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ADDRBS8 OP THE LOYAL NATIONAL REPBAJ A8S0CIAH0K OP IRELAND TO THE PEC PLE OP ENGLAND, Pattedeto lato meetixg qfDan's AsaodaHoi^ holdai c his dbtt, CornEx&axffe, Dublin.
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Addrbs8 Op The Loyal National Repbaj A8s0ciah0k Op Ireland To The Pec Ple Op England, Pattedeto Lato Meetixg Qfdan's Asaodahoi^ Holdai C His Dbtt, Cornex&Axffe, Dublin.
ADDRBS 8 OP THE LOYAL NATIONAL REPBAJ A 8 S 0 CIAH 0 K OP IRELAND TO THE PEC PLE OP ENGLAND , Pattedeto lato meetixg qfDan ' s AsaodaHoi ^ holdai c his dbtt , CornEx&axffe , Dublin .
« Fellow Bcbjbcts , —The . Loyal ^ rational Bepw > mna » tion o ! Ireland addrett yon fcr the purpose < protesting agabut the conduct of your press , and to a poeeto'fouinv'bat manner that press are acting fata to the duties of their mission . The body that thus ac dressytm do so , not is the capacity of actual legxll weoguisedrepreeaatatiTesof the Irish people—snehatitl the lawf < Kbid » a »—bo \ as * tody , thoroughly identifie with the strength of the popular sentiment in Irelaa aad generaOy considered the month-piece and orga through which , th&t «« wrt ? i TP"wt gains expression . " The charge ¦«« h » Te to make against your pre consists in ihi « : ....
"A great popular movement , the agitation fora repeal of the Legislative Union , between England and Ireland , is now in active progress in the latter ' country . It is a movement fraught -with the deepest interest t » both—a movement increasing with vast rapidity in vigour and power—4 movement towhick the Irish people are feHy pledged and eomnaitted , and in -which they are unalterably determined , to perseTere to the end and yet the hourly incraarfng importance of this movement is kept totally concealed from you , the English people who are to the full as interested in the matter as your feUow-gubjects of the Bister country . You are kept in ignorance of it by yoor newspapers , and , therefore , is it that we charge them -witti acting false to the duties of their mission . Of the Conservative portion of axe
press we do not , of coarse , complain : calumny and falsehood of every kind are the essentials of their existence ; but we do complain of your Liberal papers , whether « Whig or Radical" Where they do not altogether ^ oppress the accounts of the Repeal agitation , they most unfairly mutilate them ; and hive recourse to the Tile weapons of calumnious misrepresentation—un sparing abuse , attacks upon private character , unmanly and indecent ribaldry towards females , low and puerile buffoonery , and other such means , with a view to render the popular movement in Ireland odious and eLdieuleas to you , and thereby to prevent , so far as in them lies , a full aad proper understanding between the
- people of the two countries , upon a subject fraught -with snch importance to both ; and this when they are themselves most folly aware that the Irish people are ttreBuoosty resolved to persevere in seeking to Repeal the Legislative Union ; and thai * therefowj-It is tin Bist and pusinooni duty of thoSo -whose position gives them tnftncnuft over the public mind , to prepare that mind for a calm and full consi 4 eration of this great impedal question , that so it may be treated in the murmur least likely to disturb the good feeling and good understanding that ought to exist between n&tions united now , and , we trust , ever to continue united under the same executive head .
" Tour Radical papers , with scarcely an exception , are foremost in the race of calumny , and chiefly because that Ireland spurned from her the Chartist principles , they seek to spread and inculcate . A portion of you —foT we do not b # lieve the great bulk of the English people were , or could be , so misled—got up the insane cry of Chartism , urged to U by reckless and unprincipled adventurers , anxious , at any price , to obtain a dark celebrity , partly for the mere sake of that celebrity , but mainly for the sake of pecuniary advantage they expected to derive from it Do not mistake usmany of the objects mentioned in " the Charier " were most just and legitimate—the more frequent accounting of a representative to his constituents—the thrice-blessed system of vote by ballot—that measure which will totally nullify all kinds of intimidation , and arm the avarice of the briber against his fell desire to corrupt , by suggesting to him that his money will
be thrown away . The reform so imperatively needed in the House of Lards , and a further and efficient tefenn of the Commons—these and other such objects we profess—we adhere to—we most heartily and most earnestly desire to advance . But in the mpatin of their accomplishment we dissent frum the Chartists : we seek those ends by peaceable and legal means aloneby meetings constitutionally , legally , and peaceably assembled , and conducted by petitions to Parliament , respectfully , though finniy srorded—above all , by labouring to return proper representatives . Tke Chartists advocated the use of the torch and the dagger—physical force instead of moral , and in too many a ease left their stormy and seditious meetings only to sell themselves at the hustings to the highest bidder . It was the refusal of the Irish people to join with such as these that has chiefly contributed to procure for that people tee hostility of the bulk of your Radical paper * .
" Unable to make our voices reach you through the usual channel , the press , ' we are constrained to cast about for other means , as by distribution of copies of this address in your towns , and all locaHiita ) where friends of Ireland can be got to undertake the taik . To the farther extent that our voices can reach you by such means , we call upon yen to fiing aside old prejudices and calumny , to consider , while there is yet time , a measure which otherwise must at a laife ? moment be forced upon your attention , -when it has acquired a Cxength and impetus that will leave scant opportunity ~ tx discussion . If aught of kindly feeling have grown up dTiring the long period of the connection between the countries , we would appeal to that' ta induce you to enter upon this consideration . We would appeal to
your good sense—that quality of which jeur history furnishes so many proofs . Again we say , mistake us not ; "we do not s ^ ei . to flatter 700 , far otherwise . We have hea-ry and serious complaints to make against you : we have aided all your reforms ; in no one way have you aided ours . If your opinion was declared at all on the subject of Catholic Emancipation , it was adverse . The weight of our representation , thrown in tte balance of parties , achieved Parliamentary Reform for you . - When we carrie-i that , you left U 3 alone—alone to struggle against the iniquitausly restrictive measure tendered to us . It is true an opinion here and there may have been expressed favourable to us , but where was the united expression of the English people ? As a nation , you were dumb , mute , silent A worse instance of your disregard of
onr -voices speedily folio-wed . A flagrant breach of the constitution was committed by a Liberal Government . They adopted the foully , calumnious , and foully false assertion of yourentmies and ours , the Tories , that our constitutional agitation for constitutional objects was part and parcel , nay was the source , of the agrarian disturbances then unhappily rife in a few counties of Ireland- They introduced and earned through the House the Coercion BUI of infamous memory ; we argued , remoxstratetl , prayed , besefched . Yfhat did you ? Nothing for us ; on the contrary , Eome of you eTen petitioned for the Bill to pass : After so gross an instance of your ingratitude to us , it would be but waste -of time to dwell on minor cases . The ludicrously insuiting -. n-i oppressive Tithe Bill , the Corporation Bill , equally insulting—in one case of each of tasse and in -Others , we asked yonx aid , and your aid you refused to
give to us . " We mention not these matters in a spirit of angerire mention them with regret W « mention them to show you where you hav « act acted well by us—to leave you no excuse for the same conduct again , and to prove to you that in dot addressing yoa it is not to flatter , but to speak to yon as untirwn gpe&ks to nation—tendering friendship , but only on grounds of perfect equalityproffering mutual aid , and cheering each other on w the great achitveineat before us—tUe consolidation of a real Union , that of htsarts aad minds , and the placing the liberties of the united countries upon the firm baaia of mutual respect , friendship , and assistance .
