked what he had done with the things, he said his mother knew. The prisoner has been tried for several previous felonies, and his children being chargeable to Wortley, his mother had been compelled to support them.— Committed for trial. EXTENSIVE ROBBERY BY A CONFIDENTIAL SERVANT. Francis Moat was charged with robbing his master, Mr. Travell, of High street, tailor and woollen draper. Mr. Palfreyman for the prosecutor, and Mr. S. W. Turner for the prisoner.... Mr. Travell said he was a tailor and woollen draper in High street, and prisoner had been for seven years and a half his foreman and cutter- out. In consequence of information he went on Tuesday to seve. ral pawnbroker's shops. At Mr. Storey's, in the Park, he found three light- coloured waistcoat pieces, similar in pattern and quality to some he had in his shop. On examining his stock, he missed them. Oil Wednesday he went with Mr. Bland, and a friend named Wild, to the prisoner's house at the top of Campo lane. The prisoner came down stairs, partly dressed, and when charged with robbing his master, denied it. Mr. Travell said three waistcoat- pieces had been found at Mr. Storey's shop which be was sure were his, and Barber's daughter said that he ( Moat) gave them to her father. He said it was not true. Bland staid down stairs with the prisoner while Mr. Travell and Mr. Wild went up. At the foot of the bed they found a waistcoat piece, which he knew by the pattern to be his property, and proved that it had been cut off a piece which he had lately bought. He found also, in the house, a quantity of pieces of cloth and some loose ends of cloth, with the manufacturer'! numbers and marks, which he could identify by invoices as having been sold to him. A muff lay in the window, and Mr. Wild asked if there was any thing in it. The prisoner's wife said there was not, but Mr. Wild putting his hand into it, brought out a great number of pawn tickets. Other portions of property were found con- cealed in the ceiling of the house, in the kitchen, and elsewhere. On the same day, they went with the tickets to the various pawnbroker's shops, and found the differ- ent pieces of cloth and the clothes now produced. Be- sides those produced, he found many things more, which he knew as his own.. - Sarah Green, ( the daughter of Wm, Barber, a tailor, who worked for many years for Mr Travell, and died two months ago,) was in the habit of fetching work for her father. On a Friday, about three months ago, her father being ill, Moat came to see him, and when he was gone, she went up stairs, and found two light waistcoat pieces laid on the bed. Her father said Moat had brought them for him to get some' thing to eat, and sent her to sell one, which she did for Is. to Mr. Storey. About a week before her father died, the prisoner brought another waistcoat- piece, and the day before he died another, which she also sold for Is. each to Mr. Storey Mr. Storey proved that the woman sold these to him for Is. 6d. each. John Beckett, shop man to Mrs. Bowman ; George Allen Bower, apprentice to Mr. Chapman ; John Wright, shopman to Mr. Ham mond ; Mr. Fredk. Binge; Mr. Whitworth, shopman to Messrs. Whiteley and Schofield ; and Thomas Wosten- holme, shopman to Mr. Ashmore, all produced articles pledged with them at various times from July last year up to July last. They were pledged in a great variety of names, but the tickets given for them were all pro- duced and identified from among those found in the muff. On Thursday morning, Mr. Travell took a boy the prisoner's son— to Mr. Chapman's, and Bower, his apprentice, identified the boy as having pledged part of the goods found there, in the name of John Green, Campo lane. Bland took the prisoner into custody, and received the goods and tickets found in his house, and also the JUSTICE ROOM, THURSDAY, Aug. 19th.- and JOHN MEYNELL, Esqs. Alexander Fanshawe, of Eckington, was charged by Deborah Barber, wife of Wm, Barber, of Eckington, butcher, with an assault. It appeared that Fanshawe and some others were fighting, and making a great distubance,. in front of Mr. Barber's shop. On being requested to go away, Fanshawe struck Mr. Barber's son, and threatened to serve the mother the same way.— On promising to conduct himself better for the future, the defendant was dismissed on payment of costs. Henry Ward, of White lane, victualler, was charged by the officers of excise with having increased his stock of British and Colonial spirits, without having a permit. An order from the Board of Excise was produced, direct- ing proceedings against Ward, and at the same time, re- commending the Bench not to inflict a penalty.— The Magistrates condemned the spirits, and ordered them to be sold.... It appeared that no blame was attached to Ward. The fault lay with the spirit dealer, who had sent it from Sheffield. Sarah Gregory, late of Unston, single woman, was charged by the relieving officer of the Chesterfield Union with leaving her illegitimate child chargeable to that township.— She was committed to the House of Correction at Derby for a month, as an idle and disorderly person. Richard Thorpe, of Cresswell, victualler, was charged by Ann Williams, of the same place, with an assault. It appeared that the complainant had gone to Thorpe's to fetch her husband away, who had been drinking there, and from an old grievance, Thorpe would not allow her to go into the house. She, however, swore that he used considerable violence, struck her over the mouth, and knocked out a tooth. This Thorpe denied.— The Bench ordered bim to pay the complainant 6s., and 9s. costs. Joshua Joel, of Dronfield, retailer of beer, was charged by the constables of that place with keeping his house open, and entertaining company therein, between the- hours of twelve and one on Sunday morning, the 25th of July last.— He was convicted in 40s. penalty, including costs. MARRIAGES. On the 18th instant, at the Parish Church, by the Rev. E. G. Kelly, Mr. Jas. Jarvis, cooper, son of the late Mr, Joshua Jarvis, grocer, to Jane, eldest daughter of thelate Mr. Samuel Saynor, manufacturer, all of this place. On Tuesday, Mr. Thomas Dawes, razorsmith, to Miss Ann Green... . Mr. Matthew Sedgwick, cutler, to Miss Martha Clegg. On Thursday, Mr. Isaac Biggin, farmer, to Miss Lydia Earnshavv. On Monday, Mr. Elijah Hobson, scissorsmith, to Miss Eliza Hodgkinson Mr. George Armitage, miner, to Miss Esther Alderson Mr. John Travis, Britannia metalsmith, to Miss Selina Turner Mr. John Marsh, cutler, to Miss Sarah Naylor Mr. Jas. Mellor, cutler, to Miss Elizabeth Gregory. On Sunday, Mr. John Roberts, cutler, to Miss Mary Ashton.... Mr. James Dearden, cutler, to Miss Dinah Beighton.... Mr. Geo. Mottram, Britannia metalsmith, to Miss Mary Jones Mr. Joseph Tomlinson, miner, to Miss Sarah Needham.... Mr. Charles Walker, cutler, to Miss Hannah Wilson.... Mr. Henry Armitage, painter, to Miss Elizabeth Memmott Mr. Henry Burlington, sawsmith, to Miss Ann Parkin.... Mr. Thomas Harrison, farmer, to Miss Martha Eyre.... Mr. Alfred Burkinshaw, cutler, to Miss Mary Ann Lee. On Thursday, the 12th instant, at Arched, near Hud- dersfield, Mr. Joseph Medley, mason, to Miss Mary Massey. of Foxhill, near Sheffield. On Tuesday, at Rotherham, Mr. Wm. Cartledge, grinder, to Miss Ann Pidcock. On Monday, at Rotherham, Mr. George Hanson,, shoemaker, to Miss Elizabeth Reade. On Sunday, at Rotherham, Mr. Joseph Firth, miner, to Miss Eliza Knapton.... Mr. Samuel Hodgkinson, file- smith, to Miss Eliza Mason. On Saturday last, at Keswick, the Rev. Robt. Gamson, M. A., of Catherine Hall College, Cambridge, to Mary- Ann, eldest surviving daughter of the late John Chap- man, Esg., of Craggs House, near Guisbrough, Yorkshire. On Saturday last, at Bolsover, near Chesterfield, Mr. Wm. Armstrong, to Miss Charlotte Cox, of Sheffield. DEATHS. On Saturday, the 14th instant, at his residence, Stand House, Endcliffe, aged 51 years, Mr. William Middleton, merchant, of this town. On Saturday, Aug. 14tli, at Preston, in the 46th year of her age, Mrs. Bromley, widow of the late Mr. Benj. Bromley, of Sheffield. She had long maintained a con- sistent character as a member of the Wesleyan Society, and bore a protracted and severe affliction with great re- signation to the Divine will. Yesterday, Mr. Abraham Horsfield, West street. Mr. Horsfield sat down to dinner in good health, but was seized with apoplexy, and died within two hours. On the 15th instant, Mary, the eldest daughter of Mr. W. Mellor, of Smallwood House, Cheshire, and of King street, Sheffield. On the 10th instant, after a few days' illness, Mrs. Ann Hibbard, Moor street, Little Sheffield, aged 63. On Monday, the 16th instant, at Sheffield, after a few days' illness, Samuel, the only son of the late Mr. Wm. Woolley, of Clay cross, aged 17. On Monday, the 16th instant, of consumption, aged 4 years and 11 months, John, son of Mr. John Eyre, com- positor in this office. On Saturday, the 14th inst., at Chesterfield, Mr. Benj. Bradley, uncle to Mr. William Bradley, coach proprietor, Sheffield, aged 71. On Thursday week, at Addinglmm, of rheumatic fever, William Cunliffe Lister, Esq., M. P. for Bradford, and a member of the Bar of the Northern Circuit. On Friday last, aged 44, Mr. Halfpenny, lock keeper at the Mill bridge. On Wednesday last, in the 41st year of her age, Han- nah, wife of Mr. Scales, cheese and bacon factor, of Doncaster. On Thursday week, at Cantley, aged 23, Mr. Jeremiah Webster. On the 17th instant, at Worksop, Mr. John Booth, in. he 34th year of h is age. All the accounts received from Asiatic Turkey concur in describing the harvest as the most abundant remembered for several years. t 6 SHEFFIELD ANB ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. AUGUST 21, 1841. ORIGINAL CORRESPONDENCE, THE CONSERVATIVE DINNER AT DONCASTER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE INDEPENDENT. SIR,— III the account of the political dinner, given at the Doncaster Theatre, last week, and reported in the Doncaster Gazette, I observe that, after the third toast, came " Church and State ;" and that Dr. Sharpe, Vicar of Doncaster, rose as sharply to return thanks for the honour conferred upon religion or the Church, by naming them upon the stage of a public theatre, after a public and political dinner, and before or after which, no grace, according to the newspaper, was said. The first thing the Reverend Doctor did, upon his legs, was to apologize, as vicar apostolic, that he was there at all, being a poli- tical meeting, but that he had been especially invited by the chairman ; yet this shy and delicate gentleman took an early opportunity of conveying most important infor- mation to the meeting, in these words, " Tor I need not tell you that I am, that I always have been, and trust I always shall continue, a stanch, firm, and unflinching Conservative." ( Cheers.) This shy gentleman went on further to say—" But when Lord Milton took the held, when, in order to make victory more sure, he unfurled the popular but delusive banner of cheap bread and re- form ; when, also, his noble but mistaken father urged him on to the contest, and declared that, in order to se- cure his election, he would go to the very bottom of his purse ; when I heard and reflected on these things, how could I indulge a hope that a Denison, a Beckett, should vanquish the heir of the House of Wentworth, and trusting to the justice of his cause and to the integrity of his cha- racter, be able to LAUGH TO SOORN all the boasted autho- rity of that at one time all powerful but now fallen house." ( Cheers.) I have known the owner of Wentworth House since he was a boy, and if there be one man in England less likely to talk of his own purse, Lord Fitzwilliam is that man. I wish to ask Mr. Sharp whether he knows, of his own knowledge, that his Lordship ever made use of that Ian guage ? Dr. Sharp, the Vicar of Doncaster, attends a political dinner upon the public stage, makes an apology for being there, on the score of his religious profession, and then talks of the once powerful but now fallen House of Wentworth being laughed to scorn. I have heard said of religion, what Sterne said of Popery, " What hast thou to answer for ?" " Laugh to scorn !" Should this language have come from the lips of a divine, a vicar of Do'ncaster, and have been applied to a man of Lord Fitzwilliam's station, rank, and character ? Oh, shame! where is thy blush ? Z. ceding years, was highly popular with the landed inte- rest, and was the bribe which enabled William III. to impose the land tax ; the landowners seeing that if they could thus raise the price, the consumers in reality, and not they themselves, would pay the tax. Now, people should be carefully instructed in the effects of a bounty on the exportationjof the first necessaries of life, because nothing can show in a more conclusive manner, the right of the landed, or more properly, the high rent interest, to make such arrangements as conduce to that end, than ihis Act of Parliament. They gave, during a long series of years, 5s. bounty on every quarter of corn exported out of the kingdom; and from 1697 to 1773, the total excess of exports was 30,968,366 quarters, upon which the bounty paid out of the revenue amounted to £ 6,237,176. This large sum was raised in taxes by the people. The effect of diminishing the quantity of corn artificially at home, is to raise the price of that which remains; and besides having to pay such increased price for all consumed at home, the people were required to pay 5s. per quarter towards the price of all corn taken out of the kingdom to be consumed by foreigners. It does not in the least weaken the argument, that this act did raise the price so much as those who framed it expected it would, the stimulus given to cultivation having had a a tendency to keep down the price. The power of the landowners to make any laws they think for their own advantage,— the thing we are contending for,— is not less manifested in it, than if they had succeeded in raising the price far higher than it attained under this act. BOLUS. measures which experience had now shown to be effective to check the spread of the destructive and dangerous vice intemperance. ( Loud cheers.) The meeting was afterwards addressed by the Chairman, and Mr. F. R. Lees, editor of the Temperance Advocate. The proceedings of the evening closed with a display of fireworks. TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION. PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL DEFENCE OP THE CORN LAWS ; OB, " ADVICE GRATIS" TO A PHYSIOIAN. TO G. C. HOLLAND, LETTER II. E S Q., M. D. SIR,— The great number of early acts will serve to show the attention paid to the regulation of the trade in corn by the landlord legislators. In 1351, when the statute of labourers was passed, wages were in some circumstances regulated by the price of corn. In 1360, the exportation of corn was prohibited. In 1389, innkeepers and others were prohibited taking more than £ d, per bushel for oats, over the common price in the market. In 1393, corn might be exported by the King's subjects " to what parts that please them," except to the King's enemies. In 1391 and 1413, statutes for the regulation of the corn trade were passed of little interest; but in 1436, it appears the production of corn exceeded the demand for home consumption, producing all the symptoms of " agricul- tural distress." The statute provides for the exportation of corn, when the price per quarter at the place of ship- ment was 6s. 8d., without the King's licence; aregulation intended for the profit " especially of the counties ad- joining the sea." In 1441, this statute was continued, and in I444-' 5, it was rendered perpetual. Thirty years afterwards, we have the first symptom of a protective Corn Law; from which we may conclude the balance of prices had turned, and corn was now higher in England than in the neighbouring countries. This act says, " Whereas the labourers and occupiers of husbandry be endamaged by bringing of corn out of other lands into this realm, when corn the growing of this realm is at a low price," in remedy of which, it is enacted that wheat should not be imported unless the price at the place of import exceeded 6s. 8d. per quarter. A considerable time elapsed before the foreign trade in wheat became the object of new enactments. In the meantime, the home trade was often regulated by statute — the rise of prices consequent upon the increased amount of consumption during the sixteenth century was igno- rantly ascribed to the " greedy covetousness and appe- tites" of dealers. From 1445 to 1563, several acts were passed for the regulation of the home trade, and in 1554 and 1558, acts to prevent the evasion of former acts regu- lating exportation, [ n 1571, a poundage, or custom's duty of Is. per quarter, was charged on all corn exported; and if exported under special licence the duty was 2s. In 1592-' 3, the price at which exportation was per- mitted was raised to 20s., and the customs duty fixed at 2s. In 1603-' 4, the importation price was raised to 26s. 8d., and in 1623, to 32s. No alteration was made in the unen- lightened restrictions imposed about 70 years before; and unless wheat was under 32s. per qr„| buying corn and sel- ling it again was not permitted. In 1660, a new scale of duties was introduced; when the price of wheat per quarter was under 44s., the export duty was 5s. 