Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-07-23

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ia divisions Of about fourteen, made n attempt to
dispense the people. The scene was beyond aescrip-
lion The people in the first instance retreated then
attacked the police; when man who was seized was
utes, when about eight divisions Of the 4th Royal
Irish Dragon Guards, headed by the Mayor, and
DR., 3eoth, Magistrate, arrived. They were placed
in divisions at the end Of Moor street, the Baring
Special street, Ball street, Philip street, and the
High Town Shortly afterwards about six divisions
Of the Rfenen arrived to support the Dragons.
have only time to say that about twelve men are
IN custody, several Of them injured, one Win cu!
lass in his possession policeman 10 IN the hosPita
wounded in the head, several others slightly, one
stabbed in the abdomen, and another IN the tniss.
All at this moment quiet
ANOTHER AocoUNr.--This evening the Dan-Hnb
meetings Of the Chartists have been brought 10 cr
sis. At o'clock this night the usual hour OF meet
ing, there was large assemblage OF the people, ac
companied by banners, SC. To the great surPIse'
however, of the mob, about quarter Pas' egnaa
party of the London police arrived, and Immediately
proceeded to arrest the leaders and disPerse the
meeting The metropolitan police were down oy Inc
Home Office and arrived only few minutes DeiSre
they attempted the dispersion OF the Cnar'st muir
tude.
is impossible, in few lines, to describe the con-
fusion which ensued after the attack OF the ponce
The mob resisted, and, although the Londsn ponce
were well organized, aid most Determined In tner
efforts the number Of the Chartists to whom they
we're opposed and their evident preparation to meet
attack, led TO the temporary defeat oi tne Psnce
For about ten minutes the hight was ieariui' anu ="
sorry to add it is feared that In more than one IN
stance the consequence will prove fatal The p"-
lics were driven back into Moor street. and, tor
short time, il was apprehended that the mob would
succeed in an assault upon the prison Fortunately,
the 4th Royal Irish Dragons, headed by Colonel
Chatterton and accompanied by Mr.. Scholeheld the
Mayor, arrived in time to afford protection to the
civil authorities and as am informed by bystand-
er, a gentleman OF influence IN the Town. saveo the
Public office from popular fury.
The 4th Irish Dragons, together with the kine
Brigade Immediately enccmpassed the Bnii-ring,
and stopped every avenue leading - It; Inc mop
upon their app took to flight in all directions,
and the time write the town is in great OF state
excitement.
Several of the London police seriously injured,
and il is feared that Inspector is fatally wounded
by stab in the side. A magistrate, in expectation
Of his death. is now taking his deposition Five Of
the police have been conveyed to the public ONCE,
some Of whom are unquestonably seriously injured
will Sa,. mos ssss aHa oe eject Few Of
the reputable workmen Of the town are connected
with the Chartists. The military occupy the prn,,
cipal streets, and, i am Of opinion, tomorrow Will
see restoration of comparative quiet.
The Mayor, Mr.. Chance, and other magistrates
in attendance, and will remain at the pubic once
during the night.
PARLIAMENTARY NEWS.
1t is is thought that the wing ministry may survive
the session by trucking to the conserva We interest
The penny postage bill 10 thought, will be neglect
ed by side wind, and reference to the powers OF
the crown; which, although it can reduce the price
Of postage, cannot regulate il by weight.
HousE OF LORDS, July 5-Ths Bishop OF Exeter
put several questions to the Marquis Of Normandy
touching Canada, all Of which were answered In the
negative. -
The first clause of the wing Jamaica Bill was re.
jected in the Lords Tuesday night, I'd july by
a majority Of %. The clause gave TO the Governor
and three Councillors the ssle power Of egislatng
for the colony.
The Jamaica Bill was further considered, and the
- nrd pron
amendment to the second clause, bat did not press
to division. The Earl Of Hardwood pressed Lord
Melbourne to withdraw the bill, which he very en-
phatcally and positively declined.
HousE OF Commons, July 4-CASADA-The Ca.
nada Government Bill was read a second time alter
brief debate. which turned chiefly on the proprie-
~. of Withdrawing the other Bill Tor uniting the
Hume tSosoR sbp6ArS s&sM E Spea5sSAehhp 4 laed
with the Ministers. in withdrawing IT. Mr. Charles
Butler much in favor OF the union, which he
contended would benefit the lower Canadians, we
presume by the roofing them out. II was stated BY
Sir Robert Peel and must be generally admitted that
the question Of the union Of the two provinces was
Of very difficult solution Sir Robert Peel said he
had always been IF opinion that IL would he unwise
to pledge the house 10 any particular principle. by
resolution, without following il up immediately by
legislation He trusted the first step OF her MaJes-
tvs government wsud be take all measures posi-
bic TO induce the American government to unite with
them in putting step to the border warfare which
was carrying on. (Hear, hcar) He should not Of
bat he reserved himself TO what course he should
take several ofthe clauses when il considered
in committee Lord John Russell said, the different
clauses must be fully debated in committee when he
should be prepared to defend them The bill was to
be committed July llth
JuLY ith.-In the House Of Lords Thursday
night, the royal assent given, by commission, to
the sugar duties bill, and several private bills
Lord Brougham postponed his education bill till this
day week. Lord Melbourne, IN answer to Lord
Coddington said there was no intention to place any
discerning minister in the commission for supernend
~ he printing Of the bible In answer TO Lord
londonderry, Lord Wharnclfe stated that the COM
Inittee crime in Ireland had finished taking evil
dence, bat he coad not At present speak the sub
ject cf their decision. The Jamaica bill then
discussed, and on the suggestion Of Lord Hardwood
70 withdraw the bill altogether, the gallery was
cleared for a division but the house negatived the
amendment without a division, and agreed TO the
report
In the Commons, on the suggestion of Sir Robert
Peel, the Election Petitions Trial Bill was suife red
to 20 through stage, and the third reading was fixed
for Monday. The house went into ssnmIttee the
Irish Municipal Corporation Bill the discussion Of
which occupied the rect of the evening The bill,
with IL. $50 clauses got through the committee
The Bill Of Exchange Bill was, after some oppos-
tiob, commtted-Adjourned
AMERICAN PosrAaE.-Anong the passengers who
have reached this country in the Great Western,
which lef, New York on the 18th ult., is a gentle
man delegated on a special mission from the Post
Office Department Of Washington, 10 the authorities
Of our General Post Office The object in view is
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