•• The lenyiii to ¦ which this address has run in the pursuance of its main object , the exposing to you how your press seek to hoodwink aad derive you , render * it impossible to enter now into detailed , argument in support of the grounds on which the Irish people advocate ths Kcpeal of the Ufiim . We can but sis . U : them generally , referring you for all details to the reports published by the Repeal Association . Those reports are at the command of any large bodies amongst you , wb-s shall apply for them . The Irish peopledenounce the Union—first , because it was carried by a -combination of fraud , corruption , treachery , and ¦ Violence , -without example , and at a most frightfn . expenditure of blood and treasure . A rebellion wa ^
fomented to give an excuse - for the introduction of an immense military force w stifle tke expression of public opinion ; sums varying from j £ 7 , 0 uo to £ 15 , 000 we r = given as compensation to the owners « £ Irish rotun boroughs , t-. > purchase their support . The coaimand o ? regiments , or s ~ ips of war , high apt-ointments in the « nurca , &c && , were the bribes to others ; and partly by this bribery , partly by the aid of placemen , crammet ! into the Irish Parliament , and amid the confusion and horror of a rebellion , allowed to ripen just so far ere openly erushed , as to give it all thi elements of destruction and civil misery , withont any of those that might tend to amelioration of existing evils , the Legislative Union wa * effected .
" People of England , these are incontrovertible and most fully admitted facts ; and this union we denounce to you , not &nly in its foul beginning , but in every part of its subsequent existence . It has inflicted upon us a degree of poverty and -wretchedness that has fiofc a parallel in the world a ¦ WTefcche < iiiess increasing every year , every month , every cay . In no single point can the advocates of this union prove that it has been of benefit to us , while we have most abundant jtroofs of how much the contrary has been the case . We "denounce its existence to you , if for this one leading evfl alone , that by it we are deprived of the fint and Oosi important right of freemen , the being adequately . represented in the body that makes the laws by which we are governed . We have bat 105 representatives ;
70 a have five times that number , although you do not -exceed us in population by a third . You are sot our ssperkss in education or intelligence—your gentry and ruttoeacy -are oertainly wealthier , but it is for you to mj if that be a reason for this inequality . It is true this may be amended by giving us seditions ! members . Bat the number in the House of Commons is already Koch too great for practical purposes . Will you , then , consent to a diminution of your number of xiembers ? Too . -win not ; nay , you complain - that -we have too much weight , and occupy the time of Parliament too much already . The remedy is in your hands—restore to us cur domestic Parliament , And we will net intrude on local af&n upon you any more , but leave your
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Parliament to give its undivided attention to your interest ! Lot no one persuade you that the system of separate Parliament * would have injurious consequences . We have shown you that that system would ensure more attention to your particular interests . By it you would gain the advantage of our being a contented and prosperous people , which we never can be while legislatcdfor in England . There is no solecism in the designs or Providence as that the happiness and prosperity of one country , attained by just and fair means , can militate against that of another , to whom the same
means are open . Disputes as to the succession to the throne would be obviated by our Concession that the king , or regent de facto in England should be so dejure in Ireland . Mutual interest , and the adoption of the principles of free trade , wonld prevent commercial jars , and in the very fact of the increased difficulty a minister would havg in passing measures for imperial purposes through two Parliaments , there would be an additional safeguard against his committing himself and the state to any policy not in the fullest degree right and justifiable .
" The foregoing is a brief summary of the principal grounds on which the people of Ireland advocate the repsal of the Union . Tour press have hitherto kept you ignorant of them , and sought to make you believe that what it the mighty movement of a nation is but a passing phantasy of a knot of agitators in Dublin . We warn you of the deceit attempted to be practised upon you . We tell you that a time is fast coming when you will find the subject of repeal urged upon you by the same or a greater concentration of moral power th « n that which frightened your boldest statesmen into conceding Catholic Emancipation . We call up ' rtt you to aiftieipste tiit time , and ia » calm , a reasoning , and a kindly spirit , to discuss with your fellow-subjects of Ireland the momentous question as to which of the two systems—that of an united or of distinct Legislatures , -will ultimately most tend to advance and secure \ h& peace , the strength , and the happiness of the British empire . "
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— ^~— ADDRESS OF THE LEEDS PARLIAMENTARY REFORM ASSOCIATION , TO DANIEL OCONNELL , ES <} ., AND THE REPEALERS OF IRELAND . Brethren ,-r-The deep interest which we feel in the prosperity anvi good government of Ireland , and in the improvement of the condition of her people , induce us thus publicly to address you on the present occasion . There is every reason why the people of England and Ireland should fully know each others sentiments , and cultivate a feeling of mutual friendship and good will . We are subjects of the same state ; our interests are twin interesta ; we prosper and suffer ; -we wax and wane together .
Science is day by day annihilating the space which separates your land from ours , and is bringing us into closer and friendlier contact Thanks to the progress of the arts of peace , England and Ireland are now enabled almost to shake hands with each other ; our steam inventions have cast a flaating bridge across the Irish Channel , which is traversed by hundreds and thousand of our respective people . Civilisation is removing those prejudices of place , of creed , of sect , and of country , which have too long caused divisions and enmities between us . Knowledge now sheds its light into the minds even « f the humblest , enabling the people of both countries to exercise that power which arises from union and co-oper . ition , and in which civilisation itself consists . Religion and morality also tend to unite us , for are we not brethren , members , of the one great human family , and children of the same common Parent and Father .