6d.; and when the price was above 44s., the duty rose to 6s. 8d. Exportation was permitted free whenever the price did not exceed 40s. per quarter. Up to the middle of the seventeenth century, the ob- ject of the legislation on food was professedly for the wel- fare of the poor; but in 1663, a statute was passed pro- fessedly for another interest in the community. The preamble says, " The surest and effectualest means of promoting and advancing any trade, occupation, or mys- tery, being by rendering it profitable to the users thereof," and that large quantities of land being waste which might be profitably cultivated if sufficient encouragement were given for the cost and labour oa the same, it is enacted, that when wheat did not exceed 48s. per quarter, the duty should be only 5s. 4d. on exportation, and when wheat was above that price, " Then it shall be lawful for every person to buy in open market, and keep in his or their granaries, and sell again such grain, any statute to the contrary notwithstanding." We can often come at the motives for passing an act, better by the preamble than by the body of the act; so here we find there were ' Uarge quantities of land being waste," which might be " profitably cultivated, if suffi- cient encouragement were given for the cost and labour of the same;" which encouragement it is the object oE the act to supply, and this is to be done by measures taken to raise the price of corn, so as to render it profitable to applycapital to their cultivation. The con- sumers of the corn, therefore, in the price they are to pay for it, are to supply the encouragement; of which those who made the act, and all others to whom a share of all such waste lands fall, receive the benefit. The division of waste lands in inclosure acts, is the best illustration which could be given of the scripture which saith, " To him that hath, more shall be given; and from him that hath not, shall be taken even that wtiich he hath." The practice being to give to the proprietors in the parish, or other division in which the waste lands are situate, in proportion to the lands they have already there, and to take from the inhabitants of the country at large, in the price, purposely increased by legislative enactment, as m the act under consideration, the necessary " en- couragement," which always falls heaviest by far| upon the most numerous class, who, having no land, depend upon the labour of their own hands for daily bread, thus cur- tailed, that the luxurious may live in greater luxury still. The landholders being carvers, no wonder if they take the lion's share of the waste lands, but we find they take the whole, and compel the labourers to give more of their wages for corn, by Act of Parliament, as encouragement to cultivate the lands they have divided among them- selves, than they would otherwise have to give. In 1689, the statute was passed which allowed a bounty on exportation ; its object expressed in the title, - being " for encouraging the exportation of corn ;" and • it is declared in the preamble, that it had " found by experience that the exportation of corn and grain into foreign countries, when the price thereof is at a low rate in this kingdom, hath been a great advantage not only to the owners of land, but to the traders in general." It is then enacted that when the price of wheat is at or under 48s. per quarter, a bounty of 5s. was to be paid on the exportation of every quarter. Corn, the year before this act was passed, was only 25s. 2d., and any plan of raising prices to what they had been for the sixty pre On Monday, the members of the Temperance Society having arranged to hold a public Soiree in Hyde Park, at which J. S. Buckingham, Esq. had consented to attend, began the movement of the day by a procession through many of the streets of the town. At four o'clock, they sat down to tea in a large tent erected in the upper part of the cricket ground, and the purveyors having calcu- lated on a far more numerous muster than attended, they had not merely the abundance they designed, but a great superfluity. Near the principal tent, was a smaller, but still a capacious one, occupied by the Rechabites, where smoking and ginger beer appeared to be the order of the day. The tea making apparatus was on a suitable scale, consisting of a good- sized moveable boiler and fire; a water cart, and a hundred or so of tea urns. After tea. Mr. Harmar Smith was called to the chair, and the ropes that had fenced off the miscellaneous company upon the ground being removed, between one and two thousand people collected in and about the tent to hear the speak- ers. The Chairman first introduced Mr. BUCKINGHAM, who expressed his pleasure in meet- ing them, for nothing could be more congenial to his feelings than an occasion like the present. His former connexion with the town, as its representative, he hoped would give him a claim to their attention, for he remem- bered with great pleasure the intercourse he had enjoyed with them for five or six years, with all its agreeable inci- dents and friendships. The views he now appeared to advocate were neutral ground, on which all parties and sects might meet. When he recollected that the great apostle of temperance in Ireland, who had done so much for the cause in that country, Father Mathew, belonged to the Catholic ranks,— when he remembered that the head of the cause in England was Earl Stanhope, a Protestant and a high Tory, he was willing to put aside all his own Whig or Radical notions, and join heartily with them and therefore he only urged what he himself practised when he urged them to lay aside all prejudices, and unite with the friends of temperance. The first meeting of this kind in Sheffield which he attended, was held in room at the Globe Works, and consisted chiefly of Messrs Ibbotson's workmen, who were met by his friend, the R ev Mr. M'Lean, himself, and several other friends, to ad dress them in favour of temperance. That meeting con- sisted of about 200. Here there were at least 2000, and considering that on this day the Botanical Gardens were the scene of a great attraction, he thought the present assembly, consisting if not entirely of members of the Temperance Society, yet at least of those willing to hear what could be said for it, indicated a great improvement. He would take the opportunity to open out the whole question— to show the why and the wherefore of the con- duct of the advocates of temperance. In many things Great Britain was superior to every other country. Her wealth, her industry, her skill, her literature, her science, were superior to the rest of the world. And in no other country but America was religion better provided for with funds, patronage, ministers, and attendants on its worship. The responsibility of Great Britain was great in proportion to these advantages; yet in spite of them alt, Great Britain was the most drunken country on the face of the globe. He reviewed the fruits of drunkenness. Great pains had been taken to investigate the subject by a committee of the House of Commons. It was not be- cause he obtained and sat as chairman of that committee, that he thought it of importance, but because it had power to carry on the investigation further than any private undertaking could do. The result of the inquiry was, that drunkenness injured the health, destroyed mo- rality, injured religion, and produced mischiefs innume- rable ; thus calling upon those to whom these facts were brought home, to assist in their removal. He adverted to the uniformity of the testimony of medical men, that drunkenness was more productive of disease than any other single cause, and rendered recovery difficult when disease did appear. This evidence had borne the test of years of discussion and scrutiny, and the result was great increase of converts among medical men to the tem- perance cause. He next adverted to the proof that stimu lants were not necessary to strengthen the human frame for severe labour. He referred to the experiments of Dr. Beddoes among the anchorsmiths of the dockyards of Portsmouth and Plymouth, who had . been accustomed to drink each three or four gallons of strong ale a day, by offering a premium of 50 guineas to refrain from drink for a week. The result was, that the men went through the work of the week with more ease than usual. He referred also to the experience of Captain Ross and his crews in the Polar regions for three years, where the men were found to be far better when the spirits were ex- hausted than they had been before. Captain Ross, on his return home, made a trial of 18 men, dividing them into three classes; one drinking spirits, another beer, and a third water. They were then tried by rowing simi- lar boats, and the result was, that the water drinkers came in first, the beer drinkers second, and the spirit drinkers third. Mr. Buckingham referred next to the great effect of drunkenness in producing crime. The effect of drunkenness on the economy, industry, and wealth of the country was most pernicious. At present, millions of capital were in want of employment, and mil- lions of workpeople without employ. The conclusion of the committee's inquiry as to the loss of industry by drinking, was, that on the average, one day a week was lost, tie should rejoice if this day were applied to inno- cent and healthful employment, because he believed that, as a rule, the people of this country, masters as well as men, were overworked. But when he found that the re- sult was the expenditure of much money on the gin seller, the doctor, the gaoler, and the policeman, ending with the executioner and the gravedigger, he must deprecate it extremely. The productive power of the country was computed at 400 millions a year, on which calculation the loss of one- sixth of the time would amount to 50 millions. The expenditure which drinking habits entailed, might be calculated at 50 millions more. Losses from fire arose in a multitude of cases from drunkenness, and he ex- pressed his conviction that it was very probable the Pre- sident was lost in consequence of drunkenness. He came home on board that vessel, and saw such scenes of drunk- enness among the passengers, producing such disorders as were productive of great disturbance and danger. So strongly did he feel this, that he felt it his duty to ad- dress the whole body of passengers on the subject. Mr. Buckingham then adverted to the necessity of the tem- perance pledge to restore drunkards to sobriety— to the advantage of saving from falling into drunkenness the moderate drinkers— and to the advantage arising from the setting to; the poor an example of the benefits of total abstinence, which he had practised ever since the first year he was elected for Sheffield, and he had found great advantage from it. As to the objection to making pledges, there was the great advantage that it was a pro- clamation to the world of the views they held; and in pro- portion to the estimation in which an individual was held, would be the extent of his influence. Every man had an influence in his own circle, great or small. He affirmed, there had been no movement in the history of the world, equal to the rapidity and effect of the temperance move- ment. He was happy to observe this progress, and though Sheffield was somewhat late in the field, he re- joiced in the exertions it had made, and urged all, as lovers of their country, and as Christians, to promote tie TOWN- HALL. TUESDAY.— Before theVen. Archdeacon CORBETT. Abraham Bramley, servant of Messrs. Jessop and Co., was fined 5s. and costs, on the information of the police, for riding in a drag with two horses, in the Wicker, on the 9th inst. Mr. Holmes, plumber and glazier, was summoned for non- payment of the rent due to the New Gas Company, amounting to £ i. 12s. The refusal to pay arose out of a contra account, amounting to £ 3. 2s. 6d. part of which the directors disputed Dr. Corbett thought the sum- mons a vexatious proceeding, but said he had no alterna- tive but to order the payment with costs, and Mr. Holmes said he should sue the directors for the amount of liis claim. George Furniss, a workman of Messrs. W. and S. But- cher, was charged with stealing scraps, but Mr. S. But- cher stated that they had no wish to prosecute, as the young man's parents were respectable, and he hoped it would serve as a warning for the future Dr. Corbett, therefore, dismissed the prisoner, remarking that he did not know whether this forbearance was wise, but at least it was very kind. Robert Baines was brought up, charged with receiving a gold watch, the property of John M'Turk, knowing it to have been stolen Mr. Palfreyman said this was a case in which the prosecutor was robbed about two years ago, namely, in September, 1839. In November of that year, the prisoner was brought up on a warrant, charged with having received and applied the watch to his own use. The boy from whom he got it, gave the same evi- dence as he would give now, and the prisoner was held to bail to appear again when called upon. Nearly two years elapsed, and then the prisoner got the name of Mr. M'Turk erased by a watchmaker, and subsequently cau- tioned him to say nothing about having had such a watch to repair. There could be no doubt the prisoner received the watch, knowing it to have been stolen, and had it, though he denied all knowledge of it, when he was for- merly before the Magistrates; but if he obtained it after- wards, the guilty knowledge was so much the more strong John M'Turk said, that on a Tuesday night, in September, 1839, going home somewhat the worse for liquor, he found that his watch was gone. A silk ribbon that passed round his neck was cut. It was a gold lever watch, with eight holes, and jewelled. On the name- plate, was the name " John M'Turk, 28th June, 1828." The watch was made for him at Coventry. The watch had a ribbon, with gold seal and key. In November, 1839, he took out a warrant against the prisoner, and one John Burton, on a charge of having received the watch and converted it to his own use. The prisoner denied all knowledge of it, and was held to bail to appear when called on. Tiie watch was not forthcoming, but he gave a description of it. Heput out an advertisement, offering £ 5 reward for the recovery of the watch Alfred Hunt proved that a few weeks after Doncaster races, two years ago, he and two young men, named Bramer and Barker, were walking near Hyde park, when Bramer found in the grass a gold watch, without seal or key, and a cracked glass. It appeared to have been crushed into the ground. Hunt snatched it from Bramer, and having concealed it for a fortnight in the chimney of a workshop, sold it to Joseph Parkin for 34s,, which lie and Bramer divided. He was examined on the last occasion, and gave the same evidence as now. Tiie watch had a name in it, which he had forgot Joseph Parkin proved that he bought the watch of the last witness, and being at the prisoner's beerhouse, where he shewed it to John Bendon, the pri- soner offered him a suit of clothes for it, and half a sove- reign. He let the prisoner have it, but never got the suit of clothes Geo. Hague, watchmaker, Gibraltar street, proved, that three months ago, the prisoner, whom he had known before, came to him, and said he had a gold watch, which had belonged to his brother- in- law, that wanted repairing, and if he would go to his house, he should have it to do. Hague went, and the prisoner sent a little girl to fetch the watch down stairs. By desire of the prisoner, he took off and left the cases, taking with him only the movement of the watch. There was en- graved upon the name- plate, " John M'Turk, 28th June, 1828." The prisoner told him to take that name out, for he wanted to have his own name put in. He said the watch bad belonged to his brother. It was a family piece, and there had been some noise about it, but he was deter- mined to have his own name put in. In the course of the next day, Hague cleaned the watch, and took out the name. The prisoner came for it in the evening, had it put again into the case, with a new glass, and having paid Hague his charge, 5s., took it away. On the Mon- day after, the'prisoner came again, and said the watch did not go properly; that Bland had got a letter informing him that he ( Hague) had had such a watch, and if any enquiry were made, he was to deny all knowledge of it. Hague, however, went to Mr. Bland, to whom he described the watch and the person who brought it. In consequence of further information, he went the next day to Mr. M'Turk Thomas Hague, the brother of the watch- maker, proved that he was at his brother's shop, when the prisoner came for it. Witness remarked to the pri- soner, " It's queer you should have such a watch as that." The prisoner replied, " There is a dog in the neighbour- hood I would rather have.".... Mr. Wild said that he was present before the Magistrates when the prisoner was brought up in November, 1839, when Mr. M'Turk gave the same description of the watch as he had done now, and the same account was given of the way in which it passed into the prisoner's hands The prisoner said it was a false charge altogether, and designed to do him an injury Mr. S. W. Turner, for the prisoner, said, there was no proof that the watch had ever been stolen, and he cited the dicta of Coke, that whoever found and appro- priated property was not to be considered as the stealer. He put in a copy of the notice which had been issued by Mr. M'Turk in 1839, describing the watch ( but not men- tioning that his name was engraved in it) as lost, and giving notice that any person retaining it after that notice, would be considered as having stolen it.... Mr. Palfreyman replied, and cited cases to shew that if the finder of a lost article knows the owner, or if it have any mark by which the owner may be found, the retaining of it is felony.. Dr. Corbett remarked, that was his view of the law, and he held the prisoner to bail to answer the charge at the Sessions. John Staniforth, a man employed at the Lead Works, was charged with stealing lead from the Works Joseph Wainman, the manager of Messrs. Rawson, Barker, and Co., proved that on Saturday, he missed from one of the stacks a quantity of lead, and charged the prisoner with having stolen it, and with having stolen lead three times before. The prisoner at first denied, and then admitted this offence, and two before. He said he had given it away, and then that he had taken it home. On the Sa- turday a man brought to the Works a piece of lead, which he recognised as one of those missed David Williams, also employed by Messrs. Rawson and Barker, proved that on the 2nd instant, he saw the prisoner's reticule basket behind a besom in one of the rooms, full of scrap lead. When the dinner bell rang, the prisoner took his basket, and went away, but did not go out the usual way. The next day, he again took away lead in the basket. Witness did not make it known, because he unwilling to inform of a fellow- servant.... Mary Fisher proved that on Friday night, the prisoner sold to her, at^ Gray's scrap shop, in Carver street, 111b, of lead for Is. 2d., which she melted down the next day.... Drake apprehended the prisoner, who first said he had given the lead away, but afterwards that he had sold it at Gray's The prisoner acknowledged the offence of Friday, but de- nied the former eharges.