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r _AUuOA . —Mr . Abram Duncan arrived here on Saturday the 14 th instant , from London , and delivered two powerful sermons on the Sabbath following in this place ; also on the evening of Tuesday , ' he gave bis report of the proceedings of the Convention ,, and a -description of the procession in London , accompanying Use National Petition to the House of Common * , in bis usual _brilliant , powerful , and animating style . The "iall was crowded to excess , passages quite full , and numbers standing outside the door for want of room . The lecturer gave great satisfaction to all the different classes that was present , which was testified by a hearty vote of _thanks , and clapping of hands which lasted a considerable time . _ilr . Duncan , at the close of the lectnre , intimated that he had instructed the Secretary of the Alloa Association to make arrangements with
the most important towns in the district , as he intends _visitirg them in the beginning of June , for the purpose of bringing _before their notice the remonstrance which is intended to be laid before the House of _CommonB , so as the people ' s delegates may be heard at the bar of that House , likewise the memorial to the-Queen , either for the people ' s adoption or rejection ; also , Mr . D . stated , that in his visit to those towns , he would lay before them the plan suggested by the "Convention of tfce Executive of England meetin ? with the Scotch delegate ? , and that he ( Mr . D . ) intended to stand as a candidate at each of these places he visits , as deleaates are to be chosen by public meetings . The meeting then broke up , testifying their attachment to Mr . Duncan , as he had fulfilled the duties he took upon him to perform at the late Convention , according to that straightforward manner in which he is accustomed to act .
_IOMS BUCKBT . —On WhiUun Tuesday , the Chartists cf this place spent a very pleasant evening . E * ghty sat down to tea ; after which , several Chartist hymns were sung by a good choir ; and to make all bappy as possible , dancing was introduced , and k ; pt up till ten o'clock . After which two short addresses were delivered by Mr . Saul and Mr . Isaac Newton . DEWS 3 TJRY . —A District Council meeting was held at Horbury on Saturday last , when delegates were present from the following places : _—Dawsbury , Earlsheaton _, Batley . Horbury , Wakefield , Birstal ,
Po _^ _ovtns , _EistArdsley , Overton , Dawgreen , and Littletown , when Mr . Benjamin Simpson was called to the chair . After the financial business of the meeting was _transBcted , the following resolutions _werepassed unanimously : — _« ' That the delegates of the next Council do bring a levy of id . per member to to the next Council meeting for the support of the Executive . " " That Mr . West be tgain re-engaged for one month , to commence on Monday , the 30 th of May . " " That the next Council be held at Batley , at Mr . Benjamin Bramley _' s , on Sunday , June 5 th , at two o ' clock in the afternoon precisely .
KLaNCHSSTSR . —The grand annual festival and procession of the Independent Order of Rechabites and teetotallers of Manchester , took place on Saturday last The day w & _b remarkably wet , which prevented many of the societies in the neighbourhood from joining the procession . Nine o ' clock was the time appointed for the vsrioES tents of the order and the temperance societies to form themselves , in Stephenson ' s Square , in the order in _^ which they were to move . At" ten o ' clock the procession moved on its routs through the principal streets cf the town . The officers of the erder wore the
_lriigma of _tleir various offices , and the members the badge of the order . We noticed in the procession a great number of standards , flags , and banners , all having Euitable inscriptions and motto ? . Notwithstanding fee wetness of the day , there was a numerous muster , all were very neat and well dressed , with each a rosette in their breast When the procession passed , we noticed-that it was just twenty minutes from the first to the last At the conclusion , they again came to the Square ; the bands played several airs . The various tents and societies then proceeded to their respective tent houses and meeting rooms , highly gratified with their show .
