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EnsiOK . —At a meetinj of the members of the National Charter Association , hddatMrLinneys , Malt Shovel , Bilston , on Sunda y evening , air Parker ia the chair , it was resolved : — That a subscription be entered into for the purpose ef supplying tl-e veteran Daddy Bichards with asuitot warm cl . ithinRferthe enssumj * ' &***• ,. d loout ThecaUwas immedutely ^ res pondedto , MdaM « 25 s . wan collected ; two ofthe member * abo teered apair of strong shoes . TS ^ r ^ KLl ^ ed forthe generai use . of * Mr LiXy has offered the free use of his large room wf ° nrHiee Ti !!» nsnal weekly meeting of the S ^ Sa ' cnSrablenumber of new mem-^ £ ro ^ - " ^ X . the Chartists of Brad-* a t „ i ^ mectiag in their room , Butterworth'SS & K ^ taT tlieV -solved to meet -n Sunday afternSa tonen ' clock . toarrangeiortheorgamav tion ofthe district .
BRIGHTOS--A public meeting of the Chartists . Land m embers , and friends , wasi held ! in the large room , at the Artichoke Inn , on Thursday , the 14 th nit to hear an address from Mr Sewell , one ofthe trustees ef the National Land Company , and although no public notice was given , the time being too short the room was cwwded . Mr George Giles having been unanimously called upon to preside , brieflv addressed the meeting , explaining the object for which they met ; and at once introduced Mr Sewell , who iu a speech ot two hours and a half duration , which gave the greatest satUfaction . fully explained the benign effecteof the * Glorious British Constitution' in our own country , in Ireland , in the Csnadss . in Afghanistan , in China , in fact
whenever tbe British Government had placed its tvranuang hand , and next proved to demonstration ; that nothing short of those principles ( pointing to the tablet eanfciiniag the Sis Points of the People ' s Charter , which was suspended at one end of tie room ) , becoming the law of the land , can remove the present evils under which society is now labouring and suffering . Mr S . then stated tbe only way in which the people could obtain their jost rights , as embodied ia the glorious People ' s Charter , was to unite and assist their present leaders , for says Mr S . tie people of other times might toast their * Tylers , their MasaaieUoe . their ; Hampdens . their Washu ^ tons their Emmets , their Tells , die , thank God we incur day , can boast our Dutoorabes , our O'Connors , our O'lliggins , our Barrow , our Pope
Pius IX , and a whole host of noble minds and undaunted spirits , and if you rally round and support such men as these , you will emancipate yourselves from your present degraded position . ' The speaker , ia a lucid manner , explained the objects « -i the Land Company and Land and Labour Bank , speaking in the highest terms of their founder , Mr O'Connor , and completely 3 ' upetsmg the troth ofthe Whistler . ' and the would-be-thought ' patriots' and tho pedlars ' of the present day , not forgetting the Dispauih , Manchester Eemmincr , and the whole fry of the venal press-gang . The cheering having sub-Hied , Mr William Flower , a veteran of T 7- in an energetic and telling speech , proposed the following resolution , which being seconded by Mr John Page , in a brief and pithy address , was unanimously adopted : —
That after hearing the able address from Mr Sewtll , this m « tin ? entirely agreeing wit * the sentiments expressed by that gentleman , do tender him onr most sin . cere aad heartfelt thanks ; aad we pledfrajoorselves by all legal means in our power , to carry out the principles contained in the People ' s Charter . A vote of thanks having been ^ awarded to the chairman , fee meeting dissolved highly gratified . Cakbsbwell asb Walwobtd :. —On Wednesday , the 13 ; h inst .. Mr J . G . Clarke , of Manchester , delivered a very instructive and interesting lecture to a crowded audience . A vote of thanks was nnani moasly rated to Mr Clarke for his lecture . CauU'IX . —The following address has been circulated in this city and neighbourhood : —
The Cocscii . of the National Cba * tes ASSOCIA . HOST , TO THE CBAlTlrrt AND FCBHC IS GtVtBkl , OS CiSLHLE—Fsttow Mes , —In laying before you our sentiments we have no ' private purpose to serve—no p * tiy ambition to gratify . ' We corae forward advocating what we consider to be truth . We believe we haveseized it . and are , therefore , anxioas for its premulgatioa . We have a calm coRscloasnesB of the justice of onr claims , and , consequently , we wish them to be thoroughly understood . The General Elections are now orer—the fierce contests have now ended—aad what benefit have the people derived t Have men been elected tothe House of
Commons who are prepared to legislate for the masses . Have men been elected who , regardless of parry parposes , are willing to join heart aad band in supporting the cause of truth , of righteousness , and of justice I Alas ! No . With a Yew honourable exception ! , the s & rae men , or the same class of men . have been appelated , SO , of course , the game interests will have to be observed the fcae system will have to be bolstered up , the same laws have , to be enacted , aud the same tyrannies enforced . To do away with this is our object ; to make the House of Ca-utnons a national endnote secti onal representation is car intention ; to include the peop le within the pale of citizenship , onr ambition ; and for these eada we
advocate—Firstly , UsiVEMSiL ScrrzitE : Because we consider that as all men are equal in respect to political ri ghts at birth , and as it wonld be making a mockery of common sense to say that there was say distinction at death , ue eonsid # r that cttf are intended man fa bis pasesge through life to re the same . That had she intended hereditary civil distinctions , the individuals so distinguished would have borne the marks in such a manner that they would not have been disputed . Seconily , Tote bt . Bauot : -Besame it is the only plan by which intimidation at elections can be prevented , and honesty of voting secured . The master would not then have the power to compel his workmen to vote fer the candidate he might , deem proper . The candidate tconld sot attempt bribery , because it would sot strt his purpose—it would not secure , him the rotes . Ton
world not then have to feel sour own degradation , as ! voa had at the recent election , by witneising some of the most ignorant and regardless of men—men , totally destitnas of every principle of moral rectitude and honesty—going to the polling booth and voting for the candidate who had furnished them with the means of paying their adoration * to . Seeding , Such men are , in reality , not men . Their crj . at the hustings was a Bacchanalian cry . Self aggrandisement , and not public weal , was ' thiir object . They viewed thejucre , and not the principles , of the . candidate , and they . would have voted for any man , who would have allowed them to callow in beastly inebriety . By the Ballot this would te prevented . The actions of the candidate would be tested , by these he would stand , . or by these he world ML
Thirdly , No Faorfsrr QoAttriCATHir : Because inte ' . ligtnce and honesty are the principal necessary quaMficationt which ought to be required of a candidate fer the mSrageso ? the people . . We see no . reason why a raansiosld be denied the privilege of representing aconratuency simply because be may not have the good fortone to possess a certain amount of property , whilit another iuduiSnal who , perhaps , may he inferior both in intellect nnd honesty , and every other requisite for a legislator , is allowed this privilege . Sach s ' system is at once u'juft and tyrannical , and ought not longer to disgrace onr statute bock .