— Committed. Ann Lenton was charged with stealing a pair of boots, belonging to Robert Shearer, private in the second Dra- goons, billeted at the house of Mr. Walker, King's Arms, Haymarket, and two brushes, the property of the land- lord. The Articles were left in a chamber over the stable when the men went to drill, and missed when they came back. The prisoner was seen by Robert Saul, the ostler, leaving the place with something in her apron. He asked what she had got, and she said rags. But on looking, he found the boots. The prisoner was brought to the police office, and afterwards Blackburn, policeman, found in the cell with her the two brushes.— Committed. John Moody was committed for trial, charged with stealing a glazier, the property of his father- in- law, John Megson, of Westbar, from a shop where he allowed him to work, and found him tools.... Luke Bishop proved that Moody sold the glazier to him. He saw Megson's name on it, and the prisoner said lie had bought it of his father- in- law. Edward Akroyd was charged with stealing £ 1. 2s. 6d., the property of Charles Taylor. Akroyd lodged at a house in Attercliffe, where Taylor had formerly lodged, and they both worked for the same master. On Saturday night, Akroyd went into the house while Taylor was get- ting his supper, and sitting down, fell asleep. When he awoke, be found his pocket unbuttoned, and his money gone. He, however, went away, and said nothing, but returned the next morning to the house, and after waiting half an hour, the prisoner came in, and without speaking, went up stairs. When he came down, prisoner com- plained he had lost a sovereign. He had given it in pay- ment for a quart of ale, and had not got the change, Taylor then said it was he who had lost the sovereign, on which Akroyd said it had dropped from Taylor's pocket on the floor, and he had picked it up, but he would repay it by 5s. a week..,. John Laycock, who lodged at the same house and slept with the prisoner, proved that on Sunday morning, Akroyd was rummaging among the bed clothes for a sovereign, and found it under his pillow.... In his defence, Akroyd repeated the story about finding the sovereign on the floor. He said that when Taylor came in in the morning, he went up stairs to fetch it, but lost it in coming down stairs. He offered to repay it at three times, and was remanded to give an opportunity of arranging that the money should be stopped out of his PROVINCIAL NEWS. wages. Mrs. Elliott, of Hallam, was summoned on the com- plaint of Mr. Birtles, poor- rate collector for the township, for non- payment of her rate Mr. Palfreyman, for the complainant, said this was a singular case, for Mrs. El- liott had paid the rate in a note of the Macclesfield Bank, which failed in July, out of which the collector had given her change. Birtles, on receiving the note, put hei name on the back of it, and handed it over with other money, to Mr. Travis, to be paid into the bank, where it was refused. It was clear that Mrs. Elliott, having paid the rate in that which was not money, was liable to pay it over again. He did not wish to be called upon to prove that Mrs. Elliott knew the note to be a bad one, because that would make the case much more serious.... The C3se was proved by Mr. Birtles and Mr. Travis, on which Mrs. Elliott denied that she had paid Birtles a Maccles- field note. She said it was one of the Sheffield and Ro- therham Bank Mr. Palfreyman asked, if she had not paid this note previously to a person named Wall, for a cow, and had it returned ; yet afterwards paid it to the collector, and boasted that she had done him ?.... She de- nied this, and said she was not satisfied that she had paid this note to Birtles Dr. Corbett said it was proved to his satisfaction, and unless she chose to repay the amount of the note, and the expenses, it would be neces- sary to proceed against her on the more serious charge.— The defendant reluctantly paid the money. COURT HOUSE, ROTHERHAM. MONDA Y.— Before Colonel FULLERTON and Lord HOWARD, M. P. Wm. Jones was charged with riding and sleeping in his cart, in driving through Rotherham, on Saturday night. The information was laid by Mr. Bland, and supported by the evidence of a man named Lant. The defendant admitted the offence. He had been in the habit of buy- ing fruit, and conveying it to Sheffield, and was up three or four nights a week. On the day in question, he en- trusted the driving of the cart to another man, who, he supposed had left him at the entrance of Rotherham, and he was not aware till awoke by Lant.— Ordered to pay 17s. costs. Mr. Peter Birks, farmer, of Laughton, was summoned on the complaint of Chas. Hoylder, his labourer, for wages. Mr. Whitfield for the complainant, and Mr. Robinson for the defendant. Hoylder was hired in February till Mar- tinmas, and was to receive On the 27th July, his master quarrelled with him about the cutting a vent in a hay- stack, on which Mr. Birks ordered him about his business, and the next day refused either to set iiim to work or to pay him his wages. The defence was, that the complainant had been ordered to make a chimney in the stack when it was made, but having left it stopped up, the steam made its way through the stack, and caused it to mould, thus causing considerable damage. The com- plainant was very saucy about it, and was ordered to stand aside, but was not dismissed Mr. Birks denied that the complainant applied to him to be set to work, or paid, but said he had desired Mrs. Birks to order him to go to his work, which he had refused to do. Mr. Birks de- clined to receive the man again, and was ordered to pay £ 6. 3s. wages, and 10s. expenses, deducting 10s. for the damage done to. the stack. Several persons, to whose families relief had been given by way of loan, were summoned by the relieving officer for the repayment of the money. In several cases the men consented that their masters should stop a propor- tion of their wages for the parish. Others who refused to consent to this arrangement, were committed. Two boys, named Scrooby and Linton, were charged with committing wilful damage on the farms of Mr. Bent- ley and Mr. Hodgson, on the Sunday, by destroying the fences. So much damage had been done on these farms by vagrant boys, that it had been found necessary to em- ploy persons to watch. They were each ordered to pay 3s. costs. The Hon. and Rev. Mr. Howard, Rector of Whiston, appeared to support an information against Thomas Ar- nold, for riot and disturbance in Whiston, on the feast Sunday, three weeks ago. Mr. Howard stated that the defendant was one of 14 or 15 other persons, who, on occasion of the feast, went to Whiston, having no con- nexions in the village, to create disturbance. After the evening service there was a row in the street of the village, which Mr. Howard, with the churchwardens and constable, with some difficulty quelled. About ten at night, the disturbance again broke out with greater violence, the parties fighting with sticks, and the prisoner and another man named Muscroft were very severely wounded. Mr. Howard said he had no other object than to prevent the repetition of these disturbances at the feast, by shewing that strangers could not be allowed . rith impunity to come and cause breaches of the peace. The Magistrates bound the defendant over to keep the peace, and ordered him to pay the expenses. Joseph Bean charged Mr. Kirk with the non- payment of the balance of an account for mowing. The dispute originally arose out of a doubt as to the capacity of a field. Bean got it measured, and found it measured a little more than Mr.' Kirk had reckoned. The balance claimed turned out to be Is. l| d. for this year, and 3s. 6( 1. for 1839, at which time Mr. Kirk alleged that the field was not his. Mr. Kirk was finally ordered to pay Is. ljd. wages, and 6s. expenses. Hannah Cope charged Wm. Warden with an assault. Mr. Joseph Badger for the defence. Warden is over- looker of the women and boys in Mr. Johnson's thread factory, and Cope was employed there. She said Warden directed another girl to clean her frame, and the girl having neglected he struck her ( Cope) on the breast, and another girl coming to her assistance, Warden struck her also. She said it was the practice to strike the girls.— The defence was, that Cope was desired by Warden to clean her frame, which she refused to do, and was very insolent, refusing either to do it or to leave the place. Warden then took her by the waist and pushed her to- wards the door, on which another girl, named Shaw, came up and struck Warden, who pushed her back into her place, and also struck her. Cope was then taken before Mr. Johnson, and refusing to make an apology, was dismissed.... Colonel Fullerton then remarked that Cope had not told the same story to- day as she had be- fore told to Lord Howard... On this, she said that one morning when Warden and she were alone in the factory, he chased her about, and attempted to take improper liberties with her, and threatened, if she did not allow him, he would do her some private injury Warden en- tirely denied this charge, and when the girl was asked when it occurred, she said either last winter, or last but one, she did not know which Her father supported her by saying that the girl had frequently made the same complaint to him and her mother; but he had never made any complaint about it to Mr. Johnson, to Warden, or before the Magistrates. The complaint was dismissed as not being proved. Benjamin Ward and Joseph Wadworth were each fined 5s. and costs, for allowing their carts to stand longer than necessary in the street, contrary to the local act. A married, woman, named Bartholomew, charged a youth, named Owen, with an assault. Mr. Whitfield for the defendant. The lady said that Owen had repeatedly annoyed her with offers of 3d., which she had indignantly refused. On the day of this assault, he raised his bid as high as 6d., which being refused, he threw stones at her jackdaw, and afterwards at h'er, reviling her with all sorts of opprobrious names. For the defence, the throwing of stones was entirely denied, but it was alleged that she called him " a squint- eyed ," and threw at him. The defendant was ordered to pay expenses. A BOY RESCUED BY A HORSE PROM THE AT- TACK OP A BOLL.— A very singalar circumstance oc- curred about a fortnight since, at a farm in Perthshire, six miles north of Crieff. A bull which was going at large among the herd of cattle made a furious attack upon the herd- boy, whom he tossed over his head. The brute was about to gore the lad to death as he lay on the ground, when a horse which was grazing near suddenly galloped to the rescue, and wheeling round, discharged such a tremendous battery of kicks on the aggressor, as reduced him to the condition of his in- tended victim, who lay apparently lifeless. By this interposition, the boy so far recovered as to make his escape with his life. STATU OF TRADE, COMMERCE, & C.— Nothing ha3 occurred since our last to arrest the downward course of prices in the raw material of the staple manufacture of Lancashire, or to check the advance of prices in grain. The improvement in the weather, until Sunday, was very slight. The close, cloudy weather, accompa- nied by frequent rain, which prevailed during the last week, did little to ripen the corn; whilst the continued pressure of pecuniary difficulties, and the unparalleled dulness of the demand for goods in the manufacturing districts, has still further forced down the price of cotton. The decline last week was a farthing a pound on some descriptions of cotton, and an eighth on all. A respectable house, holding a considerable quantity of cotton, stopped payment here on Friday, it is said, rather than sacrifice its stock at the present pricey. We are sorry to say that there is nothing in the state of the manufacturing districts, or of the country gene- rally, to encourage the hope of higher prices for some time. It is painful to have to give, week after week, such unfavourable accounts of the state of trade, but nothing else can be said of it with truth, and it is abso- lutely necessary that the real state of things should be known, especially now that Parliament is about to as- semble for the purpose of discussing several most im- portant questions connected with the industry and prosperity of the country. Since our last, the average price of wheat for the whole kingdom has risen to 70s. 5d. for the week, and 66s. 4d. for the six weeks which regulate duty. These, however, are the prices of the week before last. The average price of the wheat sold in London last week, was 76s. 9d.; in Wake- field, 74a » 6fd.; and in Liverpool, 73s. As all the other markets throughout the kingdom are also rising, the average of Friday next will probably be at least 73s.; but a lower average than that will release all the Canadian wheat and flour in bond on Friday next, at the lowest rate, namely, 6d. per quarter, and 3d. pa*-; barrel, as the average price of the six weeks is already within 8d. of 67s. a quarter, at which the liberation takes place, and the week's duty which ceases to be computed, is only 63s., whilst that which begins to be computed must be nearer 73s. than 70s. The total quantity of Canadian wheat and flour, & c., imported into Liverpool up to the 13th instant, and of which a good deal has already been liberated, is 12,078 quarters of wheat, 72,045 barrels of flour, 3584 qrs. of peas, 358 barrels of oatmeal, which is only a few days' consumption for the 28 millions of persons who are now depending on the scanty supplies of free grain and flour. The speculators of foreign grain will make a rich harvest this year, and in addition to the ordinary profits arising out of a rise of price, they confidently expect to pocket seven out of the eight shillings of duty which they would have had to pay the Govern- ment, if the measure of last session had passed. The expectation of the shilling duty on foreign grain be- comes more confident every week as the supplies of free grain disappear, the harvest is retarded by the weather, and the accounts from the continent become less favourable. Much uncertainty exists as to the amount of the supplies which we are likely to receive from America and the continent of Europe, but the general belief is, that nothing but extravagantly high prices can produce any considerable supply from the continent.— Liverpool Times. STATE OP TRADE IN MANCHESTER.— There was a better demand for yarn yesterday than for some time past, and a fair amount of business was done, though without the slightest advance upon the low rates which previously prevailed. The goods market was worse than this : the demand was very limited, and no sales could be made except at perfectly ruin- ous prices. Indeed it has been obvious, for some days past, that large stocks of goods were being sacri- ficed for such prices as the manufacturers could ob- tain, without reference to their cost; and, until those stocks are cleared off there can be no legitimate de- mand.— Guardian, Wednesday. BREAD AND WAGES.— The following letter WR*-- written a few days since by one of the most extensi ... iron masters in the empire. It is a fine exemplifii^'., tion of the theory that dear bread produces high wages:—" 9th August, 1841.— I send you enclosed a eheck for £ 20, for the Metropolitan Corn Associa- tion. I am sorry to say that flour has very much ad- vanced in this neighbourhood, and as we have been obliged to reduce wages, I fear that the working classes will suffer much privation." THE WEATHER.