Science , ca . Tiiisaf . on , knowledge , and religion—those mighty agencies which have made mun the great being that he is—contribute therefore to draw us into closer and friendlier union with each other . To oppose their influence , by sowing abroad the " seeds of national dissension and distrust , would be base and impious . We trust that the time when such separation could be either useful or practicable is happily gone by—that already have civilising influences so far joined and amalgamated us , that we cannet be aliens and enemies to each other , even if we would .
We confess that we look upon your present political movement with the deepest possible interest We respect you not the less that you loudly demand for yourselves the privileges of freemen , and ask to be phkCGd- on a footing of equality in respect of civil rights wita the people of England ana Scotland ; though we have many and most serious doubts as to whether the enfranchisement of the whole is in reality to be ob tained through that separation , and disuniting of the countries to -which your tfibrts are now so strenuously devoted .
We fully recognise the right of every people to agitate for that constitution and form of government which they consider as the most suited to the attainment of the great end of national happiness and prosperity . Deeply indeed do we deplore that the oppressive treatment of Ireland should have furnished the Irish people with so many cogent reasons for seeking to be freed from the evil influence of British Government . Our surprise is not at your restlessness and impatience under such a Government , bat rather at the long-suffering of the mass of the Irish people , and their submi&atreness to the hard lot to Which centuries of miagovernmfcnt hare doomed them .
But we would calmly and seriously ask you te pause yet a while ere you cemmit yourselvts to a course of policy which may alienate from you the aid and the sympathies of tae great mass of English aad Scotch Reformers . We would entreat you to hesitate before you involve yourselves and us in a contest which , by creating disunUn and dissension , threatens our common cause with ruin , discomfiture , and defeat Let us try rather whether there be not some common ground of union on which to combine the popular strength and make an united effort on behalf of political freedom and national improvement and regeneration .
How , then , doss the matter stand with us ? You complain , and with reason , of the grievous incubus o ! a State Clrnrch , which is that only of a fraction of the Irish people . We , too , are burdened with a State Church , which , as now constituted , is inimical to national improvement , a drag upon the progress of society , and the stronghold and defence of tue abuses and corruptions of aristocratic government Here , than , we have the same matter of complaint , and a similar reason for demanding reform and improvement
You protest , and with tquil reason , against the glaring injustice done to Irelmd , by the Irish Union Act , in respect of the proportionable number of seats ailottvd to it , as well as against the gross inequality in the representation of Ireland , as compared with the other portions of ths Uniteil Kingdom . We also proteat against the same inequality of representation—an inequality which places Leeds on the same footing ¦ with Har-iVich and Richmond , and gives the West Riding of York no greater share in the representation of the country than the counties of Rutland and Huntingdon . Here , again , then we have equal ground for complaint , and equal reason for demanding refjrm and improvement
But we need not enumerate to you the evils which now bear with equal weight upon the people of England , Scotland , and Ireland . The corrupt influences of bad government hare made themselves felt in all quarters , and among the industrious classes , of all kinds and orders . The trading and commercial classes , the agricuitural and manufacturing classes , the middle and operative classes , in all parts of the United Kingdom , now suffer alike from aristocratic and irresponsible government How innumerable are the drains upon the industry of the people , which have been established , ana are now kept up by a ruling class , which , from the
fart of being possessed of exclusive and irresponsible power , has no interest in good government , bu * the reverse , and which exists only by converting the persons and prop « rt . es of the community , into tools , to be used for their own selfish ends and purposes ! The shameful waste of public money on needless places , pensions , and sinecures ; the extravagance in all the departments of government ; the sustenanee of immense war establishments in time of peace , and the wanton squandering ef life and property in time of war , affect alike the people of all portions of the empire , and loudly call for a radical and searching reform .
We are suffering then from a common evil and are victims of the same common oppression and ; :: ; grule . Is there no common remedy for us ? Can we not make common cause in resistance to the great tyranny which is alike rolling over u * all ? yes I There is sueh a remedy , there is such a cause—in which the Reformers of England , Scotland , and Ireland can cordialiy join , for the amelioration of the condition of the people , and for the accomplishment of equal justice to all portions of the United Kingdom ; and that is—Reform in the representation of the people in Parliament
In order that a Government shvuld act in consistence with the wiflbe * of ths people , framing its laws and enactments with a view to the general happiness , it is necessary that government should benopranok to the great mass of the people . Whatever form the Executive Government may assume , it is at least indispensable that the power which controuls its acts should lie in the hands of those whose only interest is in """ g it so as to ¦ iacreaae the general well-being ; in short , that the pcopl * Anld make the Government ; and that to the pfl * f ihe Govcnmtnt shtmld be rapontible fer all its act s The Reform Bill was an important step towards the ac complishment of this most desirable object ; but ,
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need -we say how greatly its working has fallen short of the expectations of-those who framed , supported ^ mod triumphantly carried it It has done little or nothing ' for the great mass of the people of England , Scotland , and Ireland , and has left the working classes as moph unrepresented in the British Legislature as at any former period . The bribery , corruption , and intimidation practised at elections ; the Shamefully unequal division of the electoral districts ; th * obstructions thrown in the way of the registration of voters , have contributed to render the representation conferred by the Reform Bill , in too large a proportion of instances , a sham , a delusion , and a mockery . - '
The time we consider has now fully arrived for accomplishing another great Btep towards rosponsibile and representative government There is every consideration at present te urge the masses to a movement in favour of progressive reform and improvement . The hoof of Toryism again threatens to plant itself on the neck of the British people , and the abettors of arbitrary government are again at the very threshold of power . Reform has come to a dead stand , and we are even now being driven helpless into the hated policy of past governments .
- It is therefore full time that the people were bestirring themselves , and endeavouring again to rally their strength in resistance to the common enemy , and to carry forward the cause of popular liberty . ¦ The Reformers of Leeds , urged by strong conviction * « f duty , have accordingly lormed themselves into an asawfation , and resolved to make the great experiment ef "whether the whole people , consisting of both middle and operative classes , can be united in working out the necessary reforms in the constitution , and in removing the burdens -which now press with such fearful weight upon all classes of the community . We ask you to unite with us—to aid us by your power , your numbers , and your moral influence . Let onr watchword be , " Justicb FOB EACH AND FOR ATX . "
£ The principles upon which we have based our new ovement are : — Extension of ihe Parliamentary Sttffragt to all householders ; Vote by Ballot ; Triermial Parliame > its ; Redistribution of the Electoral Districts equally throughout the United Kingdom / rnnd ho Property Qtluli-Jkntion for Members of Parliament . The attainment of these objects we consider would furnish us with ample and efficient means of securing for all classes jnst and wholesome legislation . We call upon you , Mr . O'Connell , to come forward end aid us by your great influence , in our eflorts to work out good government for the people of England , Ireland , and Scotland . We invite your assistance , the more especially , as we have in no small degree been encouraged in originating this movement by your own advice and recommendation at various periods—in London , at the close of the last anti-Com Law delegation , as well as in your late excellent letter to the Messrs . Warren and Nightingale , of Manchester .