_UpSNSHAW . —On Friday evening , a Chartist tea party teok place in the Association room , when upwards of 100 persons sat down to tea . The arrangements gave general satisfaction , and did honour to the Managing Committee . Tho room-was tastefully decorated with _evergreens , garlands , < fcc , and the portraits of the patriots that have and are advocating the cause of democracy , in splendid frames of rosewood and gold . Amongst the number , we observed those of the immortal Hunt , Cobbett , the "Welsh patriots , " _General Arthur _O'Connor , _Fergus O'Connor , and the murdered Emmett , and two splendid and beautifal miniature _represents ' -ions of Hunt ' s cottage , in glass cases . After the tea _eq-aipage was removed , Mr . Bairstow was called upon to preside . He opened the business of the
evening in a brief speech , and called their attention to the first toast for the evening ; it was one which he believed with all his heart and soul ; it is . " the sovereignty cf the people . " Mr . Dixon britSy responded to the toast The Chairman next gave " May G _^ d _prosper lis National Charter A : soc \ _ation , * and " _-ni 3 y the _Charter soon be the law of the land . " : Mr . C . _Ujjle * _. Len _snrg " Loud roar'd the people ' s thunder , " in _excellent siyle . Mr . Doyle responded to the toast in a _iaostexKHent speech . The Chairman arose , and in an appropriate speech , introduced the next toast , " The Xort / _tern Star and the democratic press . " Mr . Dixon _responded to the toast in an able and effective address ; in which he exposed some of the base methods which were adopted by the Whig and Tory press , to misrepresent and calumniate the Chartist body . Air— "See the conquering hero comes . " The Chairman then gave " The Chartist ladies of Great Britain , and may they soon become members of the association . " Mr . B
jwman and Mrs . Johnson of Manchester , responded to the toast in powerful and excellent speeches . Air— " Scots whz kae wi" Wallace bled . " The Chairman then gave , " Frost , Williams , and Jones , may we soon be enabled to restore them to their native land , and to the bosoms of their families . " Mr . Doyle responded to the toast La a feeling and effective speech . Air—" Auld lang ayne . " iluvcd by Mr . Bowman , seconded by Mr . Dixon , aid supported by Mr . Doyle , " That tfce females of _XXroylsden and Openshaw , do form themselves into a Female National Charter Association . " Carried _nnanijaonsly . There were twelve took cards , and two entered ihsir names . A vote of _confMenee in O'Connor and the Siar , was carried "by acclamation . The business having been brought to a close , the remaining part of _taa evening wa 3 spent in dancing , singing , and recitations , until half-past eleven o ' clock , and after gi * i _^ a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the _meeting separated , highly pleased with the evening ' s entertainments .
Tea _PiMiiSD Bail . —The Chartists in _connection with the Strand-street Boom , held a tea party and bui on Friday evening last , when nearly 300 eat down to a substantial tea , and did justice to the currant loaf , ii The room was tastefully decorated with the portraits given with the Star , and the banners of the _AssceiatUn , having suitable inscriptions and motto * . The _daasiog , singing , and other entertainments wera kept up tilt a late hour , when the guest * separated , well satisfied _wii the treat Carpenters * Hall . —The Uiual weekly meeting took _piacj in this Hall on Sunday last , in the afternoon and evening . The meeting were addressed by Mr . _Campbell , the Rev . W . V . Jackson , Mr . Dixon , and Mr . Doyle . On the motion of Mr . Murray , Mr . W . V . Jackson was put on the General Council . Afmi a few remarks from Dr . Hu ley , concerning the murder of the mm at Stockport , and a vote of _th * _ny « to Mr . Djjle , Mr . _Jackson , and the chairman , the meeting separated in a peaceab ' e _asd orderly manner .
_HEEDENBRXDGr . —Mr . Daffy deliverd an _animated lecture here on Thursday week ; and on Sunday last , Mr . Henry L _? igh delivered two sermons to attentive a ad respectable congregations . _GRSEJfOCK . —The first public meeting of the _Touag Men ' s Charter Association , was held on the 16 th inst , in the Chartist Hall , Harvey-lane , for the purpose of h ? . _arin _£ Mr . _Thomason deliver a lecture . Mr . John _Andersaa was called ih the chair . Mr . T : commenced , b / txcliimng the principles contained in the People's Charter , taking them one by one , and proving each of them to be just and good ; after some good hits at Mr . _Macitiiay , > LP . for his conduct in the House of Commons , he concluded , by calling on them to come forward Had join _taa _assjcistion . The rules and regulations being read by a member wer « hailed with loud _applause .