— We are exceedingly happy to say that a decided improvement has taken place in the weather since Saturday last; and we have now, to all appearance, a fairer prospect for a continuance of drought than at any time within the last two months.— Manchester Guardian. FBEE- TKADE MISSIONARY FROM TIIE UNITED STATES.— An address was delivered on Tuesday evening to the members of the Manchester Anti- Corn- law Association, by John Curtis, Esq., of Ohio, Nosth America, upon the capabilities of that country to supply us with corn and provisions. He stated that he was authorized by the public voice in the United States to state that nothing was more desired by his countrymen than to exchange their agricultu- ral produce for the manufactures of England. He was listened to with much interest whilst he went into a great variety of facts, showing the rich resour- ces of the " great west;" and at the close of his ad- address a vote of thanks was unanimously tendered to him by the meeting. We understand Mr. Curtis intends to make a tour through the principal towns of the kingdom, for the purpose of explaining the capabilities of the United States to supply the defi- ciency of food for our population.— Anti- Bread- tax Circular. Land lets very high; farmers are mad; Sir Robert will tame them, and woe betide him ! It is folly to protect us farmers. I have abandoned the idea. It is an insult to an Englishman that he cannot competo with a Polish or Russian boor, without capital, know- ledge, and freedom.— An Essex Farmer. At the Exeter assizes, judgment of death was rpp . corded against six young men, all between 16 and 19 years of age, for aiding or committing a most atrocious case of violation. According to the evidence of the unfortunate victim, not less than 50 ruffians took part in the horrible outrage. The judge intimated that the prisoners would all be transported for life. ' _ A good deal of curiosity has been excited in tliis city during the last few days, by the departure of great numbers of deluded country people ( Mormonites,) old and youug, for the " New Jerusalem" in America. Some of these unfortunate dupes, who have broken up comfortable establishments at home, are on the brink of the grave, but they believe that on their arrival at the American paradise they shall be made young again, and shall live for a thousand years! On Wed- nesday, about seventy of these people went down the Gloucester and Berkley Canal to Sharpness Point, and on Thursday a waggon load of the same descrip- tion of ignorant fanatics took their departure for the same destination, all of them intending to embark^**, Sharpness for America. We see by an article in the Toronto Patriot, ( Canadian paper,) that the arch- impostor Smith, the originator of this extraordinaiy delusion, has been apprehended, and is now in jail.— Gloucester Journal. NEW LINE OF TELEGRAPH FROM LONDON TO DOVER.— A new line of telegraph from Dover to Lon- don is now in rapid progress. A telegraph is erecting for the purpose on the top of the shot- manufactory, at Topping's wharf, in Tooley street, Southwark, which will be the London terminus. In about two months the whole line from Dover to London will be in active operation. The establishment of such a line of com- munication will be of the greatest advantage to the mercantile world. The proprietors of the Leeds Botanical and Zoological Gardens have resolved, by a majority of 388 to 34, that they should be opened partially on the Sunday. _ AUGUST 21, 1841. SHEFFIELD AND ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. MEETING OF THE YORK AND NORTH MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY.— The half- yearly meeting of the shareholders in this flourishing speculation was held on Tuesday week, at the company's offices, in Tanner- row, York. George Hudson, Esq., chairman of the directors, was called on to preside. A most satisfactory report was read by the secretary, Mr. leaker, from which it appeared that the gross receipts for traffic during the first six months of the present year, were £ 31,056. 10s. 6d., and that the expenses, including .£ 3682. 10s. 8d., interest on debentures, bonds, & c., were £ 15,697. 8s. 2d., leaving a balance in favour of the company of .£ 15,959. 7s. 4d. After ap- propriating £ 2409. 12s. 4d. to the surplus fund to meet the depreciation of stock, a dividend of two- and- a- half per cent, on the half- year was declared on the „ whole old shares, and that interest be paid after the -^ Mme rate on the capital paid up for the new half share. las rse ire in ay. sa- ast led led ing of mi all. Sty iid, BANKRUPTS. [ FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF FRIDAY, AUFL. 13.] F If The expense of maintaining the line exhibited a higher per centage on the receipts than before, but this the directors considered was above the highest rate to which the expenditure would go, while the traffic had not yet reached its maximum. With reference to the Leeds and Selby line, the report stated that the receipts had exceeded the expenditure, and that a balance sheet of that concern shewed a sum of £ 155. 17s. 9d. in favour of the York and North Midland Company. The directors had high expectations of the line. In • moving that the report be adopted, the chairman said this dividend now made one- tenth part of the money paid back to the proprietors. After stating that the whole cost of the line would not be above £ 600,000, he gave a statement of the increase in the number of passengers, and stated that he believed he was not too sanguine in saying-, that the receipt of the next year would be £ 1600 or £ 1700 per week. The report was unanimously adopted. Alderman Meek proposed that a similar sum (£ 500) to that paid to the directors of the York and North Midland Railway, should be ^ aid for the direction of the Leeds and Selby. After some discussion as to the mode of doing this, the reso- lution having been seconded by Mr. Pease, of Dar- lington, was carried. A vote of thanks to the chair- man and directors was then proposed and carried. The chairman responded to it. Some conversation then ensued as to the getting up of an east coast line to Edinburgh, but no resolution was passed as to it. The meeting then separated. EFFECTS OF RAILWAYS.— In several parts along the centre of the Great North- road, so called, from Bawtry to Doncaster, the grass is growing, leaving a track- way on each side. On the same road, between Stamford and Grantham, for several miles, the road forms a noble green lane.— Nottingham Mercury. MECHANICS' INSTITUTION : RAILWAY TRIP TO LONDON.— A special train has been engaged by the _ committee of the Birmingham Mechanics' Institution, to convey the members of the Institution from Bir- mingham to London, on Monday, the 30th instant, the return trip to take place on the following Wed- nesday evening. The charge for tickets, including the expense entitling an individual to membership, is only 23s. Amongst the privileges which the com- mittee have already secured for those who may join the excursion, are a gratuitous admission to the splen- did collection in the Adelaide Gallery, and also ad- mission to the Zoological Gardens, in the Regent's Park, for which, under ordinary circumstances, a member's order is necessary. The favourable change in the weather on Monday was hailed with joy by the farmers round London. A deal of wheat, barley, and rye was cut and sheaved. Some of the grain in fields less exposed to wind than others is beautiful, requiring only a sunny day or two to bring it to perfection. It is the opinion of many good judges that the growth this year, notwithstanding the unfavourable rains, will realise an average crop. Reaping in Kent is far advanced. THE BRITISH QUEEN STEAM SHIP.— This fine steamer has been sold by the British and American Steam Company to the Belgian government. It is supposed that she is destined to open and continue a Communication between Belgium and the United ; es.— Liverpool Albion. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. Thomas Picstock, of Clement's- lane, City, merchant. BANKRUPTS. TO SURRENDER AT BASINGHALL STREET. George Anton and George Duncan Mitchell, of the Corn Exchange, Mark- lane, City, corn factors, August 21 and September 24; solicitors, Messrs. Amory and Co., Throgmorton- street. TO SURRENDER IN THE COUNTRY. James Newman and George Pearson, of Ryde, Isle of Wight, linen drapers, August 23 and September ' 24, at the Pier Hotel, Ryde ; solicitors, Messrs. Randall and Elridge, Southampton. Joseph " White, of East Cowes, Isle of Wight, ship builder, August 21 and September 24, at the Fountain Hotel, West Cowes, Isle of Wight; solicitor, Mr. James Hoskins, Gosport and Portsmouth. George Newton of Martock, Somersetshire, builder, August 31 and September 24, at the George Inn, Ilmin- ster, Somersetshire; solicitor, Mr. James Tally Vining, Yeovil. Henry Blifton, of Bath- lodge, Worcestershire, proctor, August 23 and September 24, at the offices of Messrs. Hydes and Tymbs, solicitors, Worcester; solicitors, Messrs. Hydes and Tymbs, Worcester. James Smith, Thomas Edgeley, and Bryce Smith, of Manchester, Scotch and Manchester warehousemen, Aug. 28 and September 24, at the Commissioners'- rooms, Man- chester; solicitors, Messrs. Sale and Worthington, Man- chester. Abraham Foster, of Bridgewater, Somersetshire, draper. August 23 and September 24, at the Commercial- rooms, Bristol; solicitors, Messrs. W. L. and Charles Clarke, Bristol. William Losh and John Losb, of Mauchester, and of Carlisle, calico printers, August 31 and September 24, at the Commissioners'- rooms, Manchester; solicitors, Messrs. Edward and Robert William Bennett, Manchester. George Thompson, of South Shields, Durham, victualler, August 30 and September 24, at the Bridge Inn, Sunder- land; solicitors, Mr. James Wilson and Mr. Christopher Akenhead Wawn, South Shields. DIVIDENDS. September 3.— Charles Fletcher, of Horsforth, York- shire, cloth manufacturer, at the Commissioners'- rooms, Leeds. Sept. 3.— Thomas Stanley, of Leeds, cloth merchant, at the Commissioners'- rooms, Leeds. Sept. 4.— Richard Bainbridge, of Leeds, woolstapler, at the Commissioners'- rooms, Leeds. Sept. 7-— William Thomas Barker, of Birmingham, plater, at the Waterloo- rooms, Birmingham. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. Henry Ashtonand William Withnell, of Liverpool and Dominica, merchants. John James, jun. and Hugh Leach, of Newport, Mon- mouthshire, merchants. George Royle Chappell and Thomas Royle Chappell, of Manchester and Beswick, Lancashire, fustian manufac- turers. Daniel Haigh and John Stanfield, of Wakefield, York- shire, woolstaplers. James Smith, Robert Beacock, Thomas Tannett, Robert Taylor, Samuel Fletcher, and Abel Archer, of the Victoria Foundry, Leeds, machine makers ( so far as re- gards Robert Taylor, Samuel Fletcher, and Abel Archer.) SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. William Munro, of Glasgow, writer, August 24 and September 21, at Alexander Campbell's tavern, Glasgow. John Ross, of Portobello, spirit dealer, August 18 and September 11, at the Old Signet- hall, Royal Exchange, Edinburgh. James Inglis, of Glasgow, writer, August 19 and Sept. 9, at the writing- chambers of Mr. Alexander Fleck, Glas- gow. Alexander Mason, or M'Donald, sometime of Inverness, iron merchant, but now of Ayr, shopman, August 18 and September 15, at the office of William Pollock, Ayr. William Laing, of Edinburgh, cowfeeder, August 20 and September 24, at Aitken's Commercial Inn, Edin- burgh. John Bain, of Port- Glasgow, baker, August 18 and September 8, at the office of James Dunlop, Greenock. Thomas Ferguson, of Cumnock, Ayrshire, carrier, Aug. 23 and Sept. 14, at the Black Bull Inn, Cumnock, John Fisher, of Auchtergaven, Perthshire, innkeeper, August 25 and September 17, at the George Inn, Perth. James Inglis, of Glasgow, printer, August 19 and Sep- tember 9, at the writing chambers of Mr. Alexander Fleck, Glasgow. Isabella Frame or Farie, and James Farie, jun., of Glasgow, bookbinders, August 20 and September 10, at the Black Bull Inn, Glasgow. MISCELLANY. The Hon. and Rev. Baptist Noel has been appointed one of the Chaplains in Ordinary to her Majesty. There can be no doubt Mr. Noel's admirable " Plea for the Poor" has done this. It is a most appropriate manifes- tation of the Queen's sympathy for the suffering people. THE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.— AS, in her Majesty's present condition, any undertaking involving anxiety or fatigue might prove injurious; we understand that Dr. Locock has interposed his veto; and that the new Parlia- ment will be opened by commission instead of by the Queen in person.— Globe. It is reported that Mr. Hume is to replace Mr. Chal- mers as Member for the Montrose burghs. Mr. Chal- mers, if is said, is willing to resign in Mr. Hume's favour. EMIGRATION TO CANADA.— The number of emigrants which have arrived at Quebec for the year ending 17th July, was 22,577 ; same period last year, 18,280 :— in- crease in favour of 1841, 4,297. 5 In the Metal Market there is no improvement, except- ing that spelter is rather higher, in consequence of pur- chases for shipment for France. British iron is again lower, £ 6. 2s. 6d., with a discount of 5 per cent., being taken for cargoes in Wales. WESLEYAN METHODISTS.— The number of members in the Wesleyan Connexion was officially reported at the late conference to be as follows : — This year. Last year, CRICKET MATCH BETWEEN THE. GREENWICH AND CHELSEA PENSIONERS.— This novel match between the one arm and one leg pensioners came off on Monday and Tuesday, at Hall's Cricket ground, Camberwell, by the permission of the Governors of the respective institutions, and excited much interest and mirth from the various falls which occurred during the play. The charge of admit- tance to the ground was sixpence, and on Monday there were full two thousand present. It was obvious from the first that the Chelsea veterans, being much older, and at the same time mostly men who had lost a leg, would have no chance against the Greenwich tars. The first innings was taken by the Chelsea men, and at the close of the first day the following was the result:— Chelsea, ( average age 67,) total 7. Greenwich, ( average age 54,) total 62. On the following day ( Tuesday,) the Greenwich tars got 114 runs, and the Chelsea only 12, leaving the numbers at the close of the match for Greenwich 176, and for Chel- sea 19. The Act of Parliament for making non- parochial re- gisters evidence in courts of justice, came into operation on the 10th inst. Parties may obtain a certified copy of any extract, with the seal of office, by applying to the Registrar- General's office, Somerset house. SUGAR.— The average price of Brown or Muscovado Sugar, computed from the returns made in the weekend- ing Aug. 10, 1841, is 36s. 3| d. per cwt., exclusive of the duty of customs. SMOKING AND DRINKING SUPERSEDED BY SCIENCE.— There can be no doubt that the cultivation of the sciences has done as much for the body as for the mind of Euro- peans in India. It gives employment to the thoughts; it provides an occupation that is altogether independent of casualties; it saves the officer or civilian from sinking, in the intervals of drill or business, into lassitude and en- nui ; and thus it prolongs life, and renders life worth In Great Britain .... 328,792 In Ireland 27,268 In the Foreign Missions 84,234 323,178 27,047 78,504 Increase, .5,614 221 5,730 GRIMESTHORPE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. This Society held their second exhibition on Monday I hard street, merchant, last, at the Bowling Green Tavern, where the lovers of horticulture enjoyed a rich treat; the flowers were very splendid, and the fruit and vegetables . of a very superior kind, particularly the cucumbers, which were allowed to be the best ever seen at any exhibition in the neighbourhood of Sheffield. The prizes were awarded as follows:— Car- nations:— Scarlet Bizarres— Premier, Hufton's Patri- arch, Mr. Yeardley; 1, 2, 3, 4, do.; 5, Mr. Muscroft; 6, Mr. Yeardley ; 7, do. Crimson Bizarres— Premier, Wood's Wm. IV., Mr. Yeardley ; ), Mr. Yeardley; 2, Mr. Muscroft; 3, Mr. Yeardley; 4, Mr. Muscroft; 5, Mr. Yeardley; 6 and 7, Mr. Muscroft. Scarlet Flakes— Pre- mier, Marquis of Granby, Mr. Yeardley; 1 and 2, Mr. Yeardley; 3 and 4, Mr. Muscroft; 5, Mr. Yeardley; 6 and 7, Mr. Muscroft. Pink Flakes— Premier, Queen of England, Mr. Yeardley ; 1, Mr. Muscroft; 2, Mr. Yeard- ley ; 3, 4, and 5, Mr. Muscroft; 6, Mr. Hall; 7, Mr. Swift. Purple Flakes— Premier, Ely's Mango, Mr. Yeardley; 1, do.; 2, Mr. Muscroft; 3, 4, and 5, Mr. Yeardley.; 6 and 7, Mr. Muscroft.... Purple Picotees, heavy edged— Premier, Earl of Chatham, Mr. Muscroft; 1, do.; 2 and 3, Mr. Yeardley; 4, Mr. Swift; 5, Mr. Muscroft; 6, Mr. Hall; 7, Mr. Muscroft. Purple Pico- tees, light edged— Premier, Lee's Mary, Mr. Yeardley; 1, do.; 2, 3, and 4, Mr. Muscroft; 5, Mr. Yeardley ; 6, Mr. Muscroft; 7, Mr. Hall. Red Picotees. heavy edged— Premier, King of the French, Mr. Yeardley ; 1 and 2, do.; 3 and 4, Mr. Muscroft; 5 and 6, Mr. Yeardley; 7, Mr. Hall. Red Picotees, light edged— Premier, Ely's Mrs. Horner, Mr. Muscroft; 1,2, and 3, Mr. Yeardley; 4 and 5, Mr. Muscroft; 6, Mr. Hall; 7, Mr. Swift.. . Dahlias— Marquis of Lothian, Mr. Hall; CompactaPer- fecta, Mr. Muscrolt; Metropolitan Rose, Mr. String- fellow; Queen of Dahlias, Mr. Hall; Mary Queen of Scots, Mr. Hall; Sulphurca Elegans, Mr. Malinsou; Lewisham Rival, Mr. Muscroft; Scarlet le Grand, Mr. Swift; Seedling, Mr. Muscroft; Conqueror of Europe, do.; Lilac Perfection, Mr. Hall.... Best Geranium, Mr. Swann . .. Best Fushia, Mr. Swann... . Best Coxcombs, rfc f jlIrs, Smith, ( Francis Mohan, gardener.)