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    • TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS r OF NOTTINGHAM.
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      To The Independent Electors R Of Nottingham.

      TO THE INDEPENDENT ELECTORS r OF NOTTINGHAM .

      - Gbntlbmen. —Upon Three Occasions I Hav...

      - GbNTLBMen . —Upon three occasions I have jflgdeyour borough the skirmish pound offacjjfl ^ trhen the . nest , opportunity occurs , I jhaU niafo * * battle-field of principle . , The subdued tone of your representatives ' ' , tfte stand to which expediency has brought f ^ r namsters ; the increasing liberality of liberals ; the diminished ferocit y of Protectionists : the renewed alarm of ' the Church ; j jded to the approach of * a period beyond ^ j , ich even the Whigs cannot protract the life of the present parliament , all denote the rotting of a general election .

      £ t ail seasons , m all times , a general election ji considered as of paramount importance , and jgen usually tell you that of all the elections { j , prese nt is the very most important ; but t , ey assign no reason beyond the influence it jjay have upon some clap-tra p in which they jay have been artful enough to enlist your feelings . Upon the other hand , I tell you wh y J confer the-approaching election of surpassjno- importance to all classes , but especially to ? he workin g classes .

      firstly . The principle onl y of Free Trade jas been recognised as yet , and upon the next parliament will depend its moulding ; f hetlier it is tobe made a class measure to oppress you , to grind you , and degrade you , or tjhether it is to be made a national measure , iP which the rights of labour as well as those 0 f cap ital shall be recognised ; whether the jaeaning of Free Trade U , that one master may { ompel you to sell your labour in an artifidally over-stocked market upon the competitive princi ple , while another master may compel you to purchase your food at an artificial

      fame price ; and whether , upon your inability ( o meet the artificial hhh price of food by the lo # price of wages , you are to look to the icorkjt 9 Bse , apauper ' sstintedfare " ahd afelon ' s degrading garb , as your sole alternative ; whether you treto depend upon the mercy of the domestic cap italist for employment , and upon the jealous foreigner for food ; whether you are to rel y upon the melting of distant ice , and the navigation of distant rivers , for your breakfast ,

      your dinner , and your supper , produced by others , or whether , as masters of your own free labour , applied to y our own free soU , fertilized b y your own genial climate , you are to produce for yourselves— exchanging your surp lus for commodities which you can purchase more profitabl y than you can manufacture ? The mouldingof Free Trade principles to class purp oses will be the primary object of the Free traders in the next Parliament , and to meet their designs the people must be prepared .

      The mould of the Befarm BiH . was much tseregenerous and democratic than the model which popular apath y has allowed active faction to cast from it . " In the first Reform Parliament more than three-score members were in advance of the people ; but the people allowed them to struggle alone , till "Whi g watchfulness and jtomilar indifference justified their desertion of the popular cause . If the people had been as anxious to prevent , as they now are to cure , they had ample power in the Reform Parliament to compel a much more liberal reading of the Reform BUI . With the sad experience of the past before us then , let us look for a more profitable'future !

      " Secondly . Thebatueof theState Churchmust be fought in the next Parliament , as the nuisance has now grown beyond endurance , and , rely upon it that Churchmen will make the most of their slender forces , within and icithout . Thirdly . The battle of Labour musthe fought in the next Parliament , for , rely upon itjthat however the necessities of an expiring tenure may compel the outgoing tenants to tolerate the judge s construction of law in favour of the workman , that those who make both Judge and Law will not submit to any infringement of the rights , or any abridgement of the power , of capital .

      We have emancipated ourselves from many disabilities ; we have outlived the delusive cry of faction , " 0 don ' t divide the Liberal interest . " if , as the press of the Liberals contends , a thorough conquest of an enemy is indispensable to the advancement of civilization , so the thorough conquest of a faction is indispensable to the advancement o legislation ; and if , as we are told , Ireland can onl y be prepared for civilization b y another and more complete conquest , Whiggery can only be prepared for legislation by another and more complete overthrow .

      The man who is in advance of popular opinion lives in perpetual strife , only sustained b y his own convictions ; but asrthe madness of to-day is the parent of the wisdom of the morrow , when with death envy ceases , then posterity does him tardy justice . Such , I confess , has been my case in life . I have been denounced , vilified , and persecuted , but my convictions have sustained me . . My object has been to force legislation onwards as civilization has advanced , and as a year of the quick present is more than equivalent to a century of the sluggish past , and as you are

      too wise 5 JOW to take any man upon the recommendation of a bit of comparative liberality , I feel myself called upon to state my pouticatprincip les . * I shall strenuously struggle to ensure a full , free , and fair representation of the People in the Commons House of Parliament , and with fthat view , and from a well-founded conviction that the princi ples of the People ' s Charter can alone accomplish it , i will support and vote for that measure at all times , when it is brought forward by our chief and leader , Mr Duncombe .

      I will aid to the fullest of my power to separate the Protestant Church from the State , and will oppose all State religions , believing thataflock can makea better selection of a shepherd than a political Minister or a political pa . tron can , and believing that the present State Establishment , is the causeof much treachery , sycophancy cruelty , deceit , " blasphemy , and icfidelism . But in contending for such separation , 1 shall also contend for the application of Church property to its . orig inal

      purposenamely , the support of the poor ; and as all trustees of the poor have failed to discharge their trust honestly , I shall contend for the poor being their own trustees , by each willing husbandman being located upon land of his ¦ own , for ever , for which he shall pay a moderate rent , as his contribution towards the support of institutions which recognise and protect his rig hts . 1 will contend for the principle of direct taxation , under such arrangements as will make it impossible for the master-class to throw the burden upon the labour-class .

      During our struggle for Jhe Charter , I will give my vote for the removal of every obstacle that stands in the way o that measure . I will not ^ accept of place , pension , or emolument from any Government or party , neither will I cater for support b y looking for patronage for my supporters . if returned , 1 will resign my trust at the close of each session to the people in public

      meeting assembled , in the market-place of your boroug h , and shall onl y consent to reaccept it upon the wish of three-fourths of the inhabitants . Believing in the abilit y of the peop le to insist upon any form of government they p lease , I shall he ever read y to present petitions against oppression and injustice , as by exposure only can redress be had and prevention insured .

