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      GrRASD DEMONSTRATION . TBIUMFEANT ENTRANCE XKTO MAHCHEBTE& OF THE LIBERATED PATRIOTS , MESSRS . R . J . RICHARDSON , BUTTERvTORTH , BOYLE , SMITH , AND SCOTT , OX CHRISTMAS DAY . On the above day , so anxiously expected , sad eagerly failed by the men of 3 Janck « stttr , th « greatest en--th ^ svmm prevailed , » nd thousands displayed themselves in procession to * staime home the Wbig victims of oppression , injustice , and tyT&nny . A splendid placard iras issued fey the National Charter Associitioe ., a -wak previous , railing , in the followine terms , upon the people aod tke trades : —

      " Welcome the noble patriots . Tbe "trades and the pnblic &ra res ^ e : t ! xilly informed , tfert on Christmas I Day there "vriil be a piblic prooessien to "welceme to } Manchester those brave and nobte jatriets , Richardson , J Doyle , Bttttertrorth , Saiith , Scott ,-eohnson , Wild , andP Aitkin , ¦ wb « have suffered imprisfrHiient for maintaining j the rights ef labour , and the prioeiples of the People ' Charter . Men -of Manchester ; ye sons oi toil , ed « w j your raorel strength , U > cheei or those brave patri «» , ] ¦ whe , vrfeilein tibeir dungeons , --swore by the God of ; Justice , tiiat they -would leare their prisons neither silenced " nor dismayed ! " j

      The event justified the mest sanguine expectations , i and gue-ibe Be to the enemy ' s prognostics . Efery-j preparation had bevn previously maue to mate it j effective and "unparalleled . All -were en the tiptoe of ; expectation . E * riy in the morning ' s dawn , & few of the goed and troe ftknds departed from Manchester , to j meet the libeated patriots , at Eccitfe , a distance of . fonr miles , where they breakfasted . About baif-past ' twelve o ' clftiS , the " wives of Messrs . Richardson and Buttaworih followed , accompanied by Mr . Littler , and a few Others , in two splendid carriages , each drawn fey fo « r hiirses , with two -postilions- The scene was of flie most affecting descrjpiion , and did honour to the Chartists of Manchester .

      Alter a hearty greeting , they enjoyed the company of their -wives for some time in interesting conversation Mr . Kieterdson and Mr . Butierwortb looked remarkably veil , and did not appear to have suffere-J materially in their health . Mr . Doyle seemed extremely worn and emaciated in his appearance , and has suffered greatly fn his issaitb . Snuth and Scott , who were liberated a short time since , are also well Messrs . Aitkin , Jofcn-Boa , * nd Wild , of Ashton , had previ . usJy proceeded to that town to atUiid a dinner there , which prevented ¦ us frem enjoying the pleasure of their company aad * ttendance at the procession , though we are happy to learn that they are in good health .

      The procession , according to announcement , formed themselves in Stephens-square , at twelve o ' clock . From the gaburhan villages , the principal streets , lanes , alleys , garrets , and cellars , issued persons of both aexes , all trending their way to that point—all seeming anxious to testify their hatred cf tyranny . When all assembled , it was allowed on all hands that it was the greatest display ever witnessed in Manchester . About a ^ t arter before one , the procession commtnceU . moving , Mr . - Joseph Linney and Mr . Holden being marshal ft to meet the liberated prisoners . The following is the order in which the procession iaoved : — From the Square they proceeded np Oldbjun-street , along Swan-street , Shuie-hiii , Old Mitigate , Deansgate , Bridge-street , and through Salford , to the appointed place .

      In "front of tbe process : on was a white flag , with a beautiful row , followed by a painted representatien of the ? ete : Ioo Massacre . Xext followed three Email flags , on which "were inscribed—The Rose , the Thistle , and the Harp . r » j » t . pt . Inscription—' United Carpenters .

      B-Oi . Procession—jlen of the trade . A White Banner , edged triih gold fringe , bearing the Anns of the Fustian Shearers , inscribed oc the front—Friendly Society of Fustian Shearers . Reverse—Universal Suffrage . Annual Parliaments , Tote by Ballot , Xo Property Qualification , and Payment to Members of Parliament . BiXD . BAM ) .

      I Members of the Trade . Splendid Si' . k Banrer , with a figure of Britannia in ihe centre . Inscription—For a nation to be free , it is \ suBcient thai sh = wills it . Ke-rerse England expects every m * a to do his duty . : BiSa ; Beautiful Banner , inscribed— Joiners" Union Society . ;' Eerene—We joiners j .. in for the rights of labour , ; followed by mem ' xrrs of tne trade-Banner , inscribed—Repeal cf the New Poor Law

      BAND . i Lar ? e Splendid Flag , with whit * fringe . Inscription : —Salford Ciiarter Association . I Bewrse—For a nation to be free , it is sufficient that : she wills it ; Band . ! large splendid Green Silk Flag , inscribed—Calico \ Printers' Friendly Society . ; Reverse—Uo : ted we stand , i ; ivided we faJL Members of the trade . i . Beautiful banner— i Inscribed— Soeisty of Ladies' Shoemakers . Berease—We nnitts to maintain oar rights inviolate : , prosperity a ' . ttnd our cause . > EASD . j Procession—Members of the trade . ' Portrait on canvass of Dr . M"D . / till— ! Inscribed—Dr . P . M- M'Djaaii is ear friend . ¦ Proscssion .

      Beautiful banner , inscribed—Manchester Female Political Union— ; Feltewed by a brass band and 1 , 001 ) females , many . of whom wore garland and wieaiks of , evergreens . Five open carriases . ' 1 st . Cantainin ? the Executive Council and Mr . BjtefjT , the Wcat Riding Lecturer , accompanied ¦ with Mr . Thoma ? S 3 n , of 2 » cwcaaiie , in splendid plaids , aad silk-scarfs , -with rostttss , and en ; im = lied carus of , the Jfatiunal CLarter JLs > oci * ikn . ; en tfatir breast , a Bmall bc&uxifal card , inscribed—The Executive . ' Carriage , cvni&inin ^ the Victim Funu Committee . Ths three othtr carriages contained gentlemen and . ladies , whose names we tiid no : know , wearing gaihr ^ , *•<• - I A large banner . Isscription—Liberty and Equality . ; BAND . Procesiiou . A most splendid banner , containing a beautiful Portrait of the Noble O'Connor . ; Inactipuon—O'Connor . Hunt ' s gucvcesor . i band . :

      Procession . A most magnifieciit banner . Inscribed—Manchester Political Union . XfcTerse— . Universal Saffra ^ e , Tute by Ballot , and Annual Pariiamctts . A large bannss . Inscription—For a nation to be free , ' tis su £ cicnt tba : she wiiis it Splendid banner—i--scribe ;!—Universal Su . Sr ^ ge , Eqaitabis Anj ailment . Pr . xv-sision anil Sscd .

