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' Dr. M'Douall And The Ohartist Executiv...
' DR . M'DOUALL AND THE OHARTIST EXECUTIVE . [ The following is the correspondence to which we re . ferred in our last ; and as no portion of it requires reply , with it the controversy must cease as far as we are concerned . We shall not make a single comment upon the facts ; but upon the general question we must offer a word , rather for after guidance than as ft justification for the conrso pursued by the Executive , if any was required . In our opinion they acted wisely to themselves , honestly to their party , and justly to Dr . M'Douall , by publishing the letter of Mr . Smith , and for this reason ; tho Executive are bound by a strict plan of organization ; upon them the duty of appointing lecturers devolves ; and they , and they only , are chargeable with any non-performance of duty . It was very likely then , however erroneous the
notions entertained by Mr . Smith , a Chartist Secretary , with reference to the appointment of Dr . M'Douall by the Executive , that although erroneous , they would be extensively entertained ; and therefore no private correspondence between Dr . M'Douall , and Mr . Smith , or between cither and the Executive , could have possibiy prevented the spread of the misapprehension . In our opinion Dr . M'Douall has just as good a right to advocate tho " fraternization of all nations , " as the Executive have to advocate Chartist principles as defined in the plan of organization ; while , on the other hand , the advocacy of " the fraternization of all nations" by Dr . M'Douall , would , had he been appointed by the Executive , have placed that body in rather an awkward predicament , appointed as they arc for a special purpose , specially defined . ]
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NO . I . TO THE CHARTIST READERS 01 ? THE NORTHERN STAR . Aberdeen , Dec . 80 th , 181-1 . Ei-ir ans , —I have perceived a communication in tho Northern Star newspaper , addressed to the Members of the National Charter Association , to which I feel constrained to give a reply , which I trust will gain insertion in the same organ . I have a few words to say to the Executive Committee who signed the letter alluded to above , likewise something to remark upon the National Charter Association , upon the proposed national / H'gan for Scotland , and upon my present position and future course or action .
The Executive having , through one of the members of that body , received a private letter from a sub-secretary of the National Charter Association in Glasgow , they thought proper to publish the same in the Northern Star , thereby circulating its contents , whether true or false , through the entire Chartist community . . The Executive state that tlie letter of . Mr . Smith was not official , but that it originated from such a pure and good source as Ieft . no doubt whatever of its accuracy . That is the very pith and marrow of the question , because I deny its accuracy : and I maintain that the course for a Chartist to pursue was to have sent me a copy , to have awaited my answer and then to have published both to the world . That the Executive have a right to pursue what course they please in reference to the
correspondence of the sub-secretaries , I do not deny , provided such course may be in accordance with the rules of the National Charter Association ; but I submit to the consideration of tho Chartist body whether the fact . of publishing one side of any question is at aU likely to aUay bickerings '; or whether it be a sufficient proof of the anxiety of tho Executive to set their faces , as they state , against the system of private letter-writing , formerly so prevalent ) and always so pregnant with evil consequences . In justice to me , and to tho public , they might have explained away the miatalte of the sub-secretary in regard to my appearance In Scotland , without subjecting me to be misunderstood by the Chartist body at large . The sub-secretary labours under the mis-apprehension that the Executive recommended me as a lecturer . It was
surely easy to remove that by a note from the general secretary . If , however , it was necessary to make it publicly known that the Executive had not appointed me , the words of their letter would have been explicit enough , viz ., " that Dr . M'Douall was not appointed , or even recommended , as a lecturer by them . " That was nil the Executive had any right to say or do , as such a declaration on their part relieves mo of all responsibility to them ; and , as they state , very properly , my opinion and my correction of them would have " to come from the proper source—public opinion . " Why , then , was the letter from Mr . Smith published , containing calumnies calculated to lower mc in the estimation of the Chartist public ? Such a course will recommend the Executive as little to the public as they suppose my misrepresented opinion will elevate me in , tho estimation