Fourthly , Askdai . Pa & luxests : Because under the present septennial system a successful candidate may be th > : inert incorrigible scoondrel that ever disgraced a senate , or the most arrant h ypocrite that ever existed , yetC'fheandthe Parliament live ) he must remain the representative seven years , whilst nnder a system of Annual Parliaments twelve months would put an end to his care- r , Fifihlj , Eo . cal EtscToxAi TJimicis : Because it Is unfair that Totneis an 4 Thetford , with aunitedpopulation of little more than 7 . 000 , should send as many memtiers as Westminster and the Tower Hamlets , with a united population of upwards of 503 , 0 ^ 9 ; that Cockermouth v , iib a papulation , of 6 , 000 , should send as many raemb rs s « Carlisle , with a population of 24 , 000 . Sncb a re { ir < - £ ~ utation as this is roo , t unjust , inasmuch as it gives fie inhahitanta of Coekermontb , according to tneir number , four times a greater influence in the Hoa . cnf Commons than those of Carlisle .
Sixthly , Patxest of JIembeks : Because as the representative is the public servant he has aright torejsuueranon from the public treasury , at the same time be won ? . ' , be mure under the control of his constituents , and would , therefore , pay more attention to their requests . . . Pilww Mrs , —These are the six propositions which firm the basis of tbe ¦• People's Charter , ' we wish them to ke thoroughly understood , because we consider they require only tc he understood to be appreciated—It Is the duty of every man to interest himself in this agita tion ; to make himself scooainted with the ol jtcts , and
to i ftpirc himself with arguments in their support The question is a most important one . It Is sot the mere cbflngieg ot a law which is nnionp-irtant to the griat bulk of the people ; it is not the mere transfer of one set of partisans for another ; it is not a question which will merely affect us nt tee present time ; bnt it is n question on which hangs the future destiny of our country . It is a question which affects every mats , l « his condition high «? r low , xfbtihtr he toils at the anvilor the loom , the bench , or the wiiua ^ desk ; whether he be clothed in costly attire , oi be going ahuut v » jia scarcely a rag to covta his nakidiiess .
L » : every man , then ; who feels interested ia the movemint come forward and join the association . There never Was an object gained without ncfon and perseve rance . The railways which ihterKct our country , annifcilit'ngcsit were time and ( pace , are all the result of uu mi and }>( neverance , Thetimc was when their conetructi ; n « as thought toposiiblfc Their first projector { a working man . named Thouias . Gray , ) was laughed at , aud looked upon at a madman . His reasonings were courtd-red visionary , and his whole scheme unwormy the attention ofthe British pablle ; However time has ¦ ho ^ R that he visionary was a philosopher—that his
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reasonings were most conclusive—and that Ms' scheme teas one which was destined ultimately to be brought into operation , not only in England but throughout the whole civilised world . And may not this be the case with Chartism ? Her advocates have been treated with derision—the dungeon has been their doom—persecution they have endured ; yet , withal ! she Stalks through the land , whispering gently inta the ears of her followers the words of the gifted Robert Nicol—• Thewarshallbe betterset , ' In conclusion , we call npon yon to come forward and assist in this righteous struggle . The cause we advocate is not merelv f . r the benefit «! a particular class , but for all ; not merely for tbe present age bat for posterity ; therefore it is the dnty of every man , and more especially erery working man , to coma forward and do his utmost for Us attainment . Bj order ofthe Council of Thb NATioiut . Charter Association .
Crotdos ,-On Monday evening , October 18 th , after the boohs were closed , conversation followed on the attacks of the venal press on the Land and Chartist movements , which resulted in the following icsolutiou being unanimously carried . Moved by Mr Frost , seconded by Mr Wilraot : — That viewing the Weeklt Dispatch , and the rest of tho metropolitan weekly press , with the exception of the Noethixn Stax , as opposed to the interests of the working classes , we regretto see such journals supported by our order , aad we hereby call upon them to withdrew such support , and bestow it on the only paper that has constantly and consistently advocated the cause of the people .
Edisbckoh . —The Chartists of this locality held their usual weekly meeting in the Fftintera' Hall , Mr M'Farlane ) ia tho chair . Arrangements were entered into for carrying forward the grand democratic banquet , to be held on the occasion of the visit of Feargus O'Connor , E « q ., M . P ., and E . Jones . Esq The deputation appointed to engage a suitable place of meeting , reported that the Music Hall , > : eorgestreet , had been secured , also that Dr Hunter , F . RC . S ., would take the chair , and that he
considered i * a very high distinction conferred on him to preside ; as he looked on Mr O'Connor 88 an honour n -t only to the Chartist party , bat to the age in which he lived . Letters from Mr Shaman Crawford and John Fergus , Esq ., M . P ., were read to the meeting . Halifax . —On Sunday evening , onr usual meeting was addressed by iMesars Clisset , Ambrose , Tomlinson . ( late ef Burnley , ) and Mr Howarth . The following resolution was moved by Young Tomlinson . in a speech of thrilling eloquence : —
That it is tbe opinion of this meeticg that thoce who ara engaged in endeavours to establish tbe National Alliance as a counter-society to tha National Charter Association , are bnt attempting to turn the current of popular opinion to suit their real object , the overthrow of Mr O'Connor . Seconded by the old veteran Benjamin Rnshton , and carrit d by acclamation . Kesdal—At a meeting of Chartists of this town , it was resolved to re-organise the Chartist society . A committee was appointed . Resolutions were adopted pledging the meeting to renewed exertions to obtain the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; thanking the electors of Nottingham for returning Mr O'Connor ; and inviting Messrs O'Connor
and Jones to visit Kendal when on their tour . Makchmter . —Psoplb ' s Instiiutb . —On Sunday evening , the meeting commenced by Mr Grocott reading several articles from the Star . The chairman then introduced Mr Chadwick , whodelivered te a crowded bnt an attentive audience , one of the best lectmes ever delivered in this ball , his subjest being the Charter . He commenced-by admonishing bis hearers ta refrain from intemperance , and te be industrious and persevere in the pursuit of useful knowledge . The duty of government consisted iu protecting the lives , liberties , and properties of the people . The British government was following the ruinous example of former governments . Tbe lecturer showed the beneficial results of perseverance .
especially in theciseof C olumbus , the discoverer of America . The Chatter and the Land were worth struggling for . At present the proud aristocracy monopolised the land , and nearly all the produce of tbe land but only let their well-directed efforts succeed , and the Charter would soon become the law of the laid , and the land wonld then legally become the property of the people . He advised the audience to become total abstainers . Sixty millions annually were spent in intoxicating drinks , which gave strength to the government , and weakened the people . He afterwards showed up some absurdities and self-contradictions of the * Whistler , ' and concluded amidst repeated bursts of applause . The meeting shortly afterwards separated .