WIHCHC 02 XBE . —Oa Wednesday week , a teaparty was got up by the friends of democracy here , and held at Greet , ene mile distant from Winchcombe . It was respectably and numerously attended . Speeches were given by Mr . M'Crom , of Cheltenham , and several others , which were well received , and gave general satisfaction . A vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Mr . _Danctraibe , for hb manly and honest advocacy of our _eatjse , and for his last motion in the House of -Commons . After the usual cheering for the exiles and sufferers , for _O'Connor and the Northern Star , the party separated , after enjoying a beautiful evening in a beautiful and rural scot
_SDINBUI _1 G _3 . —At a public meeting held'in the -very _largest hail In this city , on Tuesday last , Mr . _Robert Lowery , delegate from _Edinburgh to the National Convention , gave a report of the proceedings of that body , which gave much satisfaction to the meeting . Mr . Lowery then proceeded to review the speeches of Macvalay , Russell , and others of the opposition , which he did with bis usual ability , and was loudly cheered throaghout Ms address , which lasted for more than two hours . Many of the upper and middle classes were present After the address a vote of thanks was
propoaed and unanimously carried to Mr . Lowery , for his services in the Convention . Also a vote of -thanks to all the individuals who composed the late Convention , for the manner in which they had fulfilled the duties , a _^ d proved themselves worthy of the confidence * e » - _, _ssd in them by the country . Also a resolution declaratory of the high estimation in which we hold T . S . _Bsnc-imbe , and the Members who supported his motion for a hearing at the bar of the House , the _mseting , which was attended by upwards of a thousand persons , brose np about eleven o ' clock .
_SOUTHAMPTON—A public meeting was held hare on Whit-Monday , t 3 adopt the Memorial to the Queen , _^ ad _aa remonstrance to the House of Commons , & i . jl also to hear the report from Mr . Bartlett , delegate to the late Convention . The meeting , which was held in a public place called the Marsh , was most numerously and respectably attended _.
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LONDON Kixgston-upon-Thames . Mr . Wheeler leetured at the Old Crown Inn , Market-place , to an excellent audience , on Wednesday evening . The chair was ably filled by Mr . Pavey . At the conclusion of the lectnre , Mr . Hyeth offered some very excellent observations . Many _m-mbers were enrolled , A secretary , treasurer , and committee were appointed , and other business transacted connected with the formation of the locality . New Kingston . —Mr . Wheeler delivered the first
lecture ever given upon Chartism at this place , on Thursday evening , at the Black Lion Inn . After the lecture an interesting discussion ensued . This visit has dissipated much prejudice , and there is no doubt that this place will speedily become an able auxiliary to the Kingston locality . Arrangements were entered into fat ensuring a succession ef meetings at the above house So great was the prejudice against Chartism in both these Tory towns , that they could not prevail upon the crier to _annouce their meetings , and four of the police were in the room , taking notes of the proceedings .
Rufft Ridle y lectured on Wednesday evening to the _Chartist 3 meeting at the Stag Tavern , Fulham Road . Shoreditch . —Mr . Thomas James Crowther _, dyer , 10 , Nelson-street , Friar ' s Mount , has been chosen subsecretary of this locality . Stab . Coffee House , Golden Lane . —Mr . Ferguson delivered a spirited lecture to a respectable audience , on Sunday evening ; after which a discussion was carried on , and ended with excellent feeling . Mr . Kerns has resigned the office of Collecting Secretary , and Mr . Walkerdine , jun ., is appointed to succeed him .
Globe Fields . —At a meeting of the members of the Globe Fields locality of the National Charter Association , at the Hit or Miss , 19 , West-street , on Sunday evening , May the 22 nd , Mr . E Pickersgill and Mr . G . Cooper were duly elected to sit on the delegate meeting for this locality , to be beld at the Star Coffee House , _Gslden Lane , on Sunday , June the 5 th . NOTTINGHAM . —Mr . W . D . Taylor kas been nominated by the Noah ' s Ark and the George on Horseback localities , as a candidate for the Executive Council . CARLISLE . —Meeting of the Council of the Carlisle Chartist Association . This body met at their room , John-street , _Caldewgate , on Saturday evening , the 2 l 8 t instant , Mr . John Armstrong in the chair . Mr . Fishbum waited on the Council in behalf of Mr . Richard
Oastler , that steriiDg and unflinching friend of the ¦ working classes , who it appears is new suffering im prisonment in the Fleet , through his late master , Mr . ThomhilL Mr . _Fisbburn said he knew the _« ' Old King " well , and had wrought with him on the subject of the factory question . Mr . Oastler had also been an uncompromising opponent of the inhuman New Poor Law ; and as such was well entitled to the sympathy and respect of the working _classes . Under those circumstances , he hoped the Council would consider the propriety of raising a subscription to aid the fund , which his iMr . O . istler ' 8 ) friends was now raising for his benefit The Chairman thought that Mr . Oastler , was well entitled to the sympathy and support of the working classes , for he had invariably been their able and _asalons advocate . Mr . Bowman then moved , ar . d Mr . T . Dawson _seconded the motion , which was carried _unanimeusly—" That one week's
subscriptions be giTen to Mr . R . Oastler ; and that the Secretary be iEstrueted to write to the adjacent places in his behalf . " Moved by Mr . Thomas Roney , and seconded by Mr . Henry Bowman—" That a public address be issued to the middle classes and various trades , calling upon them to join the Chartist movement" Carried . Subscriptions were paid to the treasurer , Mr . John Noble Hodgson , from various districts of the town . We hope the people will do all in their power to aid the subscription in behalf of Mr . R . Oastler , who is now suffering imprisonment for his _vigourous and determined opposition to the New Poor Law . Mr . Oastler is also publishing at the present time a Beries of " Fleet Papers , " which are well worthy the attention of the public , from their containing a faithful record of the opinions of this great and benevolent man , whose pewerfal and graphic writings are well calculated to improve and instruct bis readers .
