SENTENCE ON THE RIOTERS WHO DESTROYED THE POWER-LOOMS.When the affair of the Wakefields had been thus prematurely brought to a close, the Judge gave orders that the convicted rioters should be brought up for judgment. Forty-two persons were placed at the bar, when an impressive address was delivered by the Learned Judge, in the course of which he intimated to them his intention of recom

mending to his Majesty not to carry the sentence he was about to pass into full effect, but that he would be pleased to pardon them so far as their lives are concerned. Sentence of death was then recorded against them (35 men and 7 women); and four others, three women and one man, found guilty of the minor offence, were sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment in the House of Correction at Preston.

JANUARY.

LONDON. COBBETT.-Sir Thomas Beever, Bart. has addressed the public, through the medium of the papers, recommending a meeting, to be held on the 25th inst. for the purpose of adopting some measures for getting Mr Cobbett into Parliament. Sir Thomas says he has had no connexion with Mr Cobbett; but "I have been a constant reader of his writings; I have been deeply interested in the momentous question which he has been, for so long a time, labouring to make clear to the people, and on the final decision of which question, I am convinced, must depend this other question, namely, whether my estate shall be quietly enjoyed by me and my heirs; whether it shall be tossed up and scrambled for in a wild revolution; or whether it shall be coolly confiscated, and transferred

to those who receive the taxes, to whom I, even now, feel that I am little better than a steward, while I have the name and the outward appearance of a land-owner."

In consequence of the above address, Cobbett, in his Register, addressed the public as follows:

"I have to state to the public, that I am, as for several years I have been, very desirous to be in the House of Commons; that I am, as I was in 1820, convinced that I could, if there, do much greater good to my country than I can do out of Parliament; that I am convinced, that I could point out the means of effectually rescuing the country from its present great difficulties, and its still greater dangers; that I am, as I long have been, thoroughly convinced, that unless suitable remedies be adopted, and that too before it be long, there must come a convulsion, of which no man can forsesee the extent or the conse

quences; that no man wishes more anxiously than I do to see such a lamentable catastrophe prevented; and that, therefore, I am not only ready, but desirous, and even anxious, to be placed in the House of Commons; but that, on no account, will I expend, for the accomplishment of that purpose, any portion of those earnings, which, whether great or small, all belong to my wife and children. The world has never be held a triumph more complete and more honourable than that which time and events have now awarded to me. The triumph of Mordecai over Haman was not greater than is mine over this fraudulent and pauper-creating system. It is like the triumph of the Sun over the Frogs; all eyes behold it; it would be proclaimed by every tongue; but, every man knows that every other man must know it as well as he. Still I am anxious to make my country triumph too; but, at the same time, it becomes not me to disguise, that I should be proud of the honours that would be conferred upon me; that I am by no means blind to the certain advantages which a seat in the House of Commons would give me, and give, moreover, to those who are, and who, on every account, ought to be, as dear to me as is my own life, and, indeed, to whose affectionate and dutiful conduct, not to omit adding, to whose talents also, I am, in no small degree, indebted for this triumph. I am by no means blind to those advantages; I am not hypocrite enough to affect not to see them; nor am I mean enough to assume the mock humility of pretending, that they are greater than I merit at the hands of my country. Those who now want any argument to convince them of my ability to render my country the greatest of all possible services would not be convinced though one were to rise from the

dead; and as to those who affect to believe, (for not one of them really believes it,) that I should make use of my power for what they call revolutionary purposes,' the best answer to their corrupt and perverse insinuations is, that it is because to preserve my fame it must be my anxious wish to put a stop to the fatal progress of that hideous revolution which is now actually begun. I am well aware that it is no easy task to effect an object like this. This object has not for so many years occupied my thoughts, without my duly measuring its magnitude, and also the means of its accomplishment. For the last seven years no small part of every twenty-four hours, whether on sea or on land, on my pillow, in my garden, on my horse, or on my feet, has been spent in thinking of the means necessary, when the danger should become clear to all eyes, to the rescuing of England from the natural and inevitable consequences of this all-corrupting, all-enfeebling, all-degrading curse of paper money."

SHILOH.-There is at this time a meeting held, consisting of between three and four hundred of those infatuated people professing to be the followers of Johanna Southcote. The subject of faith held forth at their last meeting was, "The coming of the promised Shiloh !" One of the enthusiasts who mounted the rostrum on the present occasion, declared, with the most profound sanctity, to his credulous hearers, "that this was the appointed time of the birth of Shiloh, as verified to him by a glorious vision!" He further asserted, that “he was confirmed in his belief in consequence of his having laid his hand on Johanna Southcote when she lay dead-that he felt the blessed Shiloh kick!" &c. There is a trumpeter amongst this motley group, who, at

intervals, sounds what appears to be á silver trumpet; (in form like that of the trombone ;) after making three distinct sounds, the congregation simultaneously rise, and vociferate aloud-" Shiloh! Shiloh! Shiloh!" This was repeated several times. The place where these poor fanatics meet, is a large room, which lies at the back of the Greyhound Inn, West Smithfield, (formerly used as a dancing room,) the entrance to which is through a long passage by the side of a cutler's shop, a few doors from Cow-lane, leading to Long-lane.-There is a pair of folding doors with glass in the centre of them, at the entrance from the street.