Hun ' s Mokgikkv . —At the usual monthlymeeting of the Manchester Chartist Association , it was unanimously resolved : — 'That an active committee be appointed to make a final , and we hope a successful effort , to complete the monument to the memory of that indomitable pioneer of progress , the late Henry Hunt . ' The committee think that this question , is one ia which reformers of every shade might unite to raise an enduring token of respect tothe man . whose pore spirit no dungeon ' s gloom could bend , and whoso pei ^ everins patriotism throughout an eventful life , will , like Emmetfc , the gallant chief of democracy in iil-used and betrayed Erin , long keep his memoiy green in onr souls . The time for closing this good work has , we think , at length arrived . Let os then emulate the noble conduct of the ancients , who thus honoured their worthies by
p ' acing before tbe eyes of aU men a memento of one of the finest feelings of our nature , heaven-born gratitude . We trust that this pitbyappeal will not be made in vain , bnt that the democracy , not alone of Manchester , but of Great Britain , will respond to the Call , and by so doing entitle themselves te a share in the grateful honours awaiting the success of this undertaking . —J . O'H . —P . S . —All monies to be forwarded to the treasurer , Mr Thomas Rankin , 1 , Fortune-place , Fortune-street , 01 db . am . road . . NEWcAsriK-DPOS-TiNB . —Mr James Watson , bookseller , delivered a lectare on the People ' s Chatter , to a respectable audience . The lecturer was listened to with every attention , and seemed to give fnli satisfaction , to all present . -A vote of thanks was unanimously given to the lecturer for his able and instructive lecture ..
Towbb Hammtb . —Globe and Friends , Morganstreet , Commercial-road ,. October 15 tb . At a meeting ofthe committee for getting up the late public meeting on behalf of Italy , Poland , & o ., Luke King in the chair , it was resolved : — , That the thanks of , this committee are respectfully tendered to Ueisrs Dwaine , Obonki , Jones , M'Grath , Dixon , and O'Brien . That we also tender our grateful thanks to DrEpps for his very liberal subscription . Airoxrss tothe cHABxisrs , aud xnmisb akb uasa
varESDB . Bbethxew , — Deeply impressed with the necessity of uniting our energies , for the purpose of testU fjing our approbation and admiration of the patriotic conduct of Pope Pius IX . and his valiant and faithful subjects , in their resistance to the encroachments and aggressl- ns on the Papal territories by the . tyrannical Emperor of Austria , the Chartists ofthe Tower Hamlets organised themselves and appointed , a committee to ascertain the amount of popular sympathy , in favour of Pope Pius and bis noble band . Believing that in whatever pari ef the globe | liberty may be assailed , there is ablsw aimed at the universal happiness of mankind , and that therefore is the bounden duty of every right minded man , and woman to promptly and determinedly assist the oppressed by every means in ' their power ; sincerely entertaining these opinions , your . committee engaged the Eastern Institution for a public meeting on
Wednesday , 13 th of October , which was attended by an overwhelmnlng gathering of persons of various political and religions creeds , and at which very eloquent speeches were ) delivered by Messrs D waine , Joaea , Oborski , JI'Grath . Dixon , and O'Brien , several spirited resolutions were unanimously passed . This meeting created , we trust , a favourable and lasting impression on the minds of all present . Friends , your committee being a body of bnt poor working men h * ve not the means at-their command to defray the whole of the necessary expenses incurred , and as there now remains a balance due . of fome fire or six pounds , they confidently appeal to the generosity of yourselves and others to enable them to discharge the debt due to the treasurer ; on the completion of which for the satisfaction of all a balance sheet will be published . Hoping . yon will on this occasion rally round ns like men and brethren , and help us out of bdrdimcolties .
We are , in the hely cause Of * Bight wwu * Might , ' Teurs Fraternall y , —W . Brett , TresEurer . Messrs luke King , Bradford , E . Ford , Pearce , - J Enowles , Kewsom , Docksey , Cannon , Ford , Fairweatha , CumminSjC . Sortis , committee ; any oneofwhom will receive subscriptions , as will also Ueisrs jDwaine , Jones , Stallwood , and J . Shaw , Hon . Sec . Resolved that the secretary forward this address to tho Star , respectfully requesting its insertion . At a meeting el this locality on Sunday evening , the following resolution was moved by John Shaw , seconded by Mr Cannon , and unanimously carried , viz .:
—That in expressing onr unbounded and unalterable confidence in the integrity and ability of tho undaunted ehampiea ofthe poor , Feargus O'Connor Eiq ., lf . P „ notwithstanding the vile slime of the hired scribes of the Botorious Dispatch , and the degraded old soldier , AlexanderSomenillethe 'Whistler' of Bright ' * Manchester Examiner , the Nottingham Mercury , isc „ we are of opinion that the very able and impartial article in the Wakefield Journal of Friday Oct . ' 16 th , Is a vindication of the rights ofthe toiling millions and a complete refutation of the base calumnies of the foes sf the people ;' and that the editor of that Journal deserves the grateful thanks of the indnttrious classes throughout tbe country ,
and we respectfully beg to tender to * that gentleman the thanks ' of this meeting . We are further of opinion that any old soldier who would exhibit his dasterdl ; ingratitude to the labouring classes ( whose sincere sympathy was formerly so generally enlisted on his behalf ) , by attacking the unsullied private character of Mr O'Connor , and give publicity to his vituperative slander , richly merits a sound application of the ' cat o ' nine tails , ' to his already lacerated back , but we confidently anticipate that Mr O'Connor , will deal him out his deserts through the pages of the Northern Star . ' Oh l that a whip was placed In every honest hand ; To lash the rascals naked through the world . '
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Norwich . —Tea Fmwrrixt of Natiohs . —At the general meeting of tbe Chartists of this locality , held October lbtb , the following resolutions were moved by C . SpriugauY and seconded by J Hurry : — ' That this meeting ' sympathise- with our Italian brethren in their struggle to throw off a foreign yoke , bui in so doing we hope they will put an end to domestic oppression by establishing the rights and liberties ol thepeople . That we are of opinion that nations should gov ern themselves , we therefore : protest against any foreign intervention in the internal affairs of Switzerland . That this meeting sond 10 s . to the Democratic Committee for Poland ' s Regeneration , to aid them In keeping the cause of our Polish brethren before tho British public ..