We call upon you , Liberals of Ireland , to join us in our earnest endeavours to emancipate the people from the yoke of aristocratic tyranny and misrule , and to raise you to a level of political equality in-all respects with ourselves . We are well assured that the union between your country and ours is not to be kept up either by force or fraud , and that the only lasting bond of connection between us is equal law and equal justice-It is only legislative injustice which now tends to produce repulsion and disunion between us ; let us cordially join , therefore , in contending for justice to all , and thus perfect the British and Irish union in imperial justice and general good government
We feel assured that it is onl ^ by such a combined movement , that the cause of liberty is to be strengthened ; that local and general improvements are to be wrought out ; that the resources of our common country are to be developed ; and that the popular happiness and well-being are to be secured j and by such means only can -we hope that great national distress is to be removed , and a wide and wasting revolution to be averted . ( Signed ) j . g . Marshall , Chairman of the Association .
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DUNFERMLINE . —The Chartists of this town held an open-air meeting yesterday week , on the Milton Green Premises . Deputations from various of tho country districts were present , with banners , music , &o . After parading through the principal strests of the town , and having arrived at the place of meeting , Mr . Dixon was called to the chair , and after making a fewjuaicious remarks , proceeded s-o re id the bill calling the meeting . He announced that as Dr . M'Douall , Mr . Abram Duncan , and Mr . John Duncan were present , he wcrald not occupy more of their time , but would introduce Dr . M'Douall . The Doctor then Btepped forward , and spoke at considerable length . He was warmly applauded throughout , as were also the other two aientlemen when they severally addressed the meeting . The meeting was most numerously attended , although 2 d . was charged for admission .
A Social Meeting was held in the evening , in the Hall , which was crowded to excess . A silver medal was presented by Mrs . Collie , in the iname of the ladies of Dunfennline , Hawbeth , Dumbristle , &c , to Dr . M'Douall . Speeches were made by A . Duncan , Dr . M'Douall , and J . Duncan , and the entertainments were kept up until a late hour , with music , vocal and instrumental . All passed oft'in the greatest harmony . SaturdaT . —Thi 9 evening , Dr . M'Douall delivered a Jectiire , in ihe same Hall , on the " Decline ot Wages . " The Doctor laid a great many very interesting statistics before the meeting , which seemed to make a great impression upon the audiinee .
Sabbath . —Mr . John Duncan preached in Milton Green Hall , in the forenoon ; the Hall was well filled ; and again in the afternoon , when the Hall was completely packed . Dr . M'Douall preached in the evening . The Hall was again completely crowde'd , many being obliged to go away without being able to gain admission . BIRlttXNGHAM .-THE Welsh Victim ? . —At the weekly meeting of the Birmingham Restoration Committee , held on Tuesdav evening last , at Bill ' s Coffee-house , Moor-street , Mr . Pare in the chair ; the minutes of tho last meeting having been read smd confirmed , it was moved , " That ihe standing orders of the Committee be suspended , in order to thaiik two geiuleinen for the present of two handsome subscription boxes . " It was afterwards
moved , " That the best thanks of this Committee are due , and are hereby given to Messrs . Doaglaiand J j ek-son , for the handsome present of two boxe ? . " Tke Memorial and Petition Committee having given in their report , they were ordered to continue its sittings till next ni ^ ht of meeting—then to give in their final report . It was then moved by Mr . Wikon , and secoaded by Mr . Tirrell , " That Messrs . John Morvip , Walter , T . Thomas , Thomas Howell , James T . Eraas , J . Griffiths , Evans . R . Edward ' s E . Lewis . T . Howell , D . Howell , W . Civies , J . Powell , E . Williams , S . Evans , F . August , ol Merihyr Tydvil , and Messrs . Samuel Cartlddge , Geo . Cookson , and Mr . Maddoeks , of Manchest er ; and Mr . Alexander Wiltonof Atherstonebe
, , elected honorary members of this Committee . " Passed uanimously . Messrs . Blata and Penn were then unanimously elected as members of the Committee . It was afterwards moved , "That the rales , objects , and regulations of this Committee be sent for insertion to the Northern Star , Western Star t Northe ,-n Liberator , Scottish Patriot , and Buch other papers as the Secretaries may think fit . " The sum of 3 s . 6 d . was handed to tne Committee by an old friend , Mr . Blaxland , on benalf of Mr . Alexander Wilsou , of Atherstone ; Is . by Mr . Barret , for Mr . Baker ; 6 d . by Mrs . Clowee , and 5 s . lHd . was collected in the room . We are sadly in want of a large place to meet in , and any friend who can
recommend us where there is a place to be let suitable to hold our weekly meeting in , will be so kind as to give their assistance in so desirable an object . The room was crowded to suffocation , and every one present appeared determined to assist , as far as lies in their power , to carry out the humane objects of the Committee . The meeting was then adjourned to Tuesday next , when all friends of humanity are invited to attend , as business of the greatest importance , respecting the demonstration that is to take place at Hollo way Head on New Year ' s Day , will be bronght before the Committee . The chair to be taken at half-past seven o ' clock precisely . By order of the Committee , W . H Cotton , and T . P . Grkkk , Secretaries . —November
25 th , 1840 . Cash received b James Guest , SteelhouBe-lane , Birmingham , for Mrs . Roberts : — £ a . d . Amount previously acknowledged 1 5 0 Chesterfield , per W . Martin 0 5 0 Queenshead , Bradford 0 10 0 Holloway , Birmingham 0 0 § . No . 1 Class , FinBDury Division of the Chartist Association , per Mr . Peat ... 0 6 2 £ 2 6 8 Mr . Editor , —I have commenced allowing Mrs Roberts & regular weekly stipend , thinking it better than an irregular supply , and I hope to be enabled by the kindness of our friends to continue it . I bee to retnrn the grateful thanks of Mrs . Roberts , for th « sums already received . I am , Sir , your obedieitt serrant , J ^ gg GvMSU %
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1 tBIBEMS ^ r-On Mm 4 * T ai / fhi las * , » di 8-cuBsion on the Corn Laws oame off between Mr . Swratow and . Mr . Finnagaa ; in tho new Atepbitheatre . , NotwithatandinK the . free us « i of lying , Blander , and every dastardly effort to injure Mr . Bairstow , even to the representing him as the paid agent of the . Duke of Buckina . ham , the re 3 nU exhibited a decided triumph iu favour of Chartism over the letgoe . , BAHBUSMP »—Radicalism is progressing well lere , they ; are preparing to give a splendid reception to Vincent on his emerging from the dungeon .