... . Angalis 19 f" Monalla, Mr. Malinson -. Bigony, Mt. Swift ..- Best Bouquet, Mr. Swift; 2, Mr. Slringfellow Vegetables : — C& cumbers— 1, Mr. Stringfellow; 2, Mrs. Smith. Cau- liflowers, Mrs. Smith. Kidney Beans— 1, Mr. Hall; 2, Mr. Swift. Celery, Mr. Stringfellow. Pea!;— 1, Mrs. Smith; 2, do. Beans, Mr. Hall, Winter Onions — 1, Mr. Hall; 2, do. Spring Onions— 1, Marshall; 2, Mrs. Smith. Turnips, Mr. Malinson. Carrots— 1, Mr. Hall; 2, Mr. Swann. Parsnips, Mr. Hall. Kidney Potatoes— 1, Mrs. Smith; 2, Mr. Swift. Round Potatoes, Mr. Swift. Eschalots, Mr. Sfringfellow. Raddishes, Mis. Smith. Parsley, best plant, Mrs. Smith. Parsley, best dish, Mr. Muscroft; 2, Mrs. Smith. Rhubarb— 1, Mrs, Smith; 2, Mr. Stringfellow. Artichokes, Mrs. Smith Fruit: — Baking Apples— 1, Mrs. Smith ; 2, Mr, Stringfellow. Dessert Apples, Mr. Hall. Pears, Mrs. Smith. Cher- ries, Mrs. Smith. Strawberries, Mr. Muscroft. icia- lad- leen kiDg ^ to e in oow, inca two [ TEB sday orn- Ihio, ntry ; ate'd | the lire J lltu- He went our- I ad- mi lirtis > wns ! the flefi- itaz ibert ly to pete low- [ FROM THE LONDON GAZETTE OF TUESDAY, AUG. 17.] DECLARATIONS OF INSOLVENCY. Aug. 16.— John Scott, of Brickhill lane, Upper Thames street, merchant. Aug. 16.— Joshua Williamson, of Nicholas lane, Lom- Totals 440,294 428,729 11,565 There has been an increase in the past year in all the districts, except Cornwall, Bath, Leeds, Nottingham and Derby, Lincoln and Aberdeen. The number on trial at the March quarterly visitation was 16,825. The Duke of Buckingham, it is reported, has prevailed with the Proximate Premier to put him down first in his list of candidates, as First Lord of the Admiralty. His Grace's intimate acquaintance with agriculture renders him eminently fitted for presiding at the Naval Board 1— Globe. NEW PEERS.— The London Gazette of Friday week announces that her Majesty has been graciously pleased to create six new Peers. The Earl of Surrey has been called to the Upper House by the title of Baron Maltravers. A peerage of the. United Kingdom has been conferred on the Earl of Stair, who will take his seat as Baron Oxenford of Cousland, Peerages of the United Kingdom have also been conferred on the Earl of Belfast, who will sit as Baron Ennishowen and Carrickfergus ; and on the Earl of Kenmare, who will take his seat as Baron Kenmare. Sir Richard Husscy Vivian, Bart., has been raised to the peerage by the name, style, and title of Baron Vivian of Glyn and of Truro ; and Sir Henry Brooke Parnell, Bart., has been created Baron Congleton of Cpngleton. Her Majesty has also been pleased to raise Lord Segraveto the dignity of an Earl, by the name, style, and title of Earl Fitzhardinge. A similar honour has been conferred upon Lord Barham, who has been created a Baron, Viscount, and Earl of the United Kingdom, under the name, style, and title of Baron Noel of Ridlington, Viscount Campden " Campden, and Earl of Gainsborough. On Saturday, great alarm was caused to her Majesty by an accident at Virginia Water, whither she had gone with her attendants to witness a hunt on its banks by Prince Albert's small beagles. The dogs frightened the near leader in the carriage of her Majesty's attendants. The postillion was thrown off and kicked, and the, two leaders rushed for the water, carrying with them the wheel- horses and the carriage. The near leader phinged into the water, where it was fourteen feet deep. By the exertions of Prince Albert, Lord A. Paget, and others, the ladies were got out of the carriage, and the Prince, by cutting the traces, liberated the immanaget/' jle pony from the jest, and so saved them from going i'. io the water " file pony was got out with difficulty. It d 19 tious ! the took lated Fe." this ; reat ( old rica. n up irink alat Mtg Ced- l the Dint, iirip- : the • k. itht ircli- iiaiy il.— • To ; Lou- sting Y, at ' hich roths dive com- i tie gical tlat WILL OP THE LATE JAMES WOOD, OF GLOUCES- TER.— The judicial committee of the privy council gave judgment on Monday last, in the appeal against . decision of Sir Herbert Jenner, in reference to the will of the late James Wood, the well- known and eccentric banker, of Gloucester. The will left the immense property of the deceased to his four execu- tors, of whom Sir Matthew Wood was one; but a codi- cil, which made its appearance in a somewhat myste- rious way, left a large sum ( we believe £ 400,000) to the corporation of Gloucester, with some other smaller legacies to other parties. Sir Herbert Jenner had decided against the validity of both these instruments; but the privy council overturned that judgment, and pronounced in favour of their validity. The effect of this decision will be to give to the executors the whole of the real estate, and the residue of the per- sonal estate after paying the legacies mentioned in the codicil. It is not true that Lord Howick is about to retire to the continent. Probably the parties who invented — the misstatement would wish his Lordship to do so. James Ward, of 3, Albert terrace, Shepherd and Shep- herdess walk, City road, cabinet maker. Aug. 17.— George Hutchison, of Huntley street, Bed- ford square, cabinet maker. BANKRUPTCY ANNULLED. George Pocock Irving, late of Stockton on Tees, Dur- ham, but now of Rotherhithe, Surrey, ship builder. BANKRUPTS. TO SURRENDER AT BASINGHALL STREET. Edward Stuchfield, of Church street, Paddington green, horse dealer, Aug. 25 and Sept. 28; solicitors, Messrs. Bicknell, Manchester street, Manchester square. Thomas Nutter, of Paul street, Finsbury square, brewer, Aug. 26 and Sept. 28; solicitors, Messrs. Taylor and Co.. 41, Bedford row. Frederick Jones, of the City road, draper, Aug. 25 and Sept. 28; solicitor, Mr. Humphreys, 4, Queen street, Cheapside. Charles Trapps, of Abridge, Essex, victualler, Aug. 28 and Sept. 28; solicitors, Messrs. Ling and Harrison, Bloomsbury square. William Henry Lamport, of Plymouth, Devonshire, jeweller, Aug. 25 and Sept. 28; solicitor, Mr. Lloyd, Cheapside. John Frederick Lewis, of the Oil Mills, Ebley, Glou. cestershire, woollen cloth manufacturer, Aug. 28 and Sept, 28; solicitors, Messrs. Venning and Co., Tokenhouse yard, Lothbury. TO SURRENDER IN THE COUNTRY. Thomas Atkinson, of Lancaster, druggist, Sept. 10 and 28, at the King's Arms Inn, Lancaster; solicitors, Ro- binson and Dodson, Lancaster. Thomas Howson, of Leeds, grocer, August 26 and Sept. 28, at the Commissioners' Rooms, Leeds; solicitor, Mr, Shackleton, Leeds. Benjamin Wright, of Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, dra, per, Aug. 26 and Sept. 21, at the Crown Inn, Bridgnorth solicitor, Mr. Potts, Ironbridge, Shropshire. Henry Medley and William Backhouse, of Leeds, oil merchants, August 24 and September 28, at the Commis- missioners' Rooms, Leeds; solicitors, Messrs. Snowdon and Preston, Leeds; and Mr. W. T. Smith, Leeds. • Nathaniel Claughton, of Dixon mill, Yeadon, Yorkshire fulling miller, August 24 and September 28, at the Com- missioners' Rooms, Leeds; solicitor, Mr. George Higham; Brighouse, near Halifax. James Crutchett, of Stroud, Gloucestershire, pawnbroker, August 26 and September 28, at the George Hotel Stroud; solicitor, Mr. William Thomas Paris, Stroud. William Fawcett, of Manchester, Colne, Lancashire, and London, manufacturer, Sept. 8 and 28, at the Com- missioners' Rooms, Manchester; solicitors, Messrs. Edw, and Robt. Wm. Bennett, Manchester. John Darcy and Richard Dierden, of Sutton, Lanca- shire, alkali manufacturers, August 27 and September 28. at the Clarendon Rooms, Liverpool; solicitor, Mr, Robt, Norris, Liverpool. Anne Casacuberta, of Manchester, merchant, August 27 and September 28, at the Commissioners Rooms, Man- chester; solicitor, Mr. John Norris, Manchester. DIVIDENDS. September 8.— William Pearsall, of Birmingham, pearl button maker, at the Waterloo Rooms, Birmingham, September 9.— John Nicklin, of Nottingham, printer, at the George the Fourth Inn, Nottingham. PARTNERSHIPS DISSOLVED. Joseph Firth, William Naylor, Michael Merrall, and John Barker, of Horton, Yorkshire, machine makers, ( so far as regards Joseph Firth.) Henry Hollins, Charles Hollins, and Henry Hollins, jun., of Langwith, Nottinghamshire, cotton spinners ( so far as tegards Henry Hollins, jun.) SCOTCH SEQUESTRATIONS. John Dunn, of Edinburgh and Glasgow, optician, Au- gust 20 and Sept. 10, at the Old Signet Hall, Edinburgh. John Caddell Macdonald, of Edinburgh, doctor, August 24 and September 21, at the chambers of Charles G. Reid, Edinburgh. Thomas Murray Thomson, of Glasgow, timber mer- chant, August 24 and September 14, at the Waterloo Ta- vern, Glasgow. also. THE ToitY SYSTEM IN IRELAND.— The following im- portant statement appears in the Dublin Evening Post of the 17th inst.:— We understand, from the most authentic that in some'of thei midland counties, the under- lings of the base Orange arid Tory faction have already commenced their work, by trying to introduce combina- tion and secret societies amongst the people, in order to prepare for the Doctor's accession to power. In one of the districts to which we allude, a distinguished Catholic pre- late and his clergy, on discovering the movements of the wretches, have since been incessantly employed in ex- horting their flocks to avoid the moral pestilence, and to shun all secret and illegal confederacies. Already we have unerring indications of ihe advent of the Tories to power— troops, which we had sent to England, to repress ' isturbances there, ordered back to garrison our long un- occupied barracks, and the infernal agents of the faction traversing the country, preparing for the rebellion of which the Evening Mail already speaks as a mere matter of course. Our object is to warn the people in time, and to put the clergy upon their guard. Rebellion is the means through which the Tories hope to continue their rule, and to extirpate every vestige of liberty among us." SIR ROBERT PEEL'S ORANGE ALLIES.— The near ap- proach of the Tories to power has been marked by a re- turn of those annual displays of Orange insult and out- rage which were so common throughout Ulster, until an honest Government succeeded in partially putting them down. That a reaction has taken place, the last assizes, for the different counties, afford a melancholy proof. In this black catalogue, not the least distinguished is the county of Londonderry, there being no fewer than sixty individuals charged with breaches of the Procession Act. By the informations sworn to, it appears that numerous paradings, with the accompanying paraphernalia, took place in different places, many of the parties composing the procession carrying arms. This latter circumstance may be attributed, in a great measure, to the establish- ment of gun clubs, whereby they are' supplied, at a con- venient and cheap rate, with the instruments of assassina- tion.— Belfast Vindicator. A poor man, named Wm. Hearn, residing in South- wark, has been inquiring into the household expenses of the families with which he is acquainted, and has pub- lished the result in a tract entitled " Oppression; or the effects of Monopoly on Family Expenditure." This penny pamphlet consists only of facts. The writer takes twelve families, of whose weekly outlay for food he has personal cognizance. He counts their loaves, weighs their sugar and butter, and measures their beer. There is no looking at the condition of cottagers through a Chandos telescope, which makes 8s. a week seem a silver mine. All is brought close to the eye. And then the author keeps the table of import duties open before him. He puts down the pence actually paid; and he analyses the payment into the two elements of cost and tax; fur- ther dividing the latter into Government imposts, and those laid on for the benefit of the monopolist class. The first family of which he reports is a small one, consisting only of a mother and two boys, under ten years of age. Let us see how the great landed interest of Britain, com- manding the majority of Parliament, and threatening to coerce the Queen, and change the policy of Government, deals with the widow and her orphans. The outlay stands thus:— Six - lib. loaves, at 8ct. If lb. butter, at 10( 1.... 1 lb. sugar, at 7( 1 0 2 oz. tea, at 3s 0 6 lb. meat, at 8d 4 7 pints leer, at 2d.,... 1 prolonging. Such studies, besides, are the sworn foes to drinking and smoking,— both incompatible with health ; and the consequence has been, that these practices are now as infrequent among the upper classes of our coun- trymen in India as at home. It is said, we know, that this is merely an effect of fashion; but drinking and smoking are simply expedients to pass the time, and if the time be otherwise filled up, through a taste for litera- ture or science, these become in the first instance unne- cessary, and eventually are looked upon as degrading and unmanly. Smoking, according to Dr. McCosli, has almost entirely gone out in India. He says—" The next domestic habit I shall mention is smoking, than which no vice, after drunkenness, is more hurtful to the individual, or more offensive to his neighbour. His breath not only smells of an old pipe, but everything that enters his house, as a book or a newspaper, comes out of it stinking with tobacco; so that their perusal by any one not seasoned to such fumes, is sickening, and to ladies disgusting. The very difficulty of learning to smoke, the head- ache, and nausea, and vertigo, with which that is accompanied, are enough to shew that it is poisonous ; only made en- durable by long habit, and persevered in from want of some more congenial occupation. Habitual smoking too often leads to habitual drinking ; the drain upon the sys- tem must be replenished; and brandy and water is the usual succedaneum. Some pretend to gainsay this, and maintain that they do not spit; but this only shews the torpor of the salivary glands; for, if they were in a healthy state; spitting would be as copious as when they were learning the habit. Some smoke on medicinal mo- tives, and with the object of producing a laxative effect; but these same persons would grumble most obstrepe- rously at being obliged to take a pill every evening to cause the same effect. Fortunately, cigar- smoking in India, as in England, is going much out of use. Fashion, more powerful than argument, has put many a one's pipe out. One rarely meets with a smoking- faced dandy now- a- days; and the chief incense offered to the shade of its introducer, smokes from the inch- and- half cutty." It should not be forgotten that next Friday will be the last day for leaving with overseers objections to county electors. The Tories bestow much attention on those matters; and the friends of reform should not suffer themselves to be surpassed by their political adversaries. POPULATION OF IRELAND.— A decided check has been given to the progressive increase in the population of Ire- land ; and the average increase throughout the country, be- tween 1831 and 1841, will turn out to be only about five per cent. This is attributed to the new system of throw- ing many small farms into one, and turning out the poor people, many of whom die from want and disease. If there is any truth in the rumour, that, under pre- text of settling the Boundary Question, one of the first acts of the Tories will be pu tting twenty- one sail of the line into commission, John Bull, between this and the ne- cessary measure of doubling the army in Ireland, will have a nice reckoning to pay at the end of 1842. RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION IN STOCKPORT.— We under- stand that a Tory firm of manufacturers of this borough, in a spirit of revenge excited by their irretrievable defeat at the late election, are discharging from their works every individual, however excellent a hand, or exemplary a character, of the Catholic persuasion.— Stockport Chron. VERY HONEST.— The ghost of a man who died about ten months since, has appeared to his sister in Dublin, and implored her to pay his debts. We hope a few more ghosts will follow so good an ex- ample. The mortality of London, and, indeed, of England generally, shows a gradual annual decrease, whilst it is well known the population increases consider- ably. The rates of premium for life insurance have been greatly reduced during the last few years, yet the offices continue as prosperous as formerly. These facts clearly demonstrate that some cause, either un- known or unheeded, must have produced such favour- able results. Amongst these causes, the increased knowledge of anatomy, and the many very valuable discoveries in medicine, will stand most prominent. The small- pox, that annually carried off thousands, has been successfully combatted by vaccination, and gout, that used to claim its numerous victims, has been thoroughly vanquished by Blair's gout and rheu matic pills, as evinced by their extensive and unpre- cedented sale. DONCASTER, August 14.