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Augpst To, 1340 T1is Northern Star. 5
Augpst to , 1340 T 1 IS NORTHERN STAR . 5
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jgf . ^ . B » "f » toH , Point-hDl , Greenwich . —The portrait {( fO'Higg ins vrasissued in the early part of June . If , 1 ,. chartists of your locality have not received it , the { atdtis with the agent , not vrithns . 50 TICE ro Aobkts . _ From the extra orders already received for the next number of the Northern Star , trhich will contain a correct engraving of the first Chartist Estate , and also an account « f the proceedings at O'Connorville , on Monday next , we find it necessary to commence our operations at a more early part of the week ; our agents must , therefore , let us have their order * at the office on Wednesday next . Ma . Jobs AisoTT , Liverpool . — Will perceive that we have omitted the latter portion of his notice , as it -would subject as to payment of advertisement duty .
With respect to the question asked , onr reply is , that we helwe it Will not , Mr . O'Connor ' s hands are quite full of the people ' s work , and as he is not in town we cannot consult him on the matter until we see him . Setter do as yon propose with the stamps . Ml . PalHE , Uxoridge . —The 20 s . received by Mr . O'Connor , at O'Connonflle , ig acknowledged in the list ot this week . E . Fosn , Derby . — Your request cannot be complied « ith at present , as there la not a provision for such in Su rules , bat there is no doubt that the Conference which , is to meet in December next , wiU makesnch alteration as will meet yours and similar cases . j . Moore , Leicester . —The purchaser cannot either in-• rease the rent , or take possession of the land himself ,
as , previous to sale , each occupier will bare granted to Mm a lease in perpetuity , which lease , with a condition that a certain amount of rent annually shall be paid , aad aslong as such * condition shall be complied with , no power can interfere with him . In fact the purchaser Merely entities himself to draw tbe rent and no more . Bihohsmation To O'CoSNoivuxE . —the charge for ad . mission to persons not holding the committee ' s van tickets wiU be 3 d , and not Is as stated in a previous Star . Some mistakes in relation to the ballot for occupation , « fcc , occurred in the printed list , bnt have been rectified in the secretary ' s books . T . ST . Wheeler .
The Poets must waitpatiently . A "littlemonth"hence the Westminster Tax-Trap wiH be closed , and the September "Feast Of-the Poets" will enable as to dispose of the favours of our correspondents . Mr . Frost . — . Accidentally I omitted to acknowledge 7 d . from two friends at Derby , per Mr . Crabtree . 6 . Jclus Hasket . Ms . Joseph Dons , lite of the Cits LocaUTI . —It is really too bad . as well as too insolent , that this petulant gen'Uman , who has so frequently insisted upm compliance with Ms DEMANDS for publication of his rubbish , to require any qualification for that denunciation which those of his own order and in his
own locality hare thought it their duty to subject htm to . Mr . Dunn has been rather copious In libelling < us and demanding publication for his libels , in which -we invariably gratified his whim , and now to turn upon ns with a little bit of sensitiveness about his ownmisaadersiaodings with those with whom he has D 2 M 1 squabbling ef late , is too bad . We most rsaily prefer the threat of the Attorney General to compliance with the mod- st demand of Mr . Joseph Dunn .
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Commctism—Is Making Rapid Strides On The...
CoMMCTisM—is making rapid strides on the continent Throuahont the Scandinavian countries converts have of late vastly increased . In the extract following , the Parisian correspondent of a Scottish 0 mtemporary expresses his own prejudices , bnt sererthelees bears testimony to tbe march of the " monstrous" principles he inveighs against : " The great problem of doing away with poverty : in other words , of g iving every man , woman , and child , a sufficiency of good raiment and lodging without excessive labour , attracts no ineonsiderable share of attention in this country . Newspapers treat of it ; reviews are devoted exclusively to it ; and even romance writers—witness Eugene Sue and George Sand—make it the theme of their stories .
It is true , that a more important question could not possibly occupy the attention of the philosopher , the statesman , or the thinker ; and he who shall soke it , will merit the gratitude , not of a nation , hut of the world . Bat I think the French are upon a wrong tra ; k . They seem to think that there is so other tray of making the poor less poor , than by making the rich less richj and in virtue of that they hint , or flatly declare , that a redistribution of the world's wealth must take place before things can be as they ought to he . This means , if it means any thine , that the property of the rich must be { seized and divided among the poor . ' To he sure , ' cries the Socialist ; - why not ? Why ' shonld not the poor drink good nines , lire in sumptuous apa-traents , ride in splendid carriages , the same as the rich ? Way shonld sot the poor man , at all events , have the dinner that he wants supplied oat of the excess of his wealthy
neig hbour ? ' False , unjust , monstrous , as this sort of argument is , it is yet so specious as to captivate and dazzle the imaginations of vastnumbers of the workingclassesof France . In Switzerland , Germany , Sweden , an
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FRANCE hare terminated in the complete irinmph of the Conservatives . The majority in the new chamber in support of Gnizot will number from 90 to 120 members . The national finding that its nonsensical abuse ofthePritchardists , and appeals based thereon to the electors have been thrown away , is turning to the masses , and predicts regeneration from their efforts . Better late then never . All the good ink and paper that has been wasted in denouncing the Tritchardists would have been much better employed in raisins the battle cry of "Eternal Reform . " We should like to know h ow much ionger the French liberals intend to " waste their strength in snarling at England , instead of combining to promote political and social reform in their own country ? We are not -without bflPfe that their recent defeat will be produc-¦ fi re of that result . May it be so . News from
TURKEY states the arrival at Constantinople on the 19 th nit ., of Mehemet Ali . Pacha of Egypt , on a visit to the Saltan . The vessel on entering the Bosphorns gave a roval salute of twenty-one guns , which was answered by the batteries of the Seraglio , with nineteen guns , the customary salute ef a " vizier of the Ottoman empire . The same day the Pacha paid a visit of ceremony to the Saltan at the Imperial Palace of Tcherasan . He was dressed in the Turkish regulation , or iSuam costume , which he has assumed for the first time on the occasion of his visit to Constantinople . On being ushered into the presence chamber , he hastened to the throne , and threw himself on his knees for the purpose of kissing the Sultan ' s foet , the latter , in the meanwhile graciously
raising him from the ground . He was then , as an extraordinary mark of favour , allowed to be seated in the Sultan ' s presence , and after an interview conducted in the Oriental form—that is , consisting oi expressions of the profoundness veneration , interrupted by long intervals of silence he retired . The day after his arrival he visited the mosques of Constantinople , and among other places , he repaired to the Mausoleum of Saltan Mahmoud . A white marble chapel and screen of light bastard-Moorish architecture , with windows through which VOU See the Im perial coffin with its rich pall , and silver lamps suspended above—he went in and knelt down xipon the carpet and said his prayers . The legand of Cromwell looking into the coffin of Charles I . is hardly more expressive than this . It is even said that the old man wept ( as well he might ) over his
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UNITED STATES . Liverpool , Wednesday Afternoon . _ The Royal mail steam ship Cambria , Captain Judkins , arrived here shortly after one o ' clock today . In several respects the news just arrived Is of an important character . We find that the Tariff Bill had passed Congress , though not without a straggle somewhat severe , the measure only having one vote of a majority , and that one being Mr . Dallas the "Vice-President and Speaker of the Senate . The only amendment made by the Senate was in the ninth section , that section merely contained provisions to guard , as was supposed , against fraudulent invoices : this the Senate expunged , and ultimately the House of Representatives agreed to the alteration . We have said that there was a violent opposition to the measure . Mr . Webster spoke at great lensth against the bill ; and Sir .
