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BRIGHTOH . —The first quarterly meetirg of the national Charter Association was held at the " Cap of Liberty , " Portland-street , on Wednesday week , Mr . Councillor Woodward in the chair , -when the following report , of the Council was read : —" Report of the COO" cil—Though the task of reporting to you the proceedings of the Radical body of Brighton ia not a new one , to these who constitute your Provisional Coun-< al , yet do they feel animated by something like new feelings , in submitting a first report to you . ' as a portion of the National Charter Association . That our feelings we altogether new-It would be wrong to say , for yon know nrto be ~ democrat * of Beveral years' standing ; and whatever may hare been the name under which we hare associated with others , our object , and the
mouvea that urged us , hare invariably been the same . The lore of justice is not fickle and variable , but one and constant j it is to-day what it was yesterday—it * ill be to-morrow what it i « to-day . But if the feelings by which we are animated are not really new , the nope that has buoyed up our spirits under every apparent defeat , and despite the persecutions and tyrannical influences that hare been opposed to us ,. has been -reawakened , and we once more flatter ourselves that we approach nearer and yet more near tie object of our long-tried exertions . The progression of sound political doctrines , among the minds of the great mass of the people , mast of necessity be slow , even under arcumttaDces the Eost adrantageoas . That progression is yet considerably retarded in a country like this , where
aristocratic domination , aristocratic prejudices , and the thousand and one narrow interests that are thence tteated , hare taken root so deeply , that there is scarcely a petty occurrence in ordinary life that it not tainted by them . But , if the progression of mere opinion is slow , experience has taught us that the concentration of the energies , mental and physical , of a mass of people , is yet a more tedious process—a far more difficult task . Men— -who from infancy have been trained or compelled Into a sen-ils deference to the opinions , the dicta , and commands of classes said to rank above them—cannot be easily taught to confide wholly in themselves ; a strength of reflection , a maturity of reason , an independence of spirit are required , which axe the growth , not of a few months , nor , alas ! of a few years . In a
"Kate o r society where gross seifchness is made the predominating feature—where every petty interest finds whereon to feed—where every soulless pandering is encouraged , the task is , indeed , a most arduous and ¦ oul-trylng one , to unite the working classes into a firm and unshaken bond of federatioa These m * n are ooaxed into apathy , and scarcely feel that they are men . Those are within the clutch of tyrat . ts , and dare not think aluud , far less act in opposition to the system on which , unhappily , their bread is made to depend . Others , groTelling as filthy reptiles , find that trapping , treachery , and perjury may-be taken to a good market : others , still possessing the required knowledge , lack that independence which afrme can render the knowledge worth possessing ; and , lastly , it must be admitted
that there is a large class of our fellew-men who are yet scarcely persuaded to think for themselves at alL Among such a variety of conflicting materials , it is , we repeat , a most arduous task to establish a national combination and concentration of political energy ; but we have seen that , independently of all these difficulties , no means are spared—no villanous machinations neglected , in order to sow dissension among us to scatter our strength , and render us impotent . But we SHiLL succeed , despite obstacles so gigantic : truth , justice , the love of liberty , and the love of ' fatherland , ' are disseminations from the Great Being who formed « s , and these must ultimately gain the ascendancy . It may , perhaps , be thought that these remarks are not called for in a report of this nature ; but we deem them
appropriate , for are they not naturally associated with our grand topic , the Ttati-jnal Charter Association ? May we not , fellow-men , congratulate onrselves , and brother Chartists , on the present state of the democratic party of this country ? Can we remember a time when the advocates of the people ' s cause were more unanimous than now ? Can we call to mind a period ¦ when the energies of the purely Radical party were directed in a manner so straighiforward , undeviating , sod undivided as new ? And may we not take these as safe grounds for believing that at last we are progressing ? Hitherto we have been- distracted by a-multifarious promulgation of new plans ; but now we see that , taught by experience , our friends in all parts of the Country , are arduous in their exertions to render ene
universally adopted plan of agitation aud combination efficient . In this very unanimity of purpose is the rtal secret of success . A very imperfect system of orginiation would be rendered efficient by the unanimity which is now , as a new feature , characterizing cor exertions . Bnt the " National Charter Association" is far from being a very imperfect plan of organization ; it contains within itself all that is required to csnduct us to a peaceable , unsnliied , and permanent restoration , of the free exercise ot those rights which we deem inseparable from our character -as citizens . We see that this association is everywhere extending its ramifications , and nothing more is lequired than a steady , bold , and persevering adherence to the cause , on the part of those already asso
ciated , to induce thousands of others to unite with us , and thus more perfectly establish the BAtiprnlity of our character . In Brighton , if the progress of Chartism is Dot really bo rapid as the most Banguine among us ¦ would wish to see it , it is still gratifying to find that old friends are returning to us , and that not a week passes over bnt we receive fresh accessions to our . body . It is a duty that we owe to the Cbartista g ^ ne-Tally , to state officially thai the experience of the last three months affords the most satisfactory evidence of the excellence of the cLi&s system , in this our new organization . There are , in this sub-division ' of our anembers , advantages so peculiarly valuable , that they eanno ^ but form a leading feature in a report of tiiia nature . A first and grand consequence is , that men
art taught to respect and conSde in themselves ; thus rendering the detection of more influential leaders ( if soch an evil should happen ; less disastrous in its consequences . Secondly , the subdivision of a large society into small classes most tend to encourage the study of « aeh other ' s true motives , the extension of friendliness and sympathy , and render it more difficult for hireling miscreants to effect their diabolicil ends . Thirdly , the bonds of federation are multiplied and " more clo&ely drawn , and , under the guidance of class-lea 4 ers , ' communieationi among the a embers , and the collecting ¦ them together at any period , become comparatively inexpensive , rapid , and efficient . These are recommendations that , in the opinion of your council , cannot be too much urged on our fellow men , as reasons why they
afconld enter into our ranks with confidence and strengthened hope . There are other features of the *• movement , " as it now exists , which ought not -silently to be passed over . We kave seen that ineH are become so thoroughly persuaded as to tke inefficiency ot agitations for merely partial reforms , that O'Connell , great as he might have been , supported by the confidence of the people , has become a mere no ; sy scarecrow , at whom nobody is alarmed , and that- even the Anti-Corn Law agitation , extensively as it has been pursued , with some of the most talented men engaged as lecturers to promulgate , the views of the party , may be said to be a failure . The working classes see too plainly that na real amelioration of their condition can be effected , without striking at the very