      la procwedicg past tae > cw Bnaj . sir Ccaries fi ^ iav observed t j Mr . Llnnty , tht Marshal , ttut he ¦ w as hichty grjtided with the « rder , sobriety , anJ respectability of the procession , anil expressed his zstoz Bhjnent-at the amazing txttnt of tae numbers who swept the breadth of the-strccts for upwards of a unle in ^ ength . PTecise ^ At two o ' clock , the proceiiion arrivti ut CroBS-lane , when the air resouiwitsd with the mos : deafening acclamations , which resembicd more a trinmphal celebratien of some diitinguiihed viciary . than the -struggle of , dt ^ d CairtiiJB . A iacre impcabg jsnd magnificent scene nxw opened on oar visita , namely , the exchizne of thuusauds «; iind wishes aod grattu&tiuns on seciag the prisootis once lcore . &' liberto ; the procession then re&si&ed its orderly

      and staitely jnarcli ; tise carriages iu wiiico the patriot . ¦ were , falling in before that of the Educative ; it then moved Dp the Ctt * c 6 £ . t thruugli Sjifurd ; the bclia « truck ep a mesry p = al , as though in empathy of the people , - which , with the splendid Uisisic , bad a must enlivening effisct On passing Richirdsus ' s residence , the cheats were jion entinsiastic . It ibea pjveeeded over Victoria Bridge , Smithy door , and proceeded along i £ acket-slEe « t , gare the fee-istiy biped laylor with Neddy aad the f > iecious ftaardian several rounds of the most dicxnal . groans &scr heard , and diluted the Advertiser , with j > r « tracied cheers . It than meved

      throagh Jloslcy-street , Lowt-r Mosley-ttpeet . Bndgevr&ter-sUeet , aad Tonman-straet to the Hall -u ! Science , the open space near v& 2 ch . wa&aomp ! eteiy nUod iip by the T » st prooessioa , thousands of s ~ hom crowobd into the jpacious Hall , -while the band * were playing . several popular national airs , and after ihe liberated prisoners had partook of a slight rdlection * the dense multitudes who could not obtain adwiissien , moved off ia £ xcei-\ en \ order through the various stRtts ^ ccouipajiitjd by the bands , and separated highly del : ghte < l v-iih the day s proceecings . The liberated prisoners , on estering the vast edifice , were saluted ¦• ith cheering toe most enthusiastic we ever beard ; after wxiich ,

      Mr . Edttasu CCHSiS presented himself , and , after j the cheering , and waving of hats and handkerchiefs bad subsided , proposed that Mr . Joseph Linney , late BoroughreCTB of Manchester and Salfoni , take the chair . Mr , WH £ SLEa roae to second it Mr . Li : ns . et bavin ; taken the chair , sud , he hoped &d tr oste 6 > 3 taa& fcbe same by which be had been Intro- r dm ^ Uii bem . ^ r ^ dd be forgQtten , anU ntrer be brought j ^ Tqfi pSifc ' ijiigr-were met that evening to bear from .: ffef muLfcftfeLV&ehmd him , who had been imprisoned ; J ^ j 2 mmlSii fhxe cause of the people and of liumanity , ) ¦ y Vjjj j& ekpixB&RtA ; of their saffcrlngs trhile incarceraied , ; /¦ <** mA& $ * <^ 4 fiioA ^ si to tie best TFty of obtaining their i * - " jBflJ ^ jW * . ? Ho / wit desired to state , by thu&e geuiic- » - ^ - "JgBp ^ jfitt-ft iticompaiiy mast not expect from them long ' , i ~ jMMEiK ^ ttKt "' ^ t j u they had not yet had the op- ; ^ Sr iiri ^ #° ^ 9 to thfcii homtB , and as tLey were j ii * -: . 10 * 5 * S .. t ; -

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      desirous Df meeting ttitir wives and families at their own firesides . ( Hear , hear . ) He hoped those present would attend the dinner , which would be given to these gentlemen next week , on which oaasisn they would enter into detail . Those who were to attend that dinner would be the labouring classes of England ; for they had none of the higher classes , and very few of the middle classes , to assist them . He hoped the proceedings at the dinner would be conducted with the same peace and harmony as their procession that day . He would now introduce Mr . Richardson to them . jAppla-useO Mr . K . J . Richardsos rose , and wss saluted with shouts « f applause , waving of handkerchiefs , and clapping oC hands , which lasted a considerable time .

      Silence bting restored , he said he felt at that moment somewhat overpowered , in again feeing a public audience , in consequence of having been shut out from the world for ni » e long months . Hs "knew they would bear with him if lie could not address them in the same spirit as he had hitherto done ; bet this he did assure tfeem of , that ba had the game spirit now that he ever had . ( At this , a loud clap of ttmndering hurras burst from every p * rt of the Hall . ) He had been prosecuted fcy the Government ; yes , and by the Re- form ¦ Government of 1830 , for his advocacy of Reform principles . He had been prosecuted by this Reform Government for advocating those very doctrines which placed the Reform Administration at the hela of public afciirs . ( Hear , beir . j He had been

      prosecuted for advocating the doctrines which Sir John Cam -Hobhwise did when out of place , namtly , that the House of Commons did not represent the people , and that the people would only do justice to theiRSelves and justice to the r . ation at large , if they would reform that House hy brute force ; if they would pull tfce members of the House of Commons out by the ears . lock the doors , anrt put the key in thtiT pockets . ( Hear , and cheering . i Tkis was the doctrine of Sir Joh * Cam Hothouse when he was a Radical Reformer , but now , after he had been raise ! to office , he had beo » me a Finality Reformer , and was ready to prosecute those who were disposed to tread in hi 9 former steps . B * t he would tell them that , notwithstanding all their persecutions , he was yet the same man that he was

      before he went to prison . ( Loud and tremendous cheering . ) He was still a Radical Reformer , and he hoped the people ¦ woaid be found to lea-re him before he left them . ( Hear , und applause . ) What was the object of the present Government in prosecuting him and the rest of his coadjutors in the work of reform , but to carry out the great finality principle declared by Lard Joan Kussell , to put a stop to all further reform in the representation of the people . But , he asked them , had they succeed ? Xo . He asked them to appeal to theitmen who had been expatriated from their native land ; he asked them to appeal to those men who are now suffering in their dungeons , he asked them to appeal to the body politic at large , whether they had changed one jot of their principles .

      Notwithstanding all the prosecutions that had taken place , he did not know a single person who had changed his principles . ( Cheers . ) The prosecution of the Government had not had one jot uf influence or effect upon him . < Applause . / He was a Radical Reformer of the old school of Major Cartwright and Henry Hunt They prosecuted the old Major , ; they prosecuted Cobbett ; they prosecuted Henry Hunt , but not one of tuem did they divert from their principles ; and should he stand there a pupil of such noble men , and not follow their exampw . Xo . iCheers . ) Tney might prosecute him till Doomsday ; but he would not alter . ( Tremendous cheers . i The Chairman had mentioned that there was to be a dinner given in the course of

      next week , and that he conceived would be the best time to enter into detail , as to the effects of prosecution and the steps which it would be best to take , in order to obtain Universal Suffrage , Annual Parliaments , and Vote by Ballot , iCheers . These -were suljects upon which he would go more into detail on that occasion In conclusion , he thanked all those who had forsaken their family parties for the purpos-j of meeting them , and expressed a hope that they would never slacken in their efforts to obtain Radical Reform , and to mate England what it ought to be—the envy of surrounding nations , and the glory of the world . The speaker sat cown , and was greeted with loud and long-continned cheering .