DURHAM . —Since the rejection _< ot the National Petition it has been In contemplation to commence holding out-door meetings in the market-place once every week ; and the Council have been very diligent in devising means to carry this into operation . They have recently issued a written address to the members of the association , with a view to arouse them from the apathy which they have lately manifested on account of the many difficulties we have to encounter in endeavouring to forward the progress of our principles . An out-door meeting was held at the head of Framwell-gate , on Sunday night last , when able addresses were delivered by Messrs . Richmond and Jones to an attentive audience .
Chelsea . —Mr . Anderson lectured on Monday evening , at the Prince of Wales , Leader-street ; the chair was occupied by Mr . Dalibar . The lecture gave great satisfaction . At its conclusion Mr . Ruffy Ridley was nominated as a member of the ensuing _Executive . Mr . Farrer lectured on Sunday evening , at the King and Queen , Foley Place . Mr . Jones , from Liverpool , lectured on Snnday iast to the shoemakers' meeting , at the Cannon Coffee House , Old Street , City Road , and was much applauded .
MR . Jones lectured on Monday evening , to a numerous audience , at the Grotto Coffee House , Old Fish Street , St Paul ' s . At its conclusion , Mr . Salmon , sen ., moved a resolution , calling upon them to form themselves into a locality of the National Charter Association Mr . Salmon , juu ., seconded the motion . Messrs . Goulding , Ferguson , Wheeler , and others addressed the audience , which was ably presided over by Mr Balls . Several members were enrolled , and a meeting will be beld at this place every Monday evening . Mr . Fcssell lectured on Sunday last , at the Gold Beater ' s Arms , Old St Pancras Road , to an excellent audience . Mr . Anderson lectured on Sunday , at the Clock House , Castle Street , Leicester Square , to an excellent audience .
Rufft Ridley lectured to a numerous audience , at the Archery _Rdoms , on Sunday last At the conclusion of the lecture Mr . Powell also addressed the meeting . Mr . Ferguson addressed the audience at the Star Coffee House , Golden-lane , on Sunday evening , and was received , and much good was effected . Dr . M'Douall , on Sunday last , addressed a numerous and enthusiastic audience at the Queen ' s Head , Cambridge-road . Several members were enrolled . Mr . Martin lectured to the tailors meeting , at the Three Crowns , Richmond-street , on Sunday last , to the great satisfaction of the audience . At the conclusion of the lecture considerable business was transacted .
London Delegate Council . —Mr . Goulding in the chair . Fifteen shillings was received from Westminster for the Convention . Credentials were received from Messrs . Blake and Christopher , of the new shoemakers ' body , Folly Place , _Marylebone . Reports werereoeived from various localities . Auditors were appointed to pass the accounts of the Liquidation Debt Committee , and of Mr . Ridley ' s tea and coffee accounts . Mr . Drake was appointed as an additional member of the Observation Committee . A long discussion took place on a resolution of Mr . Martin ' s , " That a Committee should be appointed to secure eligible places in the suburbs for the delivery or lectures during the Sundays in the summer mouths . " The notion was negatived , on the ground that there was not a sufficient number - of lecturers to occupy the places already formed into _localities The met ting then adjourned .
Dockhead . —The Chartists of this place met at their New Hall , 16 , George Row , Folly Bridge , on Monday evening last , Mr . Collins in the chair , when it was unanimously agreed that a public library should be opened in the above Hall , for the purpose of spreading sound political knowledge . Donations of books , & c will be thankfully received . A spirited discussion was opened by Mr . Stratton , supported by Messrs . _Rawlinson , H . and C . Kemplay , Murphy , Donohoe , Langan , and oihers , and was kept up until a late hour , when it was adjourned until next Monday evening .
