... A numerous meeting of the Clergy of the archdeaconry of l.oudon was held 011 Wednesday, Hall, London all, the subject of the desecration the Lord s-day at the various post-oflices throughout the country ; the Venerable Archdeacon Hale the chair. The neeting having been opened with praver. The Rev. Dr. Croly said, that speaking before ministers religion need not enlarge the religious view of ...

... BEFORE MR. WHISTON, JUS., CORONER. On Thursday last, at Ilkeston, oil the body of Zillah Cockayne, who died the day previous from an attack English cholera. It appeared from the evidence that the deceased came the Sunday previous to attend upon her sister who was suffering from diarrhcea, and which no doubt had been brought in consequence the filthy state of the room in which the sister was ...

... pieces, when to the horror of the stamper, who lias been ill ever since, the consternation the worthy post-master, the fearful excitement of the clerks, sorters, &c., and the confusion of the whole office, the letters and newspapers were scattered in all directions—from the remains of glass bottle which had been directed to a teetotal medical gentlcrtian of the town, lo! out sprung a frog ...

... WEDNESDAY, October 24, 1849. The extraordinary demonstration made thoughout the country men of all classes, all opinions on political affairs, and of all sects and shades religious belief, against Post-office desecration of the Sabbath, is one of the most extraordinary signs of the times. It proves that, however we may differ with respect to numerous questions a public nature which, iu their ...

... MEETING SHAREHOLDERS (>n Friday last, Meeting of the Shareholders in this Com- panv, residing ill the Midland Counties, was held the Midland Hotel, in this town, pursuant to a circular addressed to them the Committee ot' Investigation now sitting at | York, tor the purpose of appointing a delegate, to meet, tliat citv the 17th instant ( this day), other delegates from the >hareho| ...

... The Anniversary Meeting this Society- was held in the Athena-um-ioom, Derby, on Monday last, Wili.iam Evans, Esq., M. P., the Chair. The attendance was not. large, but highly respectable. On the platform we noticed the Rev. E. R. Eardley Wilmot, vicar of Kenilworth; Rev. W. Hollowav, lecturer of (the deputation); the Ven. the Archdeacon Derby ; Rev. E. W. Foley ; Rev. E. H. Abnev ; and W. 1,. ...

... feci somewhat interts.ee in learning, that a movement now on foot in Helper conbmplating earlier closing of shops in all trades, 111 order ''■afford n.a-ter-, as-i-tauts, and apprentices, time and opportunity t ...

... CONSECRATION CIIARLESWORTH NEW I'HLKI'II. This interesting ceremony was performed Monday morning, the Stli instant, by the l.onl Bishop of the Diocese, who afterwards pteached on the occasion, selecting fur his text the 10th chapter of Koinans, and part of verse 15th, '• How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and brill}; glad tidings of good tilings. The ...

... letter I Lord Ashle y' on ,ht Sanatary Condition of London appeared in a recent number the Time, newspaper evils he describes are an appalling character, and prompt and energetic measures for their alleviation «• lordship calls attention more especially to the rl,m,icili ar « Jit ion the poor, and he truly remarks that it lies T root of all attempts to render to a people substantial service ...

... John »' Groat Journal-office, Friday Night. letter has just been received here from Kirkwall, an- ! nouncing the arrival there of Captatn l'aterson, the Jane, Newcastle, and Captain I.ee, of the I'riuce of Wales, of ! Hull (both vessels having been wrecked at l>avis's Straits), ! with .'!() men, brought by Danish vessel. Captain l'aterson has in his possession sealed bottle with some documents ...

... MURDEROUS ATTACK ON THREE PERSONS BY BURGLAR. j The village of Joiner's Square, or Eastwood Vale, between Han ley and Fenton, was the scene of a very shocking occurrence last Sunday morning, a murderous attack having been made by burglar upon Mr. and Mrs. Vyse, who keep small grocer's shop, and their nephew Samuel Mountford, resident with them, by burglar who had broken into the house. The ...

... great regret that the Kadbourn and the Kepton and Oresley Troops of Yeomanry Cavalry were not permitted to unite with their fellow soldiers, of the Derby and Chaddesden Troop, in testifying their zeal and loyalty in her Majesty's service on the occasion of her recent visit Derby. The ordinary duties of yeomanry, when called out in aid the civil power, are, at the best, irksome and disagreeable ...