      Though the honour 1 seek is the representation of an English borough , I shall take part in all hUi questions ; and , believing that a Repeal of the Union means separation of the two countries , 1 shall at all times support the independence of my native countryjby endeavouring to rid her o a foreign yoke ; believing , as I do , that the accomplishment Jof a mere Sxpeol of the Union would but ^ lead to increased corruption , increased taxation , increased treachery , and increased ; dependence and submission , inasmuch as the English Minister , stinted of apparent power , would have t couise to extended means of corruption . Hoik upon Bjailroads , the Femy Postaae ,

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      the Penny Stamp upon Newspapers , and the Municipal Reform Bill , as the corner-stones of a new constitution ; and 1 have ever thought that a proper use made of those means must inevitabl y lead to perfect social and political freedom ; and , although Mr Spring Rice , now Lord Mouteagle , said , " Repeal the Unionrestore the Heptarchy ! " for the purpose of recommending the principle of centralisation , I hold the princi p le of self-government in such high esteem , that I shall endeavour to confer powers , immunities and privileges upon counties , towns , and boroughs , wholl y independent of the Imperial Parliament .

      Indeed , I believe that if a proper use had been made of the Municipal Reform Bill , by the people , that that measure mi g ht have been made an engine of complete political freedom . I will vote for every limitation in the hours of slave labour which will ensure the workers a fair share in the profits of their toil . I will vote for the unqualified repeal of the Poor Late Amendment Act . I will contend against the right of Ministers , officials , placemen , or pensioners to vote in Parliament . I will vote against the legal murder of hnman beings by strangulation or otherwise .

      I will vote against the power of a Minister to draw secret service money from the national exchequer . I will contend against this country waging war against foreign states , except incase of foreign invasion . And last , though not least , I will struggle to make the Small Farm System a Government measure , according to the Rules of the National Land Company , and 1 will contend for the appointment a Minister of Agriculture . I will move the restoration of Frost ,

      Williams , and Jones , as an amendment to every demand for supplies ; and , despite the howl of in-door factions , ! will thunder the popular voice in their ears . These things I promise , * to those conditions I pledge myself ; upon them , and upon ^' . them alone , I ask for your support . 1 ask you to retain them as the means of judging me . We live in new times , and want new minds to govern them .

      If my princi ples do not suit your notions Ijshall give my support to your choice . I am , Gentlemen , Your obedient Servant , Fearg vs O'Connor

      Forthcoming Meetings. Bkabford.—The Memb...

      FORTHCOMING MEETINGS . Bkabford . —The members will meet in their room Butterworth-buildings , ou Sunday , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . Halifax . —An out-door meeting will be held at the drying-houses , bottom of Booth Town-lane , on Sunday morning next , to commence at half-past nine o ' clock . Mr A . Hanson , of Eland , will give a lecture ture in the Working Man ' s Hall , Bullclose-lane , to commence at half-past six in the evening . Hui . il—The Chartists will meet as usual on Sunday evening next , at the Ship Inn , Church-lane , at six o ' clock .

      Lancashire Misers . —The next general delegate meeting of Lancashire miners , will be held on Monday , June 14 th , at the sign of the Threo Arrows , Edge Green , near St . Helen ' s . Chair to be taken at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon , There will also be a public meeting which will b « addressed by W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and other gentlemen . I 1 VBRP 001 . —A meeting of tbe merobeisand friends of this locality will take place at Mr Fan-all ' s , 4 , Cszneau-street , on Sunday evening , June 6 th , to consider the question of Poland's Regeneration , A good attendance is particularly requested . Chair to be taken at half-pas * seven . Manchester . — Mr R . Marsden of Preston will lecture in the People ' s Institute , Ueyrod-street , Ancoats , on Sunday , Juno 6 th , chair to be taken at half-past six o ' clock . A members' meeting will take place at two o ' clock iu the afternoon , at the above place .

      Mesial Imprp yemektDebating Society . —A pubi ? ™ f etiu g > convened by this body , will be held in the Temperance Hall , Broadway , on Saturday evenins , June 12 th , to discuss the merits ot the several candidates aspiring to the honour of becoming repre - sentatives ^' Westminster in Parliament . Chair to be taken at 8 o ' clock precisely , SassmM ) . —A members' meeting will be held In

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      Basics . —At a meeting of the members it was moved by Mr Linney , seconded by Thomas Davis , and carried unanimously : — . That a committee be chosen to agitate the principles of Chartism , with a view to promulgate the same at the forthc-omiug generalelection . The following persons were then elected , with power to add to their number : —J . V / asnidge , Henry Fowler , Wolverhampton ; John Richards , W . Furnival , Thomas Davis , and Thomas Almond . Birmisgham . —At a public meeting hi Id in the Town Half , Birmingham , For the purpose of considering the best incde of alleviating the distresses of the country , the Charter being moved as an amendment upon a mot on foraltering the currency , called from Mr Mason the following reply : —Mr Masc-n contended that the amendment was out of order and could not be put to t !; e meeting , and observed that the present was neither the time or place to

      introduce the subject of the Charter , lie felt satisfied that the working classes would much mure effectually accomplish the end they had in view , and would much sooner obtain full and complete representation by acting with judicious reserve and moderation , than by pressing the matter where it did not properly arise . As soon as the middle classes .-aw their increased intelligence and worth , they would give them the power of voting , and both their interests and conscience would induce them to respect their rights . __ The amendment was out of order , and he maintained that the mayor would not be justified in putting it . At the usual weekly meeting on Sunday evening last , at the Ship Inn , the following resolution was unanimously passed . Moved by Mr Fussell , and seconded by Mr Fearn : —V That we are of opinion that Mr Mason has basely deserted those principles ofjustic which he long advocated , and has thereby forfeited the respect and confidence of the working classes . "

      Cheltenham . —At a meeting of the members it was resolved : — That , notwithstanding the unsccountahla apathy manifested by the unenfranchised portion of our fellow * townsmen , we are determined to continue our association , inasmuch as we feel confident that the time is rapidly approaching when our countrymen will be brought to acknowledge and appreciate the serv ces ef those , who , in and out of season , through evil and good report , nave been , and still are , struggling for the attainment or the political rights of their fellow men .