Heywood , member for North . Carolina , rather than " » ote in favour Of the measure resigned his seat . The law comes into operation on the 1 st December next . The warehousing Bill was still before the House of Representatives , and it was expected it would pass . The object of this measure is to admit all sorts of goods to the warehouses , with fall liberty to transfer them from ene port to another 3 > 0 rt , under the Custom-house surveillance , and to eater them or any part of them at anytime within the year—the limit of the privilege of warehousing —either for consumption or exportation . The Treasury Pote Bill alluded to in the news by former arrivals , has become the law ef the land ; and it appears thai ihe committee of the Senate have asked fer an unlimited authority of ihe Treasnrv to issue notes , as indispensable to the wants -rf the Government . The authority however has * een refused . Congress has agreed to adjourn on tto lSiaof August .
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THE CHAR 11 ST CO-OPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY . Meetings for the purpose of enrolling members , and transacting other business connected therewith are held every week on the following days and places : —
SUTOAT KVENTKG . Stmth London Chartist Hall , 115 , Blackftiars-road : at half-past six o'clock . —City Cltar & t Hall , 1 , Turnagain-lane : at six tfcloek . —Westminster : at the Parthenium Cluh Rooms , 72 , St . Martin's-lane-at half-past seven . —Somcrs Town : at Mr . Luddrege ' s Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-street , New-road , at half-past seven—Tower Hamlets : attheWhittington and Cat , Church-row , Bethnal-green , at six o'clock Er ecisely , —Emmett ' s Brigade : at the Rock Tavern , isson-grove . at eighto ' clock precisely . —Marylebone at the Coach Painters' Arms , Circus-street , at halfpast seven . Gray ' s Inn Road , Mason's Arms , Britannia-street . —Hammersmith : BtHo . 2 , Little Valeplace , at ten in the forenoon . — Newcastle-upon-Tyne .-at the house of Martin Jude , Sun Inn , Side , Irora seven till nine . —Leicester : at 87 , Church-gate , at six . — Bradford : Woolcombers' Arms Inn , Hopestreet , at five .
HONDAY EVBtnta . Poehtster : at the Victory Inn , at halt-past seven . —CanhrweU : at the MontpeUer Tavern , Walworth at eight o clock precisely . — Senshfftom at eight o ' clock , at the Duke of Sussex . —IAmehouse : at the Brunswick Hall , Ropemaker's Fields , at eight o ' clock . —Chelsea : at the Temperance Coffee House , Exeter-street , Sloane-street , at eight 0 clock . — Leicester : at No . 17 , Arehdeden-lane , at seven o ' clock . — Chepstow : at the Temperance Hotel , Bank Avenue , at eight o clock . —Armley : at the house of Mr . William Gates , boot and shoemaker ,
Armley Town-gale , at eight o ' clock . —Liverpool : at eight o ' clock , at Mr . Farrell ' s Temperance Hotel , i , Cazneau-street . —Helper : at the house of George Wigley , tbe Dustv Miller , Field-head , from seven till nine . —Bristol ' : at No . 18 , Horse-fair , at eight o ' clock in the evening . — Darlington : at John Moss ' s , No . 24 , "Onion-street , at half-past seven . —Chorlcy Wood Common : at Mr . Barbor ' a at seven o clock . — Hichnansworth : at the Cart and Horses , at seven o ' clock . —Mle End : at the Golden Cross , at seven o ' clock .
TUK 8 DAT KYES 1 H 0 . Greenwich : at Mr . Paris ' s , Cold Bath , at eight o ' clock . WEDNESDAY . EVESIKG . Aberdeen ; the office-bearers meet at half-past seven , at No . 1 , Flour Mill-lane Hall . — Brighton : No . 2 , at No . 3 , Charles-street , at eight o ' clock . SATURDAY EVKSINO . Shoreditch ; at Chapman ' s Coffee House , Charchstreer , at eight o ' clock .
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DEMONSTRATION TO O'CONNORVILLE On Monday , August 17 th . The following is the order of proceeding as arranged by tbe Metropolitan Committee , and they would particularly impress upon their friends the neeessitv of observing punctualit y on the occasion , as the least delay must materially affect tbe day ' s pleasure , therefore the vans will start from the places at the time announced below to a minute . BI 8 TBICIS . Westmssieb . —The Chartist Land Office , 83 , Dean Street , Soho , at half-past six . Limehoose . —The Brunswick Hall , Ropemaker ' s Fields , at a quarter before six . Snot ' s , —II , Tothill Street , Gray ' s Inn Lane , at
six . Shorkdiich . —Chapman ' s Assembly and . Coffee Rooms , Church Street , at six . Somers Town . —The Bricklayers Arms , Tonbridge Street , New Road , at six . Whttechapkl . —Brassfounders Arms , Whitechapel Road , at quarter before six . Lambeth . — South London Chartist Hall , 115 , Blaekfriars Road , at six . Crrr of Loxdox . —The Hall , Turnagain Lane , at
. Chelsea . —Sleaoe Square , half-past six . Crows asd Aschor , —24 , Hunt Street , Mile End New , Town , at a quarter before six . Bkthsal Greek . —The Whittington and Cat , Church Row , at six . Cauberwell asd Waiwobth . —The Montpelier Tavern , Walworth Road , at half-past five . Cube Market . —Sheffield Street , at sis . Kensixgton . —Duke of Sussex , High Street , at half-past six . Chelsea . —40 , New Manor-street , at six .