root of aZi existing political encounters . The Bussoagitation is a failure too ; and your council would fain believe that all theae failures are unquestionable proofs that the peop le are not to be diverted from the path they hive wisely chosen . It has given your council unfeigned pleasure , and must have been equally gratifying to yourselves , to see that not only has an unceasing sympathy been shown to our victimised advocates , and their wives and children ; but that the . liberated patriots have been received with open arms by the people , amid demonstrations the most enthusiastic and triumphant . It cannot be the less gratifying to find , that far from crushing the patriotism of their victims , the Government havt really stimulated those ill used man to renew with an increased zeal the agitation of
the people ' s wrongs . There is one connected with our local agitation to which we cannot refer "without feelings of indignation . You are aware , that , in accordance with a recommendation Btrenupusly urged mpon the Chartista of the kingdom , we took the necesnry « teps to get up a publie meeting to petition for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones to their tomes . Our requisition to the High Constable on this jnbjeefc has been rejected , in opposition , to every - princl-Dle of justice , and in unwarrantable arbitrariness . There Is a littleness , a petty vindictivenees in this spleen of ¦ oDtxmtion , that while it fails to effect the tyrannous ttd designed , serve * but to bold up those ^ authority to * ter Sntempt If it is to be supposed jtat the Brighton are thus to be put down
^^ t , of we * n £ t that the working men will firmly evince a-deter-- « nin » tion to endure every inconvenience in carrying out todr objects . " The report was appropriately signed . 1 ^ baS % heet of the account * of the Association - te the pMt quarter , was submitted to the meeting and ««* T BroDO « ition of Mr . John Gower , seconded by & %£ u ££ it ™ unanimously resolved , "That 5 « ' ^ nortl nd balance sheet be received , and tmtered •^ tS ^ trfthTmW- The balance sheet of the C <«^ Fund w as then submitted by which it was m ~ mnLtduring the past quarter , four pound . hvl 'KdSyrSStod to , and acknowledge ^ , the wife ¦ I = £ 5 S « £ S 5 iK
SeHKowinir * ddre » waiwaaimottaly Wgto :-« To O * Tfeleomt-U-D ** Demcmstrmtto * C # »* a * fifc < * f \ : . iSJ-BKo ™ CHABtiSTS . -Thoogh far Mj W - -XSm bnt feel a . deeply ^^^^ S fT ^ 1 aasjot thai caxaw in contact witfx the- * gitation of oar I - great cwft When ths selfish ambition of boom , ana : tba jet more bsnefidintewsUofcawri , are incessantly , ' s * d in a thousand shapes , opposed to the plain straightforward promulgation of our principles , and progression of our inaoenoe , it become * tit » duty—aa obliga-- * kr a they owe to . society—of the more inteUlgeat and ' Xuh ipirifced oftbepeopte-iteuafei « fta » , toex P oie » U ; jf&n plofctinS * , evil nacbinatkros , specwoa pretensions , ¦ - jf ^ toMfcewoi pwfemoos ; in feet , everything of . T ^^ ad tambug . We therefore rejoice in the fact , ; TS ^^ ttm dtfll * " ^ 0 ' 00 * * ' U . iahisforUi-• aominrrMt to I *» d * , to meet with that warm reoep-/ Sa !» iLwl gtemft" * " 11 eotfuuaaan , which ever should 1 SiMCteTise the reepeet doe from the people to those ~ ~ Sn ^ teto *^) 1 * *« m * k * fool * ofUvem . Some .
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sapient political economists would make us believe that fill maTketa are overstocked ; that there is a superabundance of all got > t ^ gs . Mtch do ^ e trust that the Chartists ot Leeds , and its neighbourhood , TIP convince the great " thnnderer" that he bringa his " soft sawder" and specious pretences- te a bad market ; and that he at least , is one audacious humbug too many , among the swarm of that class " who would impose on the mass of tbe people . This is not so unimportant & matter as , at first sight , it may be supposed . There will be no end to political treaehery until the people shew themselves , in the first place , teo senai . ble to be imposed on ; and , in the next place , determined to -shew up the impostors . We have remitted five shillings , as a trifling subscription towards defraying the expences of your demonstration . Should there
be a pressing necessity for further aid we will , to the best of onr humble ability , contribute yet farther . With every feeling of brotherhood , we remain , the Members of the National Charter Association i » Brighton . " At the conclusion of the reading of the address , a load shout of triumphant exultation evinced tbe-feelings of the men of Brighton . Their feeling is the same as that prevailing throughout the south of England ; and , though not with the men of Leeds in person , their hearts and souls are mingled in the fray with them against the greatest political humbug that Ireland eve ; produced , or England ever witnessed . A vote of thanks having been presented to the rhainnun , the meeting was dissolved . In Brighton , the cause advances right merrily . Twelve classes are already enrolled ; tbe 13 th , lith , 15 th , are being formed . Hurrah . ' for the Charter 1 ! Universal Suffrage 1 and no surrender 11
PLYMOUTH . —Chartist Meetikg . —A meeting and tea party was held at Hawkins ' s Temperance Hotel , which waB tastefully decorated for the occasion ; there were several beautiful banners , bearing the following mort 03 , — "The People ' s Charter ;"" Ib God is our trust ;"— " Equal rights ; ' '—&c , together with several portraits ; among the most conspicuous were those of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . and John FrO 3 t . Tbe spacious Lecture Room was crowded , aud manj bad to retire to oVher parts of the hotel . Mr . Petrk , a staunch Chartist , was calkd t » the chair . He then called on Mr . Mead , who sung an appropriate song . After which , he addressed the meeting : ia the course of bis remarks , he said , —That thecoeduct of Frost , Williams , and
Jones , did not deserve the severe punishment tbey were subjected to . That their crime was against the aristocracy , and net against the law of tbe country , which made- it appear greater in tbe eves of those who rule . He , therefore , tkought that Frost , Williams , and Jones , should be restored to their hoa * 3 , as justic * would thereby be satisfied . He thea gave the following sentiuaeat : — " Tbe speedy restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones , to the bosoHk of their families . " Mr . Beer responded . He referred to the proceedings of tbe Courts of Justice , ou the objections made in behalf of Fro 6 t , and his companions , aud stated that the Judges had acted unfairly by finding them guilty , as it was admitted that the objection was made in time . He
therefore , thought that they would not be doing their duty , as Englishmen , were they not to demand their return . ( Hear , hear . ) He had no doubt but that a trap had been laid for Froa , &c , and that the hief cause of his banishment was his unflinching advocacy of the people ' s rights it was quite clear that he had not made the exertions he had , because he lacked the necessaries and comforts of life . No ! but it was his love of justice that had impelled him to seek an alteration in the present corrupt system . The Chartists of Plymouth bad sent to their brethren in Birmingham , and had received intelligence how to proceed with regard to the object for which they had then met , aud they were determined to ac ; in concert with
them , and he would ask those present , whether they would not do all in their power for tbe restoration of their exiled countrymen . ( Cries of " We will . " ) The working classes cannot now go and present their petition to the Qaeen . History could not furnish a pai allel state of things to those that had existed under the present Whig government , as they were afraid to allow the addresses and memorials of the people to be brought before her Majesty . They were met together for the purpose of immediately taking measures for the restoration of those m » n , and as the secretary was then , ia attendance , he called upon all who were willing to assist to come forward and enrol their names . This announcement was received with three times three hearty cheers .