      Girr LccALirr . — -Tiits members , after being some t me without a place of meeting , have lately taken the large Iiall attached to the Star Coffee-house , 71 , Old-street , St . Luke ' s . Mr Tapp has been appointed sub-secretary , in the p lace of Mr Salmon , juu ., who retires . Since the opening of the Hall , lectures have been delivered by Mr Skelton on " Progressive Civilization , " and by Mr Clark ( on Sunday evening last , ) on "the evils of society and their remedies . " He said " Of late I have travelled much , and I find wealth everywhere abundant , ' tis strange , but true wherever I have foundexcessive wealth , there also abounds the extreme of destitution . misery and wretchedness . The remedy for those evils forces itself upon our attention , bat the great error of society is , that our present legislative wisdom will not allow tbe people to take care of their owa affairs . On all manufactured goods , labour stamps the value , but when labour is abundant it is cheap and used as a marketable

      commodity , thus we have man the image of his Creator reduced to the level of the brute . "Why all these monstrous proceedings ? because the state of society is rotieu by throwing small farms into large onts which are not half cultivated ; the small farmers and labourers aro thrown on society to compete with each other and starve . No man can deny that with our great literary , commercial , manufacturing and mineral greatness , we ought to be truly great ; but , alas , thousands are now perishing of starvation , who have been always willing to earn their bread by the sweat of their brow . He who don ' t like democracy , don ' t like truth , and he who opposes it must be vicious or ignorant . The lecturer after dealing with his subject in a masterly manner resumed his seat much applaudejl . A vote of thanks was awarded him , and the meeting adjourned to Sunday next . It was announced by the chairman that a course of 0 lectures will be given .

      Lancashire and Yorkshire . —At a delegate meeting on the 23 rd ait ,, at the White House , Bfackslone-Edge , Mr William Heap , of Baeup . inthe chair , it was resolved : — That the annual camp meeting be holden near the White House on Blackatoue-Edge , for the purpose ol carrying out the principles of the People ' s Charter , and that F . O'Connor , Esq ., E . Jones , Esq ., and the members of the JEiicutive , be invited to attend . _ Leeds . — The Fobtucomikg Election . — Ever since the commencement of the agitation respecting the Education scheme , the Liberal party in this town has been split up . The . ttbrcuro with the Dissenters opposing ail state interference ; Stansfied and his party supporting the Government measure ,

      yet , at the same time stating that it did not go far enough . Sisce the question was settled in the House of Commons , both parties have been taking measures for the election . One party states that they will support no candidates who are in favour of Government Education , and the other party will not support any who are against it—so matters rest at present . The voluntaries held a meeting , called by circular a fortnight since , which was attended by four hundred electors , and resolutions were passed respecting their policy at the election . Since then they have given out that Mr Sturgc , of Birmingham , is to be one of their men ; the second is not yet declared

      , although Mr E . Baines , jun ., and Mr Peter Fairburn huveboth ' been named . The other patty , Lead by Stansfieid , are taking steps for securing the return of men who are in favour of Education , and a deputation from them is to wait on Mr Adam , one of the present members , requesting him to stand again , and there are reports that the Conservative party will support him , along with Mr Becliett ; something definite will be heard in a short . timeaaitb , who the candidates will be . In the meantime' the Chartists have not be idle . Last ilb ' nday evening a meeting of the electors and non-electors' was held in the Vicar ' s croft : more than 6 , 000 persons were present , Mc Councillor Robson was called to & e

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      chair , and opened the meeting with reading the bill , and requested that all persons should have a fair hearing . Mr Councillor Brook moved the first resolution , which declared that the Suffrage question was paramount to all others ; that the candidates to be brought forward should be prepared to vote for its being granted to the extent , provided in the People ' s Charter . He alluded to the promises of the Whips during the Corn Law agitation , that the v . would go for the Suffrage after they had got repeat He told tlicm they had not fulfilled those promises , and at the present election they were trying to burk the Suffrage question , and hoist that of Education , as the only test for candidates . Ho would stand by the

      Charter , and he hoped the Radical electors would do the same . Mr Henry Child ( an elector ) seconded the motion , and stated he was heart and soul with them . Mr Joseph Barker ( the founder of the B'trkerites ) , supported the resolution in a very effective speech . An amendment was moved by Mr Brotherhead , and seconded by Mr Matthew Jackson , " That a vote of thanks be given to the late administration tor their bold measures , and that candidates holding their opinions are worthy of support . " The Chairman put the amendment , when three hands were held up in its favour , and a forest of hands against it . The resolution was then put and carried unanimously . Mr John Shaw moved the second resolution , calling upon all Reformers to unite and select men to carry out the foregoing resolution . He made a very , able tpeech in its support . - •; . ' . Mr Thomas

      Morgan seconded it , and when put Was unanimously adopted . Mr James Harris moved the third , appointing a committee consisting half of electors and half of non-electors , to carry out the views of tbe meeting . The number of the committee was CO ; SO being electors , and 30 non-electors , and to have power to add in the same proportion . Mr William . Barker seconded the resolution , and it was carried unanimously . This terminated the business . Three cheers were given to the chairman for his services in the chair , and three were given for the Charter . Circulars have since been delivered to the electors , stating that MrSturee would address thcni on Thursday evening , and on Monday evening he will address an open meeting of electors and non-electors , at the Music Hall . Let all be there who can by any means , and if he shrinks from the Suffrage , let him be told he won't do . * ¦ . *¦

      Halifax , —At a meeting of members of the National Charter Association , Mr D . Tempest in the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : — Moved by Mr Cockroft , seconded by R . Holt : — That it is the opinion of this meeting that Mr O'Connor is recommending an agitation for the abolition of tithes , ii departing from the straitcht forward path of Chartism ; and we beg to assure Mr O'Connor that wo will neither countenance nor support any agitation having fur its objects a less measure of justice than the six points of the Charter , and should Mr O'Connor persevere in this line of conduct we shall comiderhim no longer descrying of our support or esteem . Moved by G . Webber , seconded by II Sutcliffe ,

      That this meeting is of opinion that now is the time in tbe present crisis of affairs , when distress and poverty ii stalking through the land , to get up an agitation for the enfranchisement of the masses , which shall speak to our oppressors in language thonJerroned , and force tbem to yield to fear , what they have so longdenitd to justice . Metropolitan Committee . —This committee met at the Assembly-rooms , S 3 . Dean-street , Soho ' , on Tuesday evening June 1 st , Mr Jeremiah Caugbl in , in the chair . Mr Stallwood on behalf of the tub committee reported the progress of the arrangemen t * for the Metropolitan Anti-New Poor Law Demonstration , to be held at the Crown and Anchor Tavern on Tuesday next , June 8 th , and stated that Mr IV .