That this meeting gives its most cordial thanks to Mr Weerth , the Rhenish delegate , for his abUVdefence of the English Chartist * at the Free Trade Congress held at Brussels , and that we recognise in him the true representative of the prineiples and objects of the English working classes ; that we deny the assertion made by Dr Bowling , that he aud his fellow free-traders represented the working classes of England . ' OnmAM . —Mr James F . M'Cormick , secretary to tbe Stockport Election Committee , attended a meeting at Oldham , on Sunday , the 17 tb , on which occasion the democrats voted £ lto the above-named committee .
Siockpobt . —On Sunday last , Mr Shaw , of Leeds delivered a very instructive lecture , to a numerous and attentive audience on ' Labour's Wrongs . ' At the close ef the lecture , a vote of thanks was given to Mr Shaw : - ¦';» ¦ .- ' ¦ ¦
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NATIONAL LAND AND LABOUR BANK , 493 , Oxford Street , London . NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS . Dated , 9 th October , 1847 . 1 st . —It is particularly requested that all communications on the business ef the Bank be hereafter addressed to ¦ ' Thomas Price , Esq ,, Manager of the National Land and Labour Bank , 493 , Oxford-street , London . ' ; 2 nd . —That the contents- of each letter , ' whether Post-office orders or otherwise , be expressed ; at full length in the letter itself , stating the amount of the Order—and where payable . The
n « mder « aud amounts of Bank notes ( describing ; the Bank , whether country or Bank of England , ) AND GIVING THE FULL NAMES , CALLING , AND ADDRESS ef the persons to whose credit the amounts are to be placed . 3 rd . —In all cases where it is practicable , it is desirable to send tbe signatures of the Depositors . 4 th . —When money is deposited in more than one name , the signature bf the party empowered to withdraw any part must be sent to the manager ., together with a letter-from the others , informing him to what extent such withdrawal is authorised by them . The names and
addresses of all the parties , in whose'names the funds will appear in the Bank books , are also required . 5 th . —All letters to the Manager to be pre-paid , whether containing remittances or not . Parties writing for information merely , are requested to enclose a postage stamp . 6 th . —All letters containing any acknowledgment of money paid to the Bank , to be carefully preserved , and presented in case of any inquiry or withdrawal . . N . B . —Printed certificates are now being prepared ^ and will shortly be issued to each Depositor , in exchange for their present receipts or letters .
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NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS . J 6 th of October , 1847 . 1 st—All money to be remitted direct to the London office , addressed to' Thomas Price , Esq ., Manager . of the National Laud and Labour Bank , 493 , Oxford-stieet , London . ' 2 nd . —The Bank , having no country agents , does not hold itself responsible far any funds paid to any Society which may have constituted itself for the receipt o f Deposits , unless the Depositors can produce vouchersfrom the London Manager . 3 rd . —The Bank will receive money to any amount whatever , and send an acknowledgment by post in return .
4 th . —All letters of the Bank , whether containing money or not , are to be prepaid , and to enclose a postage stamp for the reply , except when the remittance exceeds Two Pounds , when the Bank will prepay its acknowledgment by post . Unless these rules with regard to postage ate strictly observed , Depositors will have to bear the expense of receiving an acknowledgment not prepaid , 5 tk—In cases where the Depositors have not got so much as One Pound to remit at a time , it is recommended that a few should unite in sending their money , when full particulars of the names , addresses , and occupations of the several Depositors ( if females whether married or single ) must
be sent with the letter of advice , after which the Depositors will receive , at their own address , separate , vouchers from fhe Bank by post . In this case , as many postage stamps as there are individual Depositors must be sent with the remittance . 6 th . —All Post-office Orders on account ofthe Bank to be made payable at the General Post Office , St Martin ' s-le-Graud , London , to Thomas Price , Esq , and advice given to him of the name , address , and occupation , of the person taking out such order . All Bank Orders or Bank Post Bills should likewise be made payable to him . 7 th—All remittances will be credited to the
Depositors' accounts on , and bear interest from , the date of such remittances , being in cash . 8 th—It must be distinctly stated whether the remittances are to beplaced to the Depositor Redemption Accounts . If in the Deposit Department , money will hear interest at four percent , per annum , and may be withdrawn en demand . If in the Redemption Department , money will bear interest at four and'a half per cent , per annum , but cannot be withdrawn at all . This Department is open only to members of the National- Land Company ,
aud the monies deposited therein are applicable , only to the Redemption of Allotments of Land . 9 th—All Bank . Notes to be remitted in halves , by two separate posts , and an acknowledgment will - be sent on receipt of the second remittance ; 10 th . —When tbe contents exceed £ h in Bank Notes only , it is recommended that the letters should be registered as ' money letters' at the Post Office . Bat the Bank ., will hot be liable for the amount remitted in any case , unless it can be distinctly proved that the letter containing it was duly delivered at the Bank Office in London .
IIth . —Incase of any Depositor not receiving his voucher within a reasonable time from the date of his' sending a remittance , it is particularly requested that an inquiry be made at the nearest Post Office , and a letter dispatched to the Manager , who will then make the necessary application at the General Post Office in London , stating the . circumstances . 12 . —In all cases it is desirable that each letter should be correctly dated , and' the place whence it is written clearly stated at the head of the sheet ; also that the signature of the party writing it should be very plain , so as to facilitate inquiry in case of miscarriage . . T . Priob , ( Manager . )
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NOTICE TO DEPOSITORS . 23 rd of October , 1847 . The Manager begs to call attention to the foregoing rules , issued oa the 9 th and 16 th inst ., since which , ( with very few exceptions , ) rule 5 , under the former date , and rule 4 th of the latter date , have not been strictly observed by correspondents . Hereafter no notice will be taken of any letters tothe Manager when the writers do not conform to the Bank Rules , as published in the Nostherk Star . T ; Pricb , Manager .