The Chairman then gave the following sentiment , — " The sovereign people , the only source of legitimate power . " Mr . Haccock responded . He said that he had been represented as a torch and dagger man , and one that wanted a scramble for property . This he denied ; he merely wanted his rights , and that other men should have theirs also ; but it was generally the greatest scoundrel that was first to cry "stop thief . " He then pointed out the enormous expences which monarchy entails on the country , and also exposed the evils of the National Debt , and Pension List , and concluded by Bhewing up the cruelties and injustice perpetrated by the New Poor Law . The next sentiment from the chair was as follows : — " May we all become advocates of liberty ,
and the terms ' tyrant , and ' slave , be no longer known to exist . " Responded to by Mr . Gin , who stated that i ; was the real sentiment of his heart , and spoke of the superiority of moral to physical force , and also recommended abstinence from all exeisf able articles . He was determined not to make a chimney of his mouth , nor dust holes of his nostrils . We are told this i 3 a Christian country ; he wished them to examine how it corresponded with the professions of a Christian country to pay nearly nine millions of pounds annually , io a clergy who tell us to be subject to the powers tbat be , because ( as they said ) the powers that be are ef God . He would liken the present powers to Ner » , Mahomet , and such like bloodthirsty men . If what they say be correct ,
why do they encourage and support a war which has for its object the destruction of other powers , which are equally ordained of G » d as themselves ? If they would b * Messiahs in the cause of liberty , they must come forward and demaod their rights . Tfle next sentiment wa ? , " Feargu * CConner , and all th > se suffering in Whig dungeons-, " responded to by Mr . Arnold , of Taviswck . He addressed the meeting as his brothers and sisters in . political bondage . He looked upon that meeting as nerely preparatory , as he hoped there would Boon be a larger one held , When he considered ; tbe creation of the world and the formation of man , he did not there find the name of royalty or kiagsj . bat ia the immortal catalogue of political history .,, we read of
the people ' s friends gone in the ranks of tbe dsad ; but we retain them in history . " Tha- meaiory of the just shall bloom and flourish in . the dead . " This is the case with all the illustrious dead , and although now gone , their labours are not in -vain . Their voice shall yet be heard , as it was-in the city of Jerusalem ; crying , " Babylon ' s fallen , ? ' and the " People ' s Charter" become law . If nothing else influenced men to become Chartists , poverty would do so ; but , in speaking to Christians on this subject , he need only refer them to the words of Christr—*• Do unto othera as you would have them do unto you . " He strongly impressed upon the meeting , the necessity of adopting the total abstinence principles . He then exposed the evils existing in . the army ,.
navy , and church , and thaaked the Whigs for passing the New Poor Law , as they had thereby prosed , what they really were . After various- remark * on other important snejects , he concluded an abte and powerful address , by calling on those- present bo- be true and honest to themselves , and unite for tla- attainment of their just rights . Mr . Berry theasung " Sweet home , " in excellent style . The following sentiment was then given : — "The memories of Paine , O'Connor , Hunt , Emmet , Cobbett , Washington , and the rest of the illustrious dead , w-ho advocated the rights of man ; " responded to by Mr .
Mead , in a neat and effective speech , and then , gave a recitation for the accommodation of tb » Iadie 3 present . Several songs were also sung ia . good style , by Mr . Keys and others . The following sentiment was also given by the Chairman , and responded to by Mr . Smith , who passed a high eologium on the Star : — " May the Northern Star rise and shine resplendently over all the world , aad prove the beacon of safety to our beloved ship ^ th © 'Charter , until it reach the haven of universal approbation . " The remainder of th& evening was spent in a pleasant mmner , and tha company separated , weU satisfied with the proceedings .
BOtTON . —Mb . Bairst » w ajt » th £ Cokn Law Repealers . —Early in the last week , placards announced that " Mr . Bairstow , the Yorkshire Chartist , " would delivei-a lecture ia tbe Town Hall , on Wednesday evening , on the alarming position of the country , and the means of ameliorating the condition of the ¦ working classes ; and stating that the anti-Corn Law advocates were requested to attend . At eight o'clock , Mr . Bairatow made his appearance on the platform , and was enthusiastically greeted by a 3 large an assemblage as the hall can contain . A number of respectable * were present in the expectation ofhearingBoae discussion on ther » speotive merits of Corn Law Repeal and Universal Suffrage . When the cheering had subsided , Mr . R . Marsden , late M .. C , was called to the chair , upon taking which , he said there were probably some persona present who entertained views hostile to those of aod who wish to
the Chartists , might , perhaps , express their sentiments ; if so , he hoped thej woald be listened to by the meeting with coorteiy . He knew their opponents had slandered them by ofe&uig them the enemies of free discussion ; hut he traaKa that by their conduct that evening they woald a * 4 another proof to the many they had before tF **^ , that it was their opponents , and not themselves , Vho endeavoured to stifie the voice of public opuuoirbk ~}» moari Dy private meetings , and by a hirehMprMB ^ a g f ^ i ^^^ . Mr . Bairstow he wouldi takethe IiWSl of reading for them a let *' .. & ? % ^ 4 % fr « sv # £ was listened to in profouadK ^ * r _' t - ? - " elusion , the meeting tertided « K ? l ^ *»>*¦ «?>} - at the assurance given in . it of tEgSr * /? *? & fel ] spirits of the patriot * by hearty cKa «~ health and of Well n * ve fcew home again . " ? n * i » ones then came farfntrd , and commenejP 9 ' : * 7 ?*? directing , to attention of the meeQ . J ^* ^
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condition of the three great classes of the community—the aristocracy , the middle , aud the working classes ; boundless wealth and power on the one hand , and the most appalling poverty and destitution 011-& ? Other . This , ia a coafltry ^ possessing ex- . hanstless " resources of wealth , and with a power of production amounting to 1 . 280 , 800 , 000 of hands—a power e ^ ial to * b « worths of the entire popnlation of tha r vorld . The lecturer then went on to shew that I&b anomalous state _ of things exwted solely by r £ * son of class legislation—that it would continue , > nd the , wTOtcliedness of the -working class be perpei . ™ t ? d , until they become possessed of equal right * ana equal laws , which could only be accomplished by Ufliversal Suffrage . After showing the evil effects Pf class legislation , by th « enactment of such laws as those relating to
primogeniture , game , corn , poor , raral police , &e . &c , which gave to the wealthy millocrat , as well aa to the aristocrat , the power of oppressing and plua > dering tbe people , he made a review of the many schemes and clap-traps got up by the master class to delude-the people from the pursuit of the tnly measure which was calculated t # ameliorate and permanently improve their condition . The nost prominent of these schemes , he said , was the anti-Corn Law humbug . He then proceeded , in a Terr humorous and ironical manner , which excitod muon laughter , to examine the tricks employed by the repealers to induce the working men to fling up their caps and shout with afl their might for a repeal of the bread tax . He next commenced a
regular assault on the fallacious arguments and sophistries , set np by the advocates of Corn Law repeal , showing , by clear and convincing reasoning , that , constituted as society is at present , a repeal of tbe Corn Laws , unless accompanied by great reduction i » taxation , and restrictions on machinery , wevM cause greater destitution among the working classes , manufacturing as well as agricultural , than at present existed . He challenged the Corn Law repealers to prove the contrary , and offered to debate the question with them in that or any other place , night after night , until either party should be satisfied . He finished his lecture , by exhortog the people to adhere to the plan of organisation adopted by the meeting of delegates at Manchester , and to join the National Charter Association , as the safest and surest means of obtaining their political salvation . He sat down
amidst JwkJ cheering , which lasted for several minutes . Whea silence was restored , the chairman rose and stated ( hat , if there were any individuals present wi » wished to reply to the arguments of the lecturer , they were at perfect liberty to do so , and that they shouleVbe accommodated with a place on the platform . After remaining in . silence for some time , and no Corn Law repealer , or other opponent coming forward , thanks were voted to the lecturer , who replied . Thanks were also vot ed to the chairman ; and about half-past ten the meeting separated , giving three hearty cheers each for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; O'Brien , and the incarcerated patriots ; Feargus O'Connor and the Slar ; and the People ' s Charter . Tbe silence of the repealers , after such timely notice , and so fair a challtnge , has caused them to fall 25 per cent , lower in public estimation than they previously were .