      B . Ferrand , R . Oastler . and several others , had Already communicated their fntention to be present , — the resolution , petition , die ., was then agreed on , and from the spirit displayed by the several committee-men , a crowded demonstration may be fairly anticipated on the occasion . Several returns of ( ickcl & sold for the late benefit at the Pavilion Theatre , were made . All persons having tickets or money are requested to make an immediate return to the secretary , Mr Tapp . The appeal from the South London Chartist Hall was then taken into consideration , and a resolution was unanimously passed to the . effect : — "That we procure lecturers and render every support in our power . " The committee adjourned until Monday next , June 7 th , at eight o ' clock . National Registration and Election Committee . —The body met at . the Assembly-rooms , 83 ,

      Deanstreet , Soho , on Tuesday evening , June 1 st . Mr John Milne in the chair , when a vote of thanks was unanimously awarded to Charles Cochrane , Esq , for his very munificent support to this committee . ' On the motion of Messrs Stallwood and Godwin , it was unanimously resolved : — " That this Committee hereby recommend Ernest Jones , Esq ,, Barrister-atlaw , to the electors and non-electors of the borough of Halifax , as a fit and proper person to represent their interest in the Commons House of Parliament . " The secretary was instructed to obtain some information relative to the borough of Carlisle . All constituencies are earnestly requested to forward in formation without delay , where there is the least chance of returning a universal suffrage candidate Address : —Mr J . Grassby , 8 , Noah ' s Ark Court , Standgate , Lambeth . The committee then adjourned till Monday next , June 7 th , at eight o clock precisely .

      Staffordshire . —At a meeting of the Bilston and Wolverhampton Chartist Agitating Committee , held at the house of Joseph Linney , High-street , Bilston , on Sunday , May 30 , ( the following persons present , — Henry Fowler , Joseph Wamidge , William Furniral , John Richards , chairman , and Thomas Almond , secretary , ) the following resolutions were agreed to : — That a delegate meeting be held at Dudley , on Sunday , June 13 , at one o ' clock to represent the following places , viz . IHrmingham , Smethwick , Liewaste , Oldbury , Tipton , Kidderminster , Stourbridge , Rcdditch , Bromsgrove , Bilston , Wolverhampton , Walsall , Darlaston , Weanesbury , and any other place within twenty miles of Dudley . The delegates to meet at the house of Mr Morris , Mizzeppa Tavern , Campbell-street .

      The friends residing in those localities where no organised body exist ara requested to correspond with the secretary of this committee , and to state whether there is a prospect of establishing the Chartist Association in their locality ; also what amount of personal and pecuniary aid they can render this committee to enable them to revive the Chartist agitation , and bring the principles to bear at the nest General Election . All letters must be post-paid , and addressed to Thomas Almond , trunk-maker , Munday ' s Buildings , Horseley Fields Wolverhampton .

      Tower Hamlets . —The members of the Whittington and Cat locality and Land branch met on Sunday evening , May the 30 th , 1847 , Mr Kirby in the chair . Mr Mathews reported from the Nletror olitan Meeting Committee . The report having been received , the notice respecting thebenefitof the O'Cnnnorrille Tea Tray for the Victims was brought forward , when ten persons subscribed towards the object . The Allottee Committee reported progress , and the rules were unanimously passed for assisting , by co-operation , members in taking possession of their allotments , when receivings prize in the ballot of the National Land Company .

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      e Democratic- Temperance-room , 33 , ( Jiwen-Btreet , on Sunday , June 6 th . Chairtobe takenatseven o clock ., A public meeting will be held in the above room on Sunday / to consider the propriety of bringing forward a candidate at the forthcoming elect / on Steps are being taken to secure the services of an highly and influential individual every way qualified to serve the interest of the electors and non-elcctors ecisel ° Ghairwilibe taken at eight o ' clock Soniu Losdok CkautistHam . . Blackfriars' Road . will deliver an address on the " Forthcoming E \ ec lion . " To commence at 8 o ' clock

      . Saint . Lokb . —Mr W . Robson will deliver a public lecture at the . Star Coffee-house , lift Old-streeet , on Sunday evening next . June 6 th , at eight o ' clock precisely . Subject . " The superiority , of a National Organisation ot Trades , over mere local bodies . " Tower Hamlets . —A general meeting of the members of i he National Charter Association will be held on Sunday evening , on business of the utmost importance ^ -. The members of tho Land branch are requested to attend and pay their quarterl y expenses .

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      Blackburn . —At the adjourned quarterly meeting of the Land Company , Thomas Crouther and Christopis * AinHIe were elected auditors for the next six months . 'William Riistran and James Crouther be committee-men for the next six months in place of two withdrawn . Edward Walker was elected scrutineer for the next month . Mr Roberts and Mr Bushy will stand as candidate for the representation of Blackburn at the next election .

      Bolton . —Tho Chartist and Land Office is removed from Market-street to over Mr Armstrong ' s earthenware warehouse , near the One Horse-shoe . New Market-place . Meetings every Monday evening at half-past seven . The quarterly member ' meeting will be held on Sunday , June 6 th , at six o ' clock in the evening . Bmndford . —A branch of the Land Company has been established here , and is prospering . —A Cooperative Provision Society is also being formed , which , if Generally supported and honestly directed cannot fail to be found very beneficial . Recently a large meeting was holden on Mill-down , opposite the Park and mansion of Lord Portman , for the purpose

      of discussing the high price of provisions . A memorial to the Queen praying her to direct her advisers to take measured to relieve tbe sufferings of the people , was adopted , as were also resolutions in support of the people relieving themselves by co-operation . The " respectables" both lay and clerical , tried to prevent the working men from attending th « - meeting , and fail ng in that , tried to excite a riot by a superfluous and brutal exhibition of force ; near'y all the shopocracy being sworn in as " special constables . " The meeting , however , under the abl « - guidance of Mr T . Saunders , Jun ., assisted by Messrs Taylor and Milford , was conducted and concluded in perfect peace and order .