of tho Scottish people . The Executive state that they were not in possession of my present opinions , but add that I am not lecturing In the Chartist cause . Was Mr . Smith ' s letter published to prove that ? or am I not lecturing in the Chartist cause , because they suppose I am not lecturing in favour of the National Charter Association f Conjecture would be vain , and very probably as unjust as their and Mr . Smith's representation . I shall therefore explain briefly , and forthe last time , my real views as to the present National Charter Association . My opinions arc , that an organisation is necessary to give power to the people ; that a National Movement is best Calculated to dcvelopc that power ; and a union of all nations , the grand desideratim in politics . The members of the old Executive strove hard to unite England and Scotland , and they failed . Mr . O'Connor did his best to arouse and enrol Scotchmen in the National Charter
Association , and he succeeded to a wonderful extent for a time , but only for a time . After Mr . O'Connor ' s departure , the best and most energetic of the working-men , and tho few middle-class men iu the movement , worked day and night to keep up the spirit . They failed . Then , came Mr . Clark , who did his best to rally the people , and with what success a few months will shew . The cause of failure does not He with the plan of organisation , or with the leaders . It rests with the people , who have sank into a sleep of apathy , from which nothing seems capable of arousing them . Under such circumstances , he who recommends any plan calculated to awaken the man , is a friend instead of an enemy . I simply suggested that , as all had apparentl y failed in Scotland , the best plan would be to appeal to her nationality , to assemble her delegate * , and to give force to
the organisation by the unanimous voice of a National Convention—nothing short of that , in my opinion , can efl ' ect it . Mr . Smith may entertain what opinion of me he pleases , or report what ho likes ; but if to hold or to express an opinion , be anti-Chartist , I am afraid thousands will cease to be Chartists every day . No man has a right , being a Chartist , to quarrel with me , except I renounce my principles . These consist of six points of belief—is the National Charter Association the seventh ' point « Are we bound to belong to it , or advocate it ! If we are so , then I can only say that the moment plans of organisation , land schemes , co-operation , and n hundred other propositions aro introduced , on every one of them wo will divide
in opinion , although we may all , every one of us , as a body , remain true to the principles of the Charter . At all events , before we quarrel about an association , let us see the majority adopt it , and it will be time enough then to condemn me if I express an opinion that , under existing circumstances , I see little prospect of its success . Even although I expressed myself e « above—even although I entertained such opinioni . whohas found me unwUIiiig to advocate the interests of the National Charter Association , enrol names , or convay cards ! I have no hobby of my own to ride , and therefore have no desire either to be prominent in recommending or opposing those of other people . There is a good deal of old wives' tea-table talk about my lecture * not paying , and other matters , so incor-
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rectly stated , that I would recommend the writer to bring his noto-book to the next conversational meeting , and not overburden his memory with matters that do not concern him , the Executive , or the public . _ ' , i In reference to aSeottish journal , I believe it not only to be necessary , but likely , to effect much good . I feel confident an active committee could easily raise a sufficient number Of subscribers to induce monied men to back it out at first ; but I am sorry to say I have neither money nor friends , to enable me to start one on its tail-piece , the new association , which seems to have alarmed Mr . Smith ' s imag ination . I shall now conclude by a general protest against aU spy-systems orally or documentary , and by a statement of my future determination . Seeing the necessity of being explicit , I denythatanypart . es save the publicaro tobemyjudges-or thatl am tobe called to account any where , save in a public meeting . I am iesolved to ^ independently , with the exception stated , and to claim the free right of expressing my opinions , without which all liberty is a mockery and all assoc . at . ons a
delu-, sion If I cannot gain thatliberty of speech on all matters connected with tho principles on which the movement is asedanl conducted , lean simply retire from-astrugg where our chief energies aro expended m battling with each Other . I have every wish to serve the cause ; and knowing my motives arc , and have been pure , I am pic , S by my tongue and my pen to assist the struggling San at all times and under all circumstances ; but let ho clearly understood , that I shall do so as an individual member of t , ie great Chartist body , and not as a member ofTny other body whatever . I have no desire to oppose any in the same movement , nor to become their accuser or defender . If I am permitted to defend principles as a sneaker on the platform I shall do so , if not , I shall retire altogether ; and I may safely suy that if the movement mil not lose me , I shall lose nothing by leaving it , because it has been to me a source of continual difficulty , privation , and trial . I am , my friends , faithfully yours , P . M . M'Dooam .