      The Chairman next introduce' ! Mr . Buttertvobth , who received the same demonstration of applause as the former speaker . H-3 said , if there was one man or woman in that assembly who chose to ask him if he held the same political opinions thut night as he did previously to the Whigs placing him in Lancaster Castle , he would answer that question by asking them another , and that was—had they gained one jot more of liberty since that time' i"Xe , " and " Tes . " ; Unless they had gained Universal Suffrage , Vote by Ballot ,- and Annual Parliaments , he was the

      same man still . ( Loud demonstrations of applause . ) If they hal not obtained the * e , one class of society "would always be the slaves of the other ; and it became them as Chartists to proceed in their labours until they got th-ra . He hoped the same indulgence would be extended to him as had been extended to his esteemed friend Mr . Richardson—to be excused from addressing them any longer . hat evening . He Doped again to see them at the dinner on Xew Year ' s Ere , when he wouUi go more into detail . The speaker sat down amid a general burst of cheering from all parts of the capacious building .

      Mr . Geouge HE > 'R"i" Smith then came forward , and rcctivrd a volley of cheers . He commenced by txuosing the manner in which he had been entrapped , namely , by policemen being sent to take notes of a speech he made in June , lS 3 y . He was warned of tins , but he Wis sure that no ninn could have made a more constitutiunal speech than he did on tliat occasion ; bui because he -WO 3 a Chartist he -was a marked man , and the authorities were determined to entrap him . But he defifejl the Whigs to change him . God had iaiplanied in his breist a love of justice , which he hoped would never be . eradicated from bis mind . He would tell the Whigs—that base , bloody , and brutal fiction—that he was still the same man that he was previous tu bein ? prosecuted .

      Mr . Scott next rose , and said that lie felt himself incapable o * making a speech , but he would inform ihrm that if he were not a Chartist before , he was no-w a firm one . iH&ar . htor , and cheers- ) And , notwithstanding al " : his suiferings in the cause , be was willing to suffer n . ore ratier than change his principles ; and , though the rar . 'jw ^ mi . 'bt be erected , as it was for his friend , that r . obk patr . ot , John Frost , it would strike no terror upoii him . He vras willing to lay his head on ike bio . i ; he was willing to be hung upon the gullo-W . S , before he would c-. ase teing an advocate cf the People's Charter . ¦ ¦ L-juJ cheering ) He was still with the psop' : e ; he woaid remain on their side wherever he might be placed . He heartily thanked the woriing ajen of yizncb ~? leT for tbeir expressions of kindness an , i con 5 drr . c = towels him as a sufferer ia the eav * e of Ch . irtisiu . sx'l with these observations he would bid them good night . ( Loud cheers . i This speech produced a feeling uf the greatest respect for the ¦ sowing man , Scott- !

      The Chairman t ^ n ca'led on Mr . Bairstow , the West Biding lecturer , -who was received in the most enthusiast- ' c manner . Mr . Baif-siow commenced by saying , Mr . Chair- * man , Manchester denizens of th ' . * worln ' s democracy , this day ha « be ; n a any of high txultation , of proud < : i ? ni-y . ; it hiis demonstrated thii ui . jesty of the people , the enthu = ia > m of pa : ri ;> U 3 m , triumph over savage Wing persecution , the ntler inefficiency to put down our cause , and the griuideur of moral heroism in the di > p ; ay of incomparable strength , coupled with the forbearance of regal inercy 'Loud cheers . ) Sir , o : ui . iputtnt as the people bare sliuwn themselves to i > e , the whoie of that day ' .- proceedings has proved lh m po > 6 ; sstd of a spirit of decorum , while glowing

      un .: ' er exciVt-m-. nt L .. T' : er ^ n § on frei . zy . proud of tte becour of bting undo their representative and iE < . uth-p : ece in returning the sincere * : congratulations and thiinks of the Commute * to the trade * , who had so noMy come forward to do honour to consistent , persevering , and un-iauuted patriotism , not ia the ranks uf th' - re < j * id ibles , but fro u the working casscs , of nie ; i boasting no higher origin than the cmdle of industry , who claim ne higher imiuunitifcs than industry ' s r : ghts , and -wished for no mure exalted btntour than the pysi-sEiea uf their jjst ana inalienable rights . Mr . Balrsicay addressed the meeting at great length , laid pii&sed a hien euio ^ ium on tke liberated patriots , Mid tbe various trades "who had assembled to do tteai honour . He was repeAteuly cheered , s £ d concluded by aiding the following resolution : —

      " That this meeting return tkeir sincere thanks to ihost " rraues whs Lave joined in jr > jvc « s 5 ! on to we . come Jlome the mea wLo have suffcrt < i in the cause « f the . Billions ; and this meeting cjJI ut-on the trades i . generally to fucm ihemselves into Charter Associations , I w gain a fair representation in tn « House of Commot : * , ! in order thut the iime protection may be obtained Cor 1 tbe property ot the labjurers , as the property of thw ! w-ttiithy classes . " i 24 r . Hl'ME rose t » second the resolution , which was ¦ eartied by aecLau ^ iiuxL ; Tie Chaikmxk Lhea introduced j ilr . IXjtle , who had retired fur a * bort time . He I % raa cec = ived with eaihusiasiic cheering . He said , i Ladies and Brother UatLiOiis of Manchfcattr , be knew

      ! , they « oald excuse liiia from addressing them to any I great lesgth . Indeed , it would be very imprudent in ; Vim to < Jo so , haTing etttferwi Very severely with a ! complaint called th « Htm ., and ha was then in a rerj J bad ataie of health . He wouid make but few observa-{ tions oo 4 he present oczusi jH . He begged them to ' , accept hir grateful thanks for the kind reception which | he and his fellow-sufferers h * d met with that day . He i could assure them that he retnrned them his thanks in the true sincerity of a Jiepubiican iuurt . Tlw ptople ot Manchester had shown tUeir attachunent to the cause for which he had suffered . He expressed his joy at

      witnessing such vast numbers cf p *; p - _ - \ - » ho haa joined in the demonstration to -welcoiiio Liiu frc nr the house of bondage . He Itdt proud that he ind i > een abte , ander all the . ^ offerings vrLich he hid en iared , . ' o maintain sufficient fortitude of mlsd . And l : c- J ' elt jtouU that the vile , dastardly , and pttfidious Whigs ha'Jdtiemed him worthy cf i rosecatiun , fvr adv > citiiig the rights of tee fair suiis inc . daug ' u ^ r ^ i-. f ii : du » : » y . Tiae vpeaker then ' entersd into a description -A iLe treaunent which he Lzd received at the tan ~ . i v ! lie Governor . O"n the 17 th of Aprd , te - ^ s . i his iVi ^ u-. l ^ ruith arrircd at th * prison . The £ r ^ t person Lht } ' n :-t tc ^ s Capt ain Anthtny , -wLo siid he knew th « n to be Ckartis , * .