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Wolverhampton—A public meeting of the members ofthe National Charter Association will be held on Sunday evening next , at seven o ' clock , at the house of Mr Richard Dallow , Black Boy Inn , Horsefair . The land members wiU , in future , meet at ^ Mr Dallow's , every Mondav evening , at seven o ' clock . Makchbsiee . —Mr John Shaw , of Leeds , will deliver a lecture , iu the People ' s Institute , ITeyrodstireet , Ancoats , on Sunday , October 241 b . Chair to be taken at half-past six o ' clock in the evening ,
. Macclesfield . —Mr John West will address the shareholders of this branch ofthe Land Company in the Chartist Room , Stanley-street , on Sunday next , at six o ' clock . The adjourned quarterly meeting will be held in the above room , on Tuesday evening next , at eight o ' clock . Tbe South Lancashire Observation Committee earnestly calls on all localities represented at the late Newton Common meeting , tosend in their quota of the levy agreed to . Treasurer-Mr D . Donovan , 69 , Osborne-street , Oldham-road .
NoinsaHAM . —At a very crowded meeling of the members ef the Land Company of this town and the suronnding ( district , heldat ; the Seven Stars , Barker Gate , on Monday last . MrW . Henney in the chair , a resolution expressive of full confidence in feargus O'Connor , Esq ,, M . P ., and censure on the basepresa which is attacking the people ' s friend , was carried by acclamation . Next meeting night , Oct . 26 th , at the Seven Stars , Barker Gate , at 8 o ' clock . ;
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" Dnfon fortJne JfUKem , " Friends , —We fell still great pleasure in being able to congratulate you upon the encouraging asr pects of the Association , but at the same time it is with feelings of unmixed regret that we view the future alarming prospects of the industrious classes , in consequence of the increasing depression in trade ; and the extension of the threatening commercial panic , that promises to surpass in magnitude its predecessors , and to overwhelm in distress and suffering the working man , for which , indeed , he is but ill-prepared . For , strange to tell , the most prosperous times , when everything appears to go
smoothly on , are often times of penury and destitution to the man who has . to toil hard and long for little wages , in consequence of the extremely reduced condition of our industry . And if it is hard to make a comfortable living when trade is good , what must it be when the whole nation is thrown , into convulsions , in consequence of one of those periodical afflictions which so regularly visit this country paralysing our commercial operations , and throwing into disorder and danger our manufacturing and industrial undertakings , and thus become a prolific source of failures and bankruptcies on the one hand , and of increasing misery and starvation on the other , deplorable in its effects to all parties , > ore especially to the working classes .
To dispel the dark prospects of the future is . beyond onr ; power ; hut we would say , by way of advice , let us endeavour to bear the evil with fortitude , and with magnanimity of spirit , and firmly resolve to obviate the recurrence of such destructive and national calamities , almost as pregnant with evil for the capitalist as ; the labouring man . ^ Now , there is one thing against which we would like to prepare the working classes , and that is , eraplovers , generally , make such afflictions subservient to their own personal emolument by effecting reductions in the price of labour , and which , if once obtained , the poor workman seldom or never recovers , though trade becomes ever so brisk . And thus , what should only have been a temporary evil lo the operative , is converted , by the dastardly conduct ol some employers , into a permanent cursed
This infernal , system of reduction has already began where the panic exists in more fearful reality . In Ashton no less than twenty-one firms have given notice of an intended reduction of ten per cent ., a great number of others in Dukenfield have signified their intentions of imposing a similar reduction . In other places the factories are entirely closed , ¦ while great numbers more are ' reduced to short time , some working no more than one , two , or three < days a week . Now , bad as the short-time system may be , yet it is noble and generous to that system , that would transform the present momentary depression into a perpetual source
of unmitigated and increasrng wretchedness , and slavery ; as is the inevitable tendency of reducing wages . If we are only reduced . , to short time ,, as trade revives our condition will improve , but if the price of our industry is reduced , it is a thousand to one , ( however good trade may . become ) if ever we obtain an advance . No , for capitalists are not the men to restore to 'the labourer that which they have relentlessly taken from him . Our object ,, therefore , must be to prevent ike employer from taking such undue and unwarrantable advantage of the workman during these stagnations in trade . Let us rather prefer short time , therefore , with full prices , than submission to a
reduction in wages , and after be compelled to labour lull time at reduced prices ; and , depend npon it , the latter will be the wisest step that we can take . Where the employers attempt at pulling down your prices , under the plea that .. there is no demand for your labeur , be prepared and meet them with short time , if you please , in preference to a reduction in our prices . For if you are doomed to suffer the evil results of these commercial panics , it is only just that you should realise a portion at least of the advantages of commercial prosperity ; which if it were so , your present intolerable burdens would become comparatively light . But no , according to the masters' plan of reducing wages , you are forever prohibited from enjoying such advantages . of
The keen and distressing ^ esults these stagnations is rendered doubly keen and distressing to you in consequence of the base and unfeeling conduct in so cruelly pulling down the price of your industry , to preserue themselves from the losses they are exposed to , in consequence of their unfair and unprincipled competition in their mad speculations . And when ' the danger they so much dreaded is averted , they will continue to exact your , labour at the same reduced standard , increasing the hours of your toil , and paying you less for it , thus rendering you the helpless victims of ruthless poverty , consign : ing you and your families to abject wretchedness , to unmitigated distress , to innumerable diseases , and to premature death . ¦ • ¦ - ; -
Now ; we ask , is this right ? Is it not cruel in the extreme ? and . from which the mind ' imbued with the least [ spark of humanity and fellow feeling would turn away in disgust . Working men , if you would obviate such evils , choose to work short time rather than be reduced in your prices . Let the employers know that yon are determined to abide by your decisions , arid to a man stick to it , for in the end you will . b ^ great gainers .. Another suggestion vre would throw out isj that you must not abandon Association . You must continue firmly united , and your organisation will guard the rights of your industry . We are not at all ignorant of the low condition to which many are ,
and to all appearance will be , reduced ; but , at tbe same time , we feel fully convinced , that if you arc induced to give up your societies—to abandon your co-operative principles , things will go worse with you , depend upon it . We have no power but in our organised capacity . We have no protection but iii . a spirited combination , and if we give up this power , this protection , we shall be left to the tender mercies of the factory lords , and you well know that the teuderest mercy of the wicked is monstrously cruel , and from which we say , Good Lord deliver us and our children . ' But rest assured , that if you abandon the ' means of your safety , and do not strive to rescue yourselves from bondage , you will be left to perish .
But we are satisfied that you appreciate the advantages of association too highly to desert it . That you are too much enamoured with the labourredeeming tendency of our principles . to renounce them in despair ; for you know fall well that , if you are disorganised and split into sections you will be-, come the helpless and unguarded prey of devouring and insatiable . capitalists , whose interests it is to exact your labour at the cheapest possible rate ; and , we may be sure , that they will strain ; every nerve to make your disunion , as well as the present commercial panic , subservient to their selfish purposes .