wo . II . Glasgow , Dec . 30 th , 1844 . Sib , —Injustice to myself , as the writer of tho letter alluded to in the address of the Executive , published in last week ' s Star , and also to the character of Dr . M'Douall , the party mentioned in the said document , as well as a respect for the best interest of our movement nationally , I claim the liberty of writing a few lines on the subject . The letter written by me to Mr . Clark was private ; and my opinion on his allowing that letter to be published I will express to him privately . It was not written so guardedly as if I had designed it for publication ; but the essential facts of the correspondence are correct , and
corroborated by the following extract from a letter in the Doctor ' s own hand , as well as in a conversation which took place between the Doctor , Messrs . Livingstone , Sherrington , Burrell , Kydd , and myself , on the evening of Sunday , 15 th Dec . ; which conversation , however , materially altered my views as to the Doctor ' s mode of applying his opinion to the present state of our movement ; and which change I lost no time iu communicating to Mr . Clark , in a letter dated iGth Dec .: and as the first was published without my consent , I request Mr . 0 . to publish my second , in order that tlie case maybe fully represented , and , as far as I am concerned , set at rest . Bearing no personal enmity to any man , and breathing a wish for the su ccess of genuine democracy ,
I subscribe myself , yours respectfully , James Smith
no . III . ( Extract from ihe Doctor ' s Letter . ) Deae Sin , —I have been surprised by the receipt of a letter from Mr . Clark , in which he informs me that you had written to him , stating that I was , and had been , opposing tho National Charter Association in Scotland . I think your first course should have been to inquire as to tlie real nature of my opinions upon that subject , before you reported thereon . You know very well that my opinions all along have been as follows , even when I was in the Executive myself : —Firstly , that it was impossible to assimilate the two countries ; audi have seen no reason to alter that opinion . Secondly , that it was quite immaterial to me what kind or form of Association might be adopted ; I should not interfere with it , nor form part of its officers , or office bearers , although I was a member of the National Charter Association ,
NO . IV . Glasgow , Dec . 30 th , IS 44 . Sin , —In the Star of last week we perceived special reference made to the opinions of Dr . M'Douall ou National Organisation . Emanating , as that reference does , from tho Executive Committee of the National Charter Association , and representing the opinions of one of the most talented and popular men of the Movement , in justice to both parties we feel it to be our duty to express our knowledge of the case through tho medium of your columns . Wo had a conversation on the subject of National Organisation , in Mr . Livingstone ' s Coffee-House , Gorballs , on Sunday , Dec . lath . The parlies present were the undersigned , along with the Doctor , Mr . Smith , and Mr . Samuel Kydd : we all joined in the conversation , which was conducted in a most friendly spirit , ou which
occasion tho Doctor expressed Ins opinions treely . Au unwillingness to trespass on your space prevents us from reporting tho same in full . Mr . Kydd chiefly defended National Organisation ; and , on a full explanation , the diiierence of opinion was not very material . The Doctor expressed-himself satisfied with what had passed , and said , whatever were his private opinions on the subject , his guide for immediate action was the will of the majority . We are well aware that Mr . Smith , since hearing the conversation above referred to , entertains similar opinions to those expressed by us , seeing that ho gave his name as a subscriber to the newspaper proposed to be established ] in Scotland , under the direction of Dr .
M'Douall , which we believe he would not have done , had he entertained the least doubt as to his honesty as an advocate in the Chartist Movement . We know Mr . Smith to be a man of superior character ; and as a proof that he harbours no bad feeling towards the Doctor , or jealousy with regard to the policy he might pursue , we affirm , without fear of contradiction , that there is not one in Glasgow who did more to further the object of the Doctor ' s mission , or who exhibited a stronger desire for his welfare . With regard to the opinions entertained by Mr . Kydd on the subject , we have not had an opportunity to know . He is iu bad health at present , and is residing at a considerable distance from Glasgow .
Trusting that this will be received in the spirit in which it is sent , we take this opportunity of expressing our respects for the Doctor and Mr . Smith , and our confidence in them both as honest Chartists , we subscribe ourselves , Yours , in the cause of right against might , Duncan Shereinoton , . Robert Burrell , James Livingstone .