TfiEIOTAIiUBRS , —The Hall , Waterloo-road , at a quarter-past six . Hammersmith . —The District Office , 2 , Little Vale Place , and at 5 , Providence Place , Broadway , at half-past six . The vans having taken up their passengers at the several districts , will at once proceed to the end of Oxford Street , Uxbridge Road , each van as it arrives is to take the side next the Park , the first van moving on gradually to make room for the others as they arrive , and as the clock strikes seven , the vans will start in procession down the Uxbridge Road direct to the town of Uxbridge , and then to " O'Connorville , " each van taking its station by ihe , board bearing the name of the district from whence it started , and to ensure regularity and prevent confusion on the return , a trumpet will sound the note of preparation at a quarter before seven , and at seven it will again sound , when the vans will leave and return to town in the same order as observed on coming to " O'Connorville . "
All persons going by the Committee ' s Vans must be provided with tickets previous to the day of the demonstration . By Order of the Committee , T . M . WuEEtEE , Secretary . Liverpool . —The committee and members of the Liverpool branch of the Chartist Land Society are particularly requested to attend on Monday evening next , at Mr . Farrell ' s Temperance Hotel , A , Caznean-street . Hcu . —At a meeting of the members of the Land Society held at the house of Mr . William Elder , Ship , Church-lane , Hull , it was resolved—That a tea-party be held at the above house on the 17 th day of August instant , to celebrate the completion of the Society ' s first estate . Tickets of admission can be had at the following places : — Mr . Lundy ' s , Mytorcate ; Mr . Elder ' s , Ship , Church-lane ; Mr . Bamett ' s , 14 , Finkle-street ; and of any of the committee .
Leamington . —The members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society meet at the City Arms Inn , Clement ' s-street , every Monday evening , at eight o ' clock . Prestos . — A general meeting of the members of the Chartist Land Society in this locality , will beholden on Monday next , at Mr . Hool' sTemperance Coffse-house , Lune-street . Business to commence at eight o ' clock . This branch meet every Monday evening , at the same time and place . Cakbixgiox Branch o the Chartist Co-operative Laud Society . —The members of this branch No . 1 and 2 section are requested to meet at the New Inn , this ( Saturday ) evening , at eight o ' clock , on business ofimportance .
Maschester . —The never-to-be-forgotten 16 th of August , 1819 . —On Sunday evening next . August 16 th , aheture will be delivered in the Hall of the People ' s Institute , Heyrod-street , Travis-street , at half-past six o ' clock , by Dr . P . M . M'Douall . Mr . William Dixon , and other friends will address the meeting . "Men of Manchester , assemble in your thousands , and show to the world that , if you have forgiven , yon hare not forgotten , the unprovoked onslaught of that bloody day on the plain of Peterloo , twenty-seven years ago , whereon scores were sacrificed , and hundreds left to mourn , —for peaceably meeting to petition for a Repeal of that very Law , that has since caused some years of agitation , and many thousands of pounds sterling to be expended in order to accomplish , —then rally round the standard of universal justice to all , and do not be afraid to own what you all sincerely wish for .
The adjourned meeting of the members of the ff . C . A . will take place at two o ' clock , in the afterbom ) same on the day . —J . Hargreates , Secretary . The adjourned meeting of the shareholders of the C o-operative Land Society will be held at ten ° ' . ock in the forenoon of the above day .- John Murray , Secretary . Manchester T & mxs Institute . — The next shareholders ' meeting will be held on Tuesday evenine August 25 th , 1846 , at half-past seven o'clock , when business of great importance will be brought forward . . .. , » .. members of the
SheffW-A meeting of the National Charter Association will be held at Mr . Cavill's . Democratic Temperance Rooms , 33 , Hueenstreet , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , to elect , anewr counc ., chair to be taken at seven o clock . . f /^ gJJ ™ " ness is concluded , a discussion wiUta ^ place-Subject : " The Rising Genius of Chartism . LRBns .-On Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening at seven o ' clXWohn l >/ an will resume the adjourned discussion in the hack room of the Bazaar . . NoTTiNOHAM-A social , gathering of the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , will taKe place at the Wrestlers , Old Snenton on ^ Monday 17 th inst .. in honour of the «¦« People ' s fiwt Estate , when it is hoped all friends who possibly can make 11 convenient to attend , will do so . . Covwtrt-A public supper will ^ J ^ Ff ?^ Tuesday , August 18 th , to commemorate thefirst lOCdtiim nf tbP . Chartist Co-onerative Land Society , ai
the Infant School Room , bottom of GreenfriarsJane . Supper on the table at seven o'clock . Tickets Is . Id . each , to be had of Mr . J . F . Farn , news agent , Much Park-street ; W . Hosier , Much Parkstreet ; Mr . G . Uemmings , Market-place ; Mr . 1 . Williams . Hill-field . A gentleman will be present who has visited Herringsgate Farm , the Society B first estate . Wssi Rronra Delegate Mxetihc . —Ibis meeting will beholden on Suuday { tomojnre-w ) , in the Working Man ' s Hall , Bullclose-lane , Halifax , pr oceedings to commence at 13 o'clock , at nooa ,
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Hmjws . —Mr . Bawden , delegate to the kite Convention , will lecture here , on Sunday , ( to-morrow evening , on the proceedings of Convention and ' plan of organization , to commence at half-past 6 o ' clock . Mr . Bawden will also lecture at Lower Warley , on Sunday August 23 d , and at Sowerby , on Sunday , August 30 th , to commence at each place at 6 o clock i . the evening . ¦ NEWCASTLE . A public lecture vill be given in the house of Martin Jude , Sun Inn , Side , on Sunday evening , August 16 th , by Dr . Mansion , on the Chemistry of Health and Life . Admission , two-pence each person . Chair to be taken at eight o ' clock precisely .
HUDDERSFIELD . A meeting will be held on Sunday afternoon next the 16 th instant , at two o ' clock , at Armitage ' s , Temperance Hotel , Paddock , for the purpose of reorganizing the Chartist Association in Huddersficld , and transacting other business . Those favourable to the above object are requested to attend .