— The supply of Wheat gto this day's market was large in comparison to the two last weeks, and although last Saturday's were realised, and in a few instances a small advance was made, yet there was not that anxious disposition to buy, and some lots remained unsold. Oats were in request, and Is. per quarter dearer. Beans supported last week's prices. Barley at about the same money. CHESTERFIELD, August 14.— The supply of Grain at this market to- day was good. Last week's prices were barely maintained for Wheat and Oats, millers purchasing for present consumption. LEEDS, August 17.— A small arrival of Wheat, and millers contiuue free buyers; no variation in prices. No change in other articles of Grain. LYNN, August 17.— The supply of Wheat was very small to- day, and all descriptions fully 2s. dearer. Flour, 4s. higher. No business doing in other grain, none being offered. The weather being fine, harvest will be general this week. BARNSLEY, August 18.— In consequence of fine wea- ther having set in, our market was very dull to- day, and very few samples changed hands; what business was done was at a decline of Is. to Is. 6d. on Wheat, and other grain in proportion. WORKSOP, August 18.— Inconsequence of the beautiful weather with which we have been favoured during the past week, we had hut a very slender attendance at to- day's market, with a very large show of Wheat, which met with a slow sale at a decline of fully Is. per three bushels. NEWARK, August 18.- There was a good supply, but the change in the weather caused a dull sale; Wheat fell from 4s. to 5s. per quarter. BIRMINGHAM, August 19.— At this day's market, the- supply of Wheat from the farmers was large, and the few sales effected were at a reduction of 3s. to 4s. per quarter. Malting Barley very dull, and to have made progress, a reduction must have been submitted to. Grinding fully as dear; retail sales of Oats were made at last week's currency; Beans, 6d. to Is. per quarter cheaper; no Peas offering. HAY, CATTLE, & c. SHEFFIELD HAY MARKET, Aug. 17.— Holders of good Hay were firm in their demands. Prices ranged from £ i to £ 5 per ton ; Green Fodder, 16s. to 18s. ditto ; Straw, 40s. to 45s. ditto. PIG MARKET, Aug. 17.— An excellent breed of Stores at market, which commanded high rates. Prices varied according to age and quality. ROTHERHAM, August 16.- We had a good supply of both Beef and Mutton to this day's market, of an excel- lent quality ; the attendance of buyers was not so large as on former occasions, which caused the market to be very dull at the prices quoted. Beef, 7s. to 7s. 6d. per stone; Mutton, 6d. per lb. Lambs, 18s. to 22s. each.— Cattle, 220; Sheep and Lambs, 3450. LIVERPOOL, August 16.— The number of Beasts at market this day has been moderately large for the season of the year, but the supply of Sheep and Lambs has been very limited. There was a good attendance of buyers and dealers, and stock of good quality in good request at prices a little in advance from last week's quotations, but the middling and ordinary qualities of stock of both descriptions was not much sought after, and the prices stationary. Beef of the first quality realised fully 6jd., varying from that down to 5ld. per lb. Good Wether Mutton realised about 6| d. down to 5d , but the latter price was for very ordinary quality; and Lambs from 5jd. to 6jd. per lb., sinking the offal. The principal part of the stock was sold up, those remaining being of a very inferior description. Number of Cattle at market— Beasts, 1117 ; Sheep and Lambs, 6662. Cattle imported into Liverpool, from the 9th to the 16th August— Cows, 2832; Calves, 53; Sheep, 6207 ; Lambs, 1056 ; Pigs. 1848 ; Horses, 48. SMITHFIELD, LONDON, August 16.— 1The supply of Cat- tle this morning was moderate, many of which arrived by steam in fine condition. There was a brisk demand, and everything was disposed of at our preseut quotations. Of Sheep and Lambs the supply was good, the former met with a fair demand, the latter rather a dull trade. OF Calves the supply was but middling, with a good trade. Of Pigs we had a plentiful supply; fine young Porkers were much in request, and met with ready buyers at our iresent prices. Beef, 3s. 4d, to 4s. lOd.; Mutton, 4s. to Ss.; Veal 4s. 4d. to 5s. 2d.; Pork, 4s. to 5s.; Lamb, 4s. 6d. to 5s. 2d. Beasts, 2,851; Sheep and Lambs, 26,300; Pigs, 615 ; Calves, 148. LIVERPOOL, Aug. 17.— The appearance of the weather being more settled, the market this day ruled dull, and it was difficult to exceed the quotations of last Tuesday for any article of the trade. A cargo of good Baltic Red Wheat, in bond, was sold at 9s. 3d. per 701bs., and one or two parcels of United States Flour, at 34s. 6d. to 35s. per barrel. Canadian Free Flour moved slowly at 39s. to 40s. per barrel. 3s. 94. per 451bs. was an extreme price for Irish Mealing Oats, and 31s. per load for Oatmeal. HOPS. LONDON, August 16.— Holders are less disposed to realise, the accounts from the plantations being less fa- vourable, but buyers have operated with caution. The duty is estimated at £ 165,000. CHARTERED FAIRS. From August 21 to September 3 inclusive.— Yorkshire: Lee, August 24; Bingley, Coxwood, and Ripley, 25; Guisbrough and Little Driffield, 26'; Kettlewell, Septem- ber 2; Snaith and Long Preston, 3. Durham : Hartle- > ool, August 21. Northumberland : Belford, 23. Cum- jerland: Carlisle, 26 ; Alstonmoor, September 2. Lin- colnshire : Horncastle, 21; Spalding, 30. Derbyshire: Dronfield, September 1; Wirksworth, 3. MARKET INTELLIGENCE. INSPECTOR'S WEEKLY CORN RETURN. An accountofthe Quantities and Prices ofBritish Com soldin Shef- field Market, from the returns delivered to the Inspector, by the Dealers, in the week ending Tuesday, Aug. 17. 1841, computed by the Standard Imperial Measure of 8 Gallons to the Bushel. Wheat. Bavley Oats-... Rye Beans • • Peas • Imp. Measure- Total Pricey Qr. Total Quant- Amount. Imp. Measr. qrs. bis-. £. s. d. £. S. D. 205 1 792 5 10 3 17 3 2 0 3 8 0 1 14 0 23 4 35 7 9 1 4 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 3 19 1 3 2 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 being 2 6d for bread, and I oi r ri o o io| . butter sugar tea meat beer 6 tax' S| do- do- 8J do- 0 do- Si do- 4s. lOd. tax on a weekly house- keeping, at the rate of lis. 5d. The poor widow belongs, we presume, to the manufacturing class. As the Duke of Buckingham's labourers only receive 8s. a week, we suppose they ex- pend less, and are consequently taxed less. They proba- bly save in the article of meat, by going without it. The annual amount of the poor widow's tax is £ 12. lis. 4d. out of £ 29. 13s. 8d. A very handsome widow's mite for taxation to take. But who takes it? " The Govern- ment gets £ 1. 6s., and the monopolists ^ 611. 5s. 4d." « - That is to say, where Is. is taken from the widow and her orphans by the State— by Queen, Lords, Commons, the army, the navy, the law, and the Church; nine are taken by the Buckinghamites and Peelites. And all this is as plain as a baker's bill, and " no mistake." SHEFFIELD, August 17.— Wheat, 28s. to 31s.; Beans. 16s. 6d. to 19s.; Peas, I6s. to 17s. 6d. per three bushels Oats, 25s. to 29s.; Barley, 30s. to 36s. per quarter. LONDON CORN EXCHANGE, Monday, August 16.— The weather has been very fine this morning, still it appears rather unsettled; and, as the reports respecting the ap- pearance of the crops are generally unfavourable, the trade continued firm. The show of Wheat from the neighbouring counties was small this morning, still some difficulty was experienced in effecting a clearance, owing to an advance of Is. to 2s. per qr. on last Monday's rates being insisted on. There were several samples of new Wheat offering, which were mostly of indifferent quality, and in very bad condition. There was less disposition to purchase Wheat in bond than of late; holders nevertheless remained exceedingly firm, and good fresh qualities could not have been bought without paying 3s. to 4s. per quarter advance on last Monday's currency. Flour moved off at fully previous rates. There was not much doing in Barley, prices nevertheless tended upwards. Malt may be quoted Is. per quarter higher. The fresh arrivals of Oats were scanty, and though the demand was not lively, sales were pretty readily made at an improvement of 6d to Is. per qr. English Beans sold slowly at former prices. In bond, Egyptian were held 2s. higher. The new Peas came to hand damp, and svere parted with at somewhat low prices. Imports from August 9 to August 14 inclu- sive :— Wheat, 20,693 ; Barley, 5,855 ; Oats, 11,520 ; Beans, 3,532; Peas, 509; Malt, 4,438; Linseed, 3,800; Rapeseed, 37; Flour, 6,261 sacks, 1,476 barrels. WEDNESDAY.— Since Monday we have bad fine wea- ther, which caused the trade to be dull for all kinds of grain. Very few sales were effected in either free or bonded Wheat, but the currency remains without altera- tion. Oats were held firmly, but the sale ' was very limited, at the prices of last market day. In other arti- cles no alteration. PRICES OF METALS, & c.— London, Aug. 13. IRON, British— Bar., .. ton 0 0 0 to 7 0 0 6 5 0 9 10 0 10 10 O Pig, No. 1 .. ton 5 0 0. Do. in Wales 0 0 0 to 4 5 0- Foreign— f Swedes, cn. bd. . .. ton 12 0 0 j Russian, com. .. .. ton 14 0 0 Duty30s. J p. s. i. ... .. ton 15 0 0 per ton. ( C. C. N. D. .. ton 18 10 0 STEEL, British— Blistered, ( various qualities) ton 25 0 0 to 45 0 0 Shear do. do ton 45 0 0 to 84 0 0 Cast do. do ton 45 0 0 to 84 0 0 Foreign— ( Swedes in kgs. bd. .. ton 19 0 0 Duty 20 1 D9. Faggots, bd. . .. ton 20 0 0 0 0 0 COPPER, British— Cake .. 0 0 0 to 98 0 0 Tile 0 0 0 to 96 0 0 Sheets lb. 0 0 LLJ to 0 0 0 Foreign—( dy. 37s. cwt.) .. 0 0 0 to 0 0 0 TIN, British— Blocks ., cwt. 4 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 to 3 11 0 0 0 0 to 3 9 0 Tin Plates, I. E. ( box) 1 11 0 to I 14 0 l. x. do. 1 17 0 to 2 0 0 ( Others in proportion.) LE AD , British— Pig .. ton 20 5 0 21 0 0 22 0 0 Red .. .. ton 21 0 0 White ( dry) 0 0 0 to 26 0 0 Do. ( gd. in oil) .. 24 0 0 to 28 0 0 Foreign— Spanish ( dy. 40s. per ton) .. ton 20 0 O SPELTER, For delivery 0 0 0 to 33 10 0 0 0 0 to 33 10 0 English Sheets .. .. ton 41 0 0 to 43 0 0 Quicksilver—( dy. Id. per lb.) bd 0 3 11 ECCLESALL BIERLOW UNION, Aug. 16. Inmates in Ecclesall Bierlow Workhouse, on last report, 179 Ditto in Nether Hallam Poorhouse •• " 66 — 245 Admitted since « -. ... •• 6 — 251 Discharged during the week ... .. 2 — 249 Number of inmatesin the corresponding week of last year,. 243 PAYMENTS TO THB OUT- POOR S In money ..............£ 53 ( J 5 In bread « ... 1514 Payments in the corresponding week of last year, in money.......... 66 13 9 Inbread ... 17 2 6 — 83 16 3 4- 69 1 2J SHEFFIELD PUBLIC DISPENSARY, Aug. 16. Admitted during the week, • • — ... -. .. . . .. 38 Discharged, - ... .. .. .. .. ... ... 14 Remaining on the Books, .. .. 567 Physicians, Dr. Harwood, Dr. Favell, and Dr. Bartolome. Surgeons, •••• Mr. Gregory, Mr. Wright, and Mr. Martin. Surgeons- Accoucheur, — Mr. Walker and Mr. Turton. House- surgeon, Mr. Law. Sir Francis Burdetttook thechair at the Tory din- ner given yesterday to Captain Rous at Drury- lane Theatre. This silly old renegade has only to turn Chartist, and then he will have boxed the political compass. Lord Raneliffe has announced himself as a candi- date on the Liberal in South Nottinghamshire, when- ever anew election shall take place. As a Reformer in times when reform was unfashionable, his Lord- ship represented Nottingham for many years. The Address in the Commons on the royal speecch will, it is reported, be moved, or seconded, by Mr. M. Philips, one of the members for Manchester. 8 SHEFFIELD ANB ROTHERHAM INDEPENDENT. AUGUST 21, 1841. SHEFFIELD, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21,1841. ence of Ministers at Manchester, such as was suitable only for the Herald. We see plainly that the spirit of the Monopolists will be No Surrender. LOUD MORPETH.— We rejoice to perceive that measures are in progress, both in Ireland and the West Riding, to express to Lord MORPETH the sense which the public entertain of his character and servi- ces. What Lord MORPETH'S views for the future may be, we cannot surmise, but undoubtedly our read- ers will join in the opinion that it would be a great loss to the country were he to retire from public life. Lord MORPETH'S career has been distinguished by its consistency and liberality, by a remarkable combina- tion of firmness, independence, and amiability, and by the most signal triumph over an invidious disposi- tion to underrate him. His appointment to office was described by Tory papers as the accession of an incapable, and by some of the Radical papers he was set down as a mere frothy speaker, and the writer of namby- pamby tales and verses for annuals. Yet this is the man whose defeat in the West Riding has given cause for the deepest regret and humiliation to every Reformer, and who leaves us, regretted even by the well- conditioned among his opponents. This is the man, the prospect of whose retirement from the Chief Secretaryship of Ireland, is producing from the Irish people a manifestation of gratitude and regard, such as they never felt for any of his predecessors. Through- out his administration Ireland has enjoyed a degree of tranquillity unknown before; troops have been with- drawn to an unprecedented . extent; while all the Judges on their circuits have, time after time, borne testimony to the improved habits of the people. It is no detrac- tion from the praise thus earned by Lord MORPETH, that he thinks it necessary in quitting office^ to order an increase of the troops in Ireland. In doing so he makes this sacrifice, that he enables the Tories to say, when Lord MORPETII resigned he left in Ireland six or seven regiments. These will contrast more favoura- bly for them, with their nine or ten, than would the three or four with which Lord MORPETH has conducted the government, and which he might have left to his suc- cessor. If Lord MORPETH attached the highest value, as PEEL does, to plausible appearance, he would leave the force in Ireland at its minimum, throwing upon his Tory successors the odium of the increase which the'Government might render necessary. But, looking to the interests of the country, Lord MORPETH sees the necessity of having in Ireland a sufficient force to preserve the peace during the impending change, and in providing for it he best does his duty both to his Sovereign and to the Irish people. Had he suffered the force in Ireland to continue so small as to eneourage the exasperation of the people, on the Tory advent, to break the peace, the effect would have been most detrimental to the interests of freedom, and most favourable to the designs of the Tories, who would like nothing better than a plausible opportunity of striking terror into the people of England and Ireland, by acts of vengeance and severity. In guarding against this, Lord MORPETH has acted a wise and patriotic part, though he cannot but foresee that it may enable the Tories to make statements literally true, but practically false, to the disparagement of his Irish administration. In Ireland, Lord Morpeth is invited to a public ban- quet, which will take place early in September. In the West Riding, says the Leeds Mercury,— " The people of Yorkshire are preparing to show their sense of the invaluable services of Lord Morpeth as their representative in five Parliaments, by presenting to his Lordship a splendid memorial of their admiration and at- tachment. A subscription for this purpose has been opened in all the polling districts; and from the spirit with which it has been commenced at Bradford, we augur that the amount raised will be worthy of the occasion.— At a meeting of a few gentlemen in that town on Thurs- day, Henry Leah, Esq., in the chair, a resolution was passed, cordially approving of the subscription ; and the following very handsome sums were put down in the room: THE QUEEN FOR THE PEOPLE.— Her MAJESTY having been advised by Dr. LOCOCK not to subject herself to the excitement consequent upon opening Parliament in person, the Tory journals have eagerly seized upon this subject to represent, that it is a mere false pretext on the part of the QUEEN, to avoid delivering the speech which her ministers have pre- pared for the occasion. We believe this Tory sugges- tion to be entirely false. If she were averse to the speech prepared, she is not the person to find a false pretence for declining to read it in person. Still, we regard the veto of Dr. LOCOOK as a fortunate circum- stance. Ministers know that they must shortly quit office, but, as we learn from Lord J. RUSSELL'S ad- di^ ss, it is their determination first to make their opponents speak out on the subject of financial policy. They will, no doubt, do this in the debate on the address. But to this end, it is necessary so to frame the speech from the throne, that the subject cannot be avoided. Still, there would be a degree of delicacy, in the present state of parties, about seeming to com- mit the QUEEN personally to their policy, however cordial may be her approbation of it. That difficulty is removed by opening the Parliament by commission. For though the Royal speech is just as much the speech of the ministry when read by the QUEEN, as when read by a commissioner, still the latter course takes from it that seeming personality which the for- The speech, therefore, being to be deli- Mr. Henry Leah £ 50 Chphr. Dawson.. . SO James Garnett.... 25 R. Mil'igan 25 Titus Salt 25 Edward Ripley.... 