      Carrisoton . —At our usual monthly meeting held at the New Inn , Carrington , Mr Dowse in the chair , theroom was crowded to hear tbe interesting report of Mr Leye ' s visit to O'Connorville . A vote ol thanks was given to the speaker tor his interesting report , and a similar vote was parsed to Mr

      O'Connor . Dokcasteb . —A public meeting was held here on Monday nfcht to hear a lecture on the principles and ohj ? ets of the Land Company , by Mr Grimshaw , of this town . Charles Abbot was called to to the chair . Mr ( rrimthaw gave groat satisfaction to all present . This branch , wkielrwas opened in January last , numbers more than sixty members and in likely to go on very prosperously . The Fourth section will meet at-Mr Thomas Phillips , Church-lane , at five o ' clock and adjourn at seven on Sunday crcninan , when the third section will meet and adjourn n' ; nine , EuiKBi'RciK- Meetings of the Land Company are held every Saturday night , in the Painters' Hail . O . rukbes Close . Persona wishing to transmit money ( , <> the Luitd Company , oraiiy of tlio furxh ( imnedeti with the Chartist body , will receive information by applying there , or to ^ Mr J . Cumraings , H , Duucaiistreet , Newtown .

      Falkirk . —National xjAM ) —On Thursday week the Falkirk branch of the National Land Gnmnaay held their monthly general meeting in Adams' Temperance Hotel , for the purpose of electing office bearers , & c . We are disposed to regard the scheme as no mere chimera , but oue { if those in high places maintain their integrity , and the name of T . S . Duncombe , Esq ,, M . P ., and others afford from past experience a certain guarantee , ) at least worthy the attention of the industrious artizan who may . according to the prospectus , by a small weekly payment in proportion to his number of shares , secure for himself a house and land sufficient to provide the necessaries of life , and a certain amount of money to

      enable him So commence with advantage . * * * Any man who can derive pleasure from virtuous anil healthy exertion , and practice self- deniul in r . rder to estimate the value of happiness , and who can reconcile himself to be contented with tho necessaries of life , may find the subject worthy his attention . It is a pity to see the plodding hardy Scot taking farewell of tho land of his nativity , and tho soil on which he was born , to bury hinvelt in the wilds of Canada , while so many thousand acres of that very soil lie uncultivated . From the time that must necessarily elapse before the scheme can be made available to all its members , they must adopt a * their motto— " patience and perseverance , " — Stirling Observer .

      OsonoiE Mum . —At a meeting of this branch held . May 24 th , Mr Peter M'Ncil in the chair , the letter of Mr O'Connor , in the Star of May 15 th , having been read , several resolutions were passed , including votes of thanks to Mr O'Connor andthe other directors , and thefollowing : — " That we suggest to the directors tho propriety of purchasing an estate in Scotland . as we think it would be the means ot arousing the people from their apathy and furthering the cause of democracy . " Uisdlet . — At a meeting of the branch held at the house of Mr T . Morris , resolutions were passed approving of the Bolton resolution for the division ot districts , and forming a branch of the bank . The

      depositors to pay not less than one shilling at » time . Hull—At the weekly meeting of the Nationa Land Company held at the Ship Inn , Church Lane , the proceedings at O'Connorville were read from the Star amidst great applause , after which twenty-seven new members were enrolled , making a total of ninety-six entered during the month of May . Amongst tbe new members was a gentleman who took up two shares to bo disposed of ( when successful ) to the most deserving member that may bo selected by the Chartists of Hull . This is a good example to those who might help us if they would , having the means to do so .

      Islington—A public meeting of the National Land Company , will be hold at the lecture-room , Islington Green , on Tuesday , Juno Stb . Chair taken at 8 o'clock precisely . A deputation from the directors will attend to explain . the advantages and plan of the Company , in order to enable the woi-kimi classes , by unity of effort to become possessors of the land , their original birthright . Loughborough . —The members of the Land Company have taken a room at the Wheat Sheaf , Ward ' End . Meetings will be held every Thursday nightat eight o ' clock . Tho first meeting was he'd on May 27 th , Mr Wm . Warren in the caair . Mr Skedington was appointed treasurer and secretary , and Messrs Moseiey , Warren , ' Wright , Thurman , and Hurst , committee ; and Mr Wm .. Warner ,-scrutineer , l ' oi the next three months .

      Rochdalb . — On Sunday evening Mr Richard Marsden , from Preston ,, delivered a lecture in tho Chartist-room which was well filled . Edward Mitchell in the chair . After a brief address from Mr O ' Hea , of Manchester , Mr Marsden commenced his lecture which continued for one hour and a half and gave great satisfaction . Fifteen new members joined the Land Company . Sheffield . —At the weekly meeting of the members of the Und Company , Mr Uigginbottom in the chair . The following persons were elected to manage tbe Funding Society , in aid of the Bank - . —Messrs iliggingbottom Cook , Youll , Billings , sub-Sec . Thirteen members were enrolled .

      Furthcoming Meetings. Bradford.—A Public...

      FURTHCOMING MEETINGS . Bradford . —A public meeting of the shareholders of the Land Company will bo held on Sunday ( tomorrow ) at two o ' clock in the afternoon , in the lav ^ e room Butterworth-buildings . Members are requested to pay up the directors' levy . to enable them to vote for a delegate to the forthcoming conference . Butteklev . —The next meeting of this , branch will be held at the Odd Concern , Butterlcj , on Sunday 6 th June , when the secretary will be in attendance troin 6 till 8 o ' clock . Ecoles . —The shareholders will meet at the Lamb Inn , Regeut-road , Ecoles , on June 12 th . All communications to be addressed to William Gregory , Rogent-sticet , Eccles . Mebdkn Bridge . — The shareholders will meet in their Room , Bridge-Janes , on Saturday" evening , J one 12 , at 7 o'clock . A meeting will be held r their room every alternate Saturday evening , till

      Furthcoming Meetings. Bradford.—A Public...