INVERLEITHEN ( Fife ) . —A Christian Chartist church has existed here for a considerable time . Wo kave been several time 3 visited by Messrs . John and Abraham Duncan , and having heard much of Glasgow preaching , one was invited to attend , and they therefore kindly consented to send Mr . Walker . We had such a day as will long be remembered at lnverleithen . The church was crowded at each of the three services . Mr . Walker occupied the forenoon in explaining the principles on which the Glasgow church was based ; his address produced a lasting effect on the audience . In the afternoon he administered the ordinance of baptism to two children , belonging to two of the members . Thus are the Chartists of this place delivering themselves from religious thraldom .
DUDI * ET . —On Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., a meeting was held at tbe Royal George , Minories , in this town , for the purpose of forming a National Charter Association . A short notice having been previously given , some of the Tories were immediately on the alert , and , at the appointed hour , Mr . T . P . Stokes , high constable , made his appearance , with the intention ( as was supposed ) of opposing the progress of the proceedings . Forcible reasons existed to justify such suspicions , and which proved in the end to be well-founded . Through the difficulty of obtaining a place to meet in , a rumour circulated that no meeting would be held , which prevented many from attending who were well devoted to the cause . Coiisaquently , our numbers were few ; and ( with the
exception of three or four Tories ) all present were determined Chartists . Some persons inimical to the cause , proposed that Mr . Thomas Pitt Stokes should lake the chair ; as he had done so on a former occasion , he was not objected to . Our patriotic friend , Mr . Samuel Cook addressed the meeting in a short but most sensible and energetic speech . His remarks on the constitutional rights of mankind were to pointed and so just , that ail who heard him ( except the Tories ) felt deeply impressed by his zsalous and ardent appeal to their understanding , which waff responded to with cheering applause . He ; aid , I have a resolution to propose , and let the chairman oppose it , if he dare—if he dare , let him
oppose it . The worthy Bpeaker then proposed the following resolution : — " That a Society be new formed to be called the Dudley National Charter Association , for the purpose of obtaining , by intellectual , moral , and constitutional means , the enactment , by Parliament , of the People ' s Charter , and that the motto , and the practice of the Society , and of each member , be Peace , Law , and Order . " Mr . W . S . Lyndon seconded the resolution . The second resolution was moved by Mr . Lyndon , and seconded by Mr . G . Bullock , " That a committee be now formed to carry out the measures ef the Association . " The third resolution was proposed a » d carried . " That the committee do consist of the
following persons >— Mr . Samuel Cook , Mr . W . S \ Lyadonr Mr . H . Loyd , Mr . G . Bullock , Mr . Wm . Dunn , Mr . J . D » y , and Mr . J . Cadley . " The fallowing resolutions were also proposed and carried r — " That Mr . Samuel Cook be cheeen treasurer to tne-Association . " " That Mr . John Cadley be secretary . " " That Mr . H . Loyd and Mr . G . Bulloek be stewards . " " That each member of the Association do pay the sum- of one penny per week for the support of the cause . " "That a balance Bheet of accounts- be read to the society at tbeir first
meetings in every month ,, and that the books be open to the inspection of eaoh member at all seasonable times . " •* That th » society do meet at the Royal George , Minories , every Tuesday evening , at hailfpast seven o'clock . " " That all the officers of the society be elected erory three months . " " That the proceedings of this- meeting be forwarded t » the Korthem Star for publication . " Thanks were voted to the Chairman and the meeting adjourned . Many have enrolled their names during the week ,, and every day brings an increase of members , ail of whom are devotedly , attached to the cause .
LANARK . —Dr . M'Douali visited this town on the 13 th instant , and delivwed a lecturo t » one of the most enthusiastic meetings that has been held there for a long time . Oa entering the Town Hull , the Doctor and bis- fsiends were received with the loudest applause of the assembly . Mr . W . M Williams , bookseller ,, was called to the chair ,, and introduced the Doctor , to the meeting-, as th » noble but persecuted patriot , and the victim of the- base and bloody" Whigs . After the immense cheering with which the Doetoi was xeeeived had subsided ke addressed them on the Wrongs of Labour ,, " sho-wiag bow the labourer had , from the eulibst to > the present times , been unjustly robbed of the fruits of his industry . At the conclusion of the lecture ( which gave general satisfaction ) , thre&kearty cheers were given—the first for the speedy return of Frost , Williams , aad Jones ; the next for Feargus O'Connor ; and tbea for H . Vincent and ail the Chartist prisoners .
PAESTQN . —On Thursday eveniag last , the 14 th instant , ia accordance with a previous announcement , Mr . Bairstovr , West Riding Missionary , delivered a lecture on Chartism , in the Association Room , Ayenham-street , to a numerous and respectable audience . Mr . Edward Swindlehurst was unanimously called to the chair , and , after a brief speech , introduced Mr . Bairstow to the meeting , who was received with great applause , and during Ms lecture , which occupied above two hours , received every mark of approbation .
BRISTOL — Anti-Corn Law Lectuke . —A meeting took place at the Hall of Science , Broad Mead , for the purpose of hearing a lecture from Mr . Paulton , on the old subject of foreign grain and cotton twist . A laffga number of Chartists attended , and demanded that a chairman should be chosen , and the question fairly discussed ; on which Mr . Paulton insisted on his right to lecture without discussion , as the place had Been hired for the purpose . This declaration caused a general uproar ; upon which one of the Whig clique threatened to introduce the police if the lecturer was not allowed the proceed . This only added fuel to the fire ; the working men shouting , " you brutal Whigs ; " where is F ^ argus O'Connor ! " Oh , the smok y chimney ! " &c ; amidst which the police made their appearance . , but were afterwards dismissed by a vote of the oreeting , and Mr . Paulton was allowed to proceed , ; t » n condition
that a discussion should take place ct the close of bis lecture ; but as soon , as he hi / i concluded , he walked off , leaving the Chartists to grope their way ont in the dark , the gas having been tamed off . So much for tie shabby Whigs , W ^ st Ridi ng Dblkute Meeting . —A meeting ? f delegates from the various towns in the West Aiding took place , on Sunday last , at the Charter Association Room , Leeds , the principal business of which was to arrange for the forthcoming display on Thursday . A gre * t deal o ! business was transacted , and aa excellent feeling pervaded the assembled delegates . Mr . Bairstow , formerly the West Riding Missionary , was not re-elected . It was resolved that the next meeting take place at the Charter Association Room , Dewsbury , on Sunday , Uth February , at which time and place the delegates who may be appointed are requested , to attend .