Camberweli—The Chartists of this locality beld their usual weekly meeting on Monday night , at the Montpelier Tavern . The nomination of the Executive Committee was the principal business of the evening . ; after which , the following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That this meeting hereby agree to a vote of thanks to the late Executive Committee for their zeal , talent , and integrity , in advocating the principles of liberty and justice against tyranny and in justice ; therefore we are of opinion that the gentlemen who were members of the late Executive should be re-elected to their wonted duties , as good , true , and faithful servants . "
Bucks Head , Bethnal Green . —The last three Sunday mornings Mr . Mantz has preached a political sermon in Abbey-Etreet , Bethnal Green Road , to the weavers of the district , which haB made some converts to our cause ; and on Sunday afternoon he preached one on the Forest to some six or seven hundred people , and gave great satisfaction . We sold about eight dozen Chartist Circulars , of No- 25 . Our locality keeps increasing , but our finances are very low . St . Pancras . —Mr . Raffy Ridley lectured at the Archery Roams , Bath Place , New Road , on Sunday evening last , to a very respectable audience , when he gave great satisfaction . Mr . Doyle , from Cheshire , also addressed the meeting . Several new members were enrolled , among whom were two of the middle class . A great number of Tickets for the Victoria Theatre were sold . The Chairman then announced that Dr . M'Douall would lecture on next Sunday evening , to commence at eight o'clock .
City of London . —Last Sunday evening Mr . Wm . Jones , the late North and West Riding of Yorkshire lecturer , delivered a very excellent and instructive discourse to a numerously crowded congregation In the Hall of the Political Institute , 55 , Old Bailey . On Sunday evening next , Mr . Jones will again lecture in the same place , the subject will be Political Justice Oa this occasion the admission for each person to the hall will be twopence ; the same will be given to the lecturer to assist him to defray his expences during his short stay in London . To commence at seven o ' clock precisely .
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HAWICK . —On Thursday evening , Mr . Lowery gave a lecture in the Chartist Hall , in which hereviewed the proceedings of the Convention , and gave a graphic description of the proceedings of the presentation of the Great National , and the debate en Duncombe ' a motion , dissecting the speech of Macaulay in a masterly manner . The lecture lasted about two hours , and was followed by a vote of thanks to the lecturer . On Friday , Mr , Lowery went to Jedburgh , and addressed a meeting there , and returned here on Saturday , and attended a public meeting held in the Townhall for the purpose of adopting the remonstrance to the House of Commons and the memorial to the Queen , recommended by the late Convention . Mr . C . Hunter
having been called to the chair , stated the object of the meeting . A . Easton then read the remonstrance from the Star , and moved its adoption . H . Dove seconded the motion , and Mr . Lowery supported it in an eloquent and convincing speech . It was then put to the meeting by the Chairman , and unanimously agreed to . Mr . Davies next addressed the meeting , and ended by proposing a vote of _thanksto Mr . Dancombe , and those members who honestly supported him . It was seconded and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks to the Convention was passed by acclamation . After a vote of thanks to Mr . Lowery for his former services , and on the present occasion , three cheers were given for Feargus O'Connor , and for Frost , Williams , and Jones .
NEWARK . —A tea party and ball was held here on Monday , the 16 th , instant , in our large Association Room , when ninety-eight sat down to an excellent tea . The friends of those who partook of tea were admitted at three-pence each , which well filled the room . The room was tastefully decorated with evergreens , and about fifty portraits ; near the centre of the room was a large transparent lamp , of six sides , each containing a point of the Charter . At the top end of the room was a large transparency of oil paper , nine feet by ten , on which was a representation of this country as the tree of corruption . On the trunk of the tree were £ 29 , 000 , 080 , the interest of the debt ; on the right bough was the army and its expences ; the branches contained the evils under which we groan , such as the law of primogeniture and monopolies . There is also a blue bottle by the Bide of it—it is Russell's own . On
the perpendicular branch is the word State ; on the top was a drawing of the crown , and its Balary : and on the branches were all the royal paupers , and their salaries . On the left branch was the church and Its enormous expences ; also all the bishops and their salaries . There was also a drawing of a church ; underneath was church-rates to support it On the main root of the tree was class legislation . There is likewise a very neat drawing of O'Connor standing with an axe , on the handle of which is the working millions . On the head of . tbeaxeis the " People ' s Charter , " to represent him striking into class legislation , and to chop it asunder . The piece was designed by Thomas SimniVt On Tuesday night we had a . ball ; and during the evening several excellent glees were sung by Messrs . Cox , Simnitt , and Houghton _* Mr . O'Connor ' s health was drank with loud applause . The party broke up at four o ' clock , highly delighted .