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      He , together with Smitk , was ordered to take off his shoes and st \ xkings , and stand barefoot on the cold floor . This he resisted en the ground of a bad state of health . The Governor came * nd asked him . why he did not obey the orders and take off his shoes and stockings . He again told him he was in a bad state of health , and that it might be dangerous bo 8 land on the cold floor bo long . The Governor in reply told him he would have to do many things while he remained there that he had not been in the habit of doing . Doyle pointed t » the Act of Parliament to Bhew him that it was not consistent for him to press him to take off his shoes and stockings . Tbe Governor persisted and Doyle ultimately told him he would not do it . He asked aim again and again , but received the same

      answer . The Governor then ordered him to be locked up for three days and three nights , to be fed on a kind of food called skilly , mixed with meal and water , rosin , Jcc-, and only just what would keep body and soul together . He continued to reason with the turnkey to bring him paper , pen , and ink , to write to a magistrate ; he at length procured them and did so ; the magistrate came and he communicated to him how he bad been served . The magistrate replied by telling him ( Doyle ) that he thought of getting master outside , but he -would be deceived if he thought of being master there . The speaker continued to sh « w many indignities to which he had been subjected , and gave many anecdotes which at times convulsed the whole assembly with laughter , while others called forth execration upon his tormentors , and shouts of " shame , shame . "

      Mr . Tillmas came forward to move the second resolution , which was seconded by Mr . Curran , and carried with applause . " That this meeting teader their most grateful thanks to Messrs . Richardson , Djyle , ButterwoTth , Smith , and Scott , for their noble and persevering defence of the rights of the people , and congratulates them on their restoration to their wives , families , and friends , . and hopts they will still persevere in tbe cause of right against might , until tbe People ' Charter becomes the law of the land . "

      Mr . Wheeler then proposed a vote of thanks and confidence to others who are yet in prison , and wished them a merry Christmas and a happy New Year , not forgetting Feargus O'Connor , Vincent , and J . B . O'Brien . Carried with three t : mes three , and a little ' un in . Mr . Linney waa then requested to leave the chair , and Mr . Bairstow was voted to take his place . A vote of thanks was given to Mr . Joseph Linney , for his able services , both as marshal to the procession and as chairman to the meeting . Carried with three cheers . Mr . Lixney , in a neat and pleasing speech , responded to the expressions of the assembly , and pledged himself always to be at his post

      Three cheers were given for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; three for the Northern Star , and the independant press ; three for the Charter ; and thus finished one of the most orderly , peaceful , and sober democratic displays ever witnessed in Manchester . Among the assembled thousands , not a drunken man was seen , nor anything approximating thereto , during the whole of the day .

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      COUNTY MEETING Tt ) ADDRESS THE QUEEN AND PRINCE ALBERT . THE ARISTOCRACY AND THE CHARTISTS . ( Abridged from the Galesheud Observer . J It was officially announced in the Gatesheud Observer of Saturday last , that a county meeting would be held on Tuesday , Dec . 22 , to address th « Queen aud her Consort on the birth of a Princess ; ami at noon on that day , Sir Hedvrorth Willianiion , Bart ., the High Sheriff , took the chair in the County Court , Durham , in the presence of a public meeting of the inhabitants . The Right Hon . Lord Ravens worth , the Hon . H . T Liddell , M . P ., J . W . Williamson , Esq ., Col . SUipptnlson , John Bramwell , Esquire , ( Under Sheriff , / Dr . Fenwick , the Rev . W . S . Gilly , F . D . Johnson , Esq ..

      John Pemberton , Esq ., R , E . D . Sbaito , Esq ., Rev , Mr . Shipperdson , Messrs . Green , Salvin , Hays , Shields , Robson , Shaw , Thwaites , and Stafford , and other gentlemen occupied the bench . At the Barrister * table , among other persons , sat Mr . B . Owen , of Stockton-upon-Tees , a Chartist leader , whose presence led to an inference that an amendment was to be moved on the address to her Majesty . Iu the body of the Court , too , there were several members of the working classes . So shy was the mu * ter of the *• nobility , gentry , and clergy , " that all speculation on the issue of the meeting was doubtful aad hesitating . That the division , if one should take place , would be a near oue , wa » all that could be determined with certaiuty . The total number of persons present did not amount to one hundred .

      The business commenced with the reading of the requisition and ths Sheriff ' s summons . After which Lord Rave . nswokth moved an address , couched in the usual congratulatory language . Mr . J . W . WiLLiAiiso . N , Chairman of the Quarter Session , seconded the address . The High Sheriff having inquired if any gentleman had any remarks to offer , some- person stoo .-l forward in the gallery , amidst the loud applause of the working-class portiea cf the meeting ; whdst a whisper went round , on and near the Bench , tif " Who is this ?" —a question to whieU none coulii obtain an answer for some time ; but we afterwards found that the speaker was

      Mr . Deegan , of Sunderland , who presented himself to the notics of tbe meeting , amidst considerable applause from a number of Chartists assembled in ihe body cf the Court , and in the gallery whero the speaker himself stood . He said , as this was a meeting of in-^ bitant 8 of the county of Durham , called for the purpose of congratulating her Majesty on an auspicious event which had recently taken place , he presumed he should be perfes : ly in on ' er if he made a few remarks . He had come there for thb purpose of moving an amendment , which should contain the sentiments of the grtat mass of the people of the county of Durham ; and in doing so , he begged to assure them that he was acUi-Attd by as stTong feettngs of loyalty and attachment to their most gracious sovereign as any nobleman or geiitlenun present . ( Applause . ) He begged also to state , that , in his opinion , meetings of this sort were the ones which were necessary at the present time . Himself and his friends were always happy to have an

      opportunity of speaking -when they beheld geutlenien assembled who had large property in the country , and who must be supposed to enjoy great influence . It was not his inttntiou to say anything which could be construed into personal rtflectioii upon the gentlemen present , or those who now enjoyed property in this c ^ ui . ty . His object was to show that the working peop ' . e of the county of Durham -were anxious to testify their regard , their attachment , and their loyalty to the Queen ; while they , at the saina time , reasonably expected tc be allowed an opportunity of stating to her Majesty those particular grievances under which they were labouring at the present time . lAppiause . ) Before he made any further observations , it would be as well to read the address which he had written , so that every gentleman present would have an opportunity of judging whether his sentiments coincided with his I . Mr Deegan ' s ) own . Mr . Deegan then read the following paper : —

      " That this meeting , believing it to ba the duty of the people , at all times , to cherish sentiments of att '^ ction and loyalty towards her Majesty the Queen , as chief magistrate of this great empire , and also , when conveying such sentiments , to bring under her Majesty ' s notice such subjects as may Seem calculated to promote the honour and i . appiness of her reign , does therefore recommend that the following loyal and dutiful address be preseutcd to her Majesty on behalf of the inhabitants of the county of Durham : —

      "TO THE QUEENS MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY . " Madam , —We , your M&justy ' s loyal and dutiful subjects , beg to congraulate your Majesty on the event of your Majesty having given birth to a daughter , aad your recovery from the same . ' ¦ We desire , at the same time , to assure your Majesty , that we do this—not in compliance with established form aad custom—not us an boniage due to your rank and Btation—but in obedience to those great njid sacred principles which teach us to regard , with feelings uf afi ' -Ctiooate sympathy , every member of tbe human family ; ior , whatever may be the distinctions of

      rank and power , which necessity may permanetitly , or custom and expediency temporarily require , vre are all essentially of one nature—hu . v « one common interestone Master to serve , and one God to adore . ( Applause . ) " Undtr the solemn feeling inspired by this conviction , we now addre&s your Majesty . Our loyalty to you is , therefore , coexistent and identical with faithfulness to truth , attachmectto our country , and devotion to humanity . We feel that in the belief that your Majesty can and will reciprocate such sentiments , wt are rendering you a higher honuur , than by indulging in slavish and fulsome adulation .