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BTJLTj . — -We have gTeat pleasure in Btatmg tb »* t ..- « neots of the National Charter Association of thta niiW ^ : are very Prol ? i 9 in « - linownuajbers become a great and fmK ^ » , »* ffla * 7 to the gloriouB cause of Chartism . " ?? members and the publio'liave frequent diacuwtyxib fri the Freemason ' s Hall , Mytdngate . on Monday ert > . " Dgs f on subjects of vast importance-to society . . - ASHTON-UNDBR-LYNE . —The mettt . ers of the National Charter Association have removeu to a larger and morp convenient room than the one they formerly occupied . On Sunday evening last , Mr . 'Aitkin lectured " da the necessity of the people being in possession of both political and scientific information . "
STCCH . PORT . —Mr . Doyle , of Manchester , delivered along £ nd interesting lecture to an attentive audience , at the Association-room , Bomber ' a-brow , on Sunday evening . . At the close of the lecture a subscription was set on ( ootj to defray the expenses of a delegate , to meet DiMiiel O'Doublefaoe , and to the credit of the meeting , be it said , they collected the sum of fifteen shillings . Mr . John Wright was chosen to be the delegate ; a rote of thanks to Mr . Doyle and Mr . T . Webb , the chairman , terminated the business of tbe evening .
EDINBURGH . —Db . M'DOUAI-L ^ -The Do ctor delivered a lecture in Whitefield Chapel , Edinbnrgb , on Thursday , the 14 th , in the course of which he described the sufferings endured by tb « working classes : he then proved the right of the poor to subsistence in the land of their birth ; he compelled them t » abide strictly by the law , impressed on them the- necessity of organisation and intellig « ce , and gave great satisfaction to the assembly ; Ae sat down amidst repeated bursts of applause . A vote of thanks was then given him for his able * lecture . Three cheers were given for Feargus O'Connor , three for the Charter , and three groans for the Whigs , and after thanks boing voted to the chairman , the meeting separated .
SELKIRK . — The Chartists of this place were lately favoured with a visit from Mr . James Gray , of London , and Mr . Alexander Hogg , formerly secretary to the Selkirk Association . A meeting was held in the evening , when Mr . Hogg laid before it the resolutions agreed to at Sedburgh , on New Year ' s Day , by the Border delegates , which were highly approved of . The institution of Chartist total abstinence societies to be formed into a Border Union , gave universal satisfaction , and a number of individuals volunteered their services to carry the resolution of the delegates into effect . The meeting agreed to address her Majesty for the restoration of Frost , William ? , and Jones , and the liberation of the incarcerated Chartists . A committee was elected to carry on the business of the association for the next three months .
ION 6 TOWN . —There are more Chartists in this part of the country than is generally imagined . The affair at Newport has created inquiry , and nothing seems to be wanted but sound information . The only Radical works possessed by the people of this neighbourhood , are the writings of the late William Cobbett . Chartism is daily becoming more popular . YORK . —The City of York National Charter Association continue to hold their weekly meetings
every Tuesday evening , at eight e ' olock , in the large Room , Fat Ox , Cattle Market . The advocates of total abstinence are respectfully invited to attend , as they may now do- so without inconvenience or expence , the room being engaged by the Association for the above purpose ; and it is earnestly hoped that all friends to the cause of liberty will come forward , and enlist under the broad banner of freedom , and show their love of justice and abhorrence of tyranny , by advocating the principle of Universal Suffrage and No Surrender .
Lecture . —On Friday evening , the 13 th instant , the shop-windows were filled with bills , announcing a sixth lecture by Mr . Thomas Smith , in the Albion Lecture Room . "On the possession and ubo of wealth . " The former lectures wero delivered in the Merchants' Hall ; but on account of the Governor receiving information that Mr . Smith was a Socialist , the use of the ball was refused upon this occasion , although the lecturer used all means to convince him that he waa neither the desperate Socialist nor Chartist , denouncing both those parties as deluded men . The lecturer is in the habit of quoting Scripture texts to prove his assertions ; and shews up , in good style , the hypocrisy of the ministers of the present day preaching peace when there is no
peace , and contentment in the midst of oppression . In his fifth lecture , he stated that the Chartist leaders were in the habit of preaching sermons from the texts he had quoted , which texts they construed to their own delusive purposes . This did not at all please the Chartists of York , who therefore resolved to let him know , at the next lecture , that they do not consider themselves deluded" men . Accordingly , Mr . Edward Burley , a member of the National Charter Association , wrote a letter to the lecturer , complaining of the injustice of his denouncing a principle without shewing the " delusion , " ana stating his intention of attending his future lectures ; when ho hoped to hear him attempt to remove that prejudice which he might have created .
Accordingly , ou rriday evening , the lecturer referred to the letter he had received that day , from which be read extracts , and stated that he still held the same opinion—that , as the texts he had quoted were , used for an unchrislian purpose , it Was delusion ; and that if the condition of the people was improved , it must bo by reforming the Church , aud impressing upon the ministers the necessity of their being charitable , and obeying the commands •! Christ against striving after riches for themselves , whilst their poorer neighbours were starving . At the close of the lecture , which lasted an hour and a half , Mr . K Burioy requested to ask the lecturer two questions . He was at a loss to know how Mr . Smith would rvformt the Church , aad make it as he wished
to see it—the house of God , without first obtaining a reform in the state . The Church , he contended , was the seed of the state . He read extracts from " ¦ Richaid&on's Black Book , " to prove that many of the great livings that were enjoyed by the clergy were giveu- by Peers who spent their time in the gambling-house or racing stable , thereby proving them to fee very unlikely persons to have the selecting of m « u of virtuous , character , which the important office of the ministry required . After speaking of the law of primogeniture :, and of the connection between Church and State , he coaeluded by asking the lect'iier to shew tha manner ia which he would reform , the Church , and what part of the Charter he considered a d « LuBion ,, and inconsistent with Christianity ! The lecturer replied that he did not
consider the principles of the Charter a delusion , but contended that ao political movement could have the daaired effect of improving the institutions of the country , and bringing happiness to the people . Mr . Charles Stewart rose to contend tbat the present staid of the country demanded some great change , and contended that ,, as a political body , the Chartist leaders , in briDging before the public the state of suffering endujred by tbe working classes of this country , brought , on by a system of tyrannical Government , have aright to rofor to Scripture to ' shew that such a state of things is not consistent ' with the rules laid down by Christ ; and concluded 1 by challenging the lecturer to discuss the principles , ' and to prove that the principles of the Charter are inconsistent with true Christianity , but the lecturer declined .