ROCHDALE . Mr . Edward Mitchell will give a report of the proceedings of the Convention in the Chartist Association Room , Mill-street , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening . The inhabitants of Rochdale and its vicinity are informed that a day and ni ght school is established in the Chartist-room under the superintendence ofra gentleman of first rate ability . Umited Patriots * Benefit Society . —A public lecture will be delivered at the Assembly Rowhsi Blandiord , Dorset , on Wednesday evening next , at
eight 0 clock , by Mr . Ruffy , the general secretary , from London , on the advantages to be derived by persons being members of the above flourishing Institution . Admission free . St . Hw , es * 8 . —The next general delegate meeting of Lancashire miners will be held at the Pig and Whistle , Bridge-street , St . Helen ' s , on Monday , the 24 th instant , at eleven o ' cleck , in tbe forenoon . A public meeting will be holden , to be addressed by W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and other gentlemen . Chair to be taken at 3 o ' clock , p . m .
Hull . —A meeting of the members of the National Charter Association will be held at the Ship Inn , Church-lane , on Sunday , August 16 th , at two o ' clock in the afternoon , on business ofimportance . Saltord . —A members' meeting will take place on Sunday next in the large room , Bank-street , Great George-street , Salford , when businesss ofimportance will be brought forward . Bradford . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) the members of the Chartist Association will meet in their room , Buttembrth-buildings , at five o ' clock in the
afternoon . The members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society will meet in the Land Office , Butterworlhbuildings , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . A lecture will be delivered in the Chartist room , Butter worth-buildings , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , at four o ' clock in the afternoon . —Admission free . The Tea Party Committee will meet on Sunday ( to-morrow ) , in the Land Office , at one o ' clock in the afternoon . Ali persons who had tickets to dispose of are requested to attend and settle their accounts . The Committee of the Land Association will meet on Monday , at eight o ' clock in the evening , in the Land Office ; to receive contributions .
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CITY LOCALITY . I send you a report ot the proceedings of the City Chartist * , on Sunday evening , August 9 th , at the Hall , Turnagain Lane . Mr . Mills in the Chair . The Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting . Mr . Simpson moved they be received , which was seconded . Mr , Pear moved an amendment , which was seconded . " That the part in connexion with the expulsion of Mr . Dunn , be rescinded . " There being but one band in favour of the amendment the minutes were received by a very fuU meeting ef members . The Chairman then handed a letter to the Secretary to read , from Mr . Dunn , the following is a correct copy : —
TO THE BODY OF CHARTISTS MEETING AT TURK AGAIN LANE . InthelioBTHiEN Star Newspaper of this week , I find a report of your last meeting , signed by one George Henry Tucker , which report is a gross libel on my private character , containing , as it does , an allusion to the effect that I bad obtained possession of the funds in a clandestine manner , for my own personal benefit . Now , unless this is contradicted , trith a full explanation of tbe same , and ample reparation given , in tho next number of the same Journal which contains the libul , I shall consult with my legal adviser upon the subjtct , and will hold the individuals whose names appear therein , personally liable , as my character is at stake , and I will not allow it to he trifled with fay any one . JOSEPH DUNN , 83 , Chiswell Street , August 9 th , 1816 . Fiasbury Square .
— The meeting then adjourned until Sunday the 23 rd of August , when a full attendance of members is requested . Mr . Simpson then gave notice of a general motion of thanks to Mr . O'Connor , fot his manly conduct on all occasions .
SHEFFIELD . A meeting of the members of the National Charter Association was held at Mr . Cavill ' s Democratic Temperance Rooms , on Sunday last , to hear the report of our delegate on the business of Conference , Mr . M . Rogston in the chair , who briefly opened the business , after which , Mr . Briggs addressed the meeting at great length , giving the utmost satisfaction throughout . At the conclusion , Mr . Dyson moved and Mr . Seward seconded the following resolution;— " That the beat thanks of this meeting be given to Mr . Briggs for his manly and straightforward conduct in the Conference . " Carried unanimously . Thanks being voted to the chair the meeting was dissolved .
MERTHYR TYDVIL . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society , resident in this plase tho following resolution was agreed to : — "That , having seen by the proceedings of the Convention , that a subscription is to be opened for Messrs . Williams and Jones , we are of opinion that we shall not do justly if we neglect poor Ellis , he being fully entitled to our support . "
NOTTINGHAM , A public meeting was held in the Market-place , on Friday evening , the 7 th instant . Mr . James Sweet , being unanimously called to the chair , opened the business of the meeting by telling them that he had that day returned from the People ' s Parliament , held in Leeds , and that the business of the Convention was of the greatest importance to their movement . He had attended several large meetings , and could assure them that a very popular feeling was manifested throughout the great towns of Yorkshire in favour of the principles of the People's Charter . He wouldnot detain them longer , only to say he wa glad to see so large an assemblage waiting with eager anxiety to hear their respected Mr . Ernest Jones .
He would , therefore , at once , introduce that gentleman to their notice . Mr . Jones came forward amidst the most intense silence , ( he being a stranger , it was natural it should be so , ) but the important truths he advanced , soon found a cheering response from the vast intelligent multitude assembled before him . He addressed the meeting as Brother Chartists , anil complimented them on the invitation he had received from the Men of Nottingham , and begged to say that he had the utmost pleasure in being able to make theiracquaintance . He congratulated them on the healthy appearance which Chartism assumed in Nottingham , and should be glad at all times to assist them in carrying out those great principles they had
been bo long contending tor , He next adverted to the manner in which the working people were treated by their employers ; exposed the doings of the Miilocrats and the aristocracy , and said the operative classes had nothing to hope for but from themselves . The speaker dwelt upon the condition of the Factory Slaves—laid bare the New Poor Law and its administrators , and invoked the Chartists to fight under their own banner , whose Motto was right to all and wrong to none , lit concluded , amidst loud applause , calling upon the meeting in the language of their illustrious leader at the Nottingham Election , Onward , and we conquer—Backward and WE FALL—IHE PEOPLE ' S CHARTER AED NO
SURRENDER . LEEDS . On Sunday afteri . oon , a very large meeting was held in the Vicar's Croft . Mr . James Harris in thr chair , when addresses were delivered by Dr . M'Douall and Mr . Councillor Brook . It was expected that the Mayor would attempt to prevent the meeting , as he did on the previous Sunday , but no interruption took place . His Worship has no doubt thought the matter over and come to the wise conclusion not to meddle again with the rights of the people : > In the evening , Dr . M'Douall delivered a very interesting lecture in the baazar upon the small farm system , and at its conclusion , an nnamiousTOte of thanka was awarded to him .