      • " We choice tbat your Majesty is now placed in the endearing and responsible situation of a mother , j hi-cau 6 u suoh an event , by developing maternal feeling , and wideniag your sympathies , is fitted to give your , ' Majesty a beiUi understanding of , and a deeper feeling i for , the condition i < f your faithful subjects . ( Applause . > : Believing that it is our duty to endeavour to render i your Majesty ' * reign honourable and happy , we , in all humility * nd sincerity , venture to point out to your ! Majesty a few means by which tkat power , vested in ! you for the good of the people , may be used for that

      i righteous end . We beg , therefore , to represent i to y <* ur Majesty the urgent necessity of appoint-! ing wise and just men to inquire into the I serious aud lamentable condition of tbe mass of the I people of this country ; who , though living in a couni try naturally fertile , and though more enlightened , 1 skilful , and industrious than any other people , are yet j in a state of dreadful poverty and misery . We believe I that your Majesty will rind that this state of things has been produced by a system of force and fraud , iosti-! luted by bad men , through the monopoly of that power which belongs to the people . ^ Applause . )

      " We beg also to remind your Majesty , that many good men , possessed of acute fee : ings and upright intentions , having honeftly and fearlessly exposed those evils , ltd desired a remedy called the People's Charter , have , tot bo doing , heen cruelly maltreated , and are now depri » ed of their liberty , and are suffering impriso imetit ia various ( lui : geecg and prisons , or have even I een f * Uad from their native land for a similar came .

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      " We , therefore , humbly pray that -your Majesty will at « Me order your servants to put an end to this cruelty and wrong , and so restore peace aod harmony to tktt now distracted country . ( Applansa ) . " We are , your Majesty ' s faithful and aftectionate , though wronged subjects , the inhabitants of the county of Durham . " ¦¦ ¦]¦ ¦ . ' In moving this amendment , it is my desire to mate no observation that is calculated to wound the feelings of any gentleman present I am glad to find , that no obstruction is placed in the way of an expression of popular feeling , and of the views which the people maintain and advecate . 1 am also glad to find that working men , and those of what are called the higher classes , can meet pleasantly , and speak their respective

      sentiments ' , and come amicably to an agreement . ( Applause . } There are now two addresses before the meeting , and , gentlemen , it remains to be decided which of them shall be adopted—yours or ours , no one can deny that the people are suffering grievous wrongs and privations . I am not going to attribute this state of things to any particular partyto the Conservatives or to the Whigs . Our spirit is , to unite , as -working men , to promote such ehaDges as would add to our mutual benefit , and to the general peace and welfare of the nation ; and I am sure that it must be a matter of deep concern to the aristocracy ,

      that instead of the good feeling which once existed between themselves and the people , they are now looked upon with disapprobation and distrust , as the cause of popular wrongs and sufferings , and the great obstacle in the path to popular freedom . ( Applause . ) The people believe themselves to be cruelly injured—to be deprived of their fair share of influence in the Legislature . We are virtually told that we have no rigu : or title to any share in the making of the laws by which -we aro to bo governed . We should not express ourselves so strongly on this subject , if those who possess political power exercised it for the general good .

      The High Sheriff—I must really call your attention to the words of the requisition . This meeting is convened " for the purpose of addressing her Majesty and his Royal Highness upon the auspicious event of the birth of a Princess . " Such being the solo object of tho meeting , we cannot go into any other . We cannot enter upon the discussion of subjects which are irrelevant both to the words and spirit of the requisition . Mr . Deega . n * —I do not consider my amendment to be at all irrelevant For instance , I think it quite appropriate , in addressing her Majesty on a recent event , to unje upon her to call to her assistance wise and just men , to investigate the condition of the people . ( Applause . )

      The High Sheriff—If you wish to have a county ruteting for the discussion of the state of the country , send me a proper requisition ; and if I have reasonable grounds for believing that such a meeting will be unattended with any interruption of the public peace , I ¦ will convene it moat readily , | Applause . ) But as for grafting an amendment like the present upon a requisition for a meeting simply-to address her Majesty and Prince Albert on the birth of a Princess , I really cannot permit it I should feel that I was not doing my duty , if I did not call you , or any of the gentlemen on my right or my left to order , for proposing the adoption of such a course .

      Mr . Deegan—We are called together , it is tvue , for the express purpose of congratulating th « Queen and her Consort on the birth of a Princess ; but while tendering our loyal congratulations , I think that we may also , without any breach of order , lay before her Majesty the wrongs and sufferings of the people , and request her to investigate them . The High Sheriff : I must differ from you . We are here for an especial purpo .- > e , and to that we must adhere 1 repeat , if I am property requested to call a meeting to consider the general condition of the people , I will call such a meeting , if I see that it is likely to

      to go off peaceably ; but I cannot allow you , or any other ' person , Whig or Tory , to engraft au irrelevant amendment upon the present meeting . You may move an amendment , and I will put it to the meeting , if it only be relevant But the amendment which you have made . I cannot put You are decidedly going from the purpose of the meeting . 1 do not wish to stifle the discussion upon which you wish to enter , but it must be entered upon at a meutiug convened for the especial purpose ; and such meeting , I again say , I shall readily call , if there be a reasonable prospect that it will proceed and terminate peaceably . ( Applausu . )

      Mr . DeegaN : I have no disire , 1 assure you , Sir , to disturb the harmony of this meeting ; ami I will only say , in conclusion , that I wish the people were always treated with the same courtesy which they have experienced this day . ( Applause . ) Accepting your pledge to convene a county meeting , whenever you may receive a proper requisition , I refrain from further obsarvation , and leave my aiueudtuent in the hands of the meeting . ( Applause . ) The High Sheriff : I wi&h not to be misunderstood . I have given no pledge whatever . What 1 said was , that , on receiving a proper requisition , I would convene a meeting , if I thought that it would go off in an orderly manner .

      Mr . Owen , another Chartist , then rose and said , with ali due respect to the gentlemen who proposed the former address , I beg leave to statu that I differ from their address , and give my preference to the amendment . And for this reason , I consider that I myselfa ' though lhave no objection to own that I have stood at that bar—that I have been tried far telling truth—tried by her Majesty ' s Ministers—that I am equally as loyal a subject as any other gentleman hero present . And , fiirtl . er , that no gentleman present will with greater pleasure witness the happiness and well-being of her Majesty than myself . But considering that tho amendment embodies the feelings of the community of this co'inty much more effectually than the original motion , I , with all due respect , beg to second the amendment . ( Applause . )

      Mr . E . MHLETO . N , of Gateshead , said , I have heard botli the addresses rearl , both the original address and the amendment . And if the original address had gone the full length , I , for one , would have given it my hearty support . But as the original address only goes so far , and no further , and does not embody iu it the benetitof the whole country at large , I , for one , will not give it my consent And , gentlemen , as the . imemiinent embodies iu it tho good of the whole people of England , and carries -with it such liigh merits to her . Majesty and the welfare of tiie people , I , for one , will give it my hearty support . ( Applause . ) The High Sheriff—^ beg your pardon , Sir , for one moment . Bat 1 wish to usk if I am to understand that Mr . Deagan withdrew his amendment ? Mr . Deegax—Certainly not The HIGH Sheriff—Uo ou , Sir , if you please .