OAKENSHAW . —On Saturday , a public meeting was held at the Fort Arms Inn . About Beven o ' clock , the people began to assemble in numbers ; Mr , John Westwell was called te the chair . Mr . Tattersall , from Burnley , delivered an interesting and eloquent lecture on the necessity of union and _organision , showing that the working classes were only an inferior race of people by the unjust system of Government in England . At the conclusion , a vote of thanks was given to the Chairman for the able manner in which he conducted the meeting . Twenty-three new members enrolled themselves in the Association , after which , Mr . Tattersall got up a social meeting for the purpose of
uniting them in the cause of Chartism , The room was well filled ; and the evening ' s amusements consisted of songs , recitations , Ac . Mr . Hindle delighted the meeting by performing Napoleon Bonaparte crossing the Alps , and several other airs on the violin in a most eloquent and interesting manner . Before the meeting concluded , the National Anthem was snog , God save John Frost . Also , three cheers were given for Feargus O'Connor and for the Charter , and three cheers for Mr . Tattersall and all Chartists . The evening ' s amusements were conducted in an efficient manner , and gave great satisfaction . The work is going on bravely here .
ECCL-ES . —Mr . D . Rom delivered a lecture in the above place , In the open air , on Monday evening last _* after the lectnre a protest was submitted to the meeting for its approval , denying the right of the present House of Commons to legislate for this _conntry , inasmuch as the people had no participation in the benefits of the same . Mr . Dixon supported the motion in a powerful and thrilling speech , in which he spoke of the slavery imposed upon women and children in the coal mines of England . The protest was carried by a forest of hands , after which votes of thanks were tendered to the chairman and lecturer , and three times three cheers were given for the Charter , and the vast multitude dispersed , highly pleased with the development of the principles of democracy .
WATERHEAD MILL . —The Chartists of this place held a tea party on Friday evening last , on which occasion Mr . D . Ross of Manchester , delivered a lecture on the evils of class legislation , and the remedies to be applied . The lecture was well attended , and the proceedings went off with great eclat . DELPH . —On Saturday evening last , Mr . David Ross , of Manchester , delivered one of the most animating , eloquent , and learned addresses ever yet delivered in this part of the conntry to any audience . He was listened to with the greatest attention , and gave general satisfaction to all who heard him . ASTXEY-BRID 6 E . —Mr . D . Ross lectured in the above place on Sunday last , at three o ' clock in the afternoon . The lecturer expounded the principles of Chartism in a lucid , clear , and argumentative manner , to the evident satisfaction of all who were assembled on that occasion .
BACUP . —Mr . Beesley , from Accrington , delivered a lecture here on Saturday night last , to a splendid and an intelligent meeting . He was much cheered . Sixteen members were added to the association . ARNOLD . —On Sunday last , Mr . P . M . Brophy lectured to a numerous and attentive audience in the afternoon , on Bui well Forest , and gave great _satisfac-r tion , and made a deep impression upon his hearers . He also lectured at Arnold in the evening , on total abstinence , to a good audience . He ably advocated the subject to the great satisfaction of his audience . Also at tile meeting on Monday last , the following resolution was unanimously passed : —" That we , the Chartists of Arnold , consider Mr . P . M * Brephy a sterling patriot and Chartist , inasmuch as he has suffered for the principles in his native land ; and we take this opportunity of recommending him to any locality as an able lecturer , and worthy of the support of every true Chartist in Great Britain . " He has been nominated for the Executive .
CRAGGVALE— Mr . Duffy , from Oldham , lectured here on Monday night in the large room ef the Robin _Heod . At the conclusion a vote of thanks was passed unanimously to bim and to tbe Chairman , when after three hearty cheers were given with clapping of bands for Feargus O'Connor , the real friend of the industrious classes .
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NOMINATIONS TO THE GENERAL COUNCIL . MYTHOLMROYD . Mr . James Watson , wooloomber . Mr . William _Varley , cordwainer . Mr . S . Magson , ditto . Mr . Jag . Caster , weaver . Mr . John Pilling , ditto . Mr . Jonathan Townsend , ditto . Mr . John Vasby , ditto . Mr . Abraham Crowther , ditto . Mr . George Broadhnrst , woolcomber . Mr . William Roberts , ditto , sub-Treasurer . Mr . James White , weaver , sub-Secretary .