NOTTINGHAM . The Election Commutes held its weekly meeting at the Kuncliffe Arms , Sussex-street , Mr . T . Hawson in the chair , who briefly opened the meeting , by stating the objects for which they were met ; and called upon all those who had not paid their quota to the committee to step forward and do so . = The subscriptions being handed in , the following resolutions were agreed to : — 1 st . ThatMr . J . Standfordandifr . . Michael Perkins be added to the committee .
2 nd . That this committee hail with delight the return of Dr . M'Douall to the People ' s Movement ; and , as » proof that we appreciate the exertions of the abovenamed Gentleman , ( he having on former occasions made himself conspicuous among the men of Nottingham , on . election business , ) we deem him a fit and proper person to be OH this committee . 3 rd . That the next meeting of this committee . ' htli
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DEMONSTRATION COMMITTEE . on SundiV X Cha / tiat Hal 1 ' » friars-road , Lndto wM « h J !? ™ Z resolutions were passed , hinrfnS ^ ^ of a 11 fri e «* who intend honouring the Demonstration of the 17 th instant by their presence is nartienaf 1 ; invited :-. „ That this cOiBuittt ^ e-t . of opinion that the charge o 28 6 d ma ° 6 for tickets is ampu for all purposes , so far as concerns the holders of tickets . That this committee suggest to the friends attending the » monsiration , the propriety ot not taking any large parcels in Ihe vans with them , so as to incommode their fellow passengers .
That 2 , 000 copies of the song written by Mr . John Arnott , entitled " The People ' s first Estate , or anticipations of the 17 th of August , " be printed for distribution and sold at one penny each , with a view to its being sung on the 17 th instant . That any profits arising from the safe of the said jiohg shall be equally divided , between the author ( Mr . J . Araott ) and the fund to which the proceeds of the Demonstration are derated . That Mr . T . M , Wheeler ( the secretary ) be hereby instructed to get the song printed . That each committee man shall wear a green rosette on "he day of demonstration . That all members holding unsold tickets shall return the same to the committee , atits sitting on Sunday after , noon next August the ICth . That eTery member of the committee , shall be heroby requested to attond the meeting on Sunday afternoon next , at three o'clock , to deliver in his report .
That tins committee do stand adjourned until Sunday afternoon next , August the 16 th , then to meet at the Chartist Co-operative Land Society Office , 83 , Dean-street , Soho . The song can be obtained at the office , 83 , Dean-street , Soho , at the South London Chartist Hall , on Sunday next , and of " Chartist Jack" at " O'Connorville . "
NEWCASTLE , At a weekly meeting of the Chartists of Newcastle and Gateshead , held in the house of Martin Jude , Sun Inn , Side , on Sunday , August 9 th , the report of our delegate to the late Convention was read , and the members of this locality return their best thank > to Mr . G . J . Harney , for his conduct at the late Chartist Convention and are highly satisfied with his conduct upon that occasion : — That the members of this branch of the Land Society , suggest to the various branches of the society in Northumberland and Durham , the propriety of holding a delegate meeting , at some central place in the county of Durham , to form a district and observation Committee , and to transact other business connected with the Land Society . The sub-Secretaries of the various branches favourable to the above suggestion are respectfull y requested to correspond with James Nisbett , No . G , Gibsonstreet . Newcastle-upon-Tyne .
HUDDERSFIELD CHARTIST LAND SOCIETY . At a meeting of the members in this district , held on Tuesday evening , August 11 th , at Turner's Temperance Hotel , it was resolved . —• That the Secretary should cause inquiries to be made amongst the members , who have only paid a few shillings each towards their shares , what thtir intentions are , as several respectable persons are desirous of entering section No . 1 , and paying their shares up immediately . If any of the members wish to withdraw , by communicating with the Secretary at Turner ' s Temperance Hotel , on Tuesday evening , August 25 th , or the fortnight after , ( September 8 th , ) they can have their shares transferred . Those desirous of forming section No . 2 , can have every information given them on either of the above a veniugg , at the above named place .
BIRMINGHAM . At the usual weekly meeting of the Ship . Inn locality , on Sunday evening last , the proceedings of the Convention were discussed , and gave general satisfaction . All present highly approved of the manner in which they treated Mr . Thomas Cooper . A fter reading the proceedings of the Repeal Associa . tion it was unanimously agreed to : — Resolved , — . That we view with indignation and contempt , the conduct of Mr . O'Connell , for his base and unmanly attack upon the Nation newspaper , in aiming at the suppsession of the above , merely because it exposes his trickery and deceit ; and that we therefore resolve to take in the above paper weekly and that a notice of the same be sent to tbe Northern Star and Nation newspaper for insertion .
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THE CONVENTION . THURSDAY MORNING . On Rule 5 in the hand book being submitted , Mr . Donovan moved that the following be added — ** That no person be engaged by the Chartists as lecturers for Chartist purposes unless they are members of the Association . " He thought that a great deal of harm had resulted from employing men who were not Chartists . Mr . Nuttall seconded the motion . Mr . Brook thought they would injure themselves by adapting such ft rule , it would preclude them from letting their rooms and thus deprive them ol one of their principle sources of revenue . Mr . Shaw took the same view of the subject .
Mr . E . Mitchell was in favour of the motion , he knew that it had produced great discontent in Rochdale , Oldham , and other places . Mr . Donovan in reply stated , that the South Lancashire Delegates thought this so important that they had , twice , passed similar resolutions , as they had four or five men going about calling themselves Chartists , while they are doing all they could to injure tbe cause . Mr . M'Grath was in favour of the clause as he considered those the worst enemies of the people who went prowling abont the country , like wolves in sheep ' s clothing , trying to run down thecauseat the same time that they were getting their living out ol it . Motion carried .
The duties of the Executive Committee , also appointment of secretary , treasurer , auditors , general council , duties of general council , and the instructions contained in the hand book , were then adopted . Mr . Brook moved that the rules , as amended , be now adopted . Mr . Wheeler seconded the motion , and in doing so took the opportunity of answering the charges of Mr . Cooper ; the prepared sheets were sent to all the localities , and the Executive continued to do so , but they c uld not get them to fill them up , and , therefore , it was useless to keep paying the printer for nothing . Carried unanimously . Registration and Election Committee . Mr . Brook brought up the reportof the committee and moved the following addition to the first rule : —
" Or in such other way as the general council of the locality may decide best calculated to accomplish the object . " Mr . Clark seconded the motion . Carried . Clauses 33 and Si carried . On clause So , Mr . Wl eeler moved , as an amendment , "That the Central Committee have tho power to appoint the places to be contested . The local committee to transmit the necessary funds when required for practical operations . " It would he impossible tor the Central Committee to do any good if the local bodies retained their own funds , as each place would want to start a candidate of their own and they would thus divide their energies instead of concentrating them on three or four places , whore there was almost a certainty of success if they took the proper steps , aiid that would involve some outlay , to meet which this motion was necessary : the locality to retain the funds until they were actually needed .