CHESTERFIELD AND BRAMPTON . — National Charter ^ Absocuwon . —At a meeting of the above Association , on Monday evening last , it was resolved— " That a General Meeting take place on Monday evening , the 14 th of December , for the election of officers according to the instructions of the Executive Council of . the 7 th instant , when all persona interested in the auoooas of tho people ' s Chatter » r © requested to attend the committee meeting every lloaday evening , at half-past seven , for the enrolmeat « f members at their room on the Hill side .
* IiYWOUTH . —I have to inform you thai onr oaui * 4 s « u&an / 5 rapid strides here in the west . The NorBHm . Star illuminates the western counties with a brightness never before witnessed by the friends of corruption ? and tyranny ; but the men are up , and buckling on , their armour , I oan assure you * aad aH are resolved that the cause shall be advocated with prudence , energy , and sofajety , . and that the "star" . of freedom sbajl be BeeiPEnd acknowledged to be the Bethlehem star in the west Feeling assured that this must be gratifying to our northern friends , I offer a few suggestions , hoping that they may be received , not in a spirit of dictation , bujt . as a friendly . admonition ; to those wfio I conceive dp not rightly advocate ^ the principles of
trutn ana justice . What amount of good , -think you , can be affected b y a party complaining of vice and crime in a responsible power when they who call themselves the paid servants of the people are seen in a beastly state of intoxication ! associating with prostitutes ! and pointed at b y our enemies at a specimen of democracy . Such friends iu human form ought to be exposed ; and being in possession of many fa tis relative to the above proceedings , committed by an artful Card—0 !! 1 think you , Sir , might safely advise them to reform home before they bother us about foreign affairs . Devon could speak , and shall , if the above is not sufficient to " check the growth of domestic spoilers . " In the meantime I shall intrust to your care cither the making publio or private the above . I think fcometimes a hint from a foolish man as capable of
doing good aa the words of the wise . I mean as follows : —H all classes of religionists can accommodate their sectarian friendB with a conveyance of parcel , why cannot we do tho same 1 1 do this not from tnineiple ? ' of penury , but in hopes that all saved by this method ma ; be devoted to the funds for < the relief of our persecuted patriots' wives and families . The Plymouth friends have received a parcel of 60 cards ( . from Manchester ) of membership , and have paid the enormous sum of 10 s . for conveyance . This will cause apathy unless checked in some vrayor other , therefore Ihe suggestion will ba serviceable . We ought to havo received a letter from the exeoutive ; it was sent , but it was intercepted . Another proof that our motto ought to be Universal Suffrage ^ and no surrender . " ' ¦ ¦ - ¦• ¦ ¦ ¦ . ¦ ¦ - ¦ .- - . ¦ .. ' J . Smith .
BKtDDz . ETON . —According to announcement by placard , ^ r . -Junes JL « ecb , Obartist missionary for South Lancashire , delirered a- lecture in the Reformers ' Chapel , top of Barrowneld , ou Sunday week , to a pretty numerour assembly . Air . Leech , in the ^ pouMe of his lecture , shewed up the abominable treachery of the Whigs toward the working' class in glowing terms , pointing out the many promisee they hud made to better the condition ot the labourer , and when they ( the Whigs ) hadeerved thtix own ends , how traitorously they bad always turned to the producer of all wealth , and for hii lamentations , punished him with transportation or the dungeou ! To the " black slugs" ( as the lamented John Knight would call them ) the lecturer gave an txcelknt ' jaihlng , pointing to tho audience tile enormous salaries the Bishops have for standing in the
way ^> f reform , and for preventing the labouring population being elevated to their proper dignity in society . The incoiufejiof , the Queen , thun , the lecturer contrasted with that of a parish pauper , which produced a thrill of indignation on t ) ie sensitive part of the meeting . The lkctttrtr 1 i a plain , bold , talented , and eloquent speaker , ' devoid of those classical and unmeaning terms . which college educated orators , bluster' about . Thy audience wixs hfgbly pleased with the manner in which the labourer ' s wrongs were held'forth , and their rights defended . Th « lecturer spoke upwards of an hour and a h » lf to a very attentive meeting . Notice was girtn that Mr . Charles Connor , late of Leeds , will deliver a lecture in the absve-mcationed place , on Sunday evening , the 22 nd inat , and the meeting separated , highly delighted , ubout eight o ' clock .
AR . BROATH . —Monday .. the 16 th of November , having betn fixed upon by the people of Arbroath , as ttie day of a demonstration in honour of Messr 3 . Collins umi AVhite , tho first oljtct was to secure a place for an evening social meeting in honour ef thesegentleiuun . The Trades' Hall being the only one devoted to public purpose was accordingly applied for . The worthies to whom the management of this Hall is entrusted came to the resolution that no Chartist meeting should be held within the said building ; no , nor Within the limits of Arbroath , if they could prevent it And all embracing resolution thought—there , now , we have done for the humbugs called Chartists—there's not another Hall in the borough they can obtain , so their meeting is d ' one for . Wiseacres ! On the following day a
niyetferious business was observed going on in an unenclosed part of an adjoining street . A motley group of figures were seen by twilight with spades , mattocks , hammers , and saws , some digging trenches , others erecting pests . During the morning , crowds of middlecliss gentry flocked to see what could be to do . At length the mystery was solved by the information that a pavilion for the Reformers of Arbroath was in the course of erection . By Saturday evening we had finished our labours . The building was thin deal , with canvass roof , and was calculated to contain upwards of one thousand persons . We had watches placed during Saturday night and all Sunday for the prevention of damages by evil-disposed persons . The weather on Monday was unfavourable in the extreme ; early in
the morning it commenced to rain , and continued to pour forth in torrents duriDg the whole day . At ten o ' clock , A . M ., the procession advanced to meet the patriots on the way from Montrose . We had two excellent bands of music , and a goodly number of banners , with appropriate devices , were unfurled . Tho number of persons present , considering the weather , was fur beyond our expectation . On meeting our patriotic heroes , a circumstance highly unpleasant to the parties occurred . The driver of the carriage COUtaining the patriots , instead of allowing the vehicle to move along with the procession , proceeded with unabated speed until he n uohtd his destination . We have no doubt the driver acted in accordance with his Tory master's instructions . Notwithstanding the hravy
ram , Mr . White returned to meet the procession , wh » bad been left a mile behind . Mr . White moved along with the procession to the common Green , whero he delivered an address replete with good sense ami bound political information . Mr . Collins , we wgret to say , being indisposed on account of previous laborious exertions , was unable to attend . At half-past one o ' clock , the meeting separated drenched with rain , but undamped in spirit . At half past mjven in the evening , a meeting was held in the pavilion erected for tu « purpose ; upwards of one thousand persons were prosent . Mr . Tosh was unanimoubly called to the chair . After a few introductory remarks from the Chairman , air . White was introduced to the meeting Mr . White delivered an address of an hour and a quarter the various
