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DR . P . M . M'DOUALL begs to inform his Friends , and those who are disposed to beoeme Agents for the Sale of his Medicine , that they can baTe hia Treatise on the Nature and Progress of Disease in the Human Frame , on Application to Mr . J . Cleave , 1 , Shoe Lane , London . The Treatise will be descriptive of the rational and scientific Remedies to be used in opposition to the Professional and non-Professional Qoackery of the present day . ^ As the List of Agents will be immediately completed , those who are desirous of the Appointment jnnst send theii Names and Address to Dr . P . M . JTDotjaLL , or to Mr . J . Clkavb , 1 , Shoe Lane , London , or to Mr . James Leach , 110 , Tib-street , ifanchester .
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CHARTIST CONCERT . A VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT will be held at the Political Institute , 55 , Old Bailey , on Monday Evening , the 7 th instant , to commence at Eight o'Clock , to consist of Songs , Duets , Recitations , &c . The following Gentlemen have promised to attend : —Messrs . Cameron , Randle , Cuffey , Swindle , Sjmonds , Peat , and Wisedm . Tickets 2 d . each , to be had of the Committee , and of G . Wyatt . Secretary .
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jfAf . rvfl . ^ —An alarming fatal accident took place daring last week . The developement of Sir Robert Peel ' s sliding scale threw Mis . Com Law Repeal into labour . An old woman , a friend of hers , and of the same family , and being a little accustomed to midwifery , was in attendance on the occasion , and safely delirered her of a fine chubby boy , and gave to him the name of " Public Meeting . " But how to bring him to maturity was the gresi question ; for if he got oat among those bojs caL ' ed "justice , " he wonld be spoiled . At all events he must be christened ; a godfather was wanted and must be had . " 0 , " says Mr . Gullable , " I mentioned the circumstance last night to Mr .
Deception ; he has no objection to officiate . " Mr . "Weathercock was deputed to wait upon Mr . Deception , to request him to stand godfather for the child . All was made right on Friday , the 25 th . A family meeting was called , when the midwife expressed ' her fears that ail was not right with the dear child , and for fear he should die , they agreed amongst themselves that the safest way would be to send for Dr . No Surrender , and ask hi 3 advice . A messenger was despatched without further delay , and the Doctor was quickly in attendance . The Doctor felt the pulse , shook hi 3 head , and declared the child very bad . The family , in astonishment , exclaimed , " What's to be done ? our
child must be saved I" " O , don ' t be alarmed , " says the Doctor ; " I hare had many such cases in hand before . I understand the disorder perfectly well ; I can prescribe him some medicine that will make a fine fellow of him , if he can take it . It is not so palatable , I will allow ; but it innst be taken , if the child be to live . It is a compound of six ingredients , an excellent thing ; it will remoTe nearly all infectious disorders : I call it Charter . " To sava the life of their darling boy , consent was given that the Doctor should prepare the medicine , whieh was to be administered on Monday , and a party were appointed to be in attendance with the Doctor at tha feae . Monday arriving , the Doctor was punctual , and the party were all in attendance , making
preparations for the administering of the dose ; when Jo I in comes the godfather , and declares that if they persist in administering that dose , he will not stand godfather for the child , declaring that the first mgredieni , Universal Suffrage , is sufficient . The Doctor shewed very clearly that any one of" the ingredients by itself would have no effect at all ; declared it must take all six , or its dear life would be in danger—nay , that death would be certain . The godfather was obstinate , and the- child is dead ; and tie mother is not likely to surrive the shock ! The disorder being infectious , nofewertban twenty canght it last Monday ; but by taking Dr . No Surrender ' s medicine , they were completely restored . Any one wishing this medicine , may be supplied by attending at the political surgery , in Swin Coppice .
THIESK . —Thibsk Woskhocse . —The dreadfal pestilence still continues its fearful ravages amongst the unfortunate inmates of this workhonse prison , daiiy adding to the number of its victims at a » ie to bid fair to depopulate the place . What a relief to the rates tchen they are all " icorked off " . " BAENSLEY . —Trade in this town is in a most dreadful condition . There are hundreds working on the high road for the miserable pittance of a pound of bread and a quartern of bad potatoes per day . The money has been raised by subscription—a Sue specimen of admirable old England , the envy of the world !