Mr . Grassby seconded the motion , it was the only method of ensuring success for the object they had in view . Mr . 'Donovan would support the rule as it stood , the men of Manchester thought they were the best judges of how their money should be expended . Dr . M'Douall would support Mr . Wheeler ' s motion , for they must combine their efforts if they wished for success to follow . Mr . Bowden thought each locality should retain ils own fund till such time as it was wanted and then send it . Mr . Clark thought there was very little difference between them , but Mr . Wheeler ' s motion was more explicit , therefore he should vote for it . Mr . Wild agreed with the last speaker , that there was very little difference between them , but thought the original rule allowed them most liberty and should vote for it .
Mr . E . Mitchell , Rochdale , if they made proper exertions , could retain their own men , therefore , they should like to retain their own money , they would vote for Sharnian Crawford , but if he was to give up to-morrow they could return a Chartist . Mr . T . M . Wheeler , if anything could strengthen his position it was the statement of the last speaker , they would wish to act the same in every other place , and thus seriously injure the cause and render the Central Committee a nullity . On a division takinj : place , twelve voted for Mr . "WhceAer ' a motion and sixteen against it . Mr . Brook moved on behalf of the committee , "That the question of forming a benefit society be referred to the consideration of the Executive committee , and if upon lull enquiry it may appear to be .. f benefit to the Chartist cause that they be required to form one . " Mr . Shuw seconded this motion .
Mr . Robertson moved as an amendment , " That it is not expedient that such recommendation should be made . " Mr , Briggs seconded it . Amendment carried , 1 G to 8 . Mr . Brook moved , " That this Convention recommend the Executive Committee to prepare and publish an Almanac containing sound political knowledge . " Mr . Mooney seconded it . A short discussion ensu : d , in which several delegates took part , and the nation was unanimously carried .
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Messrs , Clark , Brook , Donovan , and M'Douall gate notices » f motion . '•• ~ - Mr . Clark moved " That we do assemble at one o ' clock , " seconded by G . W . Wheeler—carried . " AFrKRWooif'Sirnso . " ^ , /<• - ' - Mr . Brook moved " ThatT . S . Duncombe , E « q ., M . P ., be respectfully requested to introduce a motion into the next session of Parliament , for the abolition of the rate-paying clauses of the Reform and Municipal Acts , and that the Chartists throughout the country be solicited to petition in its favour . " They had derived great benefit from the use that they
nad made ot this power in Leeds , they had not only 6 ° * men into the Town Council , but into all the Parochial . | Omces- ~ tliey had Chartist Churchwardens ; andat the last election , the Vicar proposed them again as he saw they really had the interest of the town at heart ; he has likewise taken the Chair for them on several occasions ; then for their Surveyors of the Highways , tlioy had 18 Chartists , out of the 10 they had been in office three years , and Mr . Beckefc , one ot their M . P . ' s , had publicly acknowl edged the improved state of the streets , since they had been under their controul , and this with a considerable savine- in the rates . °
Mr . Clark seconded the motion ; if Leeds had done this , why could not other towns follow its example ? The Executive had long seen the necessity of the people trying to obtain possession of Municipal power and he felt confident that if Mr . Brook , who had a seat at the Town Council of Leeds , could get that Iwdy to petition in favour of this motion , it would have a great weight , Mr . Donovan was in favour of the motion . In Manchester they could carry their own candidates , if it were not for these vexatious clauses ; but the Revising Barrister there , gave quite a contrary decision to what they had in that town , and unless they had been prepared with £ 500 , it was no use their going into the hi » her courts . Mr Marsden was opposed to the motion , it appeared like agitating for less than the whole Charier . Mr . Smith said they hadgofc Chartist Surveyors at Bradford , and they had saved the town JE 3 , 000 since hey had been in office . Carried unanimously .
Mr . JNuttall moved the appointment of an address committee . Mr . Yardey seconded it , and the Executive were appointed . Mr . Pilling moved " That the £ 15 paid to Mi-. Frost from the Victim Fund be refunded , and paid to Williams and Jones , his fellow Exiles . " Mr . Nuttall seconded the motion , but after a short discussion it was withdrawn . Mr . Brook moved "That this Convention should call 011 the Cl > artists generally throughout the country , to take advantage of every opportunity of placing men of their own principles in all the local ofiicesviz ., Town Councils , Surveyorsof Highways , Churchwardens , Constables , & c , as one of the means of securing the return of Chartists to the House of Common * . "
Mr . Sweet seconded the ' motion . He had been one of the Surveyors of Nottingham four years , and could speak practically on the subject . Mr . Clark moved " That this Convention recommend to the various localities throughout the Country , the propriety of discountenancing the practice of delivering lectures , and holding public meetings in public houses ; and advise , where practicable , to have recourse to public halls for the purpose of forwarding the cause . " He intended this resolution to apply more particularly to London . He had seen the evils of meetings held in public houses in London ; they had halls if they would only unite and support
them , instead of meeting in public houses , were they sat and smoked their pipes and drank their ale . This system generated local and sectional feelings , and caused Chartism in the metropolis , instead ot setting a tone to the country , to be an injury to it : if they would unite into one or two good localities , they could have a second Conciliation Hall in London , where such men as Duncombe , Wakfey , Ernest Jones , and others of that class would attend ; by so doing they would effect great good , and get rid ot * the evil of each man looking for his own crotchets being carried out in his locality . Mr . Mooney briefly seconded the resolution .
Mr . T . Wheeler should not have spoken on the re solution , if it had not been for the speech of the mover ; he thought the matter was a pure local affair concerning London alone ; and , as in all other instances , he should object to the time of the Conference being occupied in discussing it . Mr . Clark had said that Mr . Wheeler was opposed to the motion ; he appealed to the Chairman whether he had not incurred considerable odium by endeavouring to get it carried into effect ; he had always been opposed to public house meetings , but he thought it unfair that the men of London should alone be singled out for complaint ; they were peculiarly situated in the metropolis , their district was very extenaive , and the building of halls more expensive than in the country ; and it was well known to some of the London Delegates , that had it not been for their meeting in a public house , some of their localities would have been entirely broken up .