on topics connected with the movement , commenting strongly on the conduct of those who , while they upbraid the working classes with their ignorance , seek to provide no means of instruction for them . Mr . White also shewed the necessity that existed for the female sex becoming politicians . Mr . Collins was next introduced to the meeting . He dwelt at length on the conduct of the hypocritical professors of religion , shewed , from incontrovertible facta , the ignorance of the aristocracy and middle elasses , so far as political matters were concerned ; he also addressed the ladies on their political Importance . During the delivery of both addressea , the cheering was tremendovs , and we are happy to state that not a single dissentient ysice was heard daring the whole of the proceedings . At the conclusion of Mr . Coliiiurt address two silk
handkerchiefs from the ladies were presented , one to each of the patriots , who returned their respective thanks . A memorial to her Majesty , praying for the return of the Welsh patriots , mm submitted to tho meeting and unanimously approved of ; as was also petitions to both Houses of Parliament , praying for the speedy enactment of the People ' s Charter . Three ctniers for the patriots , CoUina and Whit-, were then given , three for Feargus O'Connor * and the North *™ Star , three for thuScoUUh Patriot and ChartistCircular . The meetiDg then quietly separated at half . past ten . IThia report should have been sent in time for our last number . If often happens toat reports which are thus stale with age when they reach us are omitted , smd then , perhaps , the parties sending then think themselves treated with neglect—Ei > . ]
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LONGTON .-The spirit of Chartism in this place is arousing again from its slumber , and shows a spirited determination to throw off the yoke of slavery wtaeh bo long has bound them down . They have taken , a room at the Old True Blue , for two nights a week , viz . Tuesday and Wednesday nights . Tuesday night they devote to explain the principles ot the Charter , whan all friends of liberty are invited to attend ; aud Wednesday for fee business of the association . A public meeting took place on lueaday , the 17 th of Nov . when we had a- tolerable ; ood muster of the working men of this neighbour-Jiood , when , after reading a few extracts from that
a $ * ""uiary , the Star , Mr Henry Hancock addressed them on the principles of the Charter , and the necessity of enrolling themselves ia the JMational Charter Association , as the only way to improve their condition , when several of the hearers came forward and enrolled themselves and took cards of membership . A public HKETIN& will take place on Tuesday night at hall-past seven o ' clock , the 1 st of Dee ., when Mr . Mark , of Stoke , will deliver a lecture Gn the right which the labourer has for a maintenance out of the land of his birth , " when the working men are earnestl y requested to attend . By inserting the above , you will greatly oblige the Committee of the National Charter Association of Longton .
BIRIttSNQHAM . —National Charter Association . —At the weekly meeting of the Council of the Sbove Association , held at Bill ' s Coffee House , Mooratreet , on Monday evening last , Mr . Pare in the chair , the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , Messrs . J . Hill and Williamson , two old , well-known and long-tried friends of liberty , were Unanimously elected to complete the Council . In consequence of the non-arrival of the cards of membership , and their being no other business before the chair , the Secretary read the soul-stirring and thrilling speeches of that bold Republican , Patrick Henry , before the Congress ot the United States , and that of the immortal patriot , Robert Emmett . each of
which created the greatest sensation among the people present . Fifty-six persons have already given their money and names to become members as soon as the cards of membership shall arrive . The room was crowded to excess , and every one present appeared determined to convince the world that the spirit of liberty which actuated the men of Birmingham is not yet dead , and that they are determined to take their affairs into their own hands . The meeting , which was one of the most peaceable , and yet one of the most enthusiastic ever held in Birmingham , was then adjourned till Monday evening next , when all friends of freedom are earnestly invited to attend . The chair will be taken at half-past seven o ' clock precisely .
LOUGHBOROUGH . -Tho Chartists of this district have nominated Mr . John Skevington , late M . G ., « s their candidate for tho Executive of the National Charter Association . Ma . Baibstow . —On Sunday last , Mr . Bairstow preached in the Market-place a very able sermon"Fromthe sweat of thy face thou shalt earn thy bread . " The people were highly gratified , and the preacher is to address them again on Sunday next , at the same time and place . LOUGHBOROUGH DISTRICT . —COUNCIL MEETING , Nov . 22 . —The following were present : —Messrs . Turner , Skevington , Parsons , Bucknall ; Baker , button ; Stalker , Smith , Mount 8 orreL 1 st
Resolution ^ - , ' That we co-operate with Birmingham in a demonstration on New Year ' s Day , for the return of Frostj'&c . " 2 nd . " That the . public demonstration for the district be * h « id \ at Loughborough , atone in the afternoon . " 3 rd . "That the fbll © wi » g persons * be appointed to attend to . the collecting wha they can for bearing tho expences :- ^ Me 8 ers . T . and W . Devenport , for Hatheru ; H . Bailey , J . Jones , and A . Harding for Loughborough ; and that the various villages be requested to appoint others to co-operate with them , and bring what money they have to Loughborough this day fortnight , at six o ' clock . " 4 th . " That a vote of thanks be given to F . O'Connor , for his letter , with a present of a pound iu aid of the Midland Counties Press .
COLNK . —On Friday evening last , the 20 th inst ., Mr . Leech , Chartist lecturer , from Manchester , delivered a very able and eloquent address to a very attentive audience , in the Radical Aesooiatioir ' g Lecture Room , in this place , on the corruptions aud extravaganfcies of onr political system . The cotton lords , suid shopocraoy , and manufacturers came in for their share of the exposure , and in like manner the priesthood . At tho conclusion of tho address three rounds of applause were given to the speaker . OLD HAM . —On Sunday last , Mr , Lewis gave a lecture , in the afternoon , in the National Chartist
Association Room , Greaves-street , to alargeconcoursc of people , and gave great satisfaction . In the evening , Mr . Swan , from Ashton , preached a sermon to a very respectable congregation ; the room was well filled , and numbers could not get admittance . The gentlemau made a powerful appeal on behalf of the poor and distressd people of this country , and made a lasting impression on hia hearers . On Sunday next , at bix o ' clock in the evening , Mr . Greaves , of Austerlands , near Qldham , will give a lecture at the above place ; and on Sunday evening next , Mr . Lewis , of Oldham , will deliver a lecture at Failsworth Sunday School , near Oldham , at six o ' clock .