      ? unther notice . A money elnb has been f # rmed here , consisting of pound shares , to assist the Land and Labour Bank . The club will meet at the same time and place as the shareholders of the Land Company , every , fortnight . Hyde . —Tho shareholders will meet at the house of Mr W . Ilenine . Hyde-lane , on Sunday , June 13 , ( instead of June C ' -h , ) at ^ o ' clock , p . m . MBRinrs Tidvil . —The meetings will in future be held in tho old-established place back of the

      Three Ilorso Shoes , every Snndav morning at 10 , and frin-the evening , to read the Star , and other publications connected with the Land ; and every Monday evening , at half-past 7 : , for the enrolment of members . Tho shareholders are requested to attend on Monday next , to pay the levy for local expanses . Nottingham District . —The next meeting of the Nottingham District of Land Company , will be held at the l-Vx and Hounds , Old Basford , on Sunday evening nextat 6 o ' clock .

      , . RocuDAis . —A general meeting of shareholders w "l be held on Sunday afternoon next , at 2 o ' clock , in the Chartist Room , Yorkshire-street , to elect a scrutineer , < feo . w ; n hfh ? l - '~ V ? ? : te , fly mee ^ this branch will be held io thru Institution , on WcdHeaday evening May 9 th , at 7 o clock .

      To The Ele0tous And Non-Elbctobs Of Derb...

      TO THE ELE 0 TOUS AND NON-ELBCTOBS OF DERBY . Oentleuin , In a few days the duty will devolve upon you of re . turning to the Commons' House of Parliament a representative of those principles and opinion * upon which you would have the legislntion of the British Empire founded . Judging , from thenumeiously-stened requisition which I have received , that a coincidence of opinion exists between you and me , upon some of the moat important topics which engage public attention , 1 respectfully presume to offer myself as a candidate for the honour of representing in Parliament the important borough of Derby . Gentlemen , —I know that it is deemed somewhat unfashionable for ciindidates to give their constituents pledges as to the principles which , as representatives , they will act upon . Such a doctrine I hold to be inimical to fair and equitable representation .

      Gentlemen , —You have certain opinions long formed and ardently cherished regarding social and political arrangements , and unless you pledge your representative to support such principles , you have no guarantee attaintt the grossest misrepresentation in tho temple of Legislatun . Entertaining thtse opinion , I beg to intimate my perfect willingness to bepledged & s to the course [ shall puisue should your confidence honour me with a seat in Parliament , Gentlemen , —Seeking your independent suffrages and support , I deem it imperative upon me to lay before you as distinct an avowal of my opinions upon the great questions which engage the public mind as the limits of this brief address will permit .

      IRELAND . Gentlemen , —Tbe appalling state of the sister island demands our immediate attention . Thousands of our feliow . creatuvcs have already fallen victims to fever and famine , while thousands have hare been consigned to tha earth without the decency of either coffin or shroud ! and that so carelessly , that , in numerous instances , the starved corpse has become food for voracious dogs ! The horrible condition of this people calls loudly , deeply , and imperatively for one concession—full and impartial justice . To pour the balm of equitable legislation on the feeteriog sores of this unhappy nation ahall be an object of my unwearied pursuit . This country is the victim of long accumulating political wrong and social disarrangement . I consider it , therefore the duty of every friend to humanity to labour with diligence to redress tbe one and rectify the other .

      POOIt LAW . Gentlemen ,- —I am decidedly opposed to the existing Poor Laii , I to provisions appear to me to be repugnant to everj feeling of humanity and religion . I pposc this Lav . - , Infuse it tsveis tin ; Unfortunate man and Wife who fall under its- operation . ( oppose , it , because it « pat-eats' poverty , the poignant « ng » i > : b of n ^ tmMb fmia r . ) teii- beloved off . sprit ' s }; , J oppose-it , K-oause it ftttires the victim of wins in tin- v \ i . « imbiii 3 i « ntii of the felon . I oppose it , became ot tho mWni-. d salni «; t ! i « it doles out > : o the dvsUtnK f oppose this Law , filially , because of tiw eiiDTianns hud" ! unncci .-sstiry ciMiuie tvisieh it entails ou tlta industry of thi couutry , titul therefore nij most zealoun exertions shall be dirtied to the speedy 'abrogation ot this modern Draconism , and its substitution by a law based , upon the reason and pliilanthrovbr of th « people of England ,

      ELECTIVE IRAKeiUSE . Gentlemen , —As regards the extension of the Suti'riige , t hold that mauhood , sanity , and integrity , ought to ha its only limits . 1 opine , in unison with our ablest Constitutional Commentator /) , that taxation and representation should be co-extensive . I believe that the House of Commons should ba the Commons House , and that its constituency should be the whole male adult population , and not a pMypart , as is the case at the pre-ent time . I am in favour of Vote by Ballot , Annual Parliaments , and equal Representation through equal Electoral Districts . To effect such an extension of the Franchise , and such a radical reformation in tho Constitution of the House of Commons I shall labour with all the energy and perseverance which the momentuousttess of these objects , and fidelity to my constituents demand at my hands .

      STATE-CHURCH . Gentlemen , —I am averse to the state aggrandizement of any form of religious aorsliip ; I regard state endowments as inimical to pure religion , and an invasion of the sacred rights of conscience . I urn for every man worshipping his Creator according to tho form prescribed by reason , and ratified by conscience . I am therefore solemnly opposed to those penal statutes which constrain millions of the population to uphold in gorgeous splendour a Church , at the shrine of whose altar they never adore . My carmst efforts shall be directed to the emancipation of conscience by severing tho unholy connection between Church and State .