20 Mr. H. Forbes £ 20 — M. Bottomley .. 10 — Josa. Lupton.... 10 — Samuel Laycock.. 10 £ 245 LOCAL INTELLIGENCE. A Gold Vase, bearing a correct representation of the Emerald Isle in emeralds, has been contemplated as a suitable testimonial; but this is open for discussion. The subscription is to be in every way unlimited, so as to em- brace, without distinction of age or sex, the humblest ad- mirer as well as the most influential supporter. The in- tention has not yet been publicly announced, but we are sure it will gratify the numerous and ardent friends of Lord Morpeth to know that such a design has been formed and will doubtless be carried into effect." How different was the way in which the Tories retired from office in 1830. They went out amid the execrations of the people. THE CORN LAWS.— The report of the proceedings of the Conference of Ministers at Manchester, con- vinces us that it will realise the expectations which we have founded upon it. The mustering of 650 Minis- ters of religion, of all denominations, not to promote any sectarian object, but to vindicate the claims of religion and humanity, is a phenomenon in the history of the country, and a demonstration of the highest value. The fact that the Committee received commu- nications from 1000 more Ministers, with about a dozen exceptions, all concurring in the measure, shews how widely spread is the conviction among the religious public that the Corn Laws are hostile to humanity, morality, and religion. And we feel confident that we shall now see Corn Law repeal taken up by the religious public on religious grounds. As to the result of such a movement there can be no doubt. The beneficial change in the weather with which we are favoured, has raised the hopes of the monopolists. They cling to the hope of a further reprieve. In the spring of last year the Corn Laws were respited by a sudden change of the weather in March, which al- lowed of spring- sowing, to an extent that in some degree made up for the deficiency of autumn- sown corn. And now, if this fine weather should last long enough to ensure a moderate harvest, the monopolists will again luxuriate in that modified scarcity which will fill their pockets, without goading the people to the madness that would result from a harvest altogether bad. The weathercock Times has already changed with the weather. For a fortnight before, it had been throwing out significant hints of an inclination to lead the Anti- Corn Law cry, denouncing the sliding scale as the source of all mischief, condemning to utter ruin any politician who should attempt to adhere to that scale, and announcing, that " unless relief came SOON, convulsion was inevitable." Now, however, the Times sinks all allusion to the misery of the people. It con- demns the Corn Laws in the abstract; it disapproves of the sliding scale, fears that the frauds to which it is subject can never be guarded against, but will con- scientiously give a full and candid consideration to any plan for remedying the defects of the present system. Then the Times cannot by any means pollute itself by concurring in the proceedings of the Anti- Corn- Law league, or in any measures which the present Ministers support. It denounces as delusions the arguments for Corn Law repeal, and though still professing to favour it, will give a primary consideration to other measures of its party. The meaning of all is simply this, that the Times will not join in the popular cry against the Corn Law, till dire misery and pervading ruin shall make the cry too strong to be any longer resisted. It will, therefore, lay upon its oars ready to move when- ever movement becomes inevitable, but till then it will not damage its party by writing against them on this subject. This we are convinced is the right reading of Thursday's Times. It is evident that the DUKH of . BUCKINGHAM and the monopolists have succeeded as ' they did in 1839, in deciding the Corn Law policy of PEEL, and therefore the Times inserts this Anti- Corn Law- in- tlie- abstract, but pro- Corn- Law- in- fact article, and gives also a pro- Corn- Law report of the Coofer- vered by one of themselves, the ministers need feel no hesitation about making it point out their policy too strongly for the opposition to evade the subject. This is the more necessary, as Sir R. PEEI, is no doubt de- sirous to play the game of procrastination. He will, if possible, throw out the Government on the mere question of confidence, shirking altogether an exposi- tion of his own views, until February. By this course, he may hope to get over the miseries of the coming winter, without taking into consideration the circum- stances of the country, and trusting that the chapter of accidents may turn up in his favour. This is a contemptible course to take, but it is worthy of the man and his party. It might be excused in dealing with a measure of police, or of partial interest, but when the subject to be considered is the relief of starving millions, the restoration of trade fleeting away from our shores, the very existence of the coun- try as a great nation; when, too, it is remembered that, but for Tory interposition, effective measures of relief would by this time have been adopted, it is un- utterably despicable in the Tory leader to make the attempt of still shuffling on without declaring his policy. CLERICAL TORYISM.— We were so much entranced last week, with the speech of Dr. HOLLAND at the Doncaster dinner, that we entirely omitted to notice the response of the Rev. Dr. SHARP, vicar of that town, to the toast, " Church and State." Dr. SHARP declared that he " was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be," " a stanch, firm, and unflinching Con- servative." He proves himself to be a true Tory of the old school, for he goes on to descant, in the style of a Pitt Club orator, on the perfection and blessedness of our constitution, and having conveniently forgotten Sir CHARLES WETHERELL'S predictions of ruin from the Reform Bill, he says, " the people have reason to be proud of their constitution both in Church and State— that constitution which is the envy and admi- ration of the world." How like the language of a well- fed vicar! Enjoying wealth, and dignity, and power, and ease, he naturally thinks nothing can be better, and he patriotically extends to his country that complacency which his own comfortable state be- gets. Pity but this worthy Doctor could see a little further. If he could but put himself, in imagination, in the condition of the millions who are starving under this enviable and admirable constitution, he would probably take a different view of it. An admirable system, indeed, that must be, which, to support, not the government, but monopolising classes, levies a mouth tax of 20 per cent, on the poor labourer earning 10s. a week, while vicars and gentlemen with their thousands a year, pay less than one per cent on their incomes. Such a constitution may well be extolled by the easy and affluent, but the toiling millions look on it with other eyes. The VICAR seems to have been quite ecstatic in celebrating the victory of Mr. DENI- SON over Lord MILTON. He exclaims in admiration, " That a Denison, a BECKETT, (' within the lowest depth, a lower deep,') should vanquish the heir of the house of Wentworth'." as if he had said, that a tad- pole should swallow a whale; that a fomart should vanquish a lion! Yet, for all this, we might have passed over Dr. SHARP in silence, but for the asser- tion he was pleased to make in reference to Earl FITZWILLIAM'— that he " declared that in order to secure his ( Lord MILTON'S) election, he would go to the very bottom of his purse." Now this is pointing at Earl FITZWILLIAM personally, all the false and impotent charges of corruption which the Tories have levelled at the Liberal party in the West Riding. It is a grave charge to make. If Dr. SHARP can prove it, he is justified in making it. But he did not prove it— he did not speak of proof— he threw it parenthetically into a sentence, as an additional ingre- dient in his cup of joy,—& nd we tell Dr. SHARP, it is not the sort of charge which ought to be slightly made. Its truth is negatived by Earl FITZWILLIAM'S character. He is not a man likely to say such a thing, or to authorise any one to say it for him. And we tell Dr. SHARP, too, that it is notupon that EARL, of all men, that a clergyman of the Church of England ought groundlessly to cast such a stigma. He who is the liberal patron of the church— who is always ready to open his purse on its behalf— who has even damaged his influence in the attempt to get church rates for its service— he certainly is not the man against whom a clergyman of that church should lift his heel. If Dr. SHARP had heard this calumnious tale, if he even believed it, it would have been but seemly in him to have left the repetition of it to some layman, and not to have distinguished himself by the bitterness of his hostility to a nobleman, who, be his faults or virtues what they may, has certainly deserved well of all churchmen. MEETING OF PARLIAMENT.— Parliament met on Thursday, when, as had previously been announced, Mr. SHAW LEPEVRE was unanimously re- elected Speaker. Sir ROBERT kept his followers in order by rising immediately after Mr. BULLER, to declare his concurrence in the motion, and to defend his conduct by precedents against the dissatisfaction of his friends. His reference to the precedent of 1835 was answered by Lord JOHN RUSSELL in a single sentence. There were other considerations which induced him to set aside Mr. MANNERS SUTTON, besides the fact of his being opposed to the majority of the new Parliament. In the former Parliament, Mr. SUTTON had declared his intention to retire, and had secured his pension. In the interim, he had been active in the formation of the new Ministry, in which he would have held office, but that it was plain he could best serve the the party by becoming again a candidate for the Chair. These were ample grounds for his rejection, and none of them apply in any degree to the case of Mr. LEFEVRE. MEETING AT SIR ROBERT PEEL'S.— There was a muster of the Tory expectants at Sir R. Peel's resi- dence, in Whitehall- gardens, on Thursday, when Lord Stanley, Sir James Graham, Mr. Goulburn, Sir Henry Hardinge, Sir Thomas Freemantle, and several other influential Tories, were present. The Duke of Wel- lington was there, but no other Peer was admitted to the conference, which lasted about two hours.— Cor- respondent of Chronicle. We have now had a week of fine weather, no rain having fallen since Sunday, but great doubts are en- tertained whether it will last. Upon the whole, the crops in this neighbourhood look well. THE CHARTER.— Yesterday was fixed for the con- sideration, by the Privy Council, of our petition for a Charter. The clandestine petition got up against it, was not lodged at the Privy Council Office till the latest possible day, yesterday week. Probably the Privy Council will again appoint a scrutiny ; and, in that case, it will be clearly shewn that a vast majority of the people are in favour of the measure. It is non- sense to pretend that the danger of the rural police is past. It is but postponed. We cannot often agree with the Times, but we do most cordially approve the moral of its remarks of yesterday, on the disgraceful conduct of a Tory Lord and Magistrate ( Lord Grant- ley,) to a poor labourer named Punter. The Times says it ought to warn the Government and the People against trusting in the hands of county magistrates any power which can be abused. We hope there is no man like Lord Grantley among the West- Riding ma- gistracy ; but it is for the dignity, honour, comfort, and advantage of a town like Sheffield, to be inde- pendent of them. We owe much of our liberties to the jealousy entertained by our burgher ancestors of feudal interference in the affairs of their towns. CUTLERS' COMPANY, chosen 17th August, 1841.— Master Cutler— Thos. Ellin, jun., Esq. IVardens— Messrs. George Wostenholme and Thos. Wilkinson. Searchers— Messrs. W. Broadhurst, Joseph Mappin, Wm. Steer, Wm. Butcher, Francis Newton, Samuel Parker. Assistants— Messrs. James Hall, Wm. Hall, Joseph Elliott, W. Nowell, Thomas Loxley, John Hawksley, James Moorhouse, Samuel Smith, Thomas Shepherd, Josh. Hobson, Thomas Staniforth, T. J. Crawsliaw, Samuel Scott Deakin, Joseph Levick, jun., Edward Greaves, John Robert Spencer, Henry Mort, Thomas Moulson, George Johnson, Francis Fenney, T. B. Turton, Geo. Savage, Henry Colley' and John Caterer. POST OFFICE RECEIVING HOUSES.— In conse- quence of a memorial addressed to the Postmaster General, by the Master Cutler and Company, repre- senting the convenience which would arise from estab- lishing post- office receiving houses in various parts of the town, the Postmaster General took the subject into consideration, and sent down a commissioner to ascer- tain the number required and the most suitable locali- ties. We believe the sites were fixed as follows :— Glossop road; near the Railway, Wicker; near the Ecclesall Bazaar, Sheffield moor; Shalesmoor; and Duke street, Sheffield Park. We are happy to state that this week the Master Cutler has received the following communication:— General Post Office, 18th August, 1841. SIR,—' I am commanded by the Postmaster General to inform you, in answer to the memorial signed by your- self and to other inhabitans of Sheffield, that he lias authorized the establishment of five receiving houses for letters, in that town. I am, Sir, your obedient bumble servant, JAMES CAMPBELL ( for the Secretary.) James Moorhouse, Esq., Sheffield. Not being aware of the steps taken by the Cutlers' Company, about two months ago Captain Lake wrote to the Postmaster General on the same subject, and has this week received a reply similar to the above. We beg to offer our sincere thanks to the Gallant Captain, for this proof of the interest he has taken in the town since he came amongst us, and we deeply regret that he is so soon to leave us, although for his own personal advancement to a higher station. THE BARRACK- MASTER.— We have the pleasure to state that Captain Lake, who for nearly four years has resided in Sheffield as barrack- master, and has conciliated universal regard, has been promoted to the mastership of the great Ordnance Depdt and Barracks at Weedou, Northamptonshire. Our congratulations are alloyed only by the regret, that we are to lose from among us this estimable and gallant veteran. DAY MAIL FROM LONDON.— Some time ago the Postmaster- General was memoralised in favour of a day mail to Sheffield, but replied, that though desirous to do so, he did not then feel at liberty to adopt the measure. The obstacle is understood to have been the expense. We are glad to observe that the Lord Mayor and Town Council of York have now taken up the subject, and have presented a memorial in its favour. They have solicited the co- operation of the Cutlers' Company, and of thepeople of Sheffield, which we trust will be given. At present, unfortunately for us, the people of Leeds have a day mail, vid Manches- ter, so that we have not their co- operation in the' demand. But it may be pointed out to the Post- master- General, that if a day mail be put on from Birmingham to York, that may not only supply the wants of the other Yorkshire towns, but of Leeds also, and thus save the expense of the existing mail from Manchester to Leeds. It is altogether too bad, that Lancashire should have its day mail and York- shire be without it. LORD MORPETH.— It has been suggested that, be- sides the memorial which it is proposed to present to Lord Morpeth from the West Riding, the electors and non- electors of Sheffield should be invited to present to his Lordship a token of their regard, in some handsome and useful specimen of the manufac- tures of this town. We have no doubt this idea will commend itself to multitudes of our townsmen, and will be carried out with spirit. LORD MILTON AND MR. WORTLEY.— In Lord Francis Egerton's second letter on the subject of his reported design to raise a regiment of yeomanry, he incidentally mentions that at the last review of the West Riding yeomanry at Doncaster, Mr. Wortley was mounted on a horse borrowed from Lord Milton. He adds,—" some of the yellow and blue farmers could hardly understand it." ANTI- CORN LAW CONFERENCE.— The best proof of the importance of the Anti- Corn Law Conference, at Manchester, is to be found in the efforts of the Tory papers to run it down. They dare not report fairly its proceedings, but endeavour to burlesque it. It will not influence the public mind the less on that ac- count. The Times of Friday, instead of reporting the proceedings of the Conference, devotes its space to the hearing before the Magistrates, of the com- plaint against the Socialists, who endeavoured to force their way into the Conference. These personages, the Church and Tory paper describes as the Rev. Mr. Campbell, the Rev. Mr. Buchanan, and the Rev. Lloyd Jones, and treats them as having just as good a title to be called Christian ministers as those of whom the Conference was composed. Ministers of the Gospel cannot be wrong when unprincipled high- Church Tories are driven to fraternise with Socialists, for the sake of throwing dirt upon them. Last week, the Committee making arrangements for the Anti- Corn Law Conference received a short note from Dr. Hannah, in the name of the Wesleyan Con- ference, declining to take part, on the ground that the subject was one on which there was much difference of opinion, and was also political. And so the claims of humanity and morality are to be set at nought because politics are involved. In justice, however, to the Wes- leyan ministers, we must state, that though this is an- nounced as the unanimous opinion of the Conference, it is stated that the subject was not broached until the fag- end of the Conference, when there were but 40 members left. The London mail arrived here late on Saturday. It is stated that two horses were straying on the line near Bir- mingham ; in consequence of which the engine and all the carriages were thrown off the road. The animals were killed, but no further accident, we believe, occurred. LORD MORPETH.