IfO . V . Dundee , Dec . 30 th , 1814 . Sib , —The letter which appeared in last week ' s Star , regarding the recent conduct and principles of Dr . M-DouaU , -was read at the weekly meeting of the General Council of the Dundee Association , in connection with the National Charter Association , The Council took the same into consideration , and after deUheratuvg upou . it for some time , expressed their surprise at the course the Executive had taken in th affair . They viewed with regret tho publishing of such a 'document for various reasons : first , the Council in Dundee believe that the correspondent of the Star has misrepresented the Doctor ' s views and intentions ; second . it is the opinion of the Council in Dundee , that the Executive have acted
inconsistently m publishing such a document , if thej- intend to allay bickerings and heal decisions—for it is very plain that such a course will have a contrary effect ; third , the Council regret the matter , inasmuch as the" Doctor disclaimed many of the opinions that are placed to his account , both in public and in private , while in Dundee . The Council moreover believe , in opposition to your correspondent , that Dr . M'Douall , and such lecturers as he , instead of injuring the Chartist cause , would do much to revive our sunken energies and infuse life into the movement . As an instance of the truth of this assertion , theDoctorlecturerlhere oh two succeeding nights , and on both occasions had the most numerous and enthusiastic Chartist meetings held in Dundee for a considerable time past . Thomas Whilton , Chairman .
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TO THE CHARTISTS OF SCOTLAND . Friends and Buotiier Democrats , —Having been compelled , through the state to which my labours amongst you has reduced my health , to bring rny sojourn in Scotland to a premature close , I beg now , iu taking my leave of you , to express my gratitude for the handsome manner in which you assisted me in my successful attempt to establish the National Charter Association as the recognised rallying point for the good and true of your patriotic land . I feel that I aro not exceeding the bounds of veracity in asserting that nothing short of pure and real Chartism will , for the future , receive any share of your attention .
I went amongst you with anything hut prepossessions in your favour . Labouring , as I then did , under the apprehension that you were entirel y opposed to having any connection with the Associated Chartists of England , how great and agreeable was my surprise when , on ascertaining your real sentiments , I found them to be the very reverse of what I had anticipated : and that , so far from your haying any objection to join with us , such a union was of all things what you most desired . Ihave however not only to congratulate you on the success of my mission ' and the reciprocity of sentiment that exists between us ! but also to ofler you a few words of advice ou what I con ' sider- ought to be your future policy .
, J 1 aU „ J , . plno ? . wbere x have established "localities of the Association , Councils have been nominated , and no doubt by this time duly appointed hy the General Secretary . The duties of the General Council are . important , and ought to be strictly attended to , as on their conduct and management depends the very existence of the Association . AU that is required of them will be foundintliela-tparagrapli oftlic plan of organization , which I hope will be religiously acted up to . From what I have seen of the men who have been selected to fill that honourable office , I flatter myself that there is very little to fear from then-neglect . The members who took out their cards from me stand pledged to their country , to contribute then-share , in every shape aud form , to make movement both fe ared and
our respected : and let them not forget that the onl y way iu which they can do so is by setting an example in their own personal conduct towards each other which will have a powerful influence on all who observe them . Let there be no petty jealousies ^ and splitting the'bod y into factions under different aspirants after leadership , which has hitherto been the curse of our movement . No quarrelling about men Everv good man can defend himself . That man ' s the strongest who is conscious of the integrity of bis own intentions . If there are only ten men m a place , let them stick to g ether and rest assured , that one sober working Chartist is worth twenty talking pot-housa brawlers . You more than once impressed upon me the necessity of keeping , at least one of our advocates amongst you . This I believe will be done
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as Mr . M'Grath , one of the . most amiable and able <* public meiv in the Democratic ranks , has expressed ? villingiiess to pay you a visit immediately after the o ^ incof PavUament . He will , I have no doubt , wcet ^ reception worthy of his merit . "But you must not f 05 * aaf the Executive Committee will ^ expect t (? la 7 ( J gg No 1 . in the p lan of organisation , complied with . f « what I havo seen of your country , I am sangnue . as to ag suit of the adoption of the National Charter Associate All tlieprincipal tow-us are well garrisoned with the 2 choice spirits j and . I hail , with no . small degree uf 2 ? SHlSe ' sion of the able and 1 patnotio Jam * jfc of Glascow . to our association :. it will add to the s tabii $ of mr ranks and fix him more firndy , if possible . **&