      CRIMINAL CODE . Gentlemen , —I consider that tho rigour of our- crimi . nal code is not in harmony with the genial spirit of the nineteenth century . My best efforts shall be devoted to its modification . I view the g illows as a disgrace to a christian land ; and therefore believe that it ia the duty of every lover of England ' s fair fame to struggle for the annihilation of this inferual machine of iguosant , barbarous , and despotic power . Guntlamen , — There ars many other topics of grave importance which cannot properly te descanted upon , heie , but upon which I trust to have several opportune ties of addressing vou . Among these questions , that o £

      " a fair day ' s wages for a fair day ' s work " stands preeminent . I agree with Lord John . Russell that the ' Working-Man in England does nofr got « f «» r siiar . the produce ot' industry , " and beiic-vinK most devoutly iho Scriptural maxim , "That tha-Labourer should bo the Srst partaker of tho fruits c-f tho earth , »• my . aonstant endeavour shall be to give existcacc to such laws aad Institutions as shall change this country from a land ci masters anil menials—of sglendour and squalour—of palaces and prisons—into thd-happy abiding place of an educated and emancipated psople , who shall fr ; ceiy banquet on tbosa bounti-ous blessings with which the God of Nature stored tho Ifnivarse for tho enjoytasnt of his

      matures . I resain , Gcntlemon , your obedient Sarvnnt , PflILl ? -M'GBA . Tn Londca , June 1 , 184 . 7 :,

      Marylsboxe.-«A Numeraus Meeting Of The E...

      Marylsboxe .- « A numeraus meeting of the electors of the borough iook place on Tuesday evening , at the Exmouth Arms , Ilaropstead-road , to bear tho sentiments of Lord Dudley Stuart , a candidate fos the representation . The chair was taken by Mr Wagstaff . Mr Serjeant Shee , also a candidate , was prtsent . The chairman regretted that the company could not have tho presence ,, of the noble lord , anA read a letter from ha lordship excusing his attendance , in consequenca of the death of Lady Dudley Stuart at Home , on the 19 th o ? May last , intelligence of which had been just received . A resolution was then put and carried that , miilcr the circumstances , the meeting of electors suspended their judgment on the eligibility

      of Lord Dudley Stuart as a candidate until they should ' two an opportunity of hearing hiai . Mr > etjeant Sheo and some other gentlemen having spoken the meeting was adiourned . , Mbatu . —Mr Grattan , though a * ery violent repealer , is by no means popular with tho "valiant mtn of Meath . " Already arc parties speculating on his successor , The Tories threaten to intrude Mr Gustavus Lambert , of Beawpere , but hi ' s chances are of the poorest possible description . The clerk of the Dublin corporation , and an attorney , a Mr Win . Ford , whose name is fresh in tlio ' memory of Mr Ilayward , Q . C ., has been soliciting the . "fiifze coats" at fair and market to present him with an invitation . But the scheme . " nas not succeeded .

      Mokmouth Bohouohs . —U is now stated , with considerable confidence , that , there will be an opposition oSered to the return of tho pre .-cnt liberal member , Mr RcRimdd Blewitt ,. The opposition will bo promoted by a section of the liberal party . NKwoisTLf-VNDEB-LiNE . —Mr W .. lacksonwill , it is expected , be returned for this borough . Lor ' k ' award Howard also stands on the liberal inter est . Norfolk ( East ) . —Mr E . Wodchouse . intends to oftVr himself again to the choice of the e ^ ' cerri divisioa ol tho county ,

      Paisley.-Presentation To Mr ¦¦¦^^ ^^M^Mj...

      PAISLEY .-PRESENTATION TO MR ¦¦¦^^ ^^ M ^ MJ !^^ ^ ; ' " On the evening of Monday week a numerous company of the friends of Mr ltobert Cochrane met ia the hall of the Mason-Lod ge , New-street , for the ¦ purpose of presenting him with an acknowledgement of his labours on behalf of popular rights . John Campbell , Esq ., occupied the chair , supported right and left by Mr Cochrane , the gncst of the evening , Mr Stalker ,-Mr ' Osborne , Mr Kirk , and others . After supper .

      the Chairman- rose and said , that the first toast he had to propose was " The People—and may they soon obtain their rig hts embodied in the People ' s Charter . " ( Great app lause . ) The Chairman said , that there would he hut one opinion as to the propriety of giving the next toast , viz ., " Feargtts O'Connor , Esq ., " a man who had done more for the people than anv one . in Great Britain . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman then gave " Mr- Duncombe , M . P ., " the only man in the House of Commons who standi in his place and demands justice for the people-( Cheers . ) The Chairman said , that they had now arrived at the business of tbe evening . ; , but before proceeding to make any remarks lie would call upon Mr Hatchard to read an address to be presented to -Mr Cochrane .

      Mr Hatchard then read > the following address t—Address from the Working Ilea of Paisley to Mr Robert Cochrane . Resbected Sib , —The principle of democracy , namely , the People ' * Charter , ' which this meeting i eprssents , i » a-document which requires all theen * r , Ey ani advocacy of its votaries to impress upon tho mind of the natinb . the incalculable benefits that would result were itmido tho law of this land . The succt ssful issue ol the ngitatiun greatly depends on tho abil . ty and iuie { ,-rity of thoss individuals who may happei . to be its advocates .

      Of this we , the Chartists of Paisley , are fully convinced , and * o well satisfied are we , sir , with jour sea ! and ability in the cause , and the berouiin ^ nianuer , at all . times and at all hazards , in which you bar ? \> ¦ r it .-nnei your gratuitous services , that we deem it a < t \ i » 7 incumbent upon us to tender to j'ou a token of Kratiturf :.-, We have met thus publicly so to do , in tbe hope tiias ic will cheer } OU on in the same patriotic course , until your efforts in the cause of right against might—justic * against injustice—be crowned with succc ^ . We , the working men of Paisley , not only see in yon , sir , an advocate for our Charter , but alR » fiful ton to ba one who is ever ready to stand forward iimufully and demand redress for any local grievance that we may ba

      assailed with . We have bad on many occasions to rejoice at the successful exposure you have made of the machinations of our enemies . And when in these times when selfishness is the rule of all the governments of this country , both loral and national , set up , should bafor the common weal ; but , alas ! their baneful legislation has succeeded in tramplinjr the rights of industry ins the dust , and reduced the most industrious people in th » world to a mere scramble of existence ; the cbildrea reared in tho lap of meanness , without education , and little or no morals , become tbe exposed victims of crimo and nil manner of vice . In these times , sir , the maa

      who is bold enough , and adds to his courage consistency and n : oral rectitude , and who unhesitatingly takes the lead of the oppressed against the oppressor—the valuable services of that man , tho working classes cannot appreciate too much . Him , sit , we have found in you * Being working men , like yourself , it is not in our power to render you anj thing like an adequate reward for tho great and generous services jou have devoted to tre cause of obtainiug national and local bc-nefi s , but you will behold in this testimonial an indubitable proof of the confidence the working men of Paisley have in you for your gratuitous sen-ices .

