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      ~-^ "" -""' " Umted You Stand,.-- Kvidedyouiau:'. . :¦ . :: * ¦Ffhatis Io Be Done For The People Must He Done By The Peop Le. ; - ¦ - . ' ... ' -¦ -' •/. . _ ¦ To The Irish People.

      ~ - ^ "" - ""' " Umted you stand , .-- KvidedyouiaU : ' . . : ¦ . :: * ¦ ffhatis io be done for the people must he done by the peop le . ; - ¦ - . ' ... ' - ¦ - ' •/ . . _ ¦ TO THE IRISH PEOPLE .

      Fbiekds And Cohntbymen, «Kome Was No* Bu...

      Fbiekds and Cohntbymen , « Kome was no * built in a day , " nor can IraW be regenerated in a day . However , the midst of my trials and troubles , the new 1 ! 1 " iit that loved JErin is now breathing , " con-Xes * and g laddens my , heart .. ^ Oh . whai pl 6381 " * an < * delight I read Castlecbmer in

      , proceedings at the meeting , a ! 0 r « ui that now represents the growing Sind of Ireland ; and what inexpressible plea-^ I derived from the union that is now SLtr formed between the Catholic people of jJand and their long reviled and persecuted asters ; and what pleasure I derived from the Sndance at that meeting of my old friend , ISr LiWLEK , who once represented the Irish L j ^ a so faithfully in the Saxon parliament . fl 61111 are st ° Qt

      The h ° y ° ^ ^^ ! roving Mades , and I am glad to find that they have Lgn the first to unfurl the banner of true deniocracY . I rejoiced in the sentiments that Trcre propounded by the shepherds , and applauded by their flocks at Oastlecomer ; and I leit more than proud in learning that the first gathering was to be followed by a grand national demonstration ; and still more proud that I should be then welcome to my conntryffleu ; and in reply to their invitation , I tell -them that nothing will give me greater pleasure than to meet them at Oastlecomer , proved I am enabled to attend at the time . If Ihe meeting is named for any day after the 13 th of April , all other business being laid ^ sttle I will have no ordmarypleasure in being

      present . . v . 3 fv countrymen , I suppose yqti read the account of Mr . Joffij O'GonkellVs exhibition at Conciliation Hall , where he denounced-nae and the Land Company , by -whicn I hate endeavoured to elevate English ' slaves to a . state of freedom ; but if his father had applied the people ' s money to locating the people -of Ireland in their own homesteads , on their own labour-field—then Ireland , instead of being ' oae great , GOLGOTHA , as now , would represent a busy hive of industrious bees . This _ Young gentleman charges me with having declared myself in favour of separation , at the recent meeting in Dublin , though I would take

      care to eat my words , if challenged with the expression in the House of Commons . Gentlemen of his character have short memories , -or he would have recollected that I used the very same words in the House of Commons , in 1848- ; and , upon being challenged by lord Jons Rtjsseh . upon the subject , I repeated them . There are some men who -will talk , boast ingly , of " dying upon the floor of the House for their country / ' but who , nevertheless , live upon the credulity of their countrymen . At the "Dublm meeting I expressed my disapprobation of all antagonism , and sought to unite the several sections of the Irish minds

      to secure the redemption of the Irish people ; but , alas ! my countrymen , as long as agitators live and prosper upon deception , so long will the Irish mind remain in a state of degradation ; but , scorn , that holy union which is now being cemented , I anticipate such a thorough developement as will compel the English Government to yield to doubt—I will not say fear—what they refuse to justice . My countrymen , within the - week I have

      attended such meetings as you never saw in Ireland , in the great manufacturing districts of this country—at Bradford , Halifax , Sheffield , and Derby ; and although trade is good in those several towns , I never witnessed greater harmony and union than now prevails amongst the best employed . The mind of England is now so instructed and improved that it bases its policy , not npon the mere temporary satisfaction that does exist , but upon the permanent comfort that should be established . And

      not the least pleasure that I derived from those vast gatherings -was , that the greatest . sympathy was expressed for the Irish people , and the firmest resolution to co-operate -with them in the good work of regeneration . . ~ -.-M y countrymen , you will have gained 'wisdom from the speech of Mr . Gratiax , delivered at the meeting recently held at the Rotunda , -where he openly declared that he bad been offered £ 5 , 000 for a vote in Parliament > , and von will not be astonished at such a

      declaration , when yon understand that votes in the Irish Parliament , to carry the Union , cost not thousands , but millions of money . But , Irishmen , as I never despond or despair as long as the Irish mettle and Irish spirit can be aroused—not to madness , but to wisdom , organisation , and union—I hope , ere long , to sec my native land " the envy and admiration of surrounding nations . " I ask you again , ^ whether the most fanciful or acute minister can

      point out a greater anomaly—nay , agreater absurdity—than idleland , idle labour , idle money in a fertile country , with fertile land , a genial climate , and unemployed labour ? And yet this anomaly has been based npon Irish misrepresentation , and English dominion , based npon Irish disunion . 3 Iy countrymen , again assuring yon that nothing will give me greater pleasure than to attend the meeting at Castlecomer , I remain , hi spite of persecution and slander , Your Faithful and Devoted Countryman , Feaegus O'Coxxoit .

      To Feargfs O'Connor, Esq., M.P. Deah Sib...

      TO FEARGFS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Deah Sib , —Being at a meeting on the evening of Priday , the 14 th instant , called ? or the furtherance of the Suffolk Freehold Land Society , my attention , and the attention of the meeting , were unexpectedly called to listen to a most unfair attack upon you and the National Land Scheme , which interference 1 was then compelled to notice , and -which has canted a few friends of the Charter to wait upon me and request me to inform von thereof . On referring to the Suffolk Clironidc , I find that the same sneaker , Mr . " James Taylor , the founder of the plan , made a statement of a similar nature at a meeting held in the Temperance Hall , Ipswich , on Tuesday week .