affections of his countrymen . oinsgow , KdInb , - ' Wee , Abordeen ;& c ., are all engaged , heart and * promoting a union with the Scotch and W ] lsll A have no doubt but that in the course of . a short time som ' mfc-able to vie even ' with the glorious lads of 3 I have now , my friends , only to add , that I hope you „•„ continue as you have begun ; and beg to arsure you tliat , shall cease to remember the kindness which I received , the hands of many on ly when I cease to exist : and if e * I feel inclined to lag in my exertions , I shall call to , „ ¦ „ ,, that I have been at Bannockburn , and Stirli „ g . | ) ri (] ' < aud there made a vow to— " Do or die ! " « i I remain , dear friends , yours very faithfull y , Longton , Tuesday . Tuomas Clakk
GLASGOW . Annual Chaktist SorrER . —A party of Chartist friends who meet every Thursday evening in (; J ham ' s Coffee-house , under the denomination of tfo " Coffee Club , " entertained themselves to an anmJ supper on tlie evening of New Year ' s Day , in u , ' Aloerfc Tavern , Wilson-street . The supper ( to irlifeh the party did ample justice ) was served up in eX ( , cL lent , nay , sumptuous stylo , hy Mr . Cook , late of tha Tontine Hotel . That sterling friend and untirin * advocate of the people ' s rights , Jamcn Moir , Esq * officiated as chairman , and that warm-hea rted . Chartist , Mr . Thomas . Ancott , as croupier . 'rL chairman was supported by Messrs . Lang and ilil ] er the croupier by Messrs . Rankin and Paid ; amon ^ the company we observed Commissioner Ross , tha
venerable Deacon Carss , Messrs . Ivyle , Walker , & c The cloth being drawn , and glasses charged , tb 0 ' chairman introduced the business of the evening u proposing the first'toast—" The people , the onl y legitimate source of all political power ; way they soon see the necessity of active and united excy , tion being made to obtain ' their just rights . " Tho chairman regretted the apparent apathy that per vaded the whole body of tho people ; but congratulated himself that although tlie Chartists were able to do but little at the present time , no other , party had Q % power to do anything , much less to obtain tho coun . tenanceof the people , in whose support their only strength lav , and without whom tiiey were powerlcsj and could effect nothing . He concluded by calJin »
for a bumper to the toast , which was drank amid st the greatest enthusiasm by tho whole party . The chairman called upon Mr . James Lang to propose th * next toast— " The People ' s Charter , and no surron . der ; may it speedily become the law of the land . " Mr . James Lang commented on tlie toast in a forci . blc speech , and concluded by calling for a bumper to his toast , which was drank standing , and with three times three . Mr . Paul gave the third ttwsu " The Chartist press , under whatever na me and wherever found ; may this mighty engine multiply amongst the people , be found successfully combatting the prejudices ot class , and curbing the oppressor ' s power . " The toast was drank with three times three . The chairman said that tbc fourth toast was— " Frost ; '
Williams , and Jones , and tho other exiled advocates of tho people ' s rig hts ; may they soon be restored to their country , their families , and the cause for which they are suffering . " The chairman said that lie had littlo hope that the sentiment expressed in the toast would ever bo realised , so long as either the Tories or Whigs remained at tho head of affairs , lie would therefore , urgo renewed and energetic eftbrts hciii » made to obtain the Charter as tho only means of releasing those exiles , and having them restored to their country . The chairman said the next toast was— "Peargus O'Connor , Esq ., coupled witli the name of Joseph Sturge , Esq ., and all other honest advocates , cxpounticrs , and lecturers in favour of Chartist principles ; may they soon find a common
j basis upon which they may honestly unite to iicht the battle of Universal Suffrage . " The chairman said they would observe that they were only called upon to respond to this toast , and drink to those , in so far as they had honestly advocated the principles of the Charter ; in that sense they might freely respond to the toast . He might say , for himself , that it was his opinion that until there was an union uf all those professing Chartist principles , there was little lm-ieof attaining what they professed so ardently to do-irc , ffc would remark that tho Complete Suffhisro parry had been thoroughly deceived as to the middle classes being ready and willing to join the movement , were it only rid of those ohnoidonsjili'mkcd force Chartists . These boys have had a fair chance of joinimr . ami scarcely one of them but had taken precious » ood eare to keep as much out of the way as possible : there was no reliance to be placed in the assistance of suth a class ; but he had no doubt of their coming bv-and .
bye to our shop at last . The toast was received anil drank with unanimity by all present . -Mr . Giwo Ross then gave the sixth toast— " Mr . James TrouTlfoot , and the progress of Democracy in America . " 'The following toasts were thou given in succession , and responded to with all the honours : — " JUr . Pinkcrton and the Chartists of Paisley , " by Mr . Hankin . " Messrs . Ross and Moir , and the Chartists of Glasgow , " by the croupier . Mr , Ross returned thanks . Mr . Walker gave " Our noble selves ; may wo ever be found at our posts , whether of honour or labour . " Mr . Paul gave " Our wives , families , and absent friends . " Mr . Walker gave " The chairman •" who replied , and gave "The croupier . " The chairman brought tho meeting to a close by giving "A good night , ami happy new year . " Some excellent songs were sung by Messrs . Kyle , Paul , Uankin , Miller , and Moir , which added greatly to the hilarity of the meeting .