      Mr . Emuleton—i , for ono , I say , will give the amendment my support . And my reason for supporting the amendment is this . I find in the Word of God that blessed are they that are merciful . I believe her Majesty to be merciful ; and I believe she will lend all the assistance iu ht > r power to what is embodied in the amended petition . My friends and gentlemen , we have been all taught by the Word of God , many of us to say the Lord' I ' rayer—The High Sheriff -Now I must call you to order . What on earth h : is the Lord ' s Prayer to do With her Majesty having given birth to a Princess ? ( Laughter . ) Conline whatever you have to say to that event , and I shall be happy to hear you ; but I cannot allow you to proceed with any religious or political disquisition that you please . Mr . . Emhleton—I shall sit down , for the present , by bUiim ; that i shall give my hearty support to the amendment .

      Mr . Nicholas Bhagg , of Darlington , next rose , and said— I beg leave also to support the amendment of Mr . Di ' : ? an ; bacausu , if the amendment were carried , it m : iy b-.- tho means of her Majesty enquiring into the grievances of the people at large . Whereas , if you adopt the other address—tuaX moved by Lord Kavensworthit will go to her Majesty without informing her , any mure than she has been informed for many years , of what Lur people artj suffering . at the present time . I also bopo , Sir , that if the amendment ia passed by this respectable meeting , those gentlemen on-your right and your left Will nuke it their duty to enquire whether the people have real grievances to cumplaiu of , or not ; and if they have , I iiopa , as men and as Christians , theywiil do -what they can to alleviate our miseries . The Hjgh Sheriff—I find I must remind you , also , that you must abide by tho business of the meeting , and not enter upon political dittquisitiona on this occasion .

      ?> Ir . Bkagg—I have one question to ask you , Sir . What wouid you call a proper requisition ? The Hifin . Sheriff—I cannot sit here to be crossquestioned in this manner . Send me a requisition , and 1 will judge of the propriety of acceding to it . Mr . BRAGG—I am not to be put off . ( Applause and disapprobation . ) You said " a proper requisition , " and I wish to know what sort of requisition you will consider a proper one ? You have pledged yourself to call a meeting . ^ The High She ( riff : Dont misapprehend me . I gave no unconditional pledge- When properly requested , and with a prospect that tho meeting will be peaceable , I will call one ; not otherwise .

      Mr . Liddell—Mr . High Sheriff and Gentlemen , I may perhaps be permitted to eay a few words ia support of the original address , several persons having been heard in support of the amendment which has so unexpectedly been brought under the consideration of this meeting . I concur most warmly with the mover of that amendment , in the satisfaction which be expressed , in the course of his speech , that a conciliatory and friendly spirit pervades this meeting ; and that every nuui , whatever his rank or station , is heard , on the present occasion , with perfect patience and temper by all parties . ( Applause . ) That f shall receive " such a hearing , while I tnde&vour to lead you to prefer the

      original address to the amendment , I have the fullest conndeuca . It is certainly most desirable , then , on occasions like the present , to adhere to the object of the meeting . The requisition calling this meeting was made public—its purpose was clearly expressed , and could not be misunderstood . An address has been moved in strict conformity with the terms of the requisition ; and it is of the ikbt importance , for the preservation of order in public assemblies , aud ' -to keep down ill blood , that the objects ior which they were convened should not be departed from .. Indeed , if every subject under Heaven be admitted for discussion , under a limited requisition , then public meetings could not to on . We are , gentlemen , essentially a

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      people attached to a constitutional , monarchy . You all concur in loyalty to the Throne ; and we are now met here simply to express our attachment to her Majesty , as our Queen , as an individual , and as a woman , and to congratulate her on the birth of her child . ( Applause . ) The elderly gentleman who took part in the discussion ( Mr . Embleton ) , remarked , that if the address had embraced the welfare of the country at large , he would have given it his hearty support I hope to convince him , before I sit down , that it does include the welfare of the nation . The form of government under which we live——The High Sheriff—I must call your attention to the requisition , and confine you to the object of the meeting . ( Applause . )

      Mr . Liddell—If the High Sheriff had waited a moment , he would have seen , I think , that I was not out of order . I was about to show how the address which was moved by my noble father , and the event which we are met to celebrate , affect the people at large . Living , gentlemen , as we do , under a limited monarchy The High Sheriff—This is irrelevant . Mr . Liddeli ?—It ia ou this account Mr . Deegan—If this strain of remark be persisted in , I shall claim the right to reply . ( Loud applause . ) The High Sheriff—I think it is irrelevant tothe subject under consideration . Mr . Liddell—It is on this account I rejoice in the birth of a Princess , who will preserve unbroken th » hereditary succession to the throne . Mr . DeegaN—So far as that goes .

      Mr . Liddell—So far as that goes ! Surely the certainty of an unbroken hereditary succession to the throne is an object of just congratulation to all who are attached to the principles which placed' the reigning family on the turone . And in that respect the birth of a Princes 8 is a just subject of congratulation , and a fulfilment of our best anticipations for a long continuance of the dynasty which now rules over us . I have thus spoken , to show that the people are not uninterested in this business ; and that a meeting called to cougratulate her Majesty on her safety , and the people

      on the birth of a Princess who may be the means of preserving the hereditary succession to the Crown unbroken . With all respect to the Chairman and every one here present , I have justified myself in alluding to the event as a proper subject of national congratulation . Beyond this , I will not say one word . The address moved by my noble father offers to the throne the congratulations of the people of this country . It does not go into extraneous matter . The amendment does , and embodies a vast deal of matter which is quite irrelevant and extraneous , and which we are not now met to discuss . ( Hissing . )

      The High Sheriff—I shall not put the question whether the address shall be adopted or not You have huardthe address proposed and seconded Mr . Deegan—Am I to understand that you refuse to put the amendment ? The High Sheriff—Yes ; I refuse to put the amendment , because it is not in accordance with the terms of the requisition . It contains a great deal of irrelevant matter , ' of which no notice was given in the requisition ; and therefore I cannot put it . You may vote upon the original question as you please . If you had brought forward an amendment which was relevant to the terms of the requisition , I should have put . it . But without you expunge all irrelevant matter from the proposed amendment , I shall not put it to the meeting . ( Disapprobation . ) Mr . Deegan—I consider the amendment would not be worth putting if I were to expunge the matter to which you allude .