Mr . Hornby was opposed to meetings in public houses if they could avoid it . It was known that the body he represented met in a public house ; they had a hall until they were no longer able to retain it . Had it not been for meeting at a public house , they would have been broken up , and they must also have neglected the support of their Executive . Mr . Donovan ; Formerly in Manchester they had 10 places of meeting , each with their sectional leader . They were laughed at when at when they first agitated the question of forming themselves into one body ; nevertheless they had succeeded , instead ot meeting in pot houses , they took Carpenter ' s Hall at a rent of £ 80 a year , for one night in the week , and it was that step which caused Manchester to take the lead in the Chartist movement , far above the metropolis . Dr . M'Douall supported the motion . He was opposed to the present system of meetings in London ; he thought that strength should bo concentrated in
the halls . Mr . Linney was opposed to tho system of meeting in public houses , but thought the resolution might be altered . It was known that he kept a public house ; he would rather the Chartist meeting should not be there , but if they did not meet at his house , they would be without a meeting p lace . Mr . T . Wheeler moved the following amendment" That this Convention recommends to the various localities throughout the empire , the propriety of procuring halls for the purpose of holding public meetings and lectures . " He believed this would answer every object that the mover had in view ; they had as many halls in London , in proportion to its extent , as in any town in the kingdom . Thure was no analogy in that respect between London and Manchester , or other large towns ; from the speeches made , he feared that the impression was , that they did not attempt to procure Halls in London ; this was incorrect .
Mr . Briggs seconded the amendment . He had been a member ever since the commencement of the association , and knew that in Sheffield and in other olaces they would never have kept in existence hal it not been for occasionally giving up their Halls , they had been obliged , in Sheffield , either to give up their Hall or cease supplying the Executive , the amendment answered every object they had in view . Mr . M'Grath , as one of the ^ London delegates , agreed with every word advanced by Mr . Clark . He was convinced that the agitation , as carried on in London this last year or two , had been useless ,
they met and lectured to the same Chartist audience in the fumes of smoke and liquor ; it seemed that the only object in lecturing was to afford them amusement ; they could not thus create Chartists ; the ' only way in which the evil eould be remedied was by the lecturers in London refusing to lecture in a Public House ; lie had been at times instrumental in injuring the Halls by attracting an audience to a public house where he might be ' lecturing ; he thought it necessary that the Convention shmdd expess an opinion upon this subject , it might have more weight with the London localities .
The motion was then carried by a considerable majority . Mr . Donovan moved " that this Convention , believing that the present hours of labour in factories are injurious to the moral , physical , anil intellectual well being of society , we recommend to the Chartists body , do forward this great question of justice by every means in their power . " This was a question that he need say very little in favour of , for he believed they would be unanimous on that point , but it might be asked , wh > express our views , when the Central Short Time Committee were opposed to politics being mixed up with it , he ^ knew this was the reason why they , who « ere politicians , should not express their views , he knew that his brother delegates frit Strongly Oil this i-object , they were as
fully convinced as he was of the necessity tor a Ten Hours' Bill , bnt being a factory apprentice he could speak from actual experience , they required more time for in tellectual enjoyment and consideration , and they would soon become Chartists , and , even if they did not , they required justice at our hands . Mr . Linney would most cordially second the reso . lution ; he had himself suffered from the long hours of factory labour , he had worked till he was twentyone in one ; in fact , till he was almost killed , ho stopped as long as nature would allow him till he was physically incapable of remaining longer , but thank God since lie had left the infernal rattle box , he had recovered his health ami strength , he would therefore cheerfully second the motion . —Carried unanimously .
Mr . Donovan moved " That this Convention recommend to the Executive the propriety of taking the case of Poland into their consideration , with a view to seeing what could be done for it as a nation . " Mr . Yardley seconded the motion . Dr . M'Douall : No one in that Convention sympathised with the Poles , or would be more willing to do anything for them , but he thought this was not the proper place to express their sympathy , and hoped Mr . Donovan would not press his motion , as he should be very sorry to give a vote that could in any way be thought to be inimical to Poland . Mr , Donovan expressed his intention of pressing his motion , and asked why the Executive issued their address some time ago , calling on the Chartist body to
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rally for Poland , if it was wrong now to do ther same , . Dr . M'Douall would move the previous question , for ' it would render them quite an illegal body , and W vi d ° *^ e *> ' * K 00 < ' * present time . - m ^ ro » seC 0 I'ded the amendment . # I . M . Wheeler : It was under verv different circumstances that they issued their address—they were then eiigagrd in . an arduous struggle for their ' liberty , and to assist them we were willing to do anything that lay in our power ; we , therefore , called on the country tor their sympathy and pecuniary support ; but 1 think it would be unwise to entertain the present question , especiall y as there was a society established for the Regeneration of Poland , to wliich most of them belonged , and he really thought that they had better leave it in their hands .
Mr . E . Jones , as President of the Society for the Regeneration of Poland , felt anxious to do all in his power to assist ihe brave Poles , and he felt assured , that by voting for the previous question , he should best consult their interests . Amendment carried with two dissentients . Dr . M'Douall then moved "That in the event of the memorial for the restoration of the Exiles being unsuccessful , we hereby pledge ourselves to get Up petitions in their favour . " Mr . G . W . Wheeler seconded the motion . Carried unanimousl y . Dr . M'Douall moved "That thi s Convention recommend , whenever practicable , that two or morelecturers should be employed together . " He had always found where they had two or tliree speakers at a meeting , they could produce a better effect , and make more converts .
Mr . Mitchell seconded the motion , and hoped lectui'urs wouh ^ pay ^ attention to their appointments , as their neglecting in some instances had been productive of pe at evil , and injured the society very much . Mr . Clark then brought forward the following resolution ;— " That this Convention cannot separate without expressing its determination to nse every constitutional means in its power to hurl the present Whig government frc in office , as from the declaration of the Premier , Lord J . Russell , in reply to a question put by Mr . Duncombe , it is quite evident that the people can have no hope from the rule ol * so corrupt an administration . " Mr . Robertson seconded the resolution . Carried nnanimouslv .
Mr . Tattersall proposed "That the next Annual Convention should be held at Liverpool . " lie thought that it was but fair they should give every town a chance . Mr . M'Lean seconded the proposition . Mr . Clark should move as an amendment " That the next Convention be held in London . " He did a > because Ihey had agreed to present a National Petition , and lie conceived that was the proper time and place to hold it , as they must have a delegation to attend the petition . Mr . Linney seconded the amendment . Carried .