EDINBURGH. THE MAGISTRATES V. THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. -The Magistrates have at length brought an action of declarator against the Professors of the University. We have seen a copy of the summons, which states that the object of the action is, to have it found and declared by the Court of Session, that "the sole and exclusive right of prescribing rules, and making statutes for the studies—and the course of studies for obtaining degrees-belongs to the Magistrates: That the Professors, independently of the Magistrates, do not possess the power of enacting regulations for the discipline of the College, or regulations to be observed for obtaining degrees: That the Professors have no power, as a distinct body, to frame any bye-laws applicable to the general concerns of the College, which can be imperative on the Magistrates, as Patrons: That no such rules made, or to be made, by the Professors, can be of any force or effect: And that the Professors be ordained to desist from interfering or acting in these matters in time to come," &c. The summons is dated 28th December last, and narrates, at great length, the grants, charters,

and acts, in favour of the Magistrates,* and their proceedings respecting the College, from the time of Queen Mary downwards.

M. DAVID.-The Brussels Oracle of the 30th of December, announces the death of this celebrated artist :"The celebrated painter David expired yesterday morning, at a quarter past ten. His family is going to embalm his body. They intended to apply to the French government for leave to have his remains deposited in his own country, to the glory of which he has so greatly contributed."

DEMERARA PAPERS.-Demerara papers were received on Saturday to a late date. The Royal Gazette of the 22d October contains a most important ordonnance for the religious instruction of the slaves, and the future improvement of their condition. The first fiscal of the colony is confirmed, as protector of the slaves, with a salary of fourteen thousand guilders per annum, one-half to be paid out of the Government, and the other half out of the colonial chest. The duties of this officer are set forth in the ordonnance; and it is ordered, that no planter, or other person, possessing slaves, shall employ such slaves, at work, during the intermediate time from sunset on Saturday and sunrise on Monday, under a fine of 600 guilders. This exemption from labour does not, however, allow the slaves to quit the estate, without permission of the owner.Exceptions are also made for local circumstances, such as preserving or tending cattle, repairing breaches in dams, or arising from other casualties, and all labours absolutely necessary for the preservation of the crops. Packing the coffee, or cotton, when it would sustain damage from delay, is also excepted; but for this service the slave is to receive wages, the rate of which is to be fixed by the protec

tor of slaves. The ordonnance also states it to be in contemplation to abolish the usage of holding markets on Sundays, and until this can be entirely effected, it is ordered, from the 1st January 1826, that the Sunday markets shall be limited to the hour of eleven in the forenoon, and that disobedience shall be attended with forfeiture. After the above date, it is also declared illegal for any person to carry a whip, or other instrument of punishment, in the field or elsewhere, either as a badge of authority, or a stimulus to labour; and the violation of this order renders the parties offending liable to a fine of six hundred guilders, or to imprisonment of from one to six months. It is further ordered that, if a male slave renders himself amenable to punishment, "such punishment must be inflicted with reason and without cruelty or passion," and is not to exceed twenty-five lashes, nor to be inflicted until after sunrise of the next day, nor without the presence of one person of free condition, or of six slaves as witnesses. And further, after the above date, it is declared illegal to flog any female slave under a penalty of fourteen hundred guilders; the punishments allotted for female slaves are, solitary confinement, field stocks, house stocks, bed stocks, hand cuffs, distinguishing dresses, distinguishing marks, and confinement generally; and in particular cases the tread-mill. A punishment record book is to be kept at each estate, and this is to be inspected by the assistant protector every half-year. It is to be lawful for any clergyman of the established church, or licensed teacher, to solemnise a marriage between any slaves, upon receiving the permission, in writing, of the owners of the same. Any female slave thus wedded, having a child, is entitled, six weeks after its birth, to twelve guilders from

her owner, and fifteen guilders for every other child born under the same circumstances; and after she shall thus have six children living, she is not to be employed in the field or in any other than light work.-Every proprietor is to see that the slaves are properly supplied with food, and provision grounds are to be prepared on each estate, at the rate of one acre to five negroes, independent of the weekly allowance as customary. The hours for field-work for slaves is not to exceed from six in the morning till six in the evening, allowing two hours for meals. No slave, dying suddenly, is to be buried without examination; nor is it lawful to sell a male or fe male married slave without the husband and wife going together; and their children, if under 16 years of age, are to be included. Slaves are allowed to purchase and hold property, and Savings Banks are to be established in the colony, for the purpose of affording them channels of investment, and the slaves are allowed to bequeath such property at their death to whomsoever they please. The evidence of slaves is also to be received in a court of justice. Any person twice convicted of cruelty to slaves, incurs double fines or imprisonment, and should further be declared incapable of managing slaves, and his estate to be placed in the hands of two or more curators, to be managed for him.

DREADFUL HURRICANE AT GIBRALTAR.-A hurricane commenced on the 6th, at a quarter before eleven at night, and lasted till three A.M. The vessels driven on shore amount to upwards of two hundred, large and small, besides a great many craft, that sunk at their moorings, having been run foul of. The lives lost could not be ascertained up to the 8th of December. The day previously seven dead bodies were found on the beach,