      Mr . Bbagg—I understand , Mr . High Sheriff , that you are not the master but the servant of this meeting . ( Great applause . ) Under these circumstances , it is your duty , as High Sheriff of the county , to put the amendment to the meeting , and leave it to the people to say whether they will accept or reject it I hope you will do so , because I do not see that there is any thing irrelevant in the amendment ( Applause . ) It is so seldom that the people have an opportunity of getting an address sent to her Majesty , that they seize upon an occasion like this to lay , as far as practicable , » statement of their grievances before her .

      The High Sheriff—I grant that the High Sheriff is the servant of the public . But he ia also the guardian of order ; and it is his duty , on such occasions , to see that all is done right and properly . If any person , or set of persons , under the plea of one object , choose to engraft upon it matter which was never contemplated by the original terms of the requisition , the High Sheriff would depart from his duty if he did not prevent their following such a course of proceeding . If the amendment contained nothing irrelevant , I should have put it ; but as , in my opinion , it contains much matter of that nature , I am bound to refuse to do bo . Mr DeegaN—If we propose to congratulate her Majesty , I suppose the meeting has a right to do so . The High Sheriff—Certainly . Mr . Deegan—If so , then they have certainly a right to agree to any address which they may think proper for that purpose .

      The High Sheriff—No . no ; you are quite wrong A requisition came to the High Sheriff , for a certain specified purpose : and you are here to adept or reject a resolution founded thereon , not to propose a resolution having reference to many other matter * . Therefore , I shall put the question on the original address , and you may vote on it as you please . Mr . Uragg again rose ; but , after he had uttered a word or two , The High Sheriff said—You have already spoken three times . Iu most public meetings , the mover of a Uiotion may speak in reply ; or a person may speak if in explanation . But really if every gentleman here present were to speak three times , we should never get done . Mr . Bragg—I amnotspeakiDg—I am merely arguing a question with you . ( Laughter . ) The High Sheriff—You are not speaking ! Then I really do not understand what you are doing .

      Mr . Owen—I wish to know what right the High Sheriff has to suggest that certain matter is irrelevant to the object of the meeting ? lOrder , order . ) I contend that the meeting alone is qualified to decide that question . ( Applause . ) But if his decision is to be allowed , I beg to ask him what he . would consider relevant and what irrelevant matter ? The High Sheriff—I am not here to frame resolutions for you or any one else . I am here to put such resolutions as are brought forward , and such amendments as are in compliance with the terms of the requisition under which the meeting was convened . Mr . Owen—I think you are here to desounce an amendment , without having the power to decide what it contains that is objectionable .

      The High Sheriff—I shall again read the original resolution , and then put it to the meeting ( much disapprobation ; . Clamour will do no good ; for I am determined to do my duty . The High Sheriff then began to read the address . He met with some interruption , from noise , at first ; but several of the leading Chartists called out "Silence , " which had the desirtd effect A show of hands was now taken , and the High Sheriff , assisted by the Under Sheriff , counted . He declared the numbers to be—for the resolution , 46 ; against it 3 K . ( Loud cries of ¦ ' Hear , bear , " and much disapprobation . ) Mr . Bragg—There are 43 for the resolution , Sir , and 50 for ( meaning against ) it . ( Loud cheers , and cries of " Divide the house . " ) The High Sheriff—Not a bit of it The resolution has been carried . ( Murmurs . )

      Mr . Liddell—The original motion having been happily carried ( loud laughter , and a shout of " It was not , ") it now becomes my duty to move a similar address to his Royal Highness Prince Albert , which , as I have already trespassed for some time on the indulgence of tho meeting , I shall not preface with many remarks , but which I hope you will agree to nem . con . [ Mr . Liddell then read the address ; and continued ] —Gentlemen , having read the address which it is my duty to propose , I will now only say that I do from my heart believe Prince Albert , as the Prince Consert

      of her Majesty , is most worthy of the position in which he is placed . In general , royal marriages , as you well know , are made much more accordant with public policy than with natural affection . But I believe that in this instance as much domestic happiness exists , as between the most attached couple in the realm ; and it is naturally a matter of satisfaction and happiness for the people te know that there is every prospect of a bright example being shewn to the young Princess in the highest quarter by those who must certainly value her domestic happiness and prosperity . I trust the address will meet the unanimous approval of the

      meeting' . Dr . Fenwick seconded the address , amidst much Chartist laughter . Mr . Deegan—There is one portion of that address which I think is quite as irrelevant as anything contained in the amendment I proposed . I allude to tbe expression that the inhabitants of the county see great advantages in the limited form of monarchy which , exists in this country ( laughter and applausej . The hon . mover of the address has stated to us that royal marriages are , upon many occasions , made matters of stake policy rather than affection ; and I presume that is one of the advatagei which the Hon . Gentleman sees in our limited constitution . ( Cries of " Bravo . " ) I think , therefore , that this portion of the address ought to be expunged ; and if it be not expunged , I consider that we hare a perfect right to discuss the question whether monarchy brings those advantages to ns which have been eo eloquently pointed out by the honourable mover

      ( laughter and applause ) . As , however , the preceding address has been carried by this meeting , according to the statement of the High Sheriff , I shall not move any amendment to the present address ; though perhaps some other gentleman may see the propriety of doing 83 . But I must make this observation , that 1 think the hon . gentleman was qufte out of order in expressing the sentiments he spoke resi > ecting Prince Albert ( applause ) , Prince Albert may be the- man the hon . gentleman has depicted him t » be . He may enjoy the affection and love of our sovereign ; but I do not see how this at all proves tho people ought to eongratutate Prince Albert , or to be thankful that he hu « obtained hia present position . The fact is , without wuhing to apeak derogatorily concerning him—without wishing to throw any stigma or aspersion on his character , the people cannot but see that the union of Prince Albert with our Queen , has been attended with an locrcf . se of exigence to them ( applause ) . It may be very well , indeed , * for " gentle-

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      men" to congratulate Prince Albert , and to point out to us the domestic felicity he is enjoying . I hope he will enjoy it ; for I am sure it has been much wanted between the kings and queens of England loud laughter ) . I hate on many occasions been exceedingly sorry to find that the highest parties in the realm have not set the pattern ot love , affection , and forbearance , which they might naturally be expected to shew—( applause and laughter ) . It may be very well for gentlemen , who know not what it is to be hungry and cold , and can easily afford what is taken out of their pockets , to congratulate Prince Albert , and tell the people that he

      has acted like a Briton ever since he came to England ; but it is not bo well for hard-worirjng people , when they find that £ 30 , 000 of the public money is granted to enable him to act the part of a Briton . ( Laughter and applause . ) I am confident that if the money thus taken from tbe labouring classes were devoted to the amelioration of the cendition of the people , there would be much less disaffection and discontent in their minds , and a great deal more harmony existing in all parts of the country . Permit me to add , in conclusion , that I am glad to find the good feeling and good temper which have been exhibited on this occasion : and which I should be very sorry to do anything to disturb .

      The question was then put , and the High Sheriff announced that the address had been carried by a majority of fourteen . Mr . Bragg—I beg leave to say there were forty-six for the address , and forty-eight against it . ( Laughter and applause . ! Mr . Owen then said , "Do you decide for yonrself , or on the advice of the gentlemen who whisper to you , on the right and on the left ?" The High Sheriff—I do not answer impertinent questions . A young man , whose name we could not learn , spoke up in the body of the Court , and expressed a hope that the working classes present would not be suspected of factious or disloyal feelings : they felt the warmest attachment to the Queen , but they desired the address to ba accompanied with a declaration of their grievances .