Mr . Donovan thought it would be well 11 they voted the salary and expences of the ' Convention , as he did not like the idea of the delegates voting their own money ; he would therefore propose " That the Delegates to the next Convention , be aliened . third class tare for their travelling expences , and the sum of 6 s . a day for their services . " Mr . Sweet seconded the moliott . C . lrl'ied . Mr , Jackson moved that each locality pay its own delegate . Bradford would be willing to do that . M « Pilling seconded the motion . Mr . Clark moved an amendment , " That the exponces 1-e paid out of a General Fund . " They represented the whole Chartist body , and it was but fair that all should contributes to the expences . Besides , if the motion was adopted , it would prevent localities that were far from the place of meeting , being represented . Mr . G , W . Wheeler seconded the amendment .
A mendmaut carried unanimously . Mr . George W hite having obtained leave , addressed the Convention on the evils inflicted on the cause byprivate disputes and public jealousies . Dr . M'Douall : Great evil had resulted to thewuge . from the fact of mischievous bodies going about and whispering away the character of men in the movement ; this should he put a stop to , and with this view , he would propose "That in the opinion of this Convention , all future charges which may he brought against any member of . the National Charter Associations in the first instance be preferred before the Council of that . Association , and that they alone be einpowered . after hearing the accuser and the . accused , to decide whether the subject at issue shall be brought before the public ; and further we are of opinion , that any person pursuing an opposite course is censurable in the extreme , and renders himself liable to be expelled the Association . "
Mr . Brook seconded the proposition . Carried . Mr , Clark moved , —** That this Convention , representing the working classes of this country , feel bound to express their horror and disgust at thebrutal practice of flogging in the British army , which led to the death of Frederick John White , a private in the ' Tth Regiment of Hussars , and tender their best thanks to Mr . Wakley , the coroner , for the manly and fearless manner in which he has conducted the searching inquiry , and fully approve of the verdict at which the jury have arrived and hope that such verdict will tend to the abolition of the brutal punishment . " Mr . Sweet seconded the motion . —Carried
unanimously . Mr . Clark moved , — " That this Convention hereby record its solemn conviction , that punishment by death has a tendency to demoralise the public mind ; iud render life less secure i and would Urge UpOlil the Chartist body the necessity of mnkim : the abolition of capital punishments one of the objects of their agitation . " Mr . Shaw seconded . —Carried unanimously . Mr . Linney , before they separated , wished to bring under their notice the case of Mrs . Roberts , of Birmingham . The circumstances attending the conviction of her husband were known to mi * t of them , and now they had the clearest possible evidence that .
he had been wrongly convicted . Three respectable tradesmen of Birmingham wire ready to testify on oath to hia innocence of" the oScnce with which hewas charged , but tho Government refused to take the matter up . Roberts had now sent for his wile to go to him , and she was very anxious to be able to go out to him and soothe his afflictions , and they had ! commenced a ' subscription for that purpose ; but it would require £ 50 , and this was more than they could raise , and . notwithstanding ' the many calls on the Chartist public , he felt . sure they would he willingto do something for this Whig-made widow . He therefore proposed "That this Convention recommend the case of Mrs . Roberts to their brother
democrats of the kingdom . " Mr . Mirfield seconded the resolution . —Carried . A subscription was then entered into among the delegates i \ r this praiseworthy purpose . The Secretary brought forward the accounts showing teetotal sum received from May 6 th , 1845 , to August 1 st , 1 S 4 G , to be £ 222 . 0 s . 2 d ., which , with a balance of £ 25 . lis . OJd . previously in bnml , made a total of £ 247 . lis . 2 Jd . The total expi'iiditute during the same period had been £ 210 . 7 s 0 d ., inclusive of the expenses of the Convention held in Manchester , in December , 1845 , thus leaving a balance in hand of £ 37 . 3 s . ojd . in addition to ihe various sums since received towards defraying the expenses of the present Convention , lie believul that they , -hould be enabled to commence the ensuing campaign unincumbered with debt .
Several members ol the Convention h : \ ving . expressed their approbation of the accounts , they : were ordered to be passed , Mr . Yuidley moved , "Thecordial thanks » f the-Convention to the Executive lor the . iuaiify aud straightforward course they had uniformly yursued during the whole period of their being in oflise . Air . S « eet seconded the motion . —CalTl ' feil by acclamation . Mr . Umrk . —As most of them were anxious to return to their constituents this evening , he would not
detain thtm further than to assure win Unit they might take their past conduct as a guarantee for the future . That they would never rslax in tlieis efforts , on behalf of his brother uu-mhevs , he could assure them . There never had been a body that had worked together with more unanimity »!><•'" »»« -7 had done from the commencement , of tL- ir coi . nexiuii , when the cause was almost dead , nil the yiessnt time , when they could speak of its glorious resurrection , lie begged , on the part of Ins brethren , to thank them for their confidence .
Mr . Linney moved fc . at Dr . M'Douall t ; . *> e . tlie chair . —Carried . He then movid the thanks of that Convcation to Mr . . M'Grath lor his impartial conducts m the chair . Mr . Pilling seconded the motion , wluivi was carried by acclamation . Mr . M'Grath sensibly felt this mark at' their ewVi fidence . antlmu > i tender his thanks tu , them for the way in which they individually and cunecUvely had acted , for they had reiuleied his ofljae an ea »\ one . True , on the first d . iy they had a little disturbance , caused by a man catling himself "« Chartist " but ihe good sense of the Convention \« mkl not . allow Us
time to be wasted by his violent cwiiluci . Smcc then their harmony had been uiiiiittmtijteii , ' . tisd he sincerely trusted that the result of lliti ' u- dtUuuations would eventuate in the speedy trknxvphol' \ lu * e principles they all had so much at heart ., and when they assembled again , they might have to congratulate themselves on the resuli of the policy now agreed
upon . . . Three soul-stirring theirs wore then given'foil "The Charter , and no ' surrunder ; " three for 1 . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P . ; IWfor iVflVftusO'Connor , Esq ., ami three for the banhhed patriots . The Convention then bvoko up . With the slignc exception of the interruption caused by the ntrtcm duct of the «* Clnrtirt Cooper , every thing : passep off in a truly businesslike manner . ft . Wj ™ : ™* brought before the . Convention was hilly and larj discussed , and the only predominant d « »« » J ; ^ t of adopting measures best ealculatat 0 1 ionlote the interests of the Association , am d rcct thi tui rant of public feeling in support ot the policy l »» l flown by the Chartist body .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 15, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_15081846/page/5/
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