HUXIVZB AND CHORI . TGN . —At tho weekly meeting of tho Hulme and Chorlton Joint Stock I ' nivjsion Company , it was unanimously resolved , ' That a public meeting of the shareholders be held on Monday next , at their room , 26 , Clarendonstreet , at eii < ht o ' clock in the evening , on business of importance . ' They have opened two shop 3 , one at ' 26 , Clarendon-street , the other at 10 , Melbournestreet , Bradshaw-street , Hulme . The company was established tor the benefit of the working classes , and is warmly supported by them .
CAiiMSIdB . —A letter having been received by Mr . Arthur from Mr . White , who has been attending the uemoiist rations in Scotland , to the effect , that he would be in Carlisle on Wednesday , the 25 th mutant , and would willingly address the ptoplo , providing a place could be procured , Mr . Arthur instantly set abuut making ii better known , with a view to having a public meeting , and , having got the consent of the association , proceeded to secure the theatre for the purpose . This evening , Tuesday , the following hand-bill was issued : — " A publio meeting will be held in the theatre , on Wednesday eveni
ng , November 25 th , 1840 , to hear an address from Mr . white , of Leeds , who has been attending the great demonstrations in Scotland . Mr . White , in the course of his addreBs , will give a correct recital of the cold-blooded atrocities and indignities to which he and many others of the incarcerated Chartists have been subjected . "Tis a story that will kill the humane ana touch the heait of cruelty-herself with pity . '—Sterne . The benefit arising from the lecturo will go towards purchasing flannels fur those brave fellows now sufiVnn ^ lor advocating the li fc btd ot ths people , so that it is coufideuily expected that all « ood and true Chartists will attend . "
CAMPS 1 E—Dr . M'Douall lectured here on the 12 h to a large and respectable audience . TUJ , ICOUI » TRT . —We were favoured with a visit from that uble and taknted advocate of the working classes , Dr . t . M . Ai'Douali , on Wednesday evening , the 18 th inst . Tne meeting was held in the Rev . X . Browning ' s Hall . Mr . John Robertton being called to the chair , introduced the lecturer to the meeting , in a powerful and energetic address . The worthy Doctor began by remarks on the state of the country many hundred years back , and tracing it down to the present day , giving an emphatic illustration of the inroads which have been made from time to time on the liberties and rights of the people . Ho exposed , in a clear and forcible manner , tho treachery , deceit , and cruehy of both Whigs and Tories towards the starving , yet industrious millions . Every one appeared to enjoy the intellectual treat .
CRISFF . —Mr . Davidson , from Dundee , visited our little town on Tuesday , the 17 th current , and delivered a lecture on Chartism in the—Weavers' Hall . Notwithstanding the shortness of the notice , twing only one hour , a very respectable meeting assembled . Mr . Davidson began by shewing the working class the necessity of taking an active part in the present movement ; and in a plain , but forcible manner , laid open to the meeting the way by which the working people had been robbed by both Whig and Tory . He concluded his address by a forcible appeal to the people to rapport the Chartist press , and called their attention to a Chartist paper about to be published in Dundee . Mr . Scrimegeon came forward and proposed that for convenience Mr . Davidson should occupy the chair for a little , which was assented to by the meeting . Mr . S .
then moved two resolutions , one expressing their joy at the glorious aspect our cause had assumed in both England aad Scotland , and the other that we do organise ourselves into a Chartist Association , which being seconded by Mr . J . M'Auiah , were unanimously agreed to by the meeting . Mr . Sciimegeon then read the regulations for the guidance of the Society , which being put from the chair , was carried by a show of hands , not one solitary hand being held up against them . Even in dark Perthshire , a great number of noble spirits have embarked in tho noble cause , and are determined to go on in defiance of opposition . With the aid of the Northern Star , and the assistance of able misidonarlea , this might soon become a Btronghold of Chartism . No other political body can hold a meeting here witheut flirt oMulting the GbarUite .
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. « TXRUKO ^ i ) r . M'Douall was bhaviTWorei here last week , arrangements having been made for him to do 186 ; inr the B » ptli * -pliat > e ^ Tont . 8 treet j the buis were printtd , » n « « w audience collected * when , just before the time of meeting , a paper was pot » Jo hia hand from the pastor ; and members of we Churohj stating that they could only consent to iae occupation of the chapel * n the-understanding ' that the persons who make t ? ueh xcqw * t held themselves bound to allow
. nolanguage , fai . be used subversive of tho princples contained in the following precepts :- " Do . violence to po man" — " Follow peace with all meni "— " Love yoiir enemiea "—• JDogood to them thai hate yon'f- ^ Pray for them that despitefully use you , and persecute yoa " — "Otercome evil with , goed . ' ! The Doctor , considering this to be an unwarrantable interference with hia freedom of speech , and te imply an unjustifiable imputation of want of judgment or discretion , indignantly refused to lecture at all under such cireumatsjice * . !!
STOCKTDN-ON-TEES . —Mr . Deegan , the missionary for the County of Durham , delivered an excellent lecture here on Wednesday evening , the 18 th instant , to an attentive aadieuce , when he made a great impression on his hearers concerning the fate of the ever-to-be-reraembered patriots , Frost , Williams , and Jones , when they expressed their determination to do all in their power to assist the Birmingham Committee for their restoration , Mr . D . is an able lecturer , and the men of Durham ought to be prood in having such a missionary to advocate our glorious canse . At the conclusion of the lecture a collection was made in aid of the fund for the relief of Wiliiam 3 and Binns , now in Durham Gaol for advocatbag the cause of the people .
AT . VA . —On Tuesday , the 17 th inst ., Dr . M'Douall lectured in the Sucesaion Meetmg-houje , to a crowded audtenee . Mr . Wm . M'Kenzie , a Reformer of fifty yearo standing , in the chair . The Doctor , in the course at his lecturo , contrasted the state of the country some centuries back , with its present condition , giviBg emphatic illustrations ut the inroads which have been made , from time to time , on the liberties and rights of the people . The meeting was highly satisfied , j- , BANNOCgBUKN . —A lecture was delivered in ihe Hall here , last week ,, by Mr . Thomas Macqueen , the Chartist poet . 'Which tfave great satisfaction .