It is against . [ these , things we wish you to be prepared , and unless you are you will sink into ruin in consequence . The evil concomitants of disunion m times of prosperity are well known , and from which we may rationally infer the increased misery that would follow if in times like these . Nav ; the primary cause of . oiir present suffering and penury maybe attributed to ' . ' our ^ organisation- for had we been , thoroughly united we should not ! now have been compelled to toil hard and long fer nought , continually breathing a pestiferous atmosphere , inhaling diseases everyday of our lives , and destroying our physical constitution before we have attained the meridian of life .
The Central Committee Of The", Above Pro...
The Central Committee of the , above progressing institution met , on Monday and following days for the transaction . of general business . -A great , mass of correspondence has been received from different parts of the United Kingdom of an extraordinavy character . Also adhesions from the Chester boot and shoe makers , Crowle hani-loom weavers , Northampton boot and shoe makers , Rochdale woollen spinners , & c . ' The following reports have been received from the agents and members of the Central Committee .
A public meeting of the trades of Spitalfields and its vicinity was held in the large room of the WhittingtonandCat , on Monday evening , the 11 th of October , for the purpose of hearing an exposition of the mtnraond objects of the National' Association of United Irades . Mr Sully , silk weaver , was called to the chair ,, who opened the business by reading the placard calling the meeting he then Said that the question- for which the meeting had been called was one of an important character , and he therefore trusted that eve / y speaker would have an attentive hearin » , by which * , means they would be better enabled to arrive a *< a just conclusion . There was a deputationfrpm the Central Committee present , who would now address tV » m . .......
Mr Green then came forward , and said he felt great pleasure in meeting the persons present ; his visit to that locality called i o his recollections many little circumstances which ti inspired in bis youthful oaya when residing in that neighbourhood j then he
WB : „ thB ubit of amnsinV himself ^ by reading of was in the habit of amusing ' him self by reading o kings , with all their aplendonr , of the army with all its victories , the navy with its bravery , the country with its greatness ; but since he had arrived at years ' of reflection he had discovered that kings , tne army , the navy , and the country , owed their greatnessand their splendour to labour . Then , since labour if * of so much importance , I ask , ought it not to be protected ? But ia it'so ? Have you , the working men , not only been obliged to do without protection , but when you have attempted to protect your own labour have not many of your own order been sacrificed for making the attempt ?—bave not many noble spirits had to s iffer through struggling for their richt ? Let the Dorchester Labourers answer the question . But you have hitherto struggled on with
your local unions , spite of opposition and partial failures ; but having discovered a better system , it is your duty to adopt its principles , which are calculated tp improve yeur condition . Mr G . was led to inquire , as the working classes are really the producers of all the wealth of the country , are tbey in tbat condition their merits deserve they should be placed in , either , by the receipt of an ample amount of remuneration for their labiur , er by their interests being properly represented in the legislature ? and the result of his reflection'is a deep conviction that the working classes do not receive a corresponding value for the services rendered ; nor are their interests a matter of sufficient consideration with the legislature . What , then , is the cause of this eruel
injustice ? why the want of union among all grades of working men . If the principle of National anion were properly carried out such ft State of thinge could not exist . He believed the meeting weald fully agree with him , that the principle of sectional union , although of great good , yet experience had shown its inefificiency to meet the increasing wants of the toiling millions . . Mr Green then gave a history of the origin of the National Association , and a detail of its nature and objects ; and commented at some length upon the growing desire for , and necessity of , the principles of mediation being more generally carried out ; he did not believe tbat one thousandth part of good had ever been effected by the money ot the Association which had been achieved by means of
deputations waiting upon employers , and appealing to their reason , in cases of dispute and difference . He said , I am not one of those who would change any old system for a new one for the sake of change , if that change was not for ' . the best . Although he thought strikes had in many caaes been ineffectual , and in some had done much ' mischief , yet when mediation has been ineffectual , and a strike was inevitable , they should not let the masters see that they shtunkfrem its accomplishment , and instead of ( as heretofore ) paying the men who were on strike to walk idly about the streets , let the employers see that the workmen are determined to act upon tbe principles of the National Association , by setting them to work at their own trade ; which weuld tend sooner to bring the employer to a sense of justice , than the old system of strikes could possibly do ; and while the money of the working classes is invested to carry out the principle of self-employment , it
would be used for instead of against them , as it has been too generally the case . In propounding this plan I am not advocating a system that will act in opposition to the present organisation of working men , but one that will run parallel with it . The Association for the Protection of Industry has invested in the sister Association £ 2 , 500 , for the employment of its members who are resisting tbe encroachments of their employers ; and have now on hand for sale many hundred pairs of silk and cotton gloves , made at Duffield , Leicester , & o . ; about 1 , 000 yards of serge , made at Collnmpton ; some tons of horse nails , from Worcestershire ; a greatquantity of cotton shirting , the produce of the hand-loom weavers of Wilmslaw ; besides an immense qnantity of stockings , drawers , dec ., manufactured by the frame-work knitters , and a great variety of boots and shoes , the entire of which goods are the work of members of the Association , who are , and have been , resisting the encroachments of capital .
Mr Green then stated that there was another principle which the Association was carrying out as far as practicable , viz . the protection of its members from the baneful effect ? of the truck system , which has hitherto been practised to a considerable extent in some of the manufacturing districts . The Central Committee had already prevented several oates , and had , in most instances , obtained convictions—which he trusted would tend , in some measure , to put an end to so flagrant a mode of plundering the working man . Mr Green was listened to throughout his address , which occupied above an hour , with the utmost attention , and sat down amid loud applause . Mr Hasps rose to move the following resolution : —
That this meeting : , having heard tha principles and objects of the National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Industry aad Employment of Labour , fully explained , are of opinion that these associations , from their extensive organisation and immense numbers , are better calculated to benefit the working classes than any isolated trades ' aniens , hewever extensive , This meeting , therefore , pledges itself to use all its exertions , individually and collectively , to support the same . Mr Hague then said , that he bad been of opinion ever since the Builders' and Consolidated Union were broken up , that the working classes had been going downwards , for the want of an institution ofthe same magnitude , that these bodies were . The means at their disposal , at the present time , to
resist the innovations of capital , were comparatively small , a cd were getting smaller : but tbe pence of the millions , with its moral power , will accomplish everything needed by the working classes , and rescue them from their present degraded state . This meeting being held for the consideration ofthe National Association , we should deeply consider that question . The co-operative principle he considered to be the onlyplan by which the working classes may hope toredeem themselves . He believed that their present distress vrasin a great measure attributable to French competition , but the greatest evil arose f rem the competition among themselves . Should the weavers ever become so great as formerly , and removed from the present degraded condition in which they are unhappily placed , it will be the result of union .