COMGUBTOK —At a delegate and council meeting , held on the 17 th . instant , Mr . Thomas Beresford was unanimously appointed to the chair , aad after a few preliminary remarks , called upon Mr . Allen , the delegate from Maccleafield , to give his report of the state of the cause in that place . Mr . Allen said ths . Chartists had been lukewarm for some time past , but the association wa 3 now gaining ground , and promised to become a very strong body . He believed 400 Stars came weekly to Macolesneld , and this shewed there must be a many Chartists . He gave his opinion that a regular lecturer , assisted by local ones , would do good . Mr . William Swain , from Lawton , alluded to the men of that place being unable to pay into the union on account of the turnout
about wages ; hut now the dispute was settled , and they had gone to woik again , and were determined to support the Chartist Union . Mr . C . Naseley , from Congleton , reported that the members iu that Union were not uow so numerous as they were , owing to the persecution for opinion then existing , and to the mending out of work . A letter from Nantwich was read , in which the offer was made to pay a shard towards a lecturer ; as also another from Stookport , which brought on the question of the joining of Cheshire to South Lancashire . It was entered into at great length , by the delegates and council , and , though all agreed that a regular lecturer would do good , they thought that Cheshire was not sufficiently organized for the proposed union .
It was finally agreed that the question be postnoued for a month j' and that every exertion be made by sending men to Sandbach , Middlewich , and Northwich , and other places , so that a better attendance might be secured at the next mealing , or letters be sent . It was moved by Mr . Allen , seconded by Mr . James Gosling , and carried unanimously , "That Macolesfield and Congleton , in the interim of this month , invite a lecturer from Manchester , tha expenoea to be paid by both towns . " An address to the men of Cheshire was resolved upon , calling upon them to rouse themselves , and exert themselves , in behalf of the cause . Mr .
William Binton then brought forward a plan to aid the imprisoned Chartists , and forward the cause generally , which wa 3 as follows : —That 100 , 000 Chartists subscribe one penny each weekly , which would amount to £ 416 13 s . 4 d . ^ or £ 1 , 866 13 s . 4 d . monthly , and ia a year to £ 21 , 66613 s . id . Mr . B . said all this might be done by making a little sacrifice , in denying themselves intoxicating drinks , sugar , tobacco , or some useless article , and he very urgently enforced the propriety of this step upon then . The suggestion was approved of by all present ; and a vote 6 f thanks being passed to the Chairman , aU went home imbueaVwUa the spirit of Chartism ,
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LONBOit _ At a late meeting of the Finsbury Charter AsBOWeJtion , it was resolved— " That three of the late Conventtoa be appointed to deliver the memorial to the Queen , on P ^ lf of Frost , &c ., and we cordially agree to accompanythem to the place , according to their wishes . " : ' Lambeth National ; Charteb Association . —A * the weekly meeting of the Borough of Lambeth National Charter Association , held at Casting ' s Coffee House , 19 , York Terrace , Borough Road , on Tuesday evening , the Secretary .. read to the meeting . the amount of income and expenditure of monies
contributed for carrying out the Frost demonstration , held at White Conduit House , on the 4 ih inst . The report was approved and passed * A resolution was passeJ .- to the effect— " That any member of this Aesociatic . n , bringing up seven new members in one quarter , ehai 2 receive an enamelled card , ( one of those got up for the benefit of the victims , ) with an inscription , stating it to have been presented aa a mark of approbation for his exertions in the cause . " It was also decided on that ft tea party and ball shall be held for the benefit of the victims ; and a committee was appointed to carry out the object .
Mb . ThoWas Preston . —We have received a letter from Mr . Culverhouse , stating thai this " staunch and aged patriot" is in great distress ; and stating that the City of London , the Marylebone , and the Finsbury Associations have , much to their credit , taken up the case in a very proper manner . This is as it should be . The people ' s friends sbonld not be allowed , in old age and poverty , to suffer . Wandswobth Nation *! Chakte * . Association . —At a meeting of the Working Men ' s Association , i-eld at the above place , it was resolved to dissolve their Association , in order to form the National Charter Association of Greaf Britain , which was accordingly done . Four classtx were formed , and t -e officers nominated .
ASHBtTBTON . —The cause of Chartism is rapidly progressing in Devonshire , through the median of ibtrmavy cheap publications that fflnanaie from the Chartist press . An association has been formed at this place , consisting chiefly of wooing men , who 1 are determined not to be behind therrfcllow labourers of ether towns , in the race for freedom . They have mat twenty shillings , to be equally divided between the wires of O'Brien , Peddie , Iteberts , and Brown . SOUTH XttOLTON . —A fanatical psr&n , called
the Rev . P . W . Meadows , has been pre » . eafikg a sermon on the 27 th December , against the traot styled " What is aChartist ? " in the course of whfeb he delivered himself ef the following edifying lan / tcage : — " I would sooner loae my right arm thaw Bee the church go down "— "I am determined to-uphold the church . " He then told his hearers , that the Chartists wished to divide property and to craate a revolution in the . country , and prayed tha * the people might not be permitted to injure our nrtuous Queen .
MANCHESTER . —Ob Sunday evening last ,, a numerous and respectable audience assembled in t"rf& National Charter Association Room , Tib-streetv Manchester , expectiBg to have had an opportunity ^ of hearing Mr . Wiikana Aiken , tke late liberated Chartist of Ashton-under-Lyne , who had been detained lecturing at th » latter place . All the best speakers were scattered in all directions to the surrounding towns . Fortanately , however , Mr . TiHman arrived just in time to save a disappointment . Mr . Tillman gave a very animating lecture on the progress of the cause . Si nee the question of legality had been mooted , there hud been an accession of 700 members . He spoke of Ringlsy , a complete Tory town , joining the grand National Association , thus shewing that the bugbear about illegality had not intimidated the people . The speaker entered upon many interesting topics . A % uestion or two were asked , and answered satisfactorily , and a vote of thanks was given to the lecturer .
Lecture . —A lecture was delivered in the Iarg # room , Brown-street , on Sunday evening , on the right of the working classes to posses * the Suffrage , b y Mr . Campbell , ofSalford . The Bpeaker handled his subject in a masterly style , by eluewiag tha incroachmeuts which have been made , aftd how the people have been robbed of the Suffrage by various crowned heads , assisted by the aristocracy of the country . The lecture on the whole gave the greatest satisfaction . A vote of thanks , each was given to Mr . Barker , chairman , and the Lecturer . IPSWICH . —A Correspondent writes as , that a Charter Association has been formed here , which is expected to do well . WIGAN . —The Association of this place have sent a letter of congratulation to She Committee of the"Welcome-to-ban" Demonstration ,. on account of their spirited exertions for the properly receiving of the arch-traitor , Dan .
NOTTINGHAM . —The Chartist * of this place have sent us an address to 0 'Coaaor expressive of their unabated affection , and of their indignant feelings , on hearing of the additional stringency of his treatment . On his behalf , w « thank them . STOCKPORT . —Mr . Petb * ©» ms > ei . & . —This individual having been proved guilty of dishonest practices in relation to the Victim . 1 und ,. has been voted unworthy of confidence , and . incapable of sustaining any office in the National Charter Association .