LAMBETH . Mr . John Whittaker Parker , tailor , 1 , Oxfordplace , Waterloo-road . Mr . Edward Blackmore , baker , 86 , Waterlooroad . Mr . John Fowler , baker , 103 , Broadwall . Mr . Alfred Andrews , baker , 23 , Great Guildfordstreet . Mr . Manual _Ashwodd _, carpenter , 46 , Broadwall . Mr . Stephen David Mackay , shoemaker , H _, Herbert ' s _Buildings , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Cbas . Graham , smith , 24 , York-street , Yorkroad , Lambeth , sub-Secretary .
KETTERING . Mr . James Law , mason , Back of Silver-street . Mr . Edward Jenkinson , gardener , Gold-street . Mr . John Smith , cordwainer , Goose Pasture-lane Mr . Samuel Dorr , weaver . Goose Pasture-lane . Mr . Samuel Neal , weaver , Swarm-street . Mr . William Eales , weaver , Silver-alley . Mr . William Smith , weaver , Spring Gardens . Mr . Thomas Tomlin , weaver , Silver-street . Mr . Matthias Wallis , weaver , Back of Silver-st . Mr . J . Roddis , cordwainer , _Isham _, sub-treasurer Mr . Jacob Good , weaver , Mount-pleasant , sub Secretary .
WELLINGBOROUGH . Mr . Henry Howe , cordwainer , East End . Mr . William Robinson , ditto , ditto . Mr . James Lattaway , ditto , Whychurch-Iane . Mr . Edward Gibbon , ditto , Church-street . Mr . George Bailey , butcher , Buckwell-cottage , Mr . Edward Hornsey , ditto , Hogshead-yard , snb Treasurer . Mr . Thomas Coombs , cordwainer , East End , sub Secretary .
NOTTINGHAM , ( NOAH S ARK , COALPIT-LANE . ) Mr . William Givener , framework-knitter , No . 6 , Sonth-street . Mr . John Tatton , bricklayer , Carey ' s-yard , Coalpit-lane . ¦ . ¦ •'• .. ' "' Mr . Joseph Bucknal , coardwainer , Coalpit-lane . Mr . John Waplington , framework-knitter , Coalpit-bine . Mr . John Robertson Macduff , Ball-yard , Coalpitlane . Mr . Joseph Cooke , publican , Noah ' s Ark , Coal-pitlane , sub-Treasurer . Mr . Robert Hurst , No . 9 , Cherry-place , Coalpitlane , sub-Secretary .
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HEYWOOD . Mr . James Hurst , fustian cutter . Mr * Robert Clegg , power-loom weaver . Mr , Francis Fletcher , _dittos Mr . James Clpngh , spinner . Mr . John Standing , spinner . Mr . Amos Smith , blacksmith . Mr . John Bell , fustian cutter . Mr . James Kay , tailor , sub-Treasurer . Mr . James Milne , sub-Secretary . All communications to be addressed to Mr . Wm Bell , Gooden-lane , Heywood .
The Executive.—The Following Sums Are Du...
The Executive . —The following sums are due to the Executive from the sale of Messrs . Crow and Tyrell ' s Chartist Beveragefrom the 14 th to the 23 rd ofMay : — .. ' . ' ¦; / .. ; ' ' ¦ s . d . Mr . G . Julian Harney , Sheffield ... 9 0 Mr . Gillespie , _Boltdn-le-Moors ... 6 0 Mr . Sweet ,-Nottingham ... ... 3 0 Mt . Morgan , Deptford ... ... ... 2 3 Mr . Hibbard , Mansfield ... ... 1 6 Mr . Saunders , Newark 1 6 £ 1 3 3
Notice! Every Chartist In London To His ...
NOTICE ! EVERY CHARTIST IN LONDON TO HIS POST .
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A BENEFIT will take Place , at the Royal Victoria Theatre , on Wednesday , June 8 th , 1842 , in aid of the Funds to liquidate the Debt incurred by the PETITION DEMONSTRATION . The Performance © f the Evening will consist of A POPULAR DOMESTIC DRAMA , in which Miss Vincent , tho Heroine of Domestic Tragedy , will appear , aBSiBted by Mr . E . F . _Siville , Mr . Dale , Mr . Gardner , Mr . Howard , Mr . Paul , Miss Goveney Mrs . G . Lee , and other popular Actors of the Establishment . A variety of Singing and Dancing ; A Gentleman Amateur of great celebrity will perform several admired Airs on the Acoordian ; after which A FAVOURITE INTERLUDE . To conclude with an admired MELODRAMA , embracing the entire strength of this now Popular Company .