Mr Cutter seconded the resolution , and said , that all who are acquainted with the progress of the Society of Weavers ; which now exists in that locality , are aware that I have done all in my power to forward the obieot ef union . I find that the weavers in Spitalfields nave been more united ferraerly [ than they are at the present time . He felt the desirability of using every effort to cultivate union to the fullest extent , which he conceived to be the only means by which the working classes may ever hopetogain their rights and privileges . He , therefore , hoped that none of the common influences of Hie would operate , so as to prevent the silk ' weavers uniting in greater numbers . The present society of Spitalfields weavers is willing to co-operate with any other body which is actuated by a desire to do good for the mass . Our object is national union .
Mr BBRnr . recommended that every man present should use eveiy legitimate means in hie power to carry out union . Mr Jokes said : I rise for the purpose of sunporting the resolution . The question with the weavers is , whether they shall be connected with a union which shall enable the workmen to resist the many encroachments that are continually being made by the capitalists , or whether we shall allow ourselves " to be isolated , and be further degraded ? If we unite
with this genoralunion , we shall have a power that will really effect much good for us , and enable us to prevent a great many of the evils which are continually being inflicted upon us . The rich who produce nothing , have plenty wherewith to supply the wants of their families , while the poor weaver , by reason of his wants , is compelled to submit to any re . duction upon his labour , however great . He conceived this great national union to be one ( if properly supported ) , highly calculated to defend and maintain the poor man from the injustice to which he has been so long subjected . .
^ Mr FERHAttnovery much approved ofthe observetions made by the previous speakers with regard to the amount ef good that is likely to arise from the National Association , and the principles of self-employment , and would , as far as lay in his power , forward the objects ofthe Association . Several questions having been put to the deputation , and answered to the . satisfaction of the meeting , the resolution was put , and carried unanimously . It was then moved by Mr Cutter , seconded by Mr Jones , and carried unanimously : — That the thanks ef this meeting Is highly due , and hereby given , to the honourable president of tbe National Association , T . 8 . Buncombe , Esq ., M . ]? ., for his noble conduct in behalf of the Association , and of the working classes generally . Kit was then moved by Mr Staweb , seconded by Ms Cuttkr , and carried unanimously : ¦—
That the thanks of this meeting are respectfully tendered to the proprietor , editors , and reporters ofthe Nibthebn Stab , for their advocacy of the Interests ofthe working classes in thecolumns of that journal . Votes of thanks were also- given tothe deputation who attended from the Central Committee ; for the explanations they had givon . Also to Mr-Solly , for his ( ib . e and 'impartial conduct in the chair , which Having been , briefly acknowledged , the meeting WiOAK .-On Monday last , Mr J . W . Parker attended a public meeting of the trades , at the Bear ' s Vm Inn , and was ably assisted by Mr Leneean and others , in pourtrayinc the principles ofthe National Association of United Trades . Resolutions approving of the same , and a determination to join were carried unanimously .,. :
BiRMiKoniw . —Mr J . W . Parker attended a public meeting oh Wednesday , the 13 th , in tbe People ' s Hall . , Mr Hill in the chair . Tbe leotu ' er dilated at greatlength upon the necessity of general union , and set forth many pleasing facts of the progress of the Association , * and practically demonstrated , to their great satisfaction , ' the improved method adopted by the Association in their management of strikes . At the close of tho lecture Mr Smith proposed the fid
^ J owW resolution- ^ That this meeting having n 6 art J owing resolution— 4 That this meeting having htah » with great satisfaction the principles and advanta ^ - that the National Association of United Tradt * ffi ont to the working classes in general , and from ft ? good already effected , is fully convinced that it is ni r * only far superior to the old system of conduct trades' unions , but that it is capable of effecting thf emancipation of the working olasies , by preventing the unjustifiable reductions that are continual ) , taking place in wages ; and that this meeting pled ., themselves to become members forthwith , and wm render every possible assistance to the district committee , to extend the strength of the Association » Birmingham ; and also tender ih thanks to Mr Parkerfor bis ableexplanatory , and practical leo
, , lure . ' The resolution wassecended by Mr Wel aford , who instanced the moral power ofthe Association i a the recent case of an advance in the gun trade , *« . cured through its influence alone . The resolution was carried unanimously . After a vote of thanks hj the chairman the meeting adjourned ; On the next evening . Mr Fames [ attended another meeting in tbe same Hall , to give any information that might be required . The folloWim ? trades hare given in their adhesion : ~ Tin plate workers , smal ] ware weavet 8 / tailors , wood turners , gun stockerg , gun finishers , gun polishers , spur makers , and crown glass makers . ANNUAL COSMHBKCB OF TUB 8 TBAU BNOINB MAKBRS *
SOCIETY . : . The delegates representing the above important body met during the week , for the transaction of business , at the Swan with Two Necks , St Martin ' s-]« no a-A ' deputation waited upon Mr Pabkeb to requesfc his attendance at the Conference , for the purpose of rendering such explanations ofthe National Associa * tion , as wererequired on Saturday . Mr Parker attended in accordance therewith , and answered all question !] that were put to him , to the satisfaction of all parties . Several delegates who had hitherto been opposed to the Association , doubting its efficacy and practicability , boldly and frankly declared , that from the explanations given , their opposition ceased from that moment : as , until then , they were ignorant ofthe real principles of the Association , and wished it all the success that such an institution truly deserved .
A delegate moved the following resolution— ' That this meeting express their great satisfaction at the able exposition Mr Parker bas made of the National Association of United Trades to the meeting , and approve its principles ; and beg to award him their best thanks . ' The resolution was unanimously adopted . A question having been put to Mr Parker as to his opinion in reference to the stability ofthe Land aad Labour Bank , he stated tbat he believed it was perfectly safe , notwithstanding tbe ravings of the Dispatch , lioyd ' s , tbe Manchester Examiner , and others , to the contrary , and that Mr O'Connnor wonld take care to shield it with the necessary security , of which the working classes would shortly be
convinced , as landed security , upon which be believed the bank was founded , is the best of all security ; and when this point was fully established , it would be for the interest of all who lived by labonr , to invest their funds in such a bank , as then their monies would net be nsed for the purpose of crushing their order , as is the case with the present banking system , which gives increased power to the holdersof capital and employers of labour , and becomes auxiliary to the degradation and oppression of tbe operative classes , whenever they dare to assert the fact , that they are entitled to a fair equivalent for their labour . To this principle the delegatesgenerally assented . Mr P . then retired amid the greetings of the meeting .