      Yon are placed in a proud position—an eminence to which your own merits have raised you . You have , by roar political doings and teachings , caused the upper and middle classes of men to detest you , and they would gladly banish you from our isle to a place more distant , iftbey could but nnd the shadow of a * ea $ on for doing so . You have conferred a power upon the working classes which your enemies fear ; you have enli ghtened them—you have instructed * !?~? 011 have marshalled them—you have given to the workers an influence which they never before possessed ; and it is your opponents , endeavour to swnder yoa—to blast your character , —and consegaentJj they resort to lying , as thev have nothing Hier

      " to wield against you , that they mav deter four usefulness . I have no doubt hut that " if vou are spared for a few years that you will outlive prejudice , however powerful that prejudice may be . Jfo t ^ an , at the present day in our country , has stood tne Ullffetings , the slander and injustice-which you « ave stood ; but fear not—your day must he in the Coming future . 1 am glad , sir , that the unkindness Wnieh you are daily receiving from many of the « 0 ffCt 3 Of free trade notions and financial quack doctrines , hare not deterred you from joining with ¦ any party from whom you can extract the least

      modicum of justice , retaining , at the same time , the Principles in toto which you have long promulgated , ^ on , sir , to sow the seeds of humanity and liberty , ^ d kiio ^^ hatif you reap no other reward from an injured , oppressed , and selfish people , that you ^ ran receive the reward of your own conscience , j ' <& ^ aat lead you to exclaim— " Ihave dowwliat wm « . " i , sir have never before expressed myj * iiasa chartist , but I am now bold to state that ^ occf . ji-th mv crv shaH be » ibB Charfer and So l ^ rcnder . " Thanking you and other illustrious ue - « iders of the people ' s cause ,

      I remain , your sincere well-wisher , * , , Charles Gladw ' eix . otOViaarket , March 20 th . teii ., 1 , James . tayiob , of Birmingham , who met with a flatthat h ^ F * V tKal ' confessed , in the outset of his address . axJ /^ i - «» " 5 aeraMe diffidence in appearing in Ipswich * £ S ? T- He had a great olgecrion to speaking < tasav -- Same sub J ' ** " » same town . Whether the W" *? , ts . beiD S simple , or whether on account cf « arZ"'lp , tee quality of his inteUect he could not titt ! : . 11 , e p oflmn V . C 0 nMnot 8 c «« Pesufficient out heh , ^ ' -, V * 2 occnp - T * far attel > ti <«» two nights with-^ wg gudtyofarepeution . If , therefore , befell into

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      that error , he was sure they would attribute the fault , not to liun or-to the subject , but to those gentlemen who had solicited him to pay them a second visit ( Laughter . ) He was a believer m the doctrine of human responsibility , and be , therefore , asked them to hold those gentlemen responsible . ( A laugh . ) StiU he daresay there were many there who were not present on the former occasion ; consequently , to them the matter would be new . He trusted , at the same time , that the apology he made on his first visit , it would he unnecessary for him to repeat He wished it to be distinctly understood that he was nothing more than a working man , and that he had never been blessed with a good education ; if , therefore , he should be guilty of using some unpolished expressions , and language that belonged to the working classes , or , as they were sometimes called the * lower classes , ' he trusted they would be forgiven , and be attributed to the school in which he had

      received his education . After that preliminary observation , he could not proceed further without congratulating them on the success of their institution . No society , with the exception of the Derby Society had equal ' ied them ; no society ,-with the exception of the Derby Society , had ever surpassed them . He could not have expected , in this agricultural district , thatin the short space of three months he should have been again among them , . hearing from the Secretary that more than 700 shares hadbeen taken . He could not account for this raipd progress of th e movement in anyway ; if it were not tor the simplicity of the plan , and the practical manner la which they could carry it into operation . He wished also to distinguish the operations of this Society from the operations of another Society , which was called a Land Society . He wished the meeting to understand that they did not appropriate , nor have title deeds made out to themselves—( hear , hear)—they were not ithe

      parties to use the money of the shareholders and apply it to their own personal benefit and advantage . They did not profess to make promises , - to give two acres of land , a house , and £ 20 or £ 30 into the bargain , and ali'fbr £ 2 lit . ^ ey did not inte ^ jjs put themselves . in' such ^ position thass jury of their countrymen should say they had swindled the people out ot £ 112 , 000 . ( Hear , hear . ) He wished to make that observation because their Institution had been confounded with another . And the most wicked thing of aQ Was , that the Times newspaper attempted to stab the movement by saying the working classes were being d

      beggars , begging the working classes to contribute to the funds , and it said it was for no other purpose than to deceive the -working classes under the plea that they were their political friends . The fact was they were the last men in the world to ask or beg of any class ' in the community ; their object was to inculcate the principle of self-dependence , to inculcate the principle that . when a man could obtain a thing for himself never to ask nothing for it ( Hear , hear , and applause . ) At all events , if that was begging , then they would not cease to beg until they had increased the number of freeholders , so as to cause the fiftytwo counties to maka their representatives take the side of the people in the House of Commons , and see that justice was done to them . ( Applause . ) Before he left home he had received a tract , from an anonymous writer , which he believed had keen extensively circulated jn order to mar the progress of the Institution . - In one place the tract

      declared that the object of the society was , in an underhand way , to induce men to rob their employers . ( Laughter . ) It said that the society told these men they did not caro how they obtained property so that it was obtained ; whether by the plunder of employers , or by murder , they did not care —( louddaughter )—so long as they got a vote . He stood there to repudiate such a foul assertion , and to declare , from his very soul , that if he thought tuch a base act as robbing his employers would be performed by the humblest individual in the society , who thus wished to raise himself in the scale of society , his protestation should be carried on againstthatindividual until he was ioth denounced and exposed . They stood on the broad principle that he who wished to better iis position in life was not the man to rob his employer , or be iruilty of theft in any way ; on the contrary , that he was the man likely to become more moral in all his acts , to pay the strictest regard to

      all transactions in life , and to feel a tenfold interest in the well-being of aU classes of his fellow creatures . In another part of the tract it was stated that the society was opposed to the principles for which their forefathers bled . He had never known before that their forefathers bled for other than the principles they were advocating ; they did not bleed , because they were opposed to an extension of the suffrage , or because they did not wish the productive classes to obtain their rights as men aid citizens . ( Hear , h » ar . ) If their principles were opposed , it was not because they desired to make the working classes wiser and ketter men , in the several r * latisus of life , but Simply because there was a vote attached to the movement ( Hear , near . ) If there was no vote connected with the Society , if that fact coidd be forgotten by any mai , however txalted his position , or whatever his political opinions , he would be the man to come forward and stand

      upon their platforms , and advocate then- principles . ( Applause . ) He had merrly referred to the tract just to shew the animus of thase who opptsed the Society ; the best argument they could employ against it was that they had a desire to iniuce men to rob their employers , commit murder and arson . ( Laughter . ( Well , as regarded the objects f the Seciety , he had no need to go through the rules again , for when he was here some time ago he had the pleasure of explaining them at length . And he was happy to tell them thai the newspaper press , both provincial and metropolitan , from the north of . England to the south , had published the observations which he made then , and the result was that more than forty applications were before him , to visit various towns in the Mucdom . And here let him thank the editor of the Svffolk Chronicle , in the aame f the working man , and in the name of the members of their societies , for the very full report he gave of the

      meeting , and for the manner in which he had supported the objects of the society , both before and since . But while there was no need to go through the rules he might still remind them that , if at any time they wished to leave the society , they could do so , and have their money back , except 6 d . per share per quarter , to defray the working expenses ; or , if they caose , they could transfer their shares to any one else , and make the best bargain they could frr themselves . He nnderstood the shares in Ipswich were at 25 s . premium , and he was satisfied that the purchase they had made , of nearly 100 acres of land , was highly advantageous to their interests . He had had the pleasure of walking over it in the morning-, and as Kichsrd Cobden had requested him to see what the people of Ipswich were doing—( applause)—for he had entertained but little hopes of extending the movement into the agricultural districts , he should have the pleasure of repeating favourable of what had been done . ( Hear hear . ) He understood they

      had paid for the 93 acres of land something less than 2 d . X > er square yard , aiid that each allotment would consist of about one-third of an acre of land . Mr . Taylor , in proceeding to expatiate upon thepolitical , social , and moral , advantage of the movement , gave a resume of his address on a former occasion , observinj ; that in every point of view he knew of nothing that could excel the investment Ueferring to the constitution and character of the House of Commons , he stated that out of the 159 county members for England , 140 had no sympathy whatever with the great mass of the people , and since his last visit to Ipswich die premier had declared that the working classes were ¦ tterly unfit for the exercise of the franchise . He contended from these facts that it was a useless task to petition for an extension of the Suffrage , and that the only means of accomplishing their object was , through the medium of the Freehold Land Scheme . He concluded with an earnest appeal to his hearers to support the movement , and resumed his seat amidst loud applause .

      Now I thank my friend for sending me the speech of lir . James Taylor , and , as the censure of slaves is adulation , I have no little pleasure in publishing it . This LAND

      TBAMP PEDLAR — this AGMCULTUHAL SPECULATOR—has more than once had the use of the columns of the Star to advertise his goods ; and when I met him at Aylesbury , vhich was the fitting opportunity for this speculator to have explained my Land Plan upon the platform , in my presence , lie was mute . This fellow tells you that all the provincial papers , without exception , uphold and laud bis Laud Scheme , while one and all reprobate mine . The very fact which should damage his Plan , and recommend mine . Does this philanthropist devote his unpaid services to the carrying out of his Plan ? Have bis accounts ever been audited ? And if they were audited , -would they stand before the public as mine do ?

      This a » s , that wouldn't know a cucumber from a handsaw , tells his hearers that I promised to give my dupes two acres of Land , a house , and £ 20 or £ 20 into the bargain ; and all for £ 2 14 s . Can there be a greater pest to society than a corrupt and wilful liar ? Was liot this juggler aware that my Plan was based upon the principle of co-operation—that I was to buy and sell the Land , and to go on locating the members by the return of their money . Is he aware , that when I was at Great Dodford , several of his dupes waited upon me to have my opinion as to whether or no they could receive tbeir monies that had been paid to him , back again , for the purpose of investing them in my Company , and that I refused all counsel and advice , as I would not offer an antagonism to any project %

      Keader , peruse the following sentences , if you can , without laughter , that I extract from the speech of this philanthropist : — " Referring to the constitution and character " of the House of Commons , he stated that " out of the 1-59 County Members of England , " 14 G had no sympathy whatever with the " great mass of the people ; and since his last " visit to Ipswich , the Premier had declared " that the working classes were utterly unfit " for the exercise of the franchise . Ho con" tended from these facts , that it was a use" less task to petition for an extension of the " suffrage , and that the only nieiuia of acconv

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      " p lishing their object was through " the me" dium of the Freehold Land Scheme . " Now , what an egregious ass ? Kere is a philanthropist who , as I often , told . you ,, tie- ; sires to enfranchise bricks land mortar , " and not the mind of man .- He tells his dupes that they can purchase land ' out and out for twopence a square yard- ^ which is £ 40 an acre , while my dupes can purchase land five timesyea , ten times—as good for a less sum . .

      If ever I meet this fellow upon the platform , I'll give him and his Scheme such a flabbergasting as no poor devil ever got . This fellow is the mere tool of Eree Trade speculators , while I am the veritable advocate and unpaid bailiff of their dupes . What think you of this beast—and he looks like a beast—telling you that I had swindled the people out of £ 112 , 000 ? Wlryyif it was not for the credulity and folly of the . people , this fellow would die of starvation . .

      I do hope , that whenever he appears upon the platform again j that my dupes will bring him to his senses—that is , if he has anyi Where are the-title deeds of the proprietors of those : spjendid' estates of a quarter of an acre , haliaiLacre ^ an d three'quarters of an acre , whk ^ i are . to enfranchise man ?—in the custody of the tender mercy of the philanthropic soli- ; citor . Come now Jem , will you tell the people what you have lost , or . what you have made , by your philanthropic undertaking ? You live upon it , and you know it ; and while you and others live upon it , you must he aware that your dupes do not receive the fair value of their deposits . I do not think it worth while to devote more

      time to such a fellow , but now that you have dared to enter the lists , I will smash up your juggle by exposing its fallacy . Fbargps O'Connor .

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      O . V J . -U . JJ * ^ V * X ... * . m ^ JJ LAND COMPANY . It is now evident , from the announcement made by Mr . O' Connor in the House of Commons , and also b y the Directors , through the Star , that the affairs of the Company will bo woundup : this I am not sorry for , as the discontented portion of those who have reaped all the benefits that they ever were promised , or I firmly believe ever expected they should receive from the Company , has placed it in that position that there is a necessity for winding it up , as it must now be evident to all concerned that confidence ? s so completely destroyed amongst the great majority that we cannot progress much further . But I still think that a great number of the members care little for the price of their shares , provided they saw the principle fully and faithfully tested , and thereby prove

      to the world that the opposition given by the press and others was of an interested nature ; and also that the principles propounded by Mr . O'Connor , if adhered to , were not Utopian , but sound in principle if honestly tried . For these reasons I think that an opportunity ought to be given ; in the winding up of the Company , to those so inclined , to purchase one of the estates with the . scrip which they hold . If this could be done , they could either form themselves into a joint-stock company , or vest their property in ah individual , in whom they had entire confidence - 'fdYtheir behoof , so that we might be allowed an opportunity of proving to the country that we were ri ght , and that the "Whistlers , the Bradshaws , the fioebucks , and all the other curs that were barking at our heels were wrong , and that the great propounder of the Land Scheme was right . This , in my opinion , is worthy of a trial , as

      it would prove also that the working classes of this country were not the gullible creatures that parties would make them appear ; . that there were men of discrimination amongst them , who , as Sergeant Wilkins stated in his speech , were as far seeing as Mr . Roebuck was , and also were able to teach him . on many subjects , both of a sooiat and political nature , which induces me sfcill more to make this proposition as the fact , that if the land be brought into the market , with the stigma of these villains branded upon it , it will , as a matter of course , sell at a price far below what it cost the Company . So in this the curs will hate another opportunity of assailing Mr . O'Connor . Trusting that members holding similar views to myself upon this question will think over the subject , and see if a plan cannot be put forward which will leave us in a position of proving the truth of our principles ,

      I am , gentlemen , yours faithfully , Duncan Shermvgiox . Glasgow , March 25 th . My excellent and talented friend , Duncan Sherrington , who is not only an ornament to his class , but to society ,, may rest assured that no recommendation coming from him will be slightly treated by me ; and , therefore , his able suggestions shall have my best and fullest consideration . JFeahcus O'Connor .

      To Feargus O'Conjfon, Esq., M.P. Sir,—En...

      TO FEARGUS O'CONJfON , ESQ ., M . P . Sir , —Enclosed yeu will find two certificates of four shares each ; be pleased to have them cashed , and apply their value to defraying the costs of actions which the law has put upon your shoulders . The holders of the above scri p think you have a right to their funds , to be indemnified for all losses sustained by you in the attempt of rescuing the impoverished labourer from his wrecked condition , if the assistant of a wrecked ship has a ri ght to be indemnified for losses sustained even in ° an attempt in rescuing her inmates .

      Without flattery , we cannot less than admire the fortitude which you have borna the ingratitude of those whom you have cared the most for . Yours ever truly , John E . Jones , Broad-street , Jabez Jenkins , Market-piaco . Merthyr Tydvil , March 19 . M y friends , the enclosure of your scrips , amounting to £ 1012 s ., for the discharge of my legal expenses , gives me no little pleasure , and convinces me that I have not laboured in

      vam for the grateful members of the Land Company ; while , at the same time , you will , I am sure , pardon me , if I decline to appropriate so large an amount , coming from two working men , to defray a nation ' s debt . The scrip shall remain in my hands , and when the Company is wound up , you , I trust , together with others , will receive twent y shillings in the pound for what you have paid . Your Faithful and Thankful friend , Feargus O'Connor .

      As There Is Nothing That I Dislike More ...

      As there is nothing that I dislike more than a liar , and as I don't wish that even Beattie should be a liar , I insert his lines in the first page of the " Northern Star" this week , so that for one week there shall be the lie of an OLD SOLDIER in the » Star . " F . O'C . O'CONNOR'S BUDGET , OR , THE LYING FIRST PAGE OF THE "NORTHERN STAR . "

      Tune—The Lion of Freedom . Ye millions of toilers that ' s suffering wrong , To you tho inditer addresses his song , Don ' t read , nor hear read , lest your cause it should mar The lying first page of the Northern Star . 'Tis nearly ten years since it first caught my eye , 1 read it , oh ! curs'd be that moment for aye , My then peace and comfort are banish'd : ifar , By the lying first page of tho Northern Star .

      I ' ve struggled through life against oppression and wrong , ^ Yith a head passing clear , and an arm pretty strong , And regret freedom ' s cause should be eaffled so far , By the l ying first page of the Northern Star . May knowledge increase that the people may know , How rightly to judge ' twixt a friend and a foe , Then truth , sense and reason , will join in a war ' Gainst tho lying first page of the NortlKrn Star . ¦ Jambs Bbattib , Cbartervillo .

      A Contented Mis», And A Good Conscience,...

      A CONTENTED mis » , and a good conscience , will make a man happy in all conditions , lie knows not how to fear , who dares to die .

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      Provisional Committee Of The • National ...

      PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL S CHARTER ASSQCIA-; tion . :, : ¦ , ;; . This body met at their office , 14 , Sonfcampton-street , Strand , on Wednesday evening , March 27 th : Present—Messrs . Brown , g-tallwood , Grasaby , Milne , Davies , Arnott , and Miles . Mr . Brown was called to the chair . Letters were read , apologising for nonw attendance , from Mr . Harney , on the ground of indisposition ; . from Mr . Reynolds , in consequence of pressure of business— -he being compelled to J prepare matter at an earlier period , for his periodicals ^ in consequence of the coming holidays . *

      Letters were read ' frbm Bristol , announcing that the work of enrolment was going on well , and reque ' sting - a visit from Messrs . Reynolds and O'Connor ; from New Radford , near Nottingha ^ expressive ' of their confidence in the ^ ° "B ^ i , ° W » nitteeiand requesting a number 0 J $ iiris . j $ X ) nv Haworth and , Stalybridge , po ^^ Si ^^^^ Mr Urasshy . handed in eleven shillings from T ^ es ' tmihster . and stated that they had alread y enrolled twenty-three members , and doubtless would continue their , onward career . Mr . Bentley applied for , and received a second supply of cards , for the City locality , Golden Lane .

      Arrangements were then made for holding public meetings at the Hall of Science , Cityroad , on "Wednesday evening next ; at the Brunswick Hall , Limehouse , on Monday , April the 8 th ; and at the South London Chartist Hall , on Monday , April 22 nd . It was also announced that arrangements were in preparation for holding a public meeting on an early day , in the borough of Greenwich . The auditors reported that they had examined Mr . T . Clark ' s ( the late secretary ) accounts , and had the pleasure of handing over the balance from that gentleman to the Committee .

      A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Messrs , Bently and Utting , ( the auditors ) , for their services . Permission was unanimously given to the Sharp and Williams Committee , and tho Fraternal Democrats , to meet in the room of the National Charter Association Office , free of expense . The local rules were then revised and amended , and the Committee adjourned until Thursday evening , April the 4 th .

      Manchester—People's Institute.—At A Spec...

      Manchester—People ' s Institute . —At a special general meeting of the shareholders , held in the above place , on Wednesday , March 20 th inst . —Mr . James Wheeler in the chain the following resolution was passed unanimously : — " That any shareholder not claiming the dividend duo upon his or her shares , on or before April 19 tb , shall forfeit all claim to such . " Finsbuky . —At a meeting hold at Mr . Blake ' s , Leather-lane , on Sunday last—Mr . Poole in the chair—the following resolutions were unanimously carried . Moved by Mr . It . Tuzzen , and seconded by Mr . Blake — "That the resignation of Mr . Allnutt , as secretary of this locality , be accepted . " Moved by Mr . Jones , seconded by Mr .

      Blake" That Mr . R . Puzzen do act as secre tary ; pro , tern . " Moved by Mr . R . Fuzzen , seconded by Mr . Livesay— " That Mr . Blake act as treasurer ; pro . tern . " Moved bj Mr . Blake , seconded by Mr . R . Fuzzen—" That a committee of threo , with power to add to their number , be appointed , for the purpose of getting up a public meeting for the re-organisation of . the < 13 orough' of Finsbury . " < Mr . R . Tuzzcn , Mr . Blake , and Mr . Jones , were then appointed . Moved by Mr . A . Fuzzen , seconded by Mr . Blake— " That the members of this locality pay one penny per week for local expenses . " It was also resolved— " That the Irishman , newspaper , be taken in weekly , " after which the meeting adjourned to Sunday evening next , March 31 . "

      Edixburgii . —At a preliminary meeting held in tho Land Company ' s rooms on the 2 Cth inst ., to take into consideration the propriety of supporting the National Charter Association , it was unanimously agreed " That wc do become members of the above association , and support it by every means in our power . ' It was alio resolved that Mr . George Brammar attend at the Land Company ' s rooms on Saturday night , at nine o ' clock , to enrol members , and receive their contributions . " a committee was ilso appointed , with the view to getting up a series of meetings in support of the above objects . Tho meeting then adjourned till Monday night , 1 st of April , m tho Laud Company ' s rooms , Society-close , High-street , when those friendly to the objects of " the association are e . xptcted to attend .

      WniTTi . vaTox an'd Cat . —At a meeting of the members of this locality , they came to tho determination to establish a veritable Chartist locality , and give their best support to the Provisional Committee . A secretary and council were appointed , and after enroling several members , the meeting adjourned to the following Sunday . Tub South London Chartists held their weekly meeting at the Shi p and Mermaid , Snow ' s-fields , Bermondsey , when the following resolution was adopted : — " That we , the Chartists of Bermondsey and Lambeth , being of opinion that a groat portion of the misery and destitution at present existing in the United Kingdom , is the result of the non and imperfect education of thopeoplo . we therefore adopt a petition to Parliament in support of Mr . Fox ' s

      Bill for secular education , and request all true Democrats to get up petitions of the like kind , and give their full support to the same , " Towkr Hamlets . — A densely crowded public meeting , called for the purpose of resuscitating the Chartist movement in the Tower Hamlets , was held on Monday evening last , at the Crown and Anchor Tavern , Cheshire-street , Waterloo-town . Messrs . 6 . W . M . Reynolds and Wm . Davis attended as a deputation from the Provisional Committee . —Mr . Reynolds , in a speech of more than a hours' duration , graphically depicted the evils in the social system , ursed his audience to still

      struggle on ; firmly-unitedly , and energetically , for the enactment of the People ' s Charter , that being the only means whereby the Proletarian class could remove , the monstrous inequalities of which they justly complained , and resumed his seat amid the most tremendous cheering . —Mr . Davis , is an able and eloquent speech , also adrcssed the meeting , The greatest enthusiasm prevailed , and , at a late hour , this spirited meeting quietly dispersed . Bradford . —At the usual weeklv meeting held in the Democratic School Room , Mr . Abraham Robinson delivered a lecture on the wrongs of Ireland , after which several new members were enrolled .

      Sheffield . —At the council meeting on Sunday last , Mr . Bucldey . in the chair , an additional 5 a . was voted to the Executive . Thanks were voted to the proprietors of the Irishman newspaper for the copy presented to the Association . The discussion on the West Riding delegate meeting was adjourned Several new members were enrolled , and tho secretary was instructed to be in . attendance , from eight to ten o ' clock , for the purpose of enrolment .

      SOUTH L 0 ND 0 X CHARTIST HALL . On Monday , a public meeting , convened by placard , took place for the purpose of resolving as to the 'f wisest policy for the people to pursue to se-CUrc . thc speedy ekotmontOl the People ' s Charter . " Mr . Hbbden was unanimousl y called on to . preside . He opened the proceedings in a brief and pertinent speech , and then called upon Mr . Dixon to move the first resolution ; tho purport of which was , that while it was the imperative duty of the people to struggle dili gently to advance the Chartist cause , they should , at the same time , hail with satisfaction the movements of all parties in tho road of progress —especially those . of the Parliamentary Reform

      Association . —Mr . Dixon addressed the meeting ably in support of those views , amid frequent intcmipions from a small dissentient ; fraction of the audience . —Mr . Fnircliild , in a spirited address , seconded the resolution . —Mr . Tomlinson hero rose and moved an amendment , to the effect thattne wisest course for the people to pursue to obtain their rights ,, was to hold aloof from , and to discountenance every movement short of that for the Charter . IIo proceeded to denounce , in' strong terms , tho middle classes for the various delusions practised by them on the working , people . ' lie thought that the ninety-two members who supported Mv . Hume ' s motion wore dishonest , 'from tho fact that they

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      did not bind themselves together to stop all legalu sation till tie Charter be ' eama ' law , H & considered all middle cla ' stfreformers , to be'dishonert in their professions , and , therefore ; imworthy of respect or confidence .- Some person •&» the meeting seconded the- amendment . —Mr . Percy proposed another . amendment , which was not-seconded .-r Mr . M'Grath supported the , original resolwtipn , which he saii . was- an echo ; of the opinion of the recent Conference , Ho thought as-pirit of amity , tolerance afi # good- < will , sh ' oulu pervade the men of progress of every degree , grade , and class . He cane * upon the intelligent portion of the meeting , 'to reject the amerfdment as an indefinite tiling , contaming no advice ,, but vacruelv insinuating a

      pursuit of that policy which ten : years experience stamps as an abortive one . —Mr . Small , at this stage of the , proceedings rose : and submitted another motion , in which the Parliamentary Reform movement was chafnteteriaed asVoneeived in dishonesty and fraud , and calculated to prove a delusron and a snare to the people . —Mr . Brisck and others having supported the motion-, Mr . Clarfc . rose to expressYhi » opinion , i lle did ' not proceed many seconds , . when the little cliq ^ ev of malcontents became furious in hissing and hooting ^; the great ., majority of . the . meeting at . tha . s ^ Hie < timewudiymanifostiogJtbW ^ storm subsiding ^ W . ] Clar & b > iefljr ; api ^^ ttMia edrhest and , ' ; ainTOre ; frie ^ d 8 < ot-ftieftehartW ' TOefB 8 t' b ^ itiMr ^ dM'intf yote ^ nht ^ feKt ^ f ^ teacKW

      disturbers of their , proceedings the salutary lessonthat the Charter agitation snail be saved from the odium which intolerance ,- denunciation , and ok struction would entail upon it . —Mr . Tomlinson having withdrawn his motion , the Chairman , amid the yelling of the fewj took the sense of the meeting upon the resolution and Mr . Small's amendment , 'and declared the resolution carried b y an overwhelming majority . The meeting then separated , much to the discomfiture of the defeated few , who evidently attended for mischievous purposes . —[ Tho above report having been-supplied by one of the speakers , tho Northern Star reporter must not be held responsible for the wording thereof . ] In reference to this meeting we have received the following communication : — 1 , Short-street , York-street , Walworth , March 25 th , 1850 .

      Sib , —No doubt the gentlemen . who got up the "Parliamentary Reform meeting , " at the Hall in Webber-street , will send you a report of the proceedings ; but as that report cannot be complete without the enclosed amendment , which I had the pleasure of moving , and . hearing it most enthusiastically applauded by a great majority of the people present , I have sent it for insertion in the Star . Tho reason I did not hand over my amendment to the Chairman , was owing entirel y to the confusion aj > d tiproar consequent upon the remarks of Mr . Clark , which seemed , to some , personal , and to the rest of the opponents of his policy , a very severe and unfair attack ; and on which ( as was very natural ) they wished to make some observations , but were prevented b y the men who , a few minutts before , were very warm advocates of conciliation and moderation . The disinclination of the Chairman to

      act fairly , added to the noise of the friends of " ow middle class friendi , " elicited from our friends a great deal more noise than I thought necessary ; in the midst of which the Chairman , tirged repeatedly by Mr . Clark , put the amendment and resolution , and declared the latter carried . Now it was evident to me that the majority of the meeting was in favour of tho amendment ; and the Chairman ' s assertion was no proof to the contrary , because tho majority refused to vote until these attacks of Mr . Clark had been answered .

      They elected another chairman , in order to have fair play , but the gas being iwtially turned off , preparatory to its being wholly so , prevented any further proceedings . But , Mr . Editor , a word to the wise is sufficient ; what Mr . Clark charged the real Chartists with they will do ; that is , " organise an opposition" to humbug of every sort ; not to prevent Mr . Clark , or any gentleman , from getting a hearing ( for every man is entitled to that , ) but to secure one for themsilvts . Regretting the present angry feelings manifested among men who should be friends , and trusting we may so 0 n ; come to ' a better understanding , I remain , Sir , respectfully yours , To the Editor of the W . Small . Northern Star .

      " That , in the opinion of this meeting , the schemes of the middle and aristocratic classes are conceived , propounded , carried , and worked for their" Own aggrandisement , and not for the pood ol the people at large . "— " That thepresent movement for Parliamentary and Financial Reform so-called , is dishonest in principle , deceptive , and calculated to mislead the unreflecting portion of the working men . "— " Therefore , we are determined never to agitate for , or recommend any political change , that does not recognise and secure the whole of the great princi p les contained in the People ' s Charter . "

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      riiaamaXAXiua ui . a siiivjitt a * van xsua TO W . J . VERNON , RY THE DEMOCRATS OF MARYLEB 0 NE . On Monday evening , March 25 th , the large room of the Rock Tavern , Lisson-grove , was crowded to excess , by democrats who were anxious to testify their esteem and regard to their persecuted friend and advocate , Mr . Vernon . A substantial and excellent supper was provided , which having been done justice to , Mr . George Hitchin was called to the chair . Over tho chairman was suspended a beautiful banner , on which was inscribed ' ¦ ' Emmett Brigade ; " " What is Life without Liberty . '' The Chairman said : The business for which they had met was to pay the honour due to their friend

      Vernon , whose services were duly appreciated by that meeting —( cheers)—and it would appear equally well by the government ; for no sooner had he exhibited his Zealand devotion to . the cause of'the people , than the government officers pounced upon him , caused him to be convicted , and sentenced him to a long and cruol incarceration in Tothillfields Prison . ( Hoar , hear . ) In addition to the presenting a testimonial to Mr . Vernon , they were desirous of promoting that cause for which Mr . Vernon had suffered . ( Loud cheers . ) He congratulated their friend Stallwood on being sufficiently recovered to be amongst them , and he had much pleasure in calling on him to give the first sentiment . "The Sovereign People . " ( Loud cheers . )

      Mr . Stallwood briefly , yet ably , dilated on the meaning and bearing of tho words "Sovereign People , " and stated his belief , that government by , and for tho people , was the only system thai could ensure the prosperity and happiness of the masses , and that tho best and shortest mode of obtaining this desirable result , was by joining the "National Charter Association , " and thus obtain political rights , which should he looked on , and exercised so as to procure social rights and the fulfilment of man s social duties . - ( Loud cheers . ) Having invoked tho assistance of the men of Marylebone in general , and of the enthusiastic " Emmett Brigade " in particular , Mr . Stallwood resumed his seat loudly applauded .

      The Chairman then gave the second sentiment" W . J . Vernon , and all incarcerated and expatriated democrats ; " at the same time presenting an appropriate ad'iress , expressive of their sympathy for his sufferings , and their admiration of his undaunted patviolism ; and then placed in Mr . Vernon s hands tho address and an elegant snuff-box , of a quarter of 9 , pound weight . Mr . Vkunon rose , evidently labouring under strong emotions , and was greeted with tho most hearty and prolonged cheering . He said , he could but think any services ho had yot bean enabled to render thorn was but small , whilst their ' tribute of respect was large . Ho had entered into a compact with the people when he was elecjnd their delegate

      at Cumberland-market , and had endeavoured to fulfil liis portion of the agreement . "With such services as he had rendered , they appeared to be- satisfied , and wero giving ample-proof that they were determined to . fulfil theirs by supporting and rewarding him . ( Loud cheers . ) lie , perhaps , was somewhat "high burnt , "' and it might be , that events in Franco had somewhat excited him ; but , bo that as it may , he believed at tho ttmo—1 S 48—that tho people could enforce their rights . lie belioved . ho , had tho people with luai . Ho meant what ho then sai « l x ami was prepared to take , the consequences which might resuU either in success

      or failure ; and he hoped it . was « . o treason to toll tho world what he thought and meant in 1848 . ( Hoar , hoar . ) However , ho was now on bail to be of good behaviour to everybody for three years—( laughter)—and it was not for him to talk * of physical ' force in 1 S 50 . Although he could not say that his opinions had : undevgono any change as to the right of tho people to employ certain moans to obtain their undoubted political rights , yot , at this particular juncture ot our affairs ,, ho thought moral means tho most adequate , and moral appeared to him only to apply that which was nght ; he trusted that they would follow tho excellent advice of th « ir friend Stallwood . ( Loud cheers . )

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      Organise themselves , and then they wohld have the means of knowing whatthey really wantedpolitically and socially—whom they could act with , and the best means fand time of obtaining what they required . ( Loud cheers . ) -. Having ^ calmly made up his mind , previous to going to prison—incarceration had done him no harm , so far as health was concerned—^ and as regarded pecuniary circumstances when became out , he had no more property than he stood upright in ; but as his knowledgebox contained materials of exchangeable value—( laughter and loud applause)—why he had nothing

      to dread , but he must direct their attention , to the families of those victims who were still incarcerated or expatiated . Ho lamented to learn that the Victim vFund was so low , but trusted , they , would make the case of the -victims their own , and furnish stfeh means as should enable the ' several families to be the recipients of weekl y & ums , which they would 1 ) 0 pteased to receiver as the doe reward M their husbands and fathers patriotism , and . which ? the democrats ought to be as proud ef giving-as their testimony of respeet to the devotion- © f the patriots . ( Loud sheers , ) Mr . Vernon again , alluded , in eloquent and forcible term * , to the ; political and social ri g lts-of the people . To achievWhese , it was necessary that every man should feefas though all

      depended on himself ? by such mean > the tree of democracy would be made to flourishv . and under the shade of its branches the people woald enjoy true fraternity ,, prosperity , comfort , andiBeal bnppine ss . ( Tremendous cheering . ) - \ ; The Ciuirkan- next gave :. "The Democracy of all Nations , an * may the-sentiments that now animate the Democrats of France extend through the world . " He was sure they would be delightsd'when he- called on Branterre O'Srien to respond * to it . Mr . O'Brien roBej . greeted with enthusiastic cheering , and , in one of his able , instructive-,, energetic-, and charming speeches , which showed'an intimate acquaintance' with the democracy of Europe , electrified his audience ,, and resumed his- seat amidst the most vociferous cheering . .: . '

      ; Health , happiness * , and long life , to the 'Gbair . nfcn and Vice-Chai * -man , . was- then given , whiclreonclUded the oratorioalpovtion of the bu ' iiirie 8 > ,. but theSiomUharmony wa * kept up for some time > ibnger ;^| ift ^ ;^ iw 1 ^^^^ ft a | t ^^ 80 B ^ n ^™ w . ' ofrsbul iigpf ^ Q ^^*^ * ; ¦ '¦'¦ ' ; . ]? % > 4 ,::: :

      Tenant-Right Movement At Cafetlecoxmer. ...

      TENANT-RIGHT MOVEMENT AT CAfeTLECOxMER . March IS , 1850 . —Tho meeting of yesterday was purely Democratic . There were present at least 13 , 000 able-bodied men , varying in ago from sixteen to thirty-five years—men well fitted to work the redemption of their country , and , to a man , pledged themselves to do so , eomc weal come woe . The first clergyman who addressed the meeting was the Rev . Mr . Birch , P . P . of Muckalee . He continued at great length to state the grievancea of the people , the destitute and prostrate condition of the country , and concluded by telling the people that it was by-work , and work only , that their prostrate condition was to be ameliorated , and that ! he himself was ready to stand by the people , and die by their sides . The Rev . Mr . Delant , CO ., next addressed the meeting in a very fiery and eloquent manner , concluding the same as the Rev . Mr . Birch .

      Mr . Lawler—late member fir the Queen ' s County—next addressed the people . lie commenced by giving a brief summary account of his political proceedings , from his first career on the Repeal question up to tho present time , stating how he was disappointed in tho O'Connell movementso much so , that it was his firm conviction that tho country could not ever prosper until Old Inlanders and Young Irclandors would be put down , and swept from the face of the country ; and then that feudal jealousy would cease to exist , and the worls could be accomplished , lie briefly stated , in impressive words , the grievances that existed and required to be remedied , but could not actually devise any p lan for attaining the measures required j for , by petitioning a hostile House of Parliament ,, it was superfluous—by soliciting the landlords t » reduce the lands to an equitable and fair rent , it was nonsense ; as for gagging and putting down

      land-jobbers , it was quite impossible ; but , in concluding , ho ( Mr . Lawler ) said it was a bad right to have dogs loose , and stones tied , and that the gaining of tho people ' s freedom depended on the people themselves , for the work required to be done , and that by tho people . ' i Mr . Carholl ( a great O'Connellite ) next came forward , spoke in a strong manner respecting the intrigues of landlordism , and proclaimed aloud to the people to . tell the landlords that they would not submit to them longer , that the end ' of tyranny was drawing nigh , and ff their grievances were not abolished , that they would go straight forward , boldly and fearlessly , in demanding and obtaining their rights ; and now , as tho clergy was joining tho people once for all , that they the clergy was determined to go with the people , to stand by tho people , and be with the people ; and , therefore , the people should , not dread the government .

      The Rev . Mr . O'Keeffb next-addressed the meeting , in an eloquent and impressive manner . He commenced by reading Sir William SumerviHc ' s Tenant-ri ght Bill , ar . d condemned every article of the same in detail , as being in favour of the landlord and injurious to tho tenant . Ml ' . WlLLUU Campion , of Chatsworth , then addressed the meeting . The Rev . Mr . O'Suea—the great originates and founder of the Tenant Movement—spoke in forwent , eloquent , and impressive language , and said- his mission was the banishing the toads und repiiles of the land that St . Patrick forgot , when banishing them of old . He pronounced all sorts of deprecations , evils , and abominations against land iobbers , told the people that the days of tyranny were nearly at an end , that the clergy or the people ? would never swerve from the cause until all tyranny should bo abolished , and that their desires , wauld bo shortly accomplished , if the entire people weald be only unanimous .

      The Bov . Mr . Aylwakd , P . P ., of Casilecomer , concluded tho meeting . On Monday morning , at an interview wlihthe Rev . Mr . Aylward , and other clergymen of the meeting , respecting the cause of Democracy , I explained to them the intent , purpose , and cause of- our society . Every man of them concurred with mc and said that they -were democrats , and that the platform should not be taken down from- the front of the chapel until I would write to the proprietor of the Irishman , letting him know

      that they were unanimous in agreeing to have a monster Democratic meeting held in Oastlecomer , and that they would receive Feargus O'Connor there as a friend to their cause , and to the common cause of the country , and that they believed there would be 11 , 000 members enrolled on the day of meeting ; so you must think that Castlecomer has got a great change for the better , and that there was never a wider field open for the cause of Democracy , and for the strength of its organisation . Feargus O'Connor will be received with open arms . —( from the Irishman . )

      The Colmrrs Strike At Aberdarb.—We.Are I...

      The Colmrrs Strike at Aberdarb . —We . are informed that this body oi ' men have been on strike since the 1 st of December , , last , in consequence of a reduction by the masters of twopence per every ton of coals . But this is not the only cause of the strike . The masters also insist on the men signing an agreement binding the colliers to work for theni twelve months at the reduced price ; and also that net more than six men should leave their unplcy in the sarae month , together with many other conditions in Favour ol the employers . The colliers would have accepted the reduction in their wages rather than have struck work in the depth of winter , but upon being told they must also sij ; ii their serfdom for a year , 800 men struck against the tyranny of capital , Fifty ' -tlires men lost their lives in the same pit about six months ago . We wish the miners of'Abertlare a speedy and glorious tci'Hiinatiou of ihs struggle .

      A Fat . « , Fire has occurred at Osuarne Newton , near Ivingsbrid ge , which resulted in the destruction of the farm-house of Mr . Moysey , and the death of four of tho inmates . The . Tkm Ilouns $ nx . —The Manchester Commercial Association ; have memorialised the government acainst Loi \ st Ashley ' s Factory Amendment Bill , and a very iiiSuential deip-atatfon arc now in London from the-spinners and manufacturers on the same subject . Small Texe & ents . —On Friday last was printed the bill , as amsnded by tho eommitteo i respecting the rating o £ " small tenemsats . As it no « stands , £ 0 tonomonte arc to be rated to tho owwrs in respect of po . j ? rates and highway rates , isstead of to the occupiers .

      , „ A Hies Pauper . —A widow woman K / isied Nanny Mole , died last week at ltoffdlcy * Bl »» had for many wars received relief from W parish , anit after her death tbi- ' fiuaily were agreeably _ surprised to fiad that she hod-amassed a sum . of ilrO , part of which was found } in an old stpck ; ng , and £ 100 m th * Bcwdley bajik * „ .. ., , . , John Watson Gordon , * sq .. i President of the Soval Scottish Academy of Painting , i * c . y is appointed tho , Queen ' s Limner in Scotland , in the room . oftho'Me- Sir William Allan . Sir David Willuo was Sir V »" . Allan ' s predecessor . ,

      LicKSsaiB Victuallers . —Shore were on . the 10 th of October last , according to a return to parliament , which . was printed on Wednesday , as ninny as < M , S « K ) ' licensed victuallers ' in England * , ' besides which . there wore 2 , 607 , 757 persons licensed to sell beer to be drunk on the premises , and 330 , 200 persons liicnsod to sell beer , but not to be drunk on tho premises . . The Irish " Hkmocrais . —The Kilkenny tor says - . — "At Jnmes ' s-street ch .-incl- last the Roman Catholic Bishop principles of tho Democratic Association warned his congregation against ad . views or joining their , gpcioty . "

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), March 30, 1850, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns2_30031850/page/1/