Mr . Macqueen is about to publish another volume of so « l-stirring poems , ^ titled The Moorland Minstrei . He has already published two poems , The Exile , and The Village Pestilence . Nature has set tho stamp of nobility upon his forehead , which raises the poor etoiiemason to a rank far ' .. higher than that filled by the proudest . aud wealthiest fool in the land . A petition was sent lately from this place to the Queen , prajingfor therecalof Frost , Williams , and Jones ; the pardon of-all * political prisoners ; and the dismissal of the present Ministry . An answer has been received from that " thing" whose name sticks in Scotland . Tho following is a true copy : —
"Silt , —I am directed by the Marquis of Normanby to inform you that the petition of the Bannockbum Working Men ' s Association has been laid before the Queen , and that her Majesty has not been pleased to signify any commands upon the subject . '" - ¦ "F . Maulb . "To John M'Pherson , weaver , Bannockburu . " There ' s for you ; is not that fine ! You see what attention is paid to the wishes of the people . It would have been a treat to have seen how the fellow and his master , the " Marquis , " looked when the petition waB read to the Queen , ( if it was read , ) it gave them such a good character . The patriotic Dr . M'Douall , according to appointment , lectured in the
Hall here , last Saturday evening , and , though there was butlittlo notice , there was a numerous and enthusiastic meeting ; the Chartist piper played rouud the town , and at the sound of the pipes playing the " Campbells ' are coming , " the good and the true soou began to muster ; from tho eminent position which this gentleman occupied in the late Convention , much was expected from him ; and the hearty plaudits which . attended his address , evinced that the audience had not been disappointed . The publicspirited iuhabitauts of this town have erected a Hall of their own , therefore the same interruption which disgraced Stirling , was not likely to occur bore . The
chair was taken ' , by Air . Thomas Fort ' ar , manufacturer . It would be well if the people iu other towns would follow the example so nobly set them by the people of Baimoukburn , and build halls of their own , where thev could meet in spite of either bigots or tyrants . The Doctor spoko about two hours , aad ins eloquent lecture will be long remembered here . Before leaving the patriot and his lady , accompanied by part of tho committee , visited the cottage in which James If I . vras iaurdered , and walked over the battle-field of Bannockburn ; also visited the " Boar ' s Stoue , " which is a rock ou which Bruce planted the Scottish banner . —Correspondent .
BEDLINGTON . —The democrats of BedUngton have resumed their former position in the cause of universal freedom , for tho purpose of aiding the acquisition of that great , glorious , and ever-to-be-contended for object—universal justice . A reorganisation baa taken place ; the inou have formed themselves into oiasses according to order ; £ l has been subscribed , and sent to Manchester , for the purpose of accelerating the means adopted for our emancipation , and the abolition of English slavery , and all are going en with a dauntless determination and cheering aspect The temporary dormancy which has been lately manifested in our province has only served to invigorate the moral
energies , and to inspire us with a deeper sense of our « luty . We are determined to exhaust every source for the promotion of human happiness , and to redouble all our efforts for the establishment of , a pure and uncontaminated Constitution . We entertain hopes of the noblest nature of the effects resulting from the present mode of agitation , and view with heartfelt gratitude the proceedings of our brave and champion leaders . We have of late been deprived by death of one of the not yest of cur kind , and have erected a monument to hu inemoi-y , to mark the place of his interment , and to remind us of his once inestimable utility . The following is a copy of the inscription engraved thereon : —
Sacred to the memory of Peter Ditchbum , of Bedlmgton , who died June U ' ih , 1840 , aged 35 years , much beloved , esteemed , and regretted , as a man of the most highly exalted and unsullied dignity . This Stone was erected by his acquaintances and fellow-workmen , in honour of the principles which constituted hia noble and distinguished character , and as a token of their most sincere respect for his steady and indefatigable labours in promoting the felicity of bis fellowcreatures . He felt most keenly for the miseries and opprtssed condition of his country , and sought earnestly to establish the elements of justice and equality , for which he will ever be lamented . "
COUNTY DELEGATE MEETING . On Monday , the 23 rd of November , a county delegate meeting was held at Bradford ' s Temperance Hotel , Durham , to make arrangements for electing a county council , and for the nomination of a candidate for the executive council . The following delegates were present : —Mr . Owen , from Stockton ; Mr . Sutherland , from Middlesbro '; Mr . Embleton , fromthe Auckland district ; Mr . Hemsley , from Sunderland ; Mr . Thompson , from Thornley ; and Mr . Bainbritige , from South Hetton . Mr . Hembleton was called to the cliair . The delegates presented reports from the various districts which they represented , from which it appears that Cfcurtism is rapi-. Uy progressing through the county ; the number of members are every where wcreaaing , and a good feeling is prevalent throughout . The following resolutions were passed unanimously : — 1 . That Mr . Kicker be appointed provisional county secretary , in the room of Mr . J . Binns . 2 . That in order to elect a county council , tbe county be divided into the following districts , to take their names from the leading towns , and each district to include the villages In its neighbourhood . 1 . Sunderland district 2 . Hetton diatrict , including the collieries from Coxhoa to Houghton-le-Sprini & Durham district 4 . Auckland district 5 . DaTHngton district . 6 . Stockton district . 7 . Gateshead di » tnct -, each district to send one delegate to the county council , ^ to be elected at a district delegate meeting , to be called as early as possible for that purpose ; the couneiUo consist of the seven delegates thus etoeted . together with a treasurer and a secretary , to be elected at the first council meeting which is appointed to be lield at Durham , on Monday , the 22 nd of December . 3 . That the members of the county couneil be elected for wree months . 4 . That each district pay the expence of Its own delegate , when in attendance at the meetings of the council ; the expences of the treasurer and secretary to be paid out of the county fund . 6 . That Mr . Williams Le first fa nomination at a Foper person to be elected a member of the executive 6 . Thatthtemeetirigreooinm « nd « tiieBOTexaldirtrieta to endeavour to procure local agitators among themselves ; the names of such agitator ., with « rmee ^ t of ttie TiUage . in the district at which it ffl « H » desirable to hold meeting to be teaS £ | to tS !¦ £ ?? T "afc * * Jxxlies . which abaUbTIS SSEH ^ ssi ?™ ^ r ^ z ^ s . ^ nJSft ° *> ir ^ nden «> betwwn the Birmingham Couumttee , for the restoration of Frost , \ S « n ? a 3 ^ Ft ?** ^ " - William , and Biiui , hSS « bS laid before the delegate ., it wa . resolved : — ^ ¦ - ' nuLT ^ ' ^ ^ f ^ ^^ TWK ™* of tb « wnti . ^ S ^ yMSfflSrar ? '' ; :-
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 28, 1840, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/king-y1kbzq92ze2712/page/1/
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