CUMNOCK . —The cause pr » e $ ero well in this little village . Mr . John ' M'Crae , late of Gumaock , now of Kilbarchan , recently delivered- a Chartist lecture to the friends , which appeared to give general satisfaction . On the sueeoeding evening he preached a sermon , as is the custoaa-with the Scot ' lish lecturers , and , at the close * a < few came forward to meet regularly every Sabbath day , for mutual instruction and edification . A vote ot thanks was given to Mr . M'Crae , as a mask > df esteem , for his services in the cause of Chartism .. Uhe friends- here are , at all times , willing to baas testimony to , the straightforward character of Mr . M'Crae ,, who , they consider to be the fathes of Radicalism in "Little Cumnock , " as Mr . CVGoanor used to . call it , and , therefore , wish hint , good speed ,, as the teacher and preacher to the Cnartists of Kiliarchan .
DERBY . — We learn from . a . correspondent * that the place of meeting for the assooiation , is aX present the Marquis of Anglesea , fomaerly the Butoher ' s Arms Inn , Saddlergate-bridge * BIRMINGHAM . —In pursuance of announcement by placard , a public meeting was heldyin the Christian Chartist Church , en Monday evening last , for the purpose of appointing a delegation . t » the Leeds meetings . The chuioa was crowded in every part . Mr . Horsley was anpeinted to the chair , and stated that the Town Hall bad been applied f « r but had been most shamefully refused . Before they went , therefore , to the business of the delegation , some resolutions would be submitted to . them on that subject . He then ( tailed upon Mr .. Collins to
move the first : — "Thatk we view with , regret and indignation the unjust aud partial conduct of the Commissioners , in granting the Town Hall for man ; religious and political , party purposes * while at the same time they refused it when applied for by two working men , who requested it solely fox the purpose of spreading intelligence among the people . " Seconded by Mr . HtUl , and carrittd unanimously . Mr . George Nichols moved the next resolution , seconded by Mr . Hill , and unanimously carried : — "That until we obtain , equally with others , the right that we aro justly entitled to ,, of meeting in the Town Hall ,, we will take evai > y opportunity of arousing public opinion against the Commissioners ; and for this purpose , we deolar * that we will attend every public Meeting held in . the Town Hall , whether moral , religious , or political * and there , after stating t > ae cause of our interference , proceed
to make suflh amendments , ex additions , as shall furnish us with an opportunity of explaining oui principles , and of commuakatirig that information which we are unjustly prevented from doing in a . more legitimate manner .. " —Mtr . Cooper moved the third resolution , which , saving , been seconded , was also unanimously carried : r ~ " That in order to se * ure the efficient operation of the foregoing resolution on all occasions , an Observational Committee of seven iedividuals be urn appoi&ted , to give notice to the working classes , when any such meeting is to taka place , and that the sum of £ 2 be left in their hands , to employ mesaangers . to warn the inmates of tha factories ; and we pledge ourselves that we will aUend whenever such notice Bhall be given , ev . e » with half an hour ' s warning . "—The Committee were then appwated , whose duty it should be ajao to print the foregoing resolutions in a placard , pr ^ feeed by an address to the p « wple .
Leeds DsauKUtiON . —The Chairman , after slaking , the great importance of the approaching , meeting * , to be held at Leeds , called upon Mr . Joha Collins to move the first resolution , via . " That we vipjw with intense interest the approaching weetingB to be held at Leeds , and being fully sensible of'the great importance of a perfect understanding among the various classes to be there assembled , of the p iaciples and intentions of each , declare , that haying , after mature consideration , adopted as the object of such political struggles the principle ! contained i a the document entitled the 'People ' s Charter , ' we will neither countenance nor assist any body who Bhall . through ftXDedienov . seek anv
enaatment short of the full measure of rights therein contained . " Having been seconded by Mr . Fallows , it was carried unanimously . Mr . Empson then moved , " That to express our principles and intentions in the various meetings and demonstrations to be held at Leeds ; as also , to confer with the Chartist delegates from England and Scotland , on the best means of furthering our objeeta , Messrs . John Collina and Arthur O'Neill be appointed aa our representatives . " Mr . BlackBland seconded this resolution , which was carried unanimously . An address to the Leeds Parliamentary Reform Asso ciation was then read by Mr . O'Neill , after which the meeting adjourned till to-morrow evening .
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LOUGHBOnOTTGH . —The National Charter Association is progressing here . They met on Sundaj evening , when addresses were given by Messrs Turner , Ooions , Skevington , and Baker : also oi Monday evewng , when Mr . Skevington addressed them ; after which } persoasmre appointed toperform certain dutie& ^ Xt-Wjw ^ reed that all letien for the present djioujdjup ^ ent to Mr . James Foster Wcllingtoa-Btreet , LougWborbugh , .
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DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY TOUB . HartleJtool . —Mr . Deegan lectured at this pla © on Tuesday evening , the 11 th inst . ; Mr . Cameroi was called to the chair . Mr . Deegan contradicts a report wlych the foes of liberty had industriousli circulated—that : the Chartists were a body of In fidefc , and pointed . out what they really wanted The' Association , which has only been establishes three weeks , numbers forty members . The Counci is composed principally of men who have signed th total abstinence pledge . Three policemen attendet the lecture , aid , it is to be hoped , profited by wha they heard . Great credit is due to Mr . Winspeare who Mb yotentarily offered a room for the use o the Association ^
StockxoN . ^^ fcDeegan visited this town on Wed nesday . evena ^ In an addresa , which was we received , he pointed out seflral means by whicl Chartist principles might be advanced ; such as pub lie meeting ? , , discussions , lectures , the establish ment of reading rooms , and the circulation < j Chartist newspapers and tracts . He also recom mended Total Abstinence from intoxicating drinks The meeting was weli attended , and the Associatioi b likely to get ta well . - J DabmUgt&ct-On Thursday evening , Mr . Deegai lectured at Darlington , in the Association-room in Priestgste , Mi . Bragg ia the chair . The Char tists of DarliBgeoortilve been very inactive lately but a few of tbe mOT active are again endeavor ing to get up-aQ . association , and to rally thei townsmen . . - /
WfiST-AucjaAm—On Friday evening , Mr . De © gan delivered a Iwture at West-Auckland , Mb Microft in the ' tbair . At tbe close of the lecture i « shillings were collected towards defraying the exptaees of Mr . Deegan to Leeds , who is to be preset at tie demonstration on the 21 st instant , < 5 tfJK 8 H 0 AD . r-On Sunday morning , Bfr . Deejnw delivered a lecture in Oateshead , at wbteh seven 8 hillfog& and sixpence waa collected in aM of . fau expencBs to Leeds , and several new members were added t » tbe Association . / SuNDBai * ini .--On Sunday evejaing , Mr . D ^ eean lectured m tbe Co-operative Hill , in Sunderfendi after whft * , tbe « um of ten shillings was collected , to aidindefragtingthe expences of the publicwelconato be given t « - Messrs . Williams- and Binns , on tSseir liberation fi »» prisoH , on the ^ Sta inst . —A sumol five shillings-, e » llected amon # Dhe masons employrf at tbe pier , wa& presented to the- treasurer , in aid « fl the county naaaian . -
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T WENTY-FWj £ ; REASONS M FAVOUR OP CHARTISM . 1 . Because eaflr * individual cones- equally help . Ifegs into the weeM , and therefore- has the same reehts and the same duties to perfomnby nature . 2 . Because expenienee teaches us'that the rule of the few is injurionvto the interests of the many . % . Because the lbws should be madfe fbr the benefits of every mernbw of society , and therefore the making of them canaet consistently be delegated to a few , except by . representation . 41 Because Chenuruber of the constituency woald make successful bribery impossible . 5 i Because it wojks well wherever ifcr has been ^ Tiedi , and in the only means of diat » TOring % nation ' s will and causing it to be obeyed' . Thus much for Universal Suffrage ,, now for Annual Parliaments .