      Sueh being our sentiments , we respectfully request that yau will accept of this purse of gold as a proof of our esteem . We earnestly wish that , jou and your family may not only live to see , but also to ei joy , all the privileges that may result from a _ honest system of legislation . The Chairman then rose and said , that he believed they would all coincide with him in the remark , that the working classes had never done better fuan in coming forward as they bad done on this occasion , to show their respect for one who had saciiticed his time and talents to their interests . ( Cheers . ) But , gratifying however as was their presence there to do honour to one who had

      approved himself worthy of their highest esteem , it was itill more gratifying to know that their guest was tobe presented with a tangible token of their respect . ( Applause . ) He had been acquainted with Mr Cochrane for a considerable time , and he always found him a sterling , hottest , upright man . ( Cheers . ) 'With him there had been no flinching . ( Applause . ) P « vsor . s srho pursued a course like Mr Cochrane , v . cvcr could espee !; to find favour with the upper classes . T ' vey had to fi ? iit many a hard battle , and unless they posited a mind strong to overcome all difficulties , ihey we'd . Iireak down under them . ( Clieets . ) These were ti . T'es when the press did g ive them justice , ' but tltej Mrver had the satue power over the fourth «? itate p . » ; be middle classes . If , however , the working classes wouM sur . ; i trm ; to their own cause , they , might achieve no smBir

      triumph ia a very short space ot time . Aner \ nni ~ ing a high eulogi ' . mi ok the character of . Mr Coch * rane , he presented him with a nurse conta ' uiinty eighteen pounds , and a book , in which wa » the following inscription : — " Prcscntsd to Mr Robert Cochrane , with eighteen sovereigns , from the working men of Paisley , as a token of esteem for his valuable , gratuitous , and patriotic-exerlions on their behalf . Paisley , 24 th May , 181 ? . " He ( the Chairman ) had no doubt-that he would-preserve this purse , as long as he lived , and look up , on it as the offeriag of those who highly appreciated his public couducD ( Cheers . ) He hoped that he would be long spared to he a blessing to his family and-to society at lajge , and that he would continue for many a day im the enjoyment of the fruits ol this meeting . ( Applause . )

      Mr Cochrane rose to ragly , and was received with great applause . He said—Mr Chairman , Mr Croupier , and Friends , ns * er in my life had I a greates desire to make a , sptech , ' and 1 raay say never did I feel myself , at a greater loss to do so . ( Cheers . ) This mark of your kindness has . to a certain extent , put me in thai state . I will nufrattempt to take up much of you & tiroe in replying to , the sentiments hi this address sa-mtach in accordattoe with my own- 1 am proud to saake- the confes .-ion £ hat 1 have made some sacrifices , in the cause of

      humanity—( cheers)—and it givas-meno little pleasuje to see that ray humble efforts . ara : agiprei . 'iated by myi fellowmen . ( Sh eers . ) The setHimea ' . s of democracy breathed in this address are sentiments to which L never was a converted discinle , , as > 1 was reared in . the lap of democracy . ( Cheers . ) . My father was a democrat , and I well recallecfc that when but a child , I was taunted by other- boys with the- principles of my father . ( Cheers . ) l ' know that these principles are not respected : byv tac wealthier part ef the commitnilv . I ' cssons , who take an interest in the People ' s cause are calumniated , and need : scarcely look , foe anythingcjse-than niisrepi-css > i . tation and abuse . %

      have been . proad ; to meet that , abuse , and those nus- * reprcsst ' . tatipus * and will k . $ . so until our cause b $ victorious . . Hhosc who r . vix . w . illiiig to promote the people ' s ctrase must be prepared to gncounter ranch . Ncvm ' . was there a people- who deserved ji : cticrt > better at the bands of thsjr government , and tjevei * was there- a people who / ssctived less than the people : of this , country . ( Cheers-. ) , I am as prou ^ -. ofmy country as any man , eun be . I know , she great ia arms—1 know she is gt cat in wealth--1 know she is gre 3 | : in learning , but i also know that 'il \ e is wanting i ^ what really constitutes the greaftiess of a naUaiir-the happiness ot . her people .

      ( Cbeers . ) The Ciiaibman .- then stated that lis had another hsallh to propose ,, and he had also another pres eutatipntoisakc . it had bee . 'i ibomjk ; proper that a small present s hcAud be given to Mss Cochrane , and he was happ . y : to . deliver into Mr C . ochranc ' s . hands a gold ring , wh . ich . he would have the- goodness to deliver to his wile . ( Applause . ) Tae Chairman ihen delivered , to . Mr Cochrane the ring , and proposed " The haalth of Mrs Cochrane , " ' which was drunk with aU \ Ihe honours . Mv Cochrane , in behal f of hit good lady , retunwdthanks for this mask of their estemn . lie trusted that tha day was , not far distant when wowm would take a gvecjjer interest . In their principles —Uuj principles of the People ' s Charter . ( Applause . )

      Several popular ; ioasts ami sentiments were afterwards given b y the Clmitman and other gentlemen present , including " the . Northern Slav , the only paper in the lir ^ issh empire which manfully advocates the ri ghts of industry , " " The health of tho occupants at O'l-oneorvillc , " & c , & c . A vote t > £ l \ , anks was severally given to the chairman and « rr , upicr for their able discharge of duty , and the conviiirnv separated at a late , or more ptopcrly an early hour , highly delig hted with the evening- ' - . proceedings . In 'lhe course of the evening , a number of excellent songs were sung , and the lispedair Band , which was present , discoursed most excellent instrumental

      Diogenes, Being Asked Of What Beast The ...

      Diogenes , being asked of what beast the bite was most dangerous , answered— " Of wild betels , thftt ot a slanderer ; ol toe , that of flatterer . " '

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), June 5, 1847, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_05061847/page/1/