Txx Boras' Bill . —The following letter has been receivedby the Secretary of the Central Short Time Committee of the West Biding , from liord Ashley , in acknowledgment of an address which was sent to Ma Lordship from a recent meeting of delegates from the Snort Time Committees of the West Riding ;—"London , Feb . 21 . 1841 . "Sir , —I have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from you , accompanied by an address from the Short Time Committees of the WestJUding of Yorkshire . N K I am much gratified by their expressions « f kindness and by their determination to persevere in an effort to obtain that most just and necessary enacaneat , a Ten Hours' Bill . They may be asnred that I shall devote to their cause the utmost raeigy of which I am d&pable . "lam . Sir .
Youi very obedient humble Servant , n Acuivv n Mr . Matthew Balme , " Secretsrv , &c . "
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I ^ EK'OOL .-Mr . T . B . Knowles , of Keigb-« J , delivered an animated and powerful lecture in the National Charter Association Room , Whiiechapel , on Wednesday evening , Feb . 23 rd . The sieeting was numerously and respectably attended , ^' f . Snowies sailed from Liverpool in the ship iuscoe , on Monday morning , for New York . EnDDl ^ TOJ * . —Mr . James Leach lectured here , sceardnig to " the announcement in our last The Cfcspei -frag crammed , and a good effect produced . HOLBECK . —Here , too , lie Lsague have been compelled to come ont from their " Fox and Goose "
cover into the even plain of Chartism . At a meeting on the subject of the Peel Corn Bill , tbe following re-* totaons -vrere unanimously adopted : —" That this Jfieefing not-only view "with indignation and abhor-^ EEee the Corn Law monopoly , but all other unjust 2 Dd oppressive laws ; but that this meeting considers Josm as bat the effect of a cause , and that cause «< class legislation ; ana that this meeting pledges itself to use every legal means -within its power to ease to be enacted the document entitled the People ' s Ccarter .- — "That this meeting do adoDt the National -Petition , " The speakers were Messrs . Stead , ( the « asman , ) Chambers , Dixon , Xussey , Frazsr , Stansfield , sriOrreL Peescot . —The members of thi 3 association will not bear the expence of any lecturer that may call fk this place from this time two months . The society * s a little embarrassed .
Steoto-htaieb . —The Chartists of Stroad at their pneral meeting on Monday , after the transaction of iocal business , agreed unanimously , that a reply be seat to Mr . Scurge ' s circular on complete suffrage , «> the following effect : — " That the Chartists of otroaa approve not nor countenance any such plan ; we fully concur in the document called the People's tarter and the National Petition , and at the same poe we earnestly solicit all classes to join with U 3 a oar just object io relieve our conntrymen from tteir oppressed condition . "
Nbwpow . —The Chartists of Newport at their weekly meeting , King ' s Head Inn , Feb . 22 nd , came * ffi&nimouEiy to the following resolution : — " That Jpeargus O ' Connor is entitled to our warmest thanks , ior his letter in the Star , and we pledge ourselves to suck to the Charter , the whole Charter , and no surrender ; and earnestly recommend our brethren 5 every part of the country , not to abate one ioto of tceir lust demands . "
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xikdee's Bl&ckixg . —The money due thi 3 week to tae Executive from the sale of Roger Pinder ' s ¦ slacking , is as follows : — ? . d . Mr . Platt , Bippondon 3 2 Air . Smith , Halifax 0 5 Mr . Wilson . Ashtan 1 10 Mr- tegel , York .... 0 6 2 fr . Padgett , Hull 0 6 Mr . Plant , Lambley 0 5 i Mr . E . Wniis , Canterbury 1 0 " 7 10 J
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~ OXPOELD . —Chartism has at length taken root in this , probably the last place where it might be looked for . At an adjourned and numerously attended debate of the Working Men ' s Association on Monday evening , called by advertisement , to consider the respective merits of the Charter and Corn Law repeal , and in which several speakers avowed themselves favourable to an abolition of the Corn Laws . Ths following resolution was unanimously carried : — " That the principles of the Charter , being founded in justice , and in Btrict accordance with the ancient institutions of this country , it is the opinion of this meeting that it should be adopted , and that the House of Commons be petitioned to pass it into a law . " The petition has since been lying for signatures , and the names attached prove that freedom is making rapid strides even here—here , where dark and anti-christian pnestism rears its sternest front , and obsequious menials most bow
readily the Leek to the mock professors of a religion of peace , morality and good will . Another development of tbe rise of liberal principles in Oxford was given on Thursday last , at a meeting in vestry of the parishioners of St . Peterle-Baileyj in this city . A rate of twopence in the pound was moved by the Churchwarden , and met by a proposition for a three month ' s adjournment . The church rate party demanded a poll , but finding they should only create a monster they could not control , their courage , like Bob Acres , oosed out at their fingers' ends , and they reluctantly submitted to the chagrin and mortification of not being allowed , to plunder the rate-payer 3 of a very poor parish for the support of a church tbe most overpaid and inefficient the world has perhaps ever witnessed We understand that it is the intention of the ChaTtists to stand by their principles here , and to moye its adoption , as an amendment , on the first political proposition which may be made at any public meeting in this city .