6 . Because a represmtative ought to be the servant , of the people , sod itfve an account of his stewardship whenever- called upon by tHen to do 80 . 7 . Bfceause " short reckonings make longfriends , " and prevent extensive injnry to all parties . 8 . B * sarise it affords' | h © means of spesdily dbehargin&an unfaithful servant , and yet leaves the re-election of a faithful one secure . - 9 . B . oe » u « e a Parliament thus constituted would always " remember the reckoning /' 10 . Bweuse annual elestions are found to bebeneficial in practice in other matters . 11 . Because the Ballot is used with beneSWo the members-of mutual assistance and other societies , amongst all classes of soatety . 12 . Besause there is no-other mode of preventing the rich from oppressing ; the poor ; it is , thesefoM , the most independent system .
13 . Because it would withdraw the inducement to > ribery , as the briber co » ld have no certainty of being served after all ; for the man who is bra enough to- take a bribe fiw promising to vote om way . is base enough toy - *» te another , even * when bribed . Hi Because it is the mest economical and peaceable plan of conducting eleetions . 15 . Because it would prevent unjust interference in elections-, as there could neither be the egrtmnty nor the preitobiiity of . sveeeet from such conduct . 16 . Because a property . , qualification can be no test of intellectual vigouaor honesty of purpose . 17- Because wealth baa afforded no security in the-past for the claims of jostice and impartiality .
18 . Because wealth and . poverty have seldora aaj feelings in common . 19 . Because-it is an . inftsction of the equality d nature , and > sanctions the inequality of society . -. 20 . Because * all ought to have an opportunity of serving their country , andj of qualifying themaefrei for guiding , and instructing , others . 21 . Because the fifth paint of the Charter would secure equality of eleetioa , influence , and > representation . 22 . Because the welfare of society is madd > up of the well-being _ of its individual members .
23 . Because the true interests of all olas 8 eB a » in fact , the same , wheotproperly understood * 24 . Because paid representatives would dheottf it to be theininterest to * be honest at all , times , M their loss of office could- , not compensate- then for temporary gain . ; . 25 . Because there i& no prospect of relie ?* from tbe present system , and the Charter , at laast ,, being worth trying . —Dundea- Chronicle .
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MESSRS * WILLIAMS AND BINNS-WIliL BB - - AT LIBERTY ON THE GLORIOUS 25 a OF JANUARJS 1 HUZZA . !! HUZZA !!!
TO THE . BRA . TE ABD TRUE-HBASBTB » MB * OP 2 HE COLLIERIESi . FELi . a . iHVCouN'EamitEN l—You has 1 * asacwd duly to perform on Monday , the 25 th of January , audit *! mine to > let you . know it If ever jjou . listened to tt * call of an tumble individual , I besotxh youato " lend raeyo » ears . " Mr ib ever were the duty . oi tbe wo * ihgi ! i 8 n . oftbJs , «) untyto step forward , to-shew th * love ofi virtue said- hatred of viae . ; . ofifnw andi * bounded talent , aod their contempt of- magisterial fr becilHy ; their , seahiespectfor tbe-generoaa , the > bW apd the uncompromising Messrs . WUlianis- and Blm *| Who . pat all ottai& " cast" for tham , and , Bobly b » H the "hazard o * toe die ; " now i » - the ttow to perfom thafcduty .
On the 25 tb of January , the bolte will be drawn , btUfey locks leoeened , tbe masaive doots « f tbe pn of Ihirhsm . -will fly open at nine o ' clotfc in the morni and your two of the" bravesttottUie breve" -will app beforei you as large as life ^ ' - ( unchanged , and as I in-mind asover . ) in all theJiygjory and innocence ; i to the eternal disgrace of theimpudent and toad-eal Jury whemade ( not foundstfeem < gmilty . . Youi will be at Durham , on , that day ; ( the 25 surely . Mae who ardentVj pwk for liberty and 1 < tszatim , will be absent 5 On ibaA day it will be km whe ^»» Chartism ia dead , oroaly has been dumber in thi » county . You nest * e at the prison doei ninao'clock ia the mocslng precisely ; yea must * into , the city three abteaei ,, if not in a military , al * i » a eivil order . Attend to thia ! All eyes wM njon you 5 . 1 And do lor once make the liberty ^ sbopocratr ., the lo » g- « ared men of tbe law , and U » . : aosed me , n of the gospel , stare at you , if not ia a ^ o tton , in . wonder at your discipline .
• Ther .-e wiUbe a public breakfast gtv « n to the gentle men , at Bradford ' s , at ten o'clock , hy the " and . true" of the city . % he tree of liberty baa been planted in the Is * ar d priast-riddon city , during the but six months , * a bearing , not only a profusion of leaves , but exew and delicious fxuit . At the conclusion of thebre **" the atreeto will be paraded at the sound , not pen of the " drum and fife , " but of melodious instrnma and at twelve o ' clock , a public meeting will be * and yon will once moreluten to tbeae gifted indivi * wh » flrat taught you the principle ! of the CS * who travelled at all seasons , at all timef , ] county , for your benefit ; who preached politicw * nentlon in your glens , aad on your hill * . But for w bnt for their honesty and energy , the eounty of > ham would have been still enshrouded in the B * clouds of Whig and Tory darkness . ;
In conclusion , those who like only to work fori selves and families , and not for round-billed knavish lo&n-nwngers . and splendid pauper * , P the ;• dttmonatretion ! " Those who would « id > wolves in blae , stripped of their bedevilled stn tend the gathering !—those who love to "» ttel freedom ' s , holy call ,- be at yonr post!—those wW liberty ; and Messrs . Williams and Binns , anil < the narrow-souled , impudent , and ferocious TvTw Tory tools , " Come to speak a tyrant faction ' s o *
I am , B , ¦ Working men of Durham , ¦ ; Your devoted aeiVinfi ^^ B BCWARO J >* mi , ; East-Pasture , nearCooho » , ¦ January 18 th , 1841 , ¦ ' '
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2 THE NORTHERN STAR . . ' '
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Jan. 23, 1841, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1093/page/2/
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