      Lord Ravensworth moved , that the High Sheriff be requested to sign the addresses on behalf of the ceunty , and transmit them to the Marquis of Nermanby , Home Secretary , for presentation to her Majesty and Prince Albert . . . Mr . Johnson seconded the motion , and it was carried without a division . Mr . Bragg observed , that the High Sheriff ought not to sign the address on behalf of all the inhabitants of the county , but , at the most , for the eightytwo persons present at the meeting . Three cheers were now loudly given for " Williams and Binns" ( confined in the adjoining prison ); and similar honours having been paid to other parties , the meeting dispersed . ^ t

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      NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LY ^ E ( Staffordshire ) —The National Charter Association , recently established in this borough , held their ysual weekly meeting , in the Democratic reading-room , on Tuesday evening , December 22 d . Mr . George Shufflebotham having been called to the chair , opened the business of tbe meeting by introducing Mr . George Mart of Stoke , who dehverod an eloquent and impressive lecture on the right of every individual to subsistence on the land of his birth , the manner in which that right has been , lost , and the means . by which it may be regained . The lecturer inconirovertibly proved , by numerous quotations from the sacred volume , and by various extracts from the writings of the most celebrated authors , both of ancieut and

      modern times , the natural and inalienable right of every human being to subsistence on his native soil , and gave a lucid exposition of the manner in which the working classes of this country had been de « prived of that right , by the rapacity of the clergy and the tyranny and wickedness of the Government , aided by the pusillanimity and cringing servility of the people themselves , and concluded a most excellent address by urging ou his hearers the necessity of joining in a peaceful , legal , and constitutional struggle tor the obtainment of the People ' s Charter , as the means whereby they might not only regain their lost rights , but secure them on a more

      permanent basis . The lecturer was listened to throughout with the greatest attention , and at the conclusion , a vote of thanks waa proposed for his services , which he declined , on the ground that he had done nc more than his duty , adding that the best way they could shew their esteem for him , was by shewing their devotion to the principles he advocated , by at once joining tbe National Association . After an announcement chat the room would be open for public reading every Saturday evening , at eight o ' clock , and that a public meeting would be held every Tuesday evening at the same hour , the meeting broke up , every person apparently highly gratified by the evening ' s proceedings .

      MOTTaAM . —The members of the Mottram National Charter Association beg leave to tender their best thanks to the authorities for their kind attendance to our wishes , and lor giving us such an early opportunity of hearing the celebrated lecturer , Mr . Bairstow , from the West Riding of Yorkshire . Mr . Bairstow paid us a visit on Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., aad delivered to us one of his talented and argumentative discourses . Mr . 13 . commenced by asking the working classes if they enjoyed the freedom and blessings they ought to enjoy ; he , Mr . Bairstow , contended they did not , and beautifully explained to them the principles contained in the People ' s Charter , and contrasted them with the present system of legislation . The lecturer said the working classes had been called too ignorant to have a voice in

      framing the laws ; he then referred to the present legislators of this nation , and to the educatea gents at large , and proved to the entire satisfaction of the audieuce , that they , the working classes , were not so ignorant but that they were possessed of more reason , more common sense , and more charity than , the higher and middle class put together . Mr . Bairstow was listened to with profound silence , except at intervals when slight murmurs of hear , hear , ran through the meeting , and concluded with an earnest appeal to the working classes to come forward and assist in the great struggle , aftd enrol their names like men who wished to be free . After a vote of thanks to the lecturer for his able advocacy oi' the people ' s rights , and agood round of applause , upwards of thirty members came lorw&rd and carolled their

      names . STOCKPORT . —The usual meeting of the Chartists was held in tha Association Room , Bomber ' s Brow . Mr . Joseph Hibbert was unanimously called to the chair . After opening the meeting ia an appropriate address , he called upon Mr . Charles Connor , from Manchester , who delivered an excellent lecture to a large and attentive audience , in which he dwelt on the curses o . f the enclosure laws and the blessings to be derived from Universal Suffrage . . At the conclusion of the lecture , a vote of thanks was given to Mr . Connor , and the meeting broke up highly delighted with the night ' s proceedings .

      UNSWORTH . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . John Dickensou delivered an address to the members of the National Charter Association of the above named place , on the best means of obtaining the Charter . The speaker had a very attentive audience * whom he addressed in a very eloquent manner for upwards of an hour , showing them that union , temperance , and perseverance , would obtain for them their just rights . Messrs . S . Grundy , J . Eckersly , and H . Green , severally addressed the meeting ; the latter of whom , in his provincial dialect , caused a deep sensation amongst hia hearers , whilst relating to them the distressed condition of the factory slaves of Haslingden , and the tyrannical conduct of their employers . It , was announced to the meeting that Mr . Bairatow would deliver a lecture on the evening of the 11 th of January next , in the Primitive Methodist Chapel , Unsworch .

      CRtEPF . —Chartist Festival . —On Saturday * the 26 th Dec . a number of tanners and skinners , with a few gentlemen from the country , agreed to hold a festival in M'Owan ' s Inni . At fiye o ' clock the company assembled . Mr . Archibald M'Lean was called to the chair ; after returning thanks for the honour conferred upon him , he congratulated the company en the object of the present meeting , and proposed the first toast of the evening , " The People , the eourco of all legitimate Power" ; drank with all honours . Mr . Gowie rose and , after a tew pointed remarks , Save ¦ ** The People's darter : may it soon become le law of the land" ; received with great cheering . Mr . Malcolm , sou of the Strathearn Poet , treated the company with a song ; after which Mr . John

      Robertson rose and . gave the health of " Frost , Williams , and Jones , with their speedy return ; " to which the meeting aqniesced with the greatest enthusiasm . MrvScrunegevjn then moved the following resolution : " That the thanks of the meeting be given to our brother Chartists of Glasgow , for , their noble conduct in attending the packed meetings of the Whigs and Tories , and carrying their address in defiance of a partial Provost ; and likewise to our brethren ia Ayr , for standing by the Charter aod their exiled patriots , and bearding the so-called nobles of Ayrshire , in what they termed their own meeting . Seconded by Mr . Gowie , and carried unanimously ; , after which Messrs . Wilson and Malcolm treated the meeting with a Bong . Mr . Gowie then gave " The downfall of tyranny , and the annihilation of

      hireling priests . " Mr . Stringeor was then called upon for an address , which he delivered , aad was treated with great applause . The country lads were so enraptured at the prospects of the Chartists , they would almost have shaken his hand off . Mr . Gowie then gave "The health of all cations governed by a Republic . " Received with great applause . Mr . Marshall then gave '" The health of the Chairman , for his able conduct in' the chair . " Mr . M'Lejin returned thanks , and strongly urged the working class to union and brotherly Jove . The meeting were amused with a few songs and recitations . Three cheers were given ( or Feargns O'Connor and all political martyrs ; . and three for the democratic press . The meeting broke up at eight o ' clock , greatly satisfied with the intellectual treat . Hurrah for the Charter . '

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  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 2, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1090/page/2/