The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-16


repetition Of the compliments paid TO those distin
guisbed persons on previous eve ning), they quietly
dispersed Not more than from 800 TO 900 persons,
purpose of seeing what wss1Aapg onn were at any
time assembled together. Some OF the more timid u-
habitants of the borough aud particularly tradesmeu
residing in the Bull ring who have previously suffered
from riots in that locality appear alarmed by
q repetition Of these proceedings, but, by the
great majority little apprehension of tumult Is
entertained The force now in Birmingham at
the command of the civil authorities, is two troops Of
the 5th Dragon Guards Colonel Scarlett two COM
psnies Of o7th Foot two pieces of ordinance 800 pen
soners, and $50 police. At Glasgow and at Edinburgh,
there have been meetings equally armles, obectless,
and offensive. During the last few days in conse-
quence Of the alarming intelligence which has been
received from ireland OF the spread OF prncl-
pc those entrusted with the preservation of the pub
lie peace at Edinburgh have been particularly active
in making them elves masters as lar as possible OF the
movements OF these parties, and of the which
they nigh adopt in the event of an outbreak taking
place in the sister kingdom: From what has trans
pred IL appears that constabes in disguise have mixed
with the in the Cowgate portion of the city
almost exclusively inhabited by the Irish in order to
ascertain with what feelings they regarded the state of
matters in Ireland and what dependence might be
placed upon their loyalty. In the of their in
vestgations it is said that it was found to be too
that the greater portion of the Irish part
the population strongly sympathised with their fellow
countrymen in Ireland, who espoused physical force
doctrines; and is stated that the inq that were
made proved that meetings regularly held every
Sunday evening, in certain brokers' houses at which
the Dublin Feion was read and the to be pur-
sued, In the event OF an outbreak, discussed 1t
also found that considerable number copies Of
the fef0n newspaper were weekly received Dublin
In reference TO the chartists, it became known that
they are forming themselves into clubs and il is re-
ported that the authorities pretty with
what passes al them. Whatever information the pub
lie api horites may have derived in this way, 1t is i'm
possible to say but it would appear that it is of such
allure as calls upon them to take active and mme-
date steps for the suppression of sediton We learn
that warrants out for two three Of the
leaders that is not unlikely that in the course of
to-day, all the violent spirits will be in custody
and the movement virtually at an end so far Edin-
urgh is concerned.
ON Monday night a meeting of repealers and char
lists held the Cation hill, TO sympathise with
the confedeI ates in Ireland in their revolutionary
roeress, at which violent speeches were made and
,qually violent resolutions were passed. Since then
the authorities would appear to have matured their
chsrtists were arrested by them. Their names are
Rankine Cumming, and Walker. 1t would appear,
however that their arrest is not in consequence of
the meeting just referred to for the charge which
they have been apprehend is of general character
is understood to be- that they are guilty of attend
ing illegal meetings. Of delivering addresses at these,
and Of advising the eges to arm for the purpose of
overthrowing her Majesty's government, and of at
tending club meetings, &c. After having undergone
examination before the sheriff, they lodged in
the Cation gaol at about nine O'Clock in the evening
Three chartists also apprehe nded but one of
these was liberated bail, and the other two were
die missed. We also understand that warrants
seized quantity of correspondence in the office of
newspaper called the North British Express, which
il published under the superinendepce Of the char
fist committee, and the books and ether articles
found on the premises. Mr.. Smith the agent of the
paper in Glasgow, has been also apprehended in that
present any intention to stop the publication of
the paper II is said that there twelve chartist
clubs in Edinburgh. Cumming and Rankine
the delegates to the late chartst convention at Lon
don Walker is the printer of the Express, the only
chartist paper in Scotland
The trial Of the Bradford rioters came on at the
York assizes on Wednesday. John Johnson, Francis
Vicory, Henry Walton, William Smith, Henry
Whitcombe, James Down, Isaiah Heaton, VIM Con-
nor VIM. Winterburn, and VIM. Sugar were indicted
for riot and for assaulting police officer at Brad
ford, the Goth Of May Our readers will remember
The circumstances OF the case III stated In the
Of the evidence that of the mob, in the
riots in question, were armed with sticks. James
Down carried red hot soldering iron, with which he
struck right and left and when William Sugar
taken into custody large dagger was concealed in
his breast which he acknowledged he had intended
use. All the prisoners identified as taking an
acsve part in the riot. His Lordship in summn up
said that nothing could be satisfactory than the
manner in which, whenever the power of the law had
been disputed the law had been signaily maintained;
that it the right Of persons to be spectators
all the Queens subjects were bound to assist the
officers and it is lawful for them to stand nd
quietly to look when the public peace dis
turbed. The jury retired for short time, and
turned with verdict of guilty against all the pri-
soners except Henry Walton, who deaf They
found him not guilty. Sentence deferred.
BBIRMISGHAM.-On Monday night the inhabitants of
the Bull Ring much surprised by the sudden and
unexpected appearance of a number Of chartists and
repeaers who had marched in procession from meet
ing in the Peoples Hall Loveday street The meeting
not called by any public an announcement or demon
tration and would seem to have been the result of
fome secret organization. The numbers have been
estimated by some at 20e0 others say less but in all
probability there at least 800 present. On
arriving 9, the Bull Ring they commenced grooming
3r a-ert7 and before leaving, announcement
d made OF mother meeting.