NOTTINGHAM . —On Saturday evening last , Mr . Dean Taylor lectured at the RanclifFe Arms . New Members again joined the Association . Thb Chartists held their usual weekly meeting at the Democratic Chapel . Mr . N . Longmire presided . The meeting was well attended . Several new members enrolled their names . Sake evbnikg , Mr . Dean Taylor lectured at the Butcher ' s Arms , to the Chartist Shoemakers . This respectable and patriotic body of men are doing much to forward the cause .
Thb Convention . —Mr . G . Harrison , of Calverton , and Mr . J . B . Bairstow , of Leicester , having been duly appointed at a large pablic meeting announced by placard , as delegates of the Convention of the industrious classes , meeting in London on the 12 th of April next , and also previously by ballot of the members of the National Charter Association of the District of Nottingham , Leicester , Derby , Lincoln , and Rutland , the sub-treasurers of the various localities within the said district , are respectfully requested to forward their quota of monies to the general treasurer of the diatrics immediately . The sum must be made payable by post office order to Mr . J . Sweet , news agent , Goose-gate , Nottingham .
LEICESTER . —Prosperity sits on the helm of the Sbaksperian Association of the Leicester Chartists . A-general meeting was held last Monday night , to adopt * re-classification of the members . Our total number was found to be 850 . —Mr . Cooper preached in the Shaksperian rooms to a crowded audience last Sunday night . BRECHXN . —Chartist Triumph . —The Sturge party held their first public meeting here on Satnrday last , in the Towa Hall , the largest I ever witnessed in Brechin , when they offered the Suffrage and Vote by Ballot . The No Property Qualification was moved in addition , which they readily accepted . Next the Charter wa 3 moved , as an amendment , without mutilation or addition , by Mr . James Spalding , and seconded by Mr . James Hood , and carried almost unanimously , only &ree hands being held up against it . —Correspondent .
SAXJ'OR !) . —A great public meeting was held in the Salford Town Hall , by authority of the Boroughreeve and , constables , to pass resolutions in support of the People's Charter . Mr . Millar was called to the chair . The speakers were Messrs . Littler , Cas ? idv , Rankin , Roberts , Duffy , Warren , Hey wood , and Richards . The resolutions attribute the awfully distressed state of the country solely and entirely te class legislation ; declared the only remedy to be the enaction of the People ' s Charter , and pledged the meeting to a continuous and unceasing agitation for that and no other political consideration until it be obtained . The Hall was very full , and after tbe Boroughreeve and constables had received a vote of thanks for the use of the Hall , and the Chairman a vote of thanks for his conduct , the meeting dispersed at eleven o ' clock at night .
DEWSBUEY .-Mr . H . Candy delivered a most eloquent and soul-stirring lecture , on the frauds and impositions of priestcraft , on Sunday last , In the large room , over the Co-operative Store ? , to a crowded and respectable audience . After which feur- new members were enrolled . BRIGHTON " . —A concert will take place at the Artichoke Inn , William-street , Brighton , on Monday" evening next , March 7 th , for the benefit of the Convention Fund . The services of a party of glee singers , are gratuitously given . Tickets 6 d . each , the holder of each ticket will be entitled to three-pennyworth of refreshments . We hope a bumper of the lads and lasses of Brighton will be present . -.
XiOUGHBOROTJSH . —According to previous arrangement , Mr . O'Connor , the brave champion of Chartism , visited this place on Wednesday , the 23 rd . Every obstacle had been thrown in the way of his friendf . The Theatre vras promised but refused ; tha Baptist School Room , denied . A suitable carriage could not be obtained for love or money ; and tbe two inns either could not or would not take him . But tee people , nothing dannted , -went on . The day was gloriously fine , and early in the morning the people were on the stir . About eleven o ' clock , the ilountsorrel band , -with about twelve flags , some of -which had been taken to meet him , arrