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      ""J Ajwv Um\ Ivmviiuaa"Vmgermany. The Mo...

      The _newi of yeiterday and of this morning have betn _receivedat _ifilsn with _anivsrsal joy . The operation of _JiStrenge _, as a Bilitary movement , is magnificent _, jas _roia * to tbe Tyr . il is n » w intercepted ; P _^ sebiera _t-enisinsisolated ; and the _pawage cf the Adige is _secirei . Daring the night after the affair of Pastrengo , the _pijdtnoatete army took possession of Bassolengo _, Daring the nightof _tbeSOth Bussolenge was taken , snd the passage of the Adige effected at Pontone , by ¦ which means a body of Austrians was completely _surreunaed . Intelligence from . the headquarters of CbsWes Albert states that this body , to tae number of 1 , 700 infantry and 40 oavilry . hsd been made _prisoners between Peschiera and _Lazise .

      DECLARATION OF WAR BY THE POPE AGAINST AUSTRIA . On the 1-tof May a popular rising took place in Rome , che object of which was to _forco the Pope to _deelara war against Austria By a telegraphic dhjpstch , we learn that on the 2 ad May , the Pope , after much resistance , hsd yielded tothe demand ofthe peop e . The ministry has received fall powers to decide all questions of temporal government , including a declaration of war against Austria , the Pope having entered into a formal engagement to sanction its acts . The Austrian ambassador at Rome had been ordered to withdraw .

      RUSSIA . The _Bezslmf Gazette has & letter from Warsaw , dated the 20 : h alt ., whieh we subjoin : — ' The dis » _rganisstioa in the ranks of the Russian army ia _Po-Itzi is said to be very great , and , generally _speaking , the _troopi manifest little attachment to the person of ths Emperor . Private letters from KamiBiel announce , on the faith of letters from St _Pttsrsburgb and _Mescow , thatthe Imperial Guard ha 3 revolted in the former city , and that the people have risen in the latter . Welhynia and P p dolia are only awaiting a favourable opportunity to join the movement .

      POLAND . BL 03 DT BATTLES BSTWESS THE POLKS A 5 D PRrjSSIARS A furious conflict took place at Xionr . on the 29 th nit ., between the Prussian and Polish troops . Aecording to the Poses Gazette , the latter , who _fought most desperately , suffered immense 1-bs . The slaughter was immense , for the troops used nothing eke bat bombs and bill cartridges , and the Poles , who would not give way , have _fa'len by hundreds . It is said tbatoat of 1 , 700 , seventeen only made tbeir e _! cap _3 , the _remainier being _taten _irisonera or killed ; a whole square was cut down t _» a man . The Prussians , according to the same journal , had forty killed and fifty-five wounded . On the previous day the Prussians had taken _Gra'z , after a severe contest in which twenty Poles were killed .

      _Mws from Posen ( Mav 1 st ) states that after the comb its of Graft and Xiocz , which were most bloody , a real battle took place on the 30 th April at _llilcslaw . The town was first taken by the Prussian troops : the Poles succeeded in expelling them . The Prussian troops , having received reinforcements , retook the town : bnt ihe PoIeb drove them out onee more , though the Prussians were more than six thousand strong , not _£ o speak of their artillery . Every one of these fights was most murderous . Tne Poles of the city ef Posen , and _s'l those in the grand duchy , protested against any division of the duchy , snd refused to tske ft part in the elections of 1 st ilay for the Frankfort Parliament . A proclamation ef _Mieroslawski has called the province to the general insurrection . The whole of the circle of Buk is _rjuder arm ** . The Polish National ComBiittee his repaired to the camp . Stefanski is provisionally appointed dictator ofthe grand duchy . We may expect 3 violent straggle .

      The contest at _Miloslaw lasted five hours , at the _eipiration of which all the Prussian troops f to quote the report ) were entirely exhausted . . In killed and mi _? sin _? , the Prussians lost 27-5 men , including three oEcers and three sub-officers . Their wounded amounted to forty-one , _iacluding eleven officers . _Another contest took place on the 2 nd instant , near Kurnik , between several hundred Poles and a Prussian escort that were conveying 500 Polish prisoners to Posen . Several fell on both sides . It is stated that _Mieroslawiki has been killed , and that the Prussians had resolved to make another attack on Miloslaw on the 3 rd instant , and to take it by storm . The German Roman Catholic clergymen of lhe _Dnchy of Posen have issued a circular , urging their parishioners to oppose the incorporation of any part of the duchy with the Germanic Confederation , and to remain true to their Polish brethren . The Archbishop of Posen aa » also openly espoused the cause of the Poles .

      Perhaps one of the worst features in the line of policy adopted by the Prussian government , is tbe order given to drive back again across the frontiers those armed Poles who flee frora Russian Poland into _Poien , uader the _impression tbat Prussia is _favcurine their nationality . On their return to P . _usEian Poland they are arrested , either as deserters or as rebels . AccordiEg to the Frankfort Oekb-? _3 ; TiiiT 3 Zzitcsg ( a very cautions _jsornal ) there are naDy Russian spies and agents in West Prussia , taving _ for mission tfce keeping up the bitter animosities exhtiBg between the German and Polish races .

      3 J 43 A 2 THENT 07 CSAC _^ W . Accounts from Cracow of the 27 ih nit . describe the outbreak ef a violent insurrection tbere , and the subsequent bombardment of the city by Field-Marshal Count Castiglione , who was wounded . The insur gents finally capitulated , the principal stipulation being tbe withdrawal of all th _« Polish and French _emisrants who are not subjects from the city and its territory beyond the Austrian frontier , an unmolested departure being guaranteed to them to th 6 Austria * frontier . A complete amnesty is also guaranteed to ail persons who have taken part in the events ot tela ( fry _.

      The whole of the Gratd Bnehy of Fosen is in a state of insurrection . The Prussian official Gazette ofthe 7 th instant , publishes a decree , placing the duchy under martial law , and proclaiming puni .-h _tsect of e " eath against all insurgents taken in arms . This decree is countersigned by General _Columb . _Mitrorlawski , oa the other hand , is said to have declared that if the Polish prisoners are shot , he * ill cause every Prussian that falls into his hands to be _Dtitto death .

      May 13, 1848. The Northern Star. 7 — . -...

      May 13 , 1848 . THE NORTHERN _STAR _. 7 — . - - T - ¦ - — - hi « i' J ''''¦ " " _"" ' _-Trl _""^ l I IH _iPMfciimii ¦

      Corosawtraence*

      _corosawtraence _*

      Ths ' Katiosil Assembly.' To The Editob ...

      THS ' KATIOSiL ASSEMBLY . ' TO THE EDITOB OT THB X 0 BT _3 ES ! f STAB . Sit , —It is now alsout thirty years since I enlisted ar . _der the banner of Democracy ; the question then _proposnded ws = _' ths best mean * of obtaining a Stdical reforE of tha Gammons Hows of Parliament . ' After this lapse of time yoar _correFpandenis are prescribing methods , ' How to get the Cbarter . ' Will you allow ae a brief space to make a few observations on the negative side ofthe question ! ' How shall we not get the Charter *

      I am not going to argne the _demerits of abstinence from ell excisable articles of consumption ; as T . believe itright that we should ' go the whole hug' in a good _tiicg , and that the physicians should set an example to others by _tikieg their own nostrums . I believe f « w cf them feel _disposed to go nakea end _foodlexi , and he cmt comnle £ 3 into tha grave . If they restrict _theirdes'riceto the pipe asd the pot , the _teacup and the _scau-box ; I can only say , Met all abstain from these things wi : o think proper . ' The _creatu'e-comferts of a _'WorkingEngiishman are'few and far between' Many E poor labourer is compelled to make a meal cf his pipe . . Lath " m break it if he chooses . Although Mr- _Nipng sails * good _JajBon & t ii . per pound , ' y « t little penoy . _wsrth's only constitute the orders ef the cotter ' s wife . " _Xsther teapot go t ) pot , if she thiaki proper . Ale and -Spirits _dosg do : flaw very absndantlj down tha threat ? ofverits . bl « Chartists . I leave the quacks to _libla the Chartists—a drunken Chartist is a misnomer—the real _-Chzrrists are _tbink _' ng—sot drinking—men .

      In 1317 , 1818 , acd 1819 , 1 , and thousands of Radicals , _-snioked onr yarrow , brewed onr nettle beer , mint and fea _' _. m wis our tea , and _toisted torn onr coffers . Did It _result in crippling the revenue * No . The Sid-Souths _anJCastkresghs were adepts in rog _5 ? ry—ttey fat the pea under another thimble , which as effectuall y _drained the pocket _. However gaUrcg it may be to a few fanatical crotchetmonger * , I do , sir , hope to see the day when erery labourer can _enjsy his pipe and mug of home-brew « d ale , sifter the tolls of the day , on hia _ewn clean hearth , surrounded by his cheerful and happy family .

      Bert , sir , allow me to observe tbat we shall not get the Ccerter _bycsUing tog ether a 'Kationtl Assembly , ' to throw the torch of discord _amont , our ranks and c * _lum . Chits our general ; the proceedings reported in last week ' s 45 t * . b _werj disgraceful to any _assembly of men . If they are men of business they have certainly a most novel method of ccmmeECing _woik . But I suppose tbey are _jni _3 by the day , not by the piece _. You knew ths kind of material composing the conven-Son of ' S 9 . Is there not a strict similarity in the hetero _€ _^ ueons composition of this 'Assembly . 'with _thaaddifon oJ * more copious outpouring of _Tituperatlon ? Ifr _O'Connsr justly thinks ths plsnet Mars must now = _is in the ascendant . I think some of tha Assembly ' - D 3 St have fallta from tbst planet , as they are of a Strange genus—not even their names being before knosrn _t $ o us im tbis political world .

      A large ameunt of money must be raised to carry on _£ _je agitation !!! Don ' t they wish they may get it by _abusing our chief ? Ah ! but tbey begin to see they must Steer another course . I was told last night by a _meet-% _ec of the * Assembly , ' that _ttfTpss they conld prevail on S £ r O'Connor to aid them , thsy were demises * , in pnbiic estimation . I am glad of their 'fix '; and hope Mr O'Gonnor will refute to succumb to thtir entreaties . Let the country appoint a committee of twenty old , tried , ssd _hozestShartists , with whom Hr O'Connor cms ce _speraie , then the cause will progress ; but while tht _geesent' Assembly' sits , it Rill retrogs . de , and we shall eg ; get the Charter . Tours , _tnly _, _-fjond _QU , Uiv _^ ib _, _YfiiiU * _Sibib _,

      The 'Nationil Assembly.' To Tee Editob O...

      THE 'NATIONiL ASSEMBLY . ' TO TEE EDITOB OF THE K 02 THEIN STAB . Dear Sib , —W . J . P . Wilkinson , Esq ,, of this cit y , having been elected as delegate to the National Assembl y , and not having taken his place amongBt them , a few words may be requisite , to show that Mr Wilkinson is not tired of struggling in a goo 3 cause . When Mr O'Connor ' s letter w & s read , eTery word on the _subjsct of tho National Assembly was calmly discussed by a full meeting , after which it was unanimousl y resolved :- 'That we fuliy coincide with Mr O'Connor , and decline sending a delegate . ' it msy ba well to state at the same time that we . frem the grest depression of trade aad the apathy ofsome , who will loudly bawl for the Charter , have not the means of paying a delegate ; it is a glaring fact , that the local expenses fall too heavily on a few ; this is invariably the case ia this part of the kingdom ,

      Tt woHld be nothing but justice for those parties , who declaim se loudly against Mr O'Connor , to make themselves _acqoaintei with the position of many of the Cbartist bodies , before tbeymakewholesale statements , which , to ssy tha least of U _, are founded on ignorant _assumptlOfie . Your ' s obliged , P . J . O'Bbieh , district secretary _.

      Thb National Assembly, Mr O'Connob , And...

      THB NATIONAL ASSEMBLY , MR O'CONNOB , AND THE 'NORTHERN STAR . ' TO THE EDITOS OP THE KOBTHESN STAK . Sia , —Words will hardly convey aa adequate repre . _sentatien of the Indignation with which I am _po'ieised , on hearing thelacgaage that has beea used in a meeting , calling itself tha Rational Assembly , in the course ofthe last week . The propriety uf the course suggested by our long-tried , faithful leader , Mr F . O'Connor , respecting the limitation of the number of delegates that should constitute the Auembly , was accepted and recognised by tbe remocratic body bere , and acted upon . I hail the _suirtestiani of the good snd _trua in _L-iceetcr , ns being in perfect accordance witb the dictates of troth , prudence , and _inand sagacity . I beg t _» remind these aspirants to leadership , that history has famished us with the lives and characters of many political charlatans . [ Let me a « k of these men , how Mr O'Connor can be csnsldered a tree sgent if he U to bs _denounced , abated , sod threatened , because be will not make an unconditional surrender of bis honest convictions , and render himself

      liable to fresh p ° _rstcu'iou ? Had the least dou * _3 t existed , as to the _propriety of tbe conrss suggested by Mr O'Connor , I consider that it is most effectually removed by the _eiuaUenca of the matter contained in his letter to tho Assembly , which considering tbe treatment h _« had _receivtK , breathes towards them a spirit of generous , _magnanimous forbearance . Bnt , we are promised another paper that is to destroy the Nosthekh Stir and its proprietor _. Now , Mr Editor , as you are in a position to know the _expsnse of getting up a paper , if there be any foundation in the assertion , does it not argue the existence of some more wealthy party behind the scenes ! For wbo is going to trust a _naupsrwith property , unless he can furnish security ! Does not the thing speak for itself ? Au entire week has been consumed in acrimoni _» _o » denunciation , snd _propositions—Ibegpardos- _^ - for a money grant of £ 5 , 009 was voted . I believe their best plan will be to retire as soon as possible to their respective domiciles , leBt the people should be se hard _, hearted as to neglect their appeals .

      In _cenclusioB _, I hereby inform these gentlemen , that I will not be instrimental in collecting one penny for their expenses , nor will I recognise any of their acts , as being the legitimate representation of the Chartist body , until the Chartigie throughout ths country give their opinion en the subject . Iremaia , Sir , yonr obedient _fervast , E . _R'BEaTsotf . Plyaoutb , Hay 8 t !» , 1818 .

      The Gagging Bill. •If The House Of Commo...

      THE GAGGING BILL . If the House of Commons will not reform itself from within , it wiil be reformed with a vengeance from with out . ' Lord Chatham .

      TO THE EDITOR OF THE NO & THE & H STAB . Sia , —We axe led to _understand the bill of Sir George Gr > y , for the security of the Crown and Government , is now _peseed into law , and any person who will have tbe audacity to stand before a public meeting , and advocate the propriety of' her Majesty to change her measures , or her counsels , or in order to put any force , or constraint _npon , or to Intimidate or _overaws either House of Par . liament , or declare such by publishing any printing , er _writisg , orbyop ? nand advised speaking , shall _bedesmed guilty of felony ; and every person eo offending , on _belag convicted _thereof , shell bs liable , at the discretion of the court , to ba transported , for life , » r for a term not less than seven years . '

      So the psople are to be place ! under a law that fifty years ago , in the rampant days of Toryism , even ths bloody-minded Castlereagh would aot bave eared to attempt . Will the people submit to this infernal treatment by their ' quondam' friends , the Wbigs ! I hops not—nay , I confidently trust—that tbe first attempt te enforce this in _' _q-iitonB act , will be the _signal for the downfal of that dastardly faction whose atrocious acts of treachery to the people , have proved thera te be the most _eirgraceful that ever yet held authority in the management or mismanagement of the affairs of this nation .

      It msy not be amiss , at the present moment , to com . pare ths former sentiments , with the prefect act * or g _^ ntf al policy of the Whigs while in office . Let ui _taks a glance at ths language used hy the » in aeitating for their _faveurite measure , the Reform Bill , sixteen years sgo . I find Id a speech _delivered in tbe House of Commons fey the Prime Minister of the preBent day , ' tbe little libertj-loving Lord' JobD Rusiell , the _fallowing words : — ' There is no _quef tion but tbat yeu must either reform , or with this constitution , you must perish . This bouse has nothing to look to but tbe conntenance , the support , and the sympathy ofthe people ; and now , weea _tbepeoplebymuliitedesofpetitions _. and millions of voices , are calling for reform , will the House of Commons _despise the warning tbey hear—will we keep our power ngainst remonstrances egainst & ll petitions , acd takeour chance '

      of the dreadful _censequences ! _Perhspn it would be as well for Lord John and his colleagues , were he to apply a satisfactory solution to his own question , which may be deemed fully as applicable to the present House of Commons , as itwas to that _ofsixteen years past . We find another of tbe present ministry , _Bablngton Macaulay . In the houie atthe same period , speaking aB follows : — ' Now is the accepted and sure time—now is the day of our salvation , when the great debt due Irom tho aristocracy to the people sbould bs paid . Bat if that day i > lost , I pray to God tbat this home may not haTe reason to _regret that tbey did not employ tbo means to prevent _tbediseolatlon of social order . ' The following is a speech of Lord Palmerston : — 'Some there msy be who are heedless of the sign * of the tima ( I fear my lord that you and jour colleagues are among the number ) , and wbo think , perhaps , that the power of public opinion msy be thrown _as'de by a ministry in the working of the government ef

      the country , and that they may proceed as well in defiance to the wishes and opinions ofthe people , as by concession asd deference to that vales . Snch will not , I trust , be the _msjirity ofthe house , but if so , the result I fear will bs unfortunate . ' What says another lord of Whig creation , Francis Jeffrey— ' The people ' s just expectations have _bten formerly rsissd only to be disappointed , bat tbe smouldering embers hava now caught fl ime , and must either end in the destruction or purification of tha insti : _e-. ion » which have created them . ' I shall close these extracts for tbe present in the _wordsof R , Grant , M . P . — _'Dalusioa bu long beea tried and _failed . The power of _knowledge is every day making itself known , aud it is worse than fatile on Ihe part of any government to resist it . Such times have existed , and have pa 38 ed away , and te > talk of their return WDuldbe wild in tbe extreme . The _geaeral _oiffasion of knowledge has enabled the people to know their rights , and they are now in a condition to anert them . '

      Snch were tbe sentiments formerly used by the party whose first act of tha present BciBion was a Coercion Bill , to fores the psople of Ireland to submit to death by starvation quietly ; and whose laBt ( would to God it wera tbeir last ) was a Gagging Bill , to stay the agitation for the Charter , which threatens the destruction of that despotism , around whioh they seem to cling with tha frantic tenacity of a despairing crew now about to sink with the wreck of their once favourite ship , whose shattered timbers proclaim its speedy dissolution . I ata , sir , yours respectfully , Dairy . Msy 1 , 1818 . Dpsoas Robbbtson .

      The Persecuted Shoemakers. To Thi Editob...

      THE PERSECUTED SHOEMAKERS . TO THI EDITOB Or THE _KOBTHERN STAB . Sia , As tbere appeared in a late number of the Stab an account of tke trials of the sheemakers , and the appeal on tbeir behalf to the trades generally for funds to csrry their case te a superior court , past _expsrtenca teaches , or ought to teach us , that sectional unions will never in eny way batter oar social condition ; but a national incorporation ef trades will have a tendency to foster good feeling amongst all branches of industry , asd ereate that harmonious union amongst the operatives so essential to the well-being of society ; then the protecting arm of a nation ' s might , would shield from oppression the humblest of Its sons ; the Malthusian tyrant would tien knots that he had not isolated individuals tojeontend with ; and as the a-aountn quired is so trifling , I hopo and trust the appeal will be re . sponded to with alacrity . It is to be _regretted that all trades ara in a most depressed state at present , bat trade was not in a very flourishing state at the time the

      Newton conspiracy case was in hand , and our trade alone gave to that case £ 130 . I , as an individual , made myself a great many enemies through advocating tbeir cause , was mainly _instrumental in getting them forty pounds in Loudoa from our trade , although it appears by reference to the Stab of April the 1 st , they have a fund of £ 2 S , 009 . As ' one good turn deserves another / they can surely _asiiit those men who have been so grossly ill-used by a tyrant employer . I hope , sir , they will boxy their aristocratic notions , and bold out the hand of fraternity and equality to all . It is now time to lay aside prejudice and have but one feeling , aud that unanimity of purpose and aciion . I am aware they feel the preisure of tbe times as well as _others , bus many can help one . I know a number of well _meaning Jcaen of that body who wiih to fraternise , but they are overwhelmed by a majority who would disdaia to be ranked with the poor _stockinger er auy of tha- lower paid trades , and here is a proof , —List _Wkitaua week their delegates were sitting at _Htachnte _^ _Eat-jso were the delegate * - of

      The Persecuted Shoemakers. To Thi Editob...

      the boilermakers' society ; we bad several meetings in _London , and our trade was with but few exceptions all but unanimous for joining the National Trades _Aisocia . tion ; the _delegates from that bnd y were sitting the same week at Birmingham ; our delegates wrote to Mr Dancombs at Birmingham , requesting the aid of some missionaries ; Messrs Parker , Peel , and Jacobs attended at Manchester ; our delegates received them with courtesy aad kindness , and after discussing tbe rules an _< _i the good things of the table with our delegates , as these gentlemen can vouch for , a deputation of threo delegates and our corresponding secretary , waited upon 'be mechanics to see what their intentions wore _respecting joining the national trades . Now mark ths _diffirenct between tha bodies ;—after our delegates sent tbeir ere .

      dentials into the room , they sent their secretary , Mr Selsby , to tell tho deputation that they could not bb admltted to an audience , and that they could not think of lowering themselves to aa equality with other _tradea ; after pocketing £ 130 of our moEey not two months before , tubscribed by levying en our members , and many ceuld ill afford it at tbat time . Wa having left tbo final decision to our delegates , so that we would join in a body , and bave no sectional movement ; the consequence was thennconrteeus reception onr delegates received _. and tho unjust indignity with which th- y were treated operated powerfully on tbeir minds at that time ; but I hope and trust that feeling has Buheided , and tbat they Kill

      consign tothe tomb of oblivion , all animosities ; let n ? all help that can , so that we may wring from tbe t , \ rants ' grasp our fellow operatives , as it behoves all who can assist to do so ; let us look ou those men as _sbopenates ; this is _Dugald and M'Qieen ' s _Gauging Bill , we know cot bew soon it may be put in operation with ourselves Onr employers know well the condition of the working classes ; their tyranny in many instances is almost unbearable _. Let not the baneful influence of capital affect our social position to such An ex-ent that a man may not refuse to work for an unjust , avaricious , grasping tyrant . _AtESAunsa Flitcseb , Bailsrmaker . Lambeth , Surrey .

      To Feargus O'Connor, Esq. M.P. Sit.,—At ...

      TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . M . P . Sit ., —At a meeting of the Chartists of this town the following resolution was carried unanimously : — 'Tbat in the opinion of this meeting the delegates to the Na . tional Assembly are not tent there fer tbe present , to give an opportunity tor _ascertainine the views taken of that body by Feargus © 'Connor , Esq ., and the NoaTBS » n _STAS . * Enclosed jou bave a bill , published by the council who , together witb the Chartists of thio town , havo thr fullest confidence in you , as their leader , and in th-Stab , as their organ ; and I beg to express a hope , that

      you will , when you honour us with your presence on Monday next , favour us with your views on this matter , to assist us in curbing violence , calumny , and folly . I am Sir , Very truly , your most obedient servant , A . J . Muhdell , Secretary . _Brannston Gate , Leicester , May 6 , 1848 . [ The above enclosed a plaeard calling a public meeting fer Monday last , and announcing that Mr O'Connor wou Id _attsitd , and be welcomed to Leicester by a _public procession . ]

      Thb National Assembly And The •Northern ...

      THB NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND THE NORTHERN STAR . ' Sis , —Saving for some years paBt sincerely straggler for the principles of the People ' s Charter , and I think all who know me will admit without the least proba . bility of profiting thereby , allow me the followiug fin words in reply to the grass libels on me as a member oi tha National Assembly , viz .: — I never wished to seo the Stab go down , ror did 1 ever desire te see any oae supplant Mr O'Connor in tbe affections of the people ; but have always defended his character from the attacks of every foe I ever met , in pablio er private .

      The base , hireliog and subservient press have misconstrued tbe words I used in the National Assembly ; tbey have traduced my character for _consistency ; they are liars to a man ; and if you continue to animadvert and write leaders on my conduct , and these misstatements , which are as false as hell , in my opinion you are very little better . All I want is truth and justice . Tours fraternally , J , Shaw . P . S . —I had prepared along letter on tbe subject , but as you are necessarily puBbed for room , on nflection , I think the brief foregoing will set me to rights in the _eyea of the c-untry . Yours , J . S . 24 , Gloucester-street , Commercial road East , Sunday , May 7 , 1848 .

      [ Mr Shaw writes as though we had libelled him . We beg to refer bim back to our article , in wbich he will see tbat we neither assailed bim nor aay other person . We merely placed on record the furious denunciations reported to have been uttered against us . If Mr Shaw is aware tkat he was ' the delegate ( or the Tower Hamlets ' spoken of In tbe Daily News , and if tbat paper misrepresented bis sentiments , bis best defence would have been tbe _stat ' ng of wbat he really did say . To be angry with us for defending ourselves is t , quier way fer friend Shaw to show his 'fraternity . ']

      To Feargus O'Connor , Esq., M.P. Ribplct...

      TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ ., M . P . Ribplctid Si » — I first saw yeu _addrssslDg a sum . bir of people ( myself , then a young man , being of thr number ) , from the hack window ofthe Tontine Hotel , in tbe city of Glasgow , in tbe year 1835 , if I _mistako not . Since tbat time I have been a close but quiet observer ot yonr motions . I have seen and read a great deal of the stuff tbat has been written against your public and pri ' vate character , and in my conscience I believe it to be all spite . I have seen and heard Bronterre O'Brien , I do not like him , and 1 fancy that there is some of bis _epleen occasionally displayed ia tho columns of _Llotd's , Aa a working raan wbo knows something of the class to wVicb I belong , I fearlessly state tb & _tPsargus O'Connor , Esq ., has more friends than he or any of his enemies arr aware of ; and I do say that you have gained the confi dence and esteem of a goodly number of recruits by tbi

      very letter tbat tbere is so much talk abont . Talk ot deposing O'Connor ! I smile at this . What does O'Connor want hy leadership , or what do we want by follow _, ing hin _: ! Simply tbis , the power to do good to our fellow . creatures ! Ok for the power to make the Land Flan , a government plan , a national plan . I am paying Is . per week out of my small _earntrgs to support tbe unemployed of my trade ; and for so doing we are refused registration as a friendly society . Talk of poor rales , they would be much heavier , were it not for trades ' unions . I fondly hope tbat the trades will cor , vert tbeir club rooms into political clubs , and that tbe working men of tbis country wiil agitate individually and collectively , nntil tbey have obtained tbeir political _rhtbti ; as you haTe a thousand times over told us we ean never haveany social change of auy value , until we are fully freely , and honestly represented by men of our own

      _choico . I cannot write letters to public men , I am not scholar eneugh tc hold conference with grammatical editors ; but I have thus forthe first time in my life , ventured to write to a man tbat I revere for tbe noble , manly _strug gles he has made , and is Btill making , for the benefit of myself , and my poor brethren . May God bless you , and send you good health , Is the fervent prayer cf A _Manchester Mechanic ' Its comin , yttfor a' that . '

      50 The Iditob Of The Mouthers! Fltail. S...

      50 THE IDITOB OF THE MOUTHERS ! flTAIl . Sib , —To my _earprise I have beard tbat an expre » _ston in a recent letter of Mr O'Connor , has been attributed to me namely—tbat I am stated to have been the delegate who said , after delivering an exciting speech ' Did yeu bear the d—d fools—how they cheered me . ' On my oath I deny fever- having said an ; thing of the kind and as I was charged with having said so to Mr James Leach , on enquiry of tbat gentleman , he has publicly declared , that I never made use of that or any similar expression , and that he never charged me with having done so . In conclusion I can enly say , that I reluctantly Intrude these few lines on your columns , for now is not the time for personalities . The Chartist movement ia on tbe very brink of success , and I truct no designing indi vidu & h will _tucueed iu dividing our strength by party bickerings or pitiful ambition . I am , yours in the Cbartist cause , Ebhebt Jonss .

      The National Assembly. To The Zoitob Of ...

      THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY . TO THE _ZOITOB OF THE NOBTHBBN STAB , Sib , —If reasons were wanting to prove the policy ol Mr O'Connor ' s postponement , as to tbe time of meeting , af the SatioDd Assembly , sucb reasons are no longer required when we look at tbo proceedings of this body at the end of the first week of their assembling . The extravagant drolleries and quaint buffooneries of Cuff _iy In the late Convention , were sometimes amusing , ami would excite a smile ; but I confess the present Assembly does not move my rUible muscles—I _cannet afford to _laogh at the want of sense and reason requisite in CouncUlors—at the rashness , _vlndictlveness , and folly

      of toe many members of tbe Assembly . Some of theseof whom tfee world never heard , and certainly not the Chartists , nntil abont a week prior to the 10 : h of April , are tired of agitation , (' tis a pity they hate laboured no long)—are for ' measures , not men 'if they can push themselves into notoriety at tbe expense of those who bave borne tbe burthtn and heat of the day of privation , agitation and persecution , ot the expense of those who have made Chartism respectable , and giren vitality to tho movement ; they would have shrunk from the name of Chartist as a thing contagious , until they emerged from their shells about the time _before-mentionsd .

      In their magnanimous souls they boast thatthey 'have I'Connoron the hip , ' and that ' they will destroy the ' o & _thsbh _^ _Siab . * Puny obstructives < As well may ley think to stop the world in its progress , or to snatch io stars frora Heaven , as to think of destroying the ne , or trampling upon the other , until O'Connor _disontnrB _hlmsalf' and the S ? n ceases to advocate the _Ights of man . Were tha people so vacillating as they _siievethem , I Bhould despair of England ' s redemption ; at it la gratifying to , know that the country does not saotloD , _thslc _prBsedings , and that their das © f trial

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      _awai ts tbem , when they severally meet their constituents . These ephemeral Chartists ( who have not paid a penny to the cause ) wont to know the income and expen 4 iture of the movement for tho last ten years , and , strange to say , havo i _^ ued an order for the country tt > supply them with £ 10 . 000 , and appointed nn _Executive and twenty-six commissioners , at £ 2 a week , to agita _¦? . he- country . This is what brother Jonathan would call ' _eoirig a head . ' By what power hate the Assembly _deprived the members of the _Aaeociution of their ri ght to an Executive of their own choosing , ? It matters not wheth _^ r the Executive is cboBen for seven ¦ we * U' > , or seven years - , I dispute tho riirht of thc _Assombly to dis

      franchise raoor any other Onanist ; and ailow mo to say , that I have ne objection to any individual of the new Expcutive _, but that uutil they are elected by thc whole Chartist body , I cannot recognise them aa the go-. _Ternuwrit of that body -, in justice , honera , to man ) of tbe members of tha Assembly , I must state that I believe they deservedly possess tbe confidence of _thecountrj , but that theirexertions have been rendered nugatory by the noisy clamours * f the ignorant brawli _rs , who , if allowed eo go into the _c- > un ; ry as lecturers , will _assuredly drive from tbe ranks of democracy _evrryjjfnsible man , and effectually prevent the middle ' _dlasscs from embracing the principles of tho Charter . Yours < feo ., London , May 9 th , 1818 . _Justitu .

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      Mr O'Connor And His Accusers. The People...

      MR O'CONNOR AND HIS ACCUSERS . THE PEOPLE'S VERDICT . Leeds . —The Chartists of Leeds unanimously adopted tbe following resolution at a full meeting in the large room of tbe Bazaar , on Sunday evening , May 7 th , 1848 : — ' That this meeting is of opinion that some members of the National Assembly in attempting to undermine the public character of F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and thereb y create disunion in our ranks , is calculated to do _threat injury to the cause of Chartism . Also , he it further resolved , tbat we place the utmost confidence in our indomitable champion of the people ' s rights , F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P . ' A similar resolution was pas-ed by the Land members at their meeting on Sundav .

      Bolton . —At the monthly meeting of the Land and Charter Association a discussion ensued on Mr O'Connor and his traducers , after wliich the following resolution was passed : — ' That this meeting has unbounded confidence in Mr O'Connor , and that he is entitled to its best thanks for the exertions he has and is making for the emancipation of the working classes . ' Blackburn . —At a meeting of the Chartists and members of the Land Company held on Sunday last , at Nurton ' s Commercial Coffee-house , Backlane , Mr O'Connor's letter to the National Assembly was read , during wbich feelings of much commiseration were expressed toward Mr O'Connor , and of great dissatisfaction towards some of the members of the National Assembly for their uncalled for at .

      tack upon him merely for giving a kindly advice . After the members had expressed their approbation towards him , and avowed their determination to stick to him as their leader , so long as he has a button on his coat . The following resolutions were unanimously passed : — ' That we place the utmost confidence in Mr O ' Connor as a leader , and we are determined to support him a 3 such , and we deeply regret the party feeling shown towards him on this trying occasion . ' ' That we , the members of the Blackburn branch of the National Land Company , do hereby place the utmost confidence in Mr O'Connor ' s mode of management and procedure in the affairs of the Land Company , and we deeply regret that he should be continually annoyed by such _timesrrving serfs but we are determined to support him against all such vile and detestable machinations . '

      Keighley . —At a numerous public meeting of the Keighley Chartis' 3 _, held on Sunday last , the following resolution was passed unanimously : — ' That this meeting continue their unabated confidence in Mr O'Connor as the great advocate of their cause , and are extremely gorry that any party should exist who have not the same confidence , being quite convinced that no man ever yet displayed so much honesty , talent , and perseverance in the cause of the working class as that gentleman has done , frora the commencement of his career up to the present time . '

      Holme . —The Chartists and members of the National Land Company at their weekl y meeting held in Holme , passed the following resolution _: — ' That we place most implicit faith and confidence in the judgment and wise council of our illustrious leader , Feargus O ' Connor , and treat with disrespect the conduct ef the National Assembly . ' Colne —At a public meeting of the Chartists of Colne held on Monday , May 8 th , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — ' That the Chartists of Colne place implicit confidence in F . O'Connor , E 6 q ., M . P ., for his manly , persevering , and untiring labours in behalf of the rights and liberties of the oppressed and enslaved millions of tbe

      United Kingdom , and view with admiration and thankfulness his patience , and the discretion and soundness of his policy and advice , both in the columns of the Northern Star , in the National Convention , and in the House of Commons , during the late critical , trying , and momentous excitement , and we confidently hope and trust that he will continue his patriotic and disinteresied labours in the cause of suffering humanity . ' ' That tbe _Chanists of Colne have learned with deep regret , from the columns of tbe _Northern Star and other public journals , that several members of the National Assembly have indiscreetly used language towards Mr O'Connor , which the Chartists of Colne consider unwarrantable and uncalled for , and express their

      disapprobation of such individuals' conduct for so doing , aad , moreover , they are of opinion that if such indiscretion and crooked policy is persevered in it will have the effect of alienating the respect and support of the Chartists of Colne , such conduct being calculated to give to the enemies of our holy cause a temporary triumph , by creating discord and dissatisfaction amongst the . Chartist ranks generally . ' Malton . —At the weekly meeting of this branch of the National Charter Association tbe following resolution was come to -. — ' That we place the most implicit confidence in Feargus O'ConDor , Esq ., for his _fearless and noble advocacy of the people's ri g hts , and we also consider the members of tbe National Assembly hig hly censurable for their abuse of that gentleman . '

      Rotherham branch of the National Charter Association ; resolved : — ' That it is the opinion of this meeting tbat the conduct of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., in his advice tendered to the Chartist body on the 22 nd of April was a wise and necessary interference , and we hereby express our unqualified approbation of his conduct on that occasion , aHd we view with feelings of regret the unmanly attack made upon him in his absence by a portion of the National Assembly . ' Signed on behalf of the meeting , Robert Mason , president ; Joseph Turner , secretary .

      Congleton . —The Chartists held a meeting on Monday last , in _Waggs-road , when the following resolution was unanimously carried :- ! - ' We , the Chartists of Congleton , in public meeting assembled , beg to express our entire confidence in our worthy and resp ected leader , F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and to e xpress our satisfaction with his general conduct , and at the same time we cannot help expressing our disappioval of the conduct of those persons in the National Assembly who have been abusing Mr O'Connor in his absence . ' The members of the Land Company in this town passed . _' a similar resolution to the above on the same evening .

      Mottram . —On Sunday , Mr Joseph Barker , of Wortley , preached here for the Manchester Unity of Odd Fellows , in aid ofthe Widows' and Orphans ' Fund . The collection amounted to £ 8 . The sermou was an effective and soul-stirring oration , and did credit to the head and heart of the preacher . On Monday evening , Mr Barker lectured in the New School , on ' National Welfare . ' Several questions having been satisfactorily answered , a vote of thanks to the lecturer , with three hearty cheers for the French Republic , and three cheers and one more for the People ' s Charter , closed the most _respeetable and enthusiastic in-door meeting ever held in Mottram .

      Sowbrby , —On Sunday last , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : —• That we , the members of the Sowerb y branch of the National Land Company , return our sincere thanks to Feargus O'Connor , for nipping in the bud' the attempt of the promoters of the meeting in Dean-street , to depose him in the affections of his Land children . And we beg to assure him that , however disappointed men may question , contemn , or revile his honesty , sagacity , or judgment , he still possesses our unbounded confidence . '

      Mixenden Stones . —Resolved >— 'That itwas our full confidence i » the wisdom and _io ' tegrity of F . O'Connor , Esq . that first caused us to join the Land Company , snd we have not , hitb ' erto , seea or heard anything ; of that gentleman , but wh _^ t haa te nded to _strengthen , our confidence , inhisii _^ gj-ity . '

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      1 That we can never place the same confidence in any other man , or set of men , we place in him , our whole reliance being placed on him to carry out the scheme successfully . The day he leaves the management of the company will be the death-blow of our hopes . ' Wakefield . —At a meeting of the members of this branch of the Land Company , on the motion of Mr Wilcock , seconded by Mr Thomas Gill , it was unanimously resolved-. — 'That this meeting having beard read the letters of Mr O'Connor in last Saturday ' s Star , are of op inion that that gentlemen has ,

      up to the present time , managed the affairs of tbe National Land Company to our entire satisfaction ; and we are further of opinion that the attempts which are made , from time to time , to damage his public and private characteri are the work of vain , malicious , and disappointed individuals , who , to serve their own ends , would resort to any dirty trickery and deceit . This meeting would further record their unshaken confidence in the honesty and unswerving integrity of Mr O'Connor , in his Herculean efforts in the cause of freedom , liberty , justice , and social regeneration . '

      Birmingham . —At the usual meeting of the members of _thp Land Company held at the Ship Inn . on Sunday last , the following resolution was unanimously passed : — That we , the members ofthe Nation Land Company , meeting at the Ship Inn , view with feelings of indignation and regret , the great annoyance and inconvenience to which our zealous and indefatigable propnunder and manager of the Land Company , Mr F . O'Connor , has been _subjeeted to on many occasions , by men whose only object seems to be the destruction of his character . We are perfectly satisfied with the arrangements made by Mr O'Connor for the completion of the different estates , and we respectfully request him to adopt such course as he may think best calculated for the welfare of the members .

      Easington Lane . —At a meeting of this branch of the National Land Company and Charter Association , the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — ' That this meeting view with feelings of regret , the conduct of certain parties wishing to create a bad spirit in the ranks of the working class of this country ; and , further , we are of opinion , that such parties are not the friends of the people _, but their greatest enemies . ' ' We are of opinion tbat the attacks now made by certain parlies , upon our faithful , courageous , and illustrious leader , Mr

      F . 0 Connor , proceed from the basest motives , know _, ing as we do . and which none can deny , that he has merited the thanks of all friends of _freet-om , and the working class particularly , throughout the world . In conclusion , we say , that he has our entire confidence , which nothing can take away , but his desertion of our cause . ' 'That G . Julian Harney , tbe Editor of the Northern Star , still has our entire confidence , for the able manner in which that journal is conducted ; we , therefore , tender him our grateful thanks for the same , & c . '

      Winlaton . — The following resolution was adopted by tbe members of this district of the National Land Company : — ' That we place our fullest confidence in eur friend and champion , F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., and likewise return our hearty thanks for his past services , hoping he will continue them and give us his aid , until he has located every member of the said Company , in his own castle , and on his own estate . Otley , near Leeds . —The following resolution was passed by this branch of tbe National Land Company : —* That this meeting views with disgust ,

      the proceedings ot tbe parties convening the meeting in Dean-street , on Tuesday evening last , and more particularly so , when we learn that it was got up for the purpose of casting reproach upon the noblest and most honest man that the working classes of this or any other country can ever boast of , F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P . We , therefore , look upon their conduct as highly censurable , and the parties base enough to resort to such acts , are not worthy of the confidence of the working classes of this country ; and further , that this Association places every confidence in Mr O'Connor , and pledges bim their most untiring support . '

      Sheffield . —The members of the Land Company are hereby informed by the committee which was appointed at the last meeting to draw up rules for the Aid Society , that they are ready , and may be seen at any time , by applying to Mr Cavill , 33 , Queen-street . The objects are , —firstly , lo furnish every drawn member with a donation of £ 10 . Entrance fee will be 6 d per member , and a fortnight previous to a ballot tickets will he given to every member , for which tbey will be charged one shilling _, and the fortunate member or members will receive £ 10 . The Committee fully anticipates tbat the question will be taken up in that spirit which seemed to animate the members on last quarter day , when the subject was before them .

      Ashton-under . Lyne . —At the meeting ofthe members of this branch held on Sunday last , the following resolutions were passed unanimously by the members : — _< Tbat we , the members of the above branch , beg to _assure Mr O'Connor , that our confidence in him ar . d his management of the Land Company ' s affairs , remain as unshaken as ever . ' ' Tbat we hereby pass a vote of censure on the accusers of Mr O'Connor , for their base and unmanly attack on that gentleman ' s character , and their endeavours to fling a firebrand amongst the members of the Company .

      Hyde . — -At a full meeting of the members of this branch of the National Land Company , held at the house of Mr Thomas Woodi the following resolutions were carried unanimously : — ' That we , the members ofthe Hyde branch of the National Land Company , do declare tbat George Candelet , delegate from Hyde to the National Assembly , obtained his return through falsehood and deceit , and that this meeting declare tbat he does not represent the wishes or feelings of the members in the Hyde

      branch of the National Land Company . ' ' That this meeting place the utmost confidence in Mr O'Connor , and feel _greft disappointment in seeing through the Northern Star a report of George Candelet denouncing that paper , when wc feel assured , that it is the only paper which has and now is advocating the interests of the working classes of this country . ' ' That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the chairman ofthe Assembly , and one to the Northern Star , for insertion .

      Sheffield . —The weekly meeting ofthe Sheffield branch of the National Land Company , was held in the Democratic Reading Room , 133 , _Queen-street , on Monday evening . Mr Charles Bagshaw in the chair . The letter to the chairman of the London Growlocracy by our esteemed friend , Mr O'Connor , was read . On the motion of Mr William Cavill , Seconded by Mr William Briggs , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — ' Tbat it is the opinion of this meeting that the frequent attacks made _uponthe conduct of Mr O'Connor , are both selfish and foolish , and we beg to suggest to _MrO'Con . nor and the Directors , the propriety of treating such insane proceedings with utter disdain and _contemp-, forthe future , unless solicited by a majority of the society ; and further that our best and unqualified thanks be given to Mr O'Connor , for bis arduous duties in carrying out the Land Plan ''

      Worsborough Common . —On Sunday evening last , May 7 th , a special public meeting of the mem . bers of the above branch of the National Land Company was held at Mr Charles _Hanipson's , Belie Vue Tavern , when the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : —That we , the members of the Land Company , do hereby express our confidence in the ability , the honesty , and integrity of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., as conductor and manager of the Land Company , notwithstanding the ravings of disappointed individuals , or the calumnies of a base

      and prostitute press . ' That we are of opinion that the meeting got up in Dean-street on Tuesday evening last , was the handiwork ofthe enemies of Mr O'Connor , and consequently the enemies of tbe working classes generally . ' ' That it is the opinion of this meeting , that the expenses of tiie seven persons who attended the meeting in Dean-street should be paid out of the expense fund of the Com . pany , and we recommend each branch to give their opinion without delay . ' ' That we do her by pledge ourselves to render all the assistance in our

      power , to that staunch and unflinching advocate of the working classes , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., who is ever ready to support the toiling millions in tlieir just and righteous demands . Stafford . —At a meeting of the National Land Company held on Monday last , _tloe following resolutions were agreed to : —' That we consider tbe conduct © f certain members of the National As serably , in their puny attempt to blast the character of our leader , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., as calculated to injure the sacred cause of liberty , and therefore highly censurable . ' ' That so long as Mr O'Connor continues to pursue the line of conduct whteh h ? . s hitherto characterised him , we consider bim worthy of tbe thanks and confidence of the toiling [ _miiiiona , and hereby pledge ourselves to support him to the utmost of our power . '

      South AMPT 0 N . —At a meeting of this branch held on Thursday , May 9 th , the following resolution was adopted _w That we think Mr O'Connor should

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      not be at the expense of bringing seven men frora the country to London , to please the minds ofa few discontented individuals ; and we trust Mr _O'Com . nor will accept from us an approval of his conduct both social and political ; that we do not see the least fault to be found with him , and we are willing to contribute our mite towards defraying what expense may bave occurred by defending his manage ment of the Land Company . ' Bath . —At a meeting ofthe Bath branch of ths National Land Company held on Monday evening

      last , the following resolution was car ied unanimously : — "That vre , the memliers _' of the Bath brands of ti e National Land Company , having read with disgust , the insidious a't mpts to injure the hardearned reputation of _JVlr O'Connor , a 3 manager of ihe National I / _wd Company , do hereby declare our unbounded confidence in his wisdom and integrity ; and further , we beg respectfully to offer that gentleman our truly grateful acknowledgments , for hia almost superhuman efforts on behalf of the working classes generally . '

      A South Lancashire Delegate Meeting was held at Whitaker _' s Hotel , 93 , Great _Ancoats-street , at which the following resolutions were passed . If delegates frora the under-named localities ;—Manchester Land and Chartist Association , Warrington , Burv , Stockport , Ashton , Oldham , Heywood , and Rochdale ;—* That the minutes do pass . ' 'Thata deputation wait on Mr Thomas Rankin , requesting him to present a balance sheet of the money _affaira of Mr Thomas Barrow . ' That , while we offer ub opposition to the progress of reform principles among the middle classes as a body , yet , should

      tbey make an appeal to the people , we shall feel it our duty to propose for adoption the _Peopled Charter . ' ' Tbat the Observation Committee shall elect their officers for the future . ' * That Messrs O'Hea , Clark , Donovan , Nuttall , Leach , Grundy , Whitaker , Fildes , and Gutridge . be the Observation Committee . ' ' That Messrs Grocott and Birley be auditors . ' ' Tbat we hold a camp _mpetinjr , at Middleton , on Sunday , May 14 th . ' ' That Messrs Treanor , Archdeacon , O ' Connor , and Dr Reynolds , of Liverpool , be invited to attend , and that 500 imperial crown bills be printed , calling the same . '

      Carlisle . —At the usual weekly meeting of tbe council of the National Charter Association , Mr James Montgomery in the chair , the following resolution was adopted : — ' That the council is of opinion tbat the conduct of certain members of the National Assembly towards Mr O'Connor is both cowardly and ungentlemanly—cowardly in attacking him in bis absence , and ungentlemanly in endeavouring to cast odium on a man wbo , though it may be our lot to disagree on certain points , is , notwithstanding , the best of our acknowledged leaders , we therefore beg to state that we have the uttnGS * confidence in Mr O'Connor , and place the most perfect reliance in bis honour , integrity , and love of justice , and , further , tbat we look upon the littleminded libellers of his character as we do upen tbe passing breeze wbicb we regard not .

      Wolverhampton . —A meeting of the members of tbe CharMst Association was held at the Black Boy Inn , Horse-fair , on Sundav evening the 7 tfe instant Daddy Richards , of Bilston , delivered a short address , at tbe close ot wbicb an inquiry wss entered into relative to a communication sent to the Star office , condemning the postponement of the meeting of the National Assembly as suggested by Mr O'Connor ; we beg to state that no such resolution was ever passed by the Chartists ef Wolverhampton . The following resolution was unanimously agreed to ; moved by Maurice Whittinghara , _anfl

      seconded by Mr D . Gibson : — ' That we . the members of the Charter Association , view with _astonishment and alarm fhe conduct of individuals in the National Assembly attempting to undermine the character ef our trustworthy friend and advocate al the people ' s rights , F . O'Connor , Esq ., and _thereto create division in our ranks , which is calculated ia jeopardise the holy eause of Chartism . ' It waa further resolved , 'That we place unshaken confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his straightforward manly conduct and integrity . ' A vote of confidence in the conductors of the Northern Star was

      also adopted . Berry-Edge . —At the usual weekly meeting df this branch of the National Charter Association the following resolution was unanimously passed : — ' We , the members of the _Berry-Edge branch ofthe National Charter Association , beg to tender < mr thanks to _Ff-argus O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., for having by his letter in the Star , advised the postponement of the meeting of the National Assembly , and view such advice as being well-timed ; at the same _tims , we regret that several members ef tbat Assembly

      sbould have so far forgot their duty to tbe cause « f democracy as to have given an opportunity to the press of Ibis country of abusing and traducing the character of Mr O'Connor . We beg to tender to that gentleman the expression of our utmost confidence and thanks for the straightforward and manUr way in which he has conducted himself since lii _» connexion with democracy in this country . ' The members of the Association are requpsted to _attenS the meeting on Sunday next , as the subject _« l holding a camp meeting will be brought forward .

      Newcasle-on-Tynk —The following resolutions were agreed to at the regular meeting of the Chartist body on Monday , May 8 th : — ' That the conduct , counsel , and advice of Mr O'Connor up to tbe present time have had our decided approval , aM that we unhesitatingly resolve to place our confidence in his counsel and advice in future , while such counsel and advice is in accordance with tbe principle * of the National Charter Association . ' Moved by M _> Jude , seconded by P . Murray , and carried with one dissentient . ' That this meeting g * ve notice that A full house he called for _nf-xt Sunday . May 14 th , to consider the utility of adopting a vote of confidence in F . O'Connor , Esq ., M . P ., as director and treasurer of the National Land Companv . '

      Cleckheaton near Leeds . —The West Riding delegate meeting was held on Sunday last at Bradford . Delegates _present ; Bradford , Messrs W . Clark and Hurley ; Horton , Mr John Smith ; Bowling and New Leeds , Mr W . Brook ; Queenshead , Mr John Bates : Bradshaw-lane , No . 2 , Mr Johnson Hope , * Bingley , Mr James Crabtree ; Keighley , Mr John Town ; Leeds , Mr James Harris ; Dewsbury , Mr Vincent Bmok -, Elland , Mr Thomas B . Taylor ; Huddersfield , Enoch Sykes ; Halifax , Mr W . Cockcroft . Mr Harris in the chair . It was resolved , ' That the secretary ' s accounts having been audited and found correct , do pass , that the thanks of thia meeting be given to the secretary for the faithful discbarge of his duties during the past year . ' Mr W . Lacy was then unanimously re-elected secretary for the next twelve months . ' Mr Culpan , jun ., thea handed in the balance sheet of the

      Demonstration Committee , which being examined , and found to be correct , it was then resolved , * That the best thanks of this meeting be given to the committee for the satisfactory manner they have discharged their duties . ' 'On the motion of Mr E . _Epps , an unanimous vote of confidence was awarded tr > Feargus O'Connor , Esq . Itwas then resolved : — ' That tbe next delegate meeting be held at the above place on the first Sunday in June . After a vote of thanks lo the chairman , the meeting then broke up . Signed , W . Lacy , W . R . S . Heckmondwike near Leeds . —A numeroun

      and enthusiastic meeting took place on Monday evening , May 8 th , at tbe Red Chapel . Mr Joseph Hatfield , an old veteran in the cause of Chartism , was unanimously called to the chair . The following resolution was adopted : — ' That this meeting is of opinion that Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., M , P . for Nottingham , deserves the thanks of tbe whole community , and especially of the Cbartist body , for his excellent conduct on the 10 th of April last , and for the discretion and prudence displayed in preventing a collision betwixt the assembled thousands on Kennington Common , and the armed harpies of

      government . And thai this meeting having reviewed his political conduct from its commencement to the present time , deelare him to be the incorruptible and unpurchasable friend of the industrious classes , and that the present attempt to malign his unsullied character , has excited our indignation , ami that we pledge ourselves to support Mr O'Connor in all attempts , both politically and socially to improve the condition of the working classes . ' The resolution having beea duly seconded , was put to the meeting and carried unanimously . A meeting will take place in the above Chapel , on Monday evening , May 15 th . Chair to be taken at eight o'clock . I

      _CAnRjNGTON . —At a meeting , of this branch o the National Charter Association held on Sunday evening last , Mr John Haskard in the chair , it was resolved— ' That , having heard lhat certain persons belonging to the National Assembly , and others , have made gross attacks on Mr O'Connor ' s integrity as a Chartist and a leader , and believing that Mr O'Connor has not transgressed as represented , we consider him entitled to our highest confidence and esteem as a leader , a gentleman , and a Chartist , and hereby tender him our warmest thanka and gratitude for his exertions in behalf of the working millions . Preston .- —At a meeting of the Chartist Association on Sunday evening , May 7 th , Mr J , _Gritchlsv

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 13, 1848, page 7, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns3_13051848/page/7/