— The Noble Lord, who is beloved by his own political friends, and respected even by his bit- terest opponents, leaves Dublin on Monday for England; but he will return in time for the dinner to be given to him, on the 0th of September, by the leading Reformers of Ireland. At the " OLD NO. 12'' WINE and SPIRIT VAULTS, opposite the Tontine Hotel, Haymarket, Sheffield, the smallest quantity of Wines or Spirits may be had upon the same terms as if purchased by the cask, gallon, or dozen. The proprietor invariably imports his own Fo- reign Wines and Spirits, the Queen's duties upon the same being paid by himself; and paying cash down for his British Wines and Spirits enables him to take advan- tage of the depressed stale of the markets, and sell to his very best friends, the public, Wines of the very first cha- racter, and Spirits of the choicest quality, guaranteed of the highest legal strength, by the full imperial measure, at wholesale prices. To those who have so long patro- nised his establishment the proprietor returns his best thanks, and at the same time solicits a trial from all those who have not yet favoured him, being satisfied that the quality and prices of his extensive Stock, will eneure to him their future Custom.— N. B.: To afford facility to carriers, country purchasers, and others, Wines and Spirits of all kinds, are kept ready put up in all sized bottles, from a jack to a gallon, sealed and labelled. NETHER CHAPEL.— Our readers will observe that the anniversary sermons of this place of worship are to be preached by two celebrated men— the Rev. Dr. Morrison and the Rev. James Parsons. The Archbishop of York has appointed the Rev. Dr. Hook, vicar of Leeds, to a canonry in York Minster. The old Evangelical vicar of Sheffield is passed over. The new Puseyite vicar of Leeds obtains the honour. Does this say nothing of the progress of Puseyism in the high places of the church? Mr. Sutton thinks Dr. Hook unfit to preach in Sheffield. The Arch- bishop of York prefers Dr. Hook to ecclesiastical honours. THE BOTANICAL GARDENS.— At the Botanical Gardens, on Monday, the New Zealand Chief gave illustrations of the habits, customs, & c., of the New Zealanders. This chief is a Mr. Burns, by birth a Scotchman, who has long been a resident in New Zealand, and was adopted as a chief by the natives. His exhibition was followed by fireworks, on an ex- tensive scale, by our townsman, Mr. Bywater. The weather being extremely favourable, large crowds of highly respectable individuals visited the grounds, and at one time there could not be less than five thousand people present. The band of the Queen's Bays was in attendance and plaved several splendid airs, & e., during the evening. The Chief, who was dressed in the costume of the natives of New Zealand, commenced by exhibiting the manner of rejoicing and mourning among the natives, the singularities of their marriage ceremonies, exhibiting several of their implements of war, and the manner of using them. Some disappointment was experienced by his not having his canoe, to show the manner in which the New Zealanders row their war- boats, & c., which would have been one of the most interesting parts of the exhibition. Mr. Bywater followed these repre- sentations with a display of fireworks, which, for bril- liancy, accuracy, beauty of arrangement, and general effect, have never before been equalled in Sheffield. They were, indeed, splendid, and as each piece was fired the satisfaction of the assembly was manifested by loud applause. The chief exhibited the war dance of the natives of New Zealand, surrounded by a dis- charge of fireworks, which had a beautiful effect. The whole amusements closed about a quarter past nine o'clock. We understand that besides the sub- scribers and their families, amounting to upwards of 2500 individuals, there were 2500 others who paid for admission, so that no less than .£ 96 was taken at the entrance. It is in contemplation to give another and more splendid exhibition in a short time, when the New Zealand Chief will again make his appear- ance, and present a great number of additional enter- tainments, and when Mr. Bywater will again display his skill in pyrotechnics. It is very gratifying that, after so many disappointments from the weather and other causes, the Committee of the Gardens should have been so successful on this occasion. VAN AMBURGH. Van Amburgh, the cele- brated lion tamer, arrived in Doncaster, on Thurs- day, from Gainsbro', with his collection of trained animals. He drove through the principal streets of the town six in hand, and was followed by his performing elephant, and five carriages. The procession was witnessed by many hundreds of per- sons, and was much admired. After parading some of the principal streets, the procession went to the Pavilion in Young street, where the performances took place in the afternoon and evening. To- day, this celebrated man will perform in Rotherham, and on Monday he will arrive in Sheffield for four days. The wonderful suhjection in which he holds the most formidable of the brute creation will no doubt gain for him, as he deserves, overflowing assemblies of spectators. SHERIFF'S COURT, Monday.—( Before G. H. Sey- mour, Esq., Under Sheriff.)— Leader v. Greaves.— Mr. Wightman appeared for the plaintiff, in an action on a promissory note, torecover the balance due on a note for .£ 12.16s. 6d. The action was undefended. Verdict for plaintiff for the amount sought.. .. Marshv. Brad- well.— Mr. Albert Smith appeared for plaintiff, under a writ of inquiry to assess the damages sustained by him through the defendant having taken stone out of certain quarries at Lydgate, and also having built a wall, by which Mr. Marsh's access to his own house and premises was cut oft*. After hearing evidence as to value from various witnesses, the Jury returned a verdict for .£ 12. 10s. damages, and 40s. costs. On Thursday, the 12th instant, the foundation stone of a new church was laid at Thurgoland, in the parish of Silkstone, by the Right Hon. Lord Wharn cliffe. The service was read by the vicar of Silk- stone, and an admirable address afterwards delivered by the Venerable Archdeacon Corbett. Another church is proposed to be commenced soon in this po- pulous and widely extended parish. Lord Howard, M. P., immediately after laying the first stone of Kimberworth church, on Wednesday, proceeded per railway to London, to attend his Par- liamentary duties. SUICIDE.— On Wednesday last, an inquest was held at the Ship Hotel, Rotherham, before Thomas Badger, Esq. and a respectable jury, on view of the body of a man, whose name is unknown, who was found dead in bed at the above inn, on the previous morning ( Tues- day.) From the evidence adduced before the jury, it appeared that the deceased arrived at the Ship Hotel on the night of Sunday last. He had his meals there, and slept there on Sunday night. On Monday after- noon, between three and four o'clock, he went to bed. He did not complain of being ill at the time, nor did he appear low- spirited or dejected. He wrote a letter previous to his going to bed, and went out, as lis presumed, to put the letter in the post. On the Tues- day morning he was found dead, by the chamber- maid, lying on his face in the bed. Mr. Copeland and Mr. F. G. Moore, surgeons, made a post mortem exami- nation of the body of the deceased, when it was found he had taken a large quantity of arsenic, from the effects of which he had died. A paper, labelled " poi- son," which had contained arsenic, was found in the room. The deceased having stated he came from Derby, the coroner dispatched a messenger, to find out the name of the deceased, but no such person being known in Derby, he deemed it advisable to adjourn the inquest until nine o'clock on Wednesday evening. At that time no person having come forward to identify the body, the jury returned a verdict, in accordance with the evidence, that the deceased had destroyed himself, being at the time of sound mind. The deceased was apparently about thirty years of age, with curly brown hair. Had on a brown coat, with gilt buttons; a black silk velvet waistcoat; black trousers; half boots and blue knitted stockings. He had in his pocket 3s. 9d. and a snuff- box ; but he had no paper or memorandum on his person by which his name or residence could be ascertained. WORKSOP.— Harvest has partially commenced in this neighbourhood, and if the glorious weather con- tinues with which we have been favoured during the present week, we have no doubt but it will become general in the course of a few days. The crops are looking remarkably well, and we understand them to be luxuriant and abundant in the extreme. The Duke of Devonshire is gone to pass the autumn in Germany with Mr. Richard Cavendish, for whose health the mineral waters of that country have been recommended. THE WEATHER AND THE CROPS.— A delightful change in the weather took place in this neighbour hood on Sunday evening, indicated, as it was, by the prevalence of a heavy dew, which covered the valleys and low grounds as far as the eye could see. Since that time a genial atmosphere has prevailed ; and pro- duced a gratifying change in the several grow- ing crops. Harvest commenced in this locality on Monday morning, the 16th. The various crops have sustained the late unfavourable weather, far better than was, at one time, anticipated; and only require the continuance of clear and bright sunlight to secure a produce which, on the whole, will prove remarkably bountiful.— Doncaster Gazette. The farmers are busy cutting down their corn all about the Isle of Thanet. Wheat- cutting has commenced at Maidstone, but it is complained that the mildew has dona severe damage. At Cambridge, a great deal of corn has been cut, and some carried; the clovers, turnips, and po- tatoes are in fine order. THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON.— The Duke of Wel- lington, passing through Canterbury, last Saturday, on his way to town from Walmer, stopped to change horses at Wright's. He asked Mr. Wright to show him the Canterbury cornletter of that day, ( being mar- ket day), when he observed wheat quoted as having fetched 86s. He asked was it true that that price had been obtained in that day's market, and being re- plied to in the affirmative, observed, " Indeed, then, something must be done."— Correspondent of Chro- nicle. The Paisley operatives, unemployed and in distress, held a meeting at the Philosophical Hall, Paisley, on the 10th of August, when they passed a series of re- solutions proposing that an appeal be made to the Queen and Government, and in which they state their intention of emigrating to Port Philip or Sydney, sup- plicating at the same time her Majesty to forward their aim by supplying them with clothes, as a local appeal on the subject would be vain. They compute that at j£ 4 a head, and counting 250 as the comple- ment of one ship, .£ 1,000, would be required. The accounts fromNewcastle- under- Lyne, respect- ing the depression of trade, are most painful. No town possesses greater advantages for the carrying on of business which requires abundance of fuel, such as the iron and glass trades ; yet in all these, never- theless, there is almost absolute stagnation. THE LATE MR. WILLIAM DAWSON.— Our Wes- leyan readers will learn with pleasure that Mr. James Everett, the author of several popular Wesleyan pub- lications, is preparing for the press the memoirs of the life and ministry of Mr. Dawson. Mr. Everett has obtained the sanction of the executors, through whom he will obtain much valuable information : in addi- tion to which, he has preserved many conversations which have occurred before him, during the latter years of the late Mr. Dawson's life. In a letter received by Mr. John Warren, of Littleover, near Derby, from his son, who left this country for New South Wales in July last year, we find the following gra- phic passage :—'" This country is a strange one— all whores, rogues, and pickpockets. The biggest villains in the world are here. The moon is wrong side upwards, the cuckoo sings by night, and it is all woods and mora, tains." He also adds in a postcript—" This is an uncom- fortable country, but they may soon make a fortune ifthey ' will be steady and try for it. In the interior of New South Wales, people think nothing of drinking two quarts of rum at a time, but I have drunk none in the country." HOSIERY AND LACE TRADES.— The hosiery trade in almost every branch is in a deplorable state ; nearly one half of the workmen being unemployed, or stinted to such an amount of work that their wages will not afford them subsistence.— Nottingham Review. MIDLAND COUNTIES' RAILWAY.— The general annual meeting of the shareholders of this company was held at Derby on Saturday last. A dividend of £ 2. 10s. per share was declared. At the Liverpool Assizes, on Tuesday, the following causes, in addition to those reported in the third page, were heard '.— Jones, Public Officer, v. Smith.— The plain- tiff in this case, is the public registered officer of the Sheffield and Hallamshire Banking Company, and the action was brought against the defendant, as the acceptor of a dishonoured bill of exchange, to recover £ 61. 7s., and £ 1 interest.— Verdict for the plaintiff, damages £ 62. 7s Wareing v. Tresswell.— ln this case, Mr. Dundas and Mr. James appeared for the plaintiff: Mr. Cresswell and Mr. Pashley appeared for the defendant. This was an action to recover £ 44. 10s. 7d., the balance of an account between the parties, which had been running from the beginning of 1834 till the end of 1837. When the transactions took place, the defendant was a tanner at Egmanton, Notts., but is now carrying on the business of a common brewer in Sheffield ; and Mr. Wareing is a skin merchant in Liverpool. The plaintiff supplied thp defendant with skins during that period, and the defend- ant furnished to him great quantities of size and glue. In addition to these, the defendant had given the plaintiff many acceptances. At the end of Mr. Dundas's opening, thejLearned Judge recommended a reference to some gentleman at the bar, but the defendant refused to con- sent. The case proceeded about two hours, when the Judge again recommended a reference. Mr. Cresswell said, his client felt indignant at the plaintiff's conduct in this matter, and must therefore decline to refer an action which was, in truth, brought as a set- off only against one previously brought by the defendant againsl the plaintiff, which was now at issue an'd about being tried. The case then proceeded. Mr. Cresswell addressed the Jury for the defendant, and put in an account, made out by the plaintiff in the year 1836., showing a certain balance, which he there stated was all that was due from the defendant to himthat balance had been paid, except 3s. Id., and against that the defendant had a set- off for £ 2, and there had only been one other transaction between them, which was proved to have been paid.— The Jury returned a verdict for the defendant. TATTERSALL'S- THURSDAY. The only bet we heard was 1000 to 35 agst Lampoon lor the Doncaster St. Leger ; and the only offers were even between the field and Coronation ( take 5 to 4,) 4 to 1 agst Van Amburgb, 11 to 1 agst Tearaway, and 13 to 1 agst The Squire. As the Doncaster Cup Stakes, advertised to close on the 7th inst., did not fill, the Cor- poration have determined to give a Free Cup, value 200 sovs. It is understood that the bets hitherto made are void. TO CORRESPONDENTS. In Messrs. Fox and Horner's advertisement, which ap- peared in our last, the place of business was omitted— 105, Button lane, Sheffield moor. We have to acknowledge the receipt of half- asovereign from " W. J., Waingate," for Mr. J. C. Prince. Any medical man or chemist will answer " A Subscri ber's" inquiry about camphor far more satisfactorily than we can. AGENTS London,...... > Doncaster,. ••-.< Derby ~ » . Barnsley, ..... Chesterfield, -- Edinburgh, •-• Glasgow, •••• Leeds, ........ Dublin, Birmingham, YrnTc, Liverpool, .... Rotherham, • Manchester, • FOR THIS PAPER. Mr. R. Barker, 33, Fleet- street. Messrs. Newton and Co., Warwick- square. Mr. S. Deacon, 3, Walbrook. Mr. G. Reynell, Chancery- lane. Messrs. A. H. Baily and Co., 83, Cornhill. Mr. Clayton, Strand. Messrs. Brooke and Co. Gazette Office. Messrs. Storer and Stainton. Mr. Pike, Reporter Office. Mr. John Ray, and Mr. Harrison, booksellers. Mr. Woodhead, Chronicle Office. Messrs. Robertson and Scott. Mr. W. R. M'Phun, 86, Trongate. 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