Manohs & tkr .-The strike at Messrs G . Smith and Co ., of Lower Mosley-street , of the silk picker , and wearers , which has lasted , upwards of 18 weeks still continues , and the infamous document is now required to designed , that the hands in his employ shall not belong tothe Union . This act of Messrs Smith is universally reprobrated even by the respectable portion of the trade ; and redounds very little to their credit , as humane and benevolent employers , which they were very anxious to make the delegate of the association believe . They are earning an unenviable notoriety among all classes by their acts of persecution , of which the following ia a sample : — RoCHDALTt .
Sus Weavbrs Time Tickets . —On Monday , at the Rochda ' e Petty Sessions , before Messrs Clement Royda , James Taylor , and George Ashworth , magistratesjJames Beardmaa , silk weaver , Tonglane , near Middleton , summoned Messrs G . J . and G . Smith , silk manufacturers , ot Manchester , to obtain wages for weaving eighty-one yards of the 3 , 000 reed , double , plain sarsnet , at 4 d . per yard , amounting to £ 1 7 s . After a lengthy trial , the magistrates consulted for a short time , when Mr Royds stated that he himself and Mr Taylor were of opinion that the weaver was deserving of his wages , and they made an order for' the full amount and all ex . peases . Mr Smith declared he bad been badly nsed by the MiddJetoD wearers , and he . would giro np taking ' work to that town . Once more has justice been done to the poor weaver . Let us hope such acts of tyranny are nearly at an end .
ANOTHER TURN-OUT AT MISSES SlflTHS . The hands who had superseded those now on strike , have also turned out against a reduction of their wages , and have issued the following address—thus at once showing the folly of men going in against their brethren , who have so nobly been struggling in defence ofltheir rights : — TO THB EDITOR OF TUG NORTHERN STAR . Sin , —We , tbe undersigned silk pickers , late in the employ of Mr George Smith , silk manufacturer , of Lower Mosely-street , Manchester , beg most respectfully tbat you will give the following facts a place in your widely-circulated journal , which will astonish all who have the least feeling of sympathy or humanity , and for which we claim , according to the
maxim , do unto others as you would wish others to do unto you , It will be fresh in the recollection of mar y that about five months ago , Mr Smith turned out bis pickers , because they would not submit to a reduction .. He then advertised for others , and promised to give them the same price as he gave to his old hands . With thi ? conviction and assurance , we went to work for him . But mark , for which he must blush , he no sooner obtained a' sufficient number of hands to answer his purpose , than he commenced to drop the price , and break through his agreement ; after binding himself by the most sacred oaths , such as by his G—d , so help his 6—d , and that bis right arm might drop from his body if he would not stick te us as long as we stood by him , and he would not only
give us as high a price for . our labour as any other master , but he would give us more . But you and the public shall see how he kept his sacred promise We had not been in his employ a month , before he made an attempt to reduce our wages , and in consequence of the . many ; inroads he has made on our already scanty earnings , we therefore make an appeal to the public to protect us from . the oppression of such a man . lie sent for us about two months ago , and told ns , that he had a deputation from the bid pickers ,. who stated tbat tbey * . would return to their work , at Mr Makin ' s price , which it the lowest in tho town , ( which we have since ascertained to be untrue , they , tbe old pickers ,. being well j-npported by tho National Association of Uniicd
Trades . ) He said , if we would work on the same terras , he would give us the preference , as we served him in the time of need , and were better workmen . We had no other alternative but to submit , expecting he would let us rest there ; and that he would not , for very shame , offer another reduction , but wo were soon doomed to disappointment by his latest attempt , namely , by taking off 2 s . 6 d . ont of 18 s . — What will the' public think of this swearing man ? We do not wish to apply harsh terms to him . we know how to appreciate , or value , that good feeling that should exist between all men , let their condition in life be what it may , but this we do say , that no history , nor clime , nor colour , can produce a
greater oppressor . Our chief object , in appealing to the public , is to show the inconsistency of such a man as Mr G . Sm . th , that they may not be duped by him as we have been . We do not care one straw , if we are never employed by him again . We are all wea . vers of silk and cotton , and can obtain as much at the loom . We are determined to make a stand against him , trusting in public sympathy and support . We remain , your humble and obedient ' servants , ( signed ) Thomas Lee , W . II . Cronin . John Chater , William Clarke , Charles Loake , Thomas Loake , James Howard , George Moore , William Brett , Thomas Stephens , Joseph Proudman , Thos . Davies , John Wade , and others .
Mr Peel Attended Various Meetings In Dif...
Mr Peel attended various meetings in different parts of the country , of which a report will be giT < : n riextweek .
Padiham.—Two Lectures Will Be Delivered In The
Padiham . —Two lectures will be delivered in the
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Odd-Fellows Hall , on-Sunday next , October Zitu , oj Mr Thomas Tattersall , of Burnley , at half-past two o ' clock in the afternoon , and at six in the evening .
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Maidstohe . —The members ot the . Mauwwuo branch are requested to attend a general meeting on Mondav next , at eight o ' clock precisely .
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fO THB CnAKTISTS AND LAND MeKBERS OP V ** . K sniBK . —A county delegate meeting will bo held at Mr Haviil ' s , Temperance-hotel , 91 , Fore-strfet , Exeler , on Monday , the 1 st of November ., if 0 delegates will meet for business at ten o'clock in toe mAvninnl
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U 4 USU 4 U & , __ ... ilomxowoop . —Tho shareholders of the Iloinng * wood branch ofthe National Land Company »«« every Sunday , in the Chartist RoJni , Poiv Nook , from two till four in the afternoon .
Printed *V Dougal M'Gowan, Of B, Great Windi"'11' Street, Llavmarket, In Tho City Of Westminster, F "'
Printed * v DOUGAL M'GOWAN , of B , Great Windi "' 11 ' street , llavmarket , in tho City of Westminster , f "'
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Office , in the same Street and Parish , for tlie t ' r < pri" - ; FEA . HGUS O'CONNOR , Esq ., M . P ., aad P » b »^ . by William Hewitt , of So . 18 , OharleMtveet , u »»' don-street , Walworth , it . ' the parish of St , Wary , *' ngton , in the County of ijurrey , at tho Qflice , ^ ' Great Windmill-strect , Haymarket , in the Crty'U « * minster . Saturd a y , October 3 th , «»
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 23, 1847, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_23101847/page/8/
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