State of Parties . —As is always the case bore for some weeks preceding and Mowing the New Year ' sday-festivities , little can be recorded in the way of politics . However , the present calm is not tone taken as indicative of any growing disposition on the part of the people to abandon that cause in whicli they have so long struggled . If we are slumbering , none else are working ; and to tho no small disappointment of many who calculated upon being able to raise themselves upon the ruin , of Chartism , no party hitherto has been able to catch us napping . There is oho charming feature which augurs well for the future progress of the Movement , tik ., the universal feeling in favour of the National Charter Association , and the policy recommended by the Executive to be
pursued at the next general election ; and I am happy to find that the people of Scotland are now convinced that nothing can be effected in Scotland at the next general election , and that consequently- the halite must bo fought in the English boroughs . Tho question of Non-intrusion has for a timo completely prostrated Toryism in Scotland . The Whigs , therefore , havo it all their own way . The people will not organise , nor sulwcribe their money , without they are convinced that they have some substantial object in view ; and the man who would attempt to organise them upon more general grounds will find , when it may be too late , that he haa sown the wind , and will reap the whirlwind for his pains . After the bustle of the holidays is paat , it is the intention of t
he Council to use everv endeavour to sustain the Executive in their patriotic exertl ns . and J * « hoped that every town in Scotland will follow the example . The League is on its last legs Last week , every Whig newspaper in the city had it blazoned forth that a meeting of the Anti-Corn Law Association would take place iu the Trades Hall on Saturday evening , at seven o'clock , the advertisement cone uding in the following words :-Ji very one who subscribed to the fund of the Anti-Corn Law League last year is considered amem bor . ' - ilie meeting was not held in the Trades Hall , but iu one ol the side rooms of the said Hall . About rfwand-Jorly individuals attended J The speeches , as a matter of coursewere of the old thread
, bare tales—not so the resolutions : instead of another appeal to the pockets of tlieir friends , it was resolred , alter much deliberation , to get up a Bazaar . Tho proceedings concluded by a rigmarole speech from Provost Lunsden , who expatiated at great length on the improved condition of the working classes , and gave as an instance "the alacritv with which so many thousands had availed themselves of the privilege afforded them ( gi-atis ) of viewing lbs picture ot her most gracious " Majestv , which was oa viewrn the new hall in the Bazaar , ' during the 2 fe # Tear week . " Of course , the hirelings in tho interest ot the party will set off this meeting as higMf respectable and influential .
. _ ' IRVINE . A Social Mxeting and Bali , was held here on the tT ^? ,- ^ ' ^ mrs tue 2 nd inst ., for the benefit of Dr . MDouall . The ball was not crowded , but there were nearly as many present as could be conve niently seated . On the motion of Mr . Fleck , Ak John Youll was appointed to preside , who in a neat and appropriate speech stated the object of the meeting , and read a letter from Dr . M'Douall stating that e Tv i attend *¦ s ° h * ee at Aberdeen on the evening ol the 1 st , therefore it would be imnnssihlA for liii"
to be at Irvme on the 2 nd . After several songs * d recitatiora from Messrs . Fleck , Montgomery , *«•• Mr . Ul quhoun of Glasgow addressed the meeting tor nearly an Jiour upon the past , present , and t" ' ture prospect of the movement . Mr . C . dwelt at considerable length upon the course which the Exo SX * e National Charter Association recom mend should be pursued at the next general election He appeared to attach the utmost importance to tb » part ot his subject and I rejoice to say that it W met the unqualified approbation of the people in tW
LEICESTFR MMTiNo .-. The members of the Hampden Id * w ^ , tlleir usual weekly meeting for discussion at-Mr . Oades ' s room , St . Nickolas- « auar » , on SmhM last . The meeting wai well attended , and a g <*>* leeiin . g prevailed . At the close of the discussion «* meeting geparated , expressing their determine" ® never to rehnquiih the principles of the Charter unW universal liberty shall be established .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 11, 1845, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_11011845/page/2/
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