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THE WHOLE CHARTER FOR ONE HALF' PENNY 1 ! WITH ENGRAVING OF BALLOT BOX the SCHEDULES , & 0 . & C . " Every working man , for the charge of a halfpenny , can now procure for himself and family the above all-important document , and we sincerely hope the masses will now do so . "—Ndrthorn Star . EMMETT'S SPEECH ! Now publishing , Price One Penny , the splendid speech of Robert Emmett , Esq ., who was executed in Dublin , for High Treason , in the twenty-second year of his age . T EMMETT AND IRELAND ! Just published , price Is ., an interesting Memoir , from authentic sources , of the lamented patriot Robert Emmett ; incidentally detailing the Origin , Progress , and disastrous Termination of the Irish Insurrection , 1803 , & c . Embellished with a splendid steel engraved Portrait . This edition includes the Trial , _^ celebrated Speech , & c . & o . "This little work is ; calculated to keep in remembrance the name of one who felt , and felt deeply , bis country ' s wrongs ; a man who , in endeavouring to redress them , fell a sacrifice to the schemes of the most blood-thirsty faction that ever governed , or rather misgoverned Ireland . We hope the book may have an extended circulatidn . "— Weekly Dispatch . " ASK FOR THE ENGLISH CHARTIST CIRCULAR ! PRICE one halfpenny ! " This noble , though humble , ally in the glorious cause of the People is , we are happy to perceive , pursuing its onward march , and , if properly enoouraged , cannot fail most efficiently to aid in the cause of right and justice . The number before us ( 25 ) , besides other highly interesting matter contains the 'People ' sCharter' entire . Thus every working man , for the charge of a single halfpenny , can procure for himself and family an authentic copy of this most— 'this all-important document ; and we sincerely trust that the whole of the masses will gladly avail themselves of the _^ opportunity . We perceive that the whole of the back numbers are in print , and can be obtained for one shilling ; a work at the price , containing so large an am _Ximt of really useful information , we are not acquainted with ; and we hope that every Chartist will aid in its circulation . —Northern Star . The work can be bad in Monthly Parts 6 d . each . THE LABOURERS' LIBRARY , Containing the Remedy for National Poverty and Impending National Ruin : or the only safe way of Repealing the Corn Laws , by enabling each Working Family in Britain to produce a "CHEAP LOAF" and a " BIG LOAF" for themselves at Home ! By F . O'CONNOR , Esq ., Barrister-at-Law , and late Prisoner for Libel in York Castle . Addressed to the Landlords of Ireland .
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THE NEW YORK LINE OF PACKETS Sail punctually on their regular days , From LIVERPOOL , as MIoWb , _vizji—Independence , Holdrige , ...... 1250 tons , 25 th May . Virgini an . Allen , .... i ..... _i " 1010 tons , 1 st June . Echo , Sill ,.......................... _^ 1060 tons , 7 fch ; June . Siddons , Cobb ,... ; ................. 1500 tons , 13 th June . Also FOR NEW YORK , " The following Splendid a > st-clas 3 American _ShipB Sail punctually ae follows , viz :- — f Birmingham , Robinson ,......... 1000 tons , 20 th May . James Edward ..................... 950 tons , 24 th May . Swanton Heath .................. 1050 tons , 30 th May .
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VALUABLE WORKS Just published , price 2 s . 12 mo . bound in cloth , FIFTEEN LESSONS ON THE ANALOGY AND SYNTAX OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE , for the use of adult persons who have neglected the study of Grammar .
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MEDICAL ADVICE . TO THE AFFLICTED WITH SCURVY , VENEREAL , OR SYPHILITIC DISEASES , RHEUMATISM , AND NERVOUS OB SEXUAL DEBILITY .
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1 YIOTHEKS . ON MOTHERS have depended in all ages the strength and well-being of Empires . Every well regulated state has possessed laws directly subversive of all that might injure the development of mind , retard the improvement of morals , or been destructive to the physical beauty of the female form . This feature in good government was not peculiar merely to the _independent States of ancient Greece , but stands out in bold relief upon the pages of Roman history ; their statute books being filled with provisions for ennobling the female character ; stamping the hardy race of Romans as the most philosophical among the learned , the greatest among the free , and best qualified of all others to give lawa
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Northern Star (1837-1852), May 28, 1842, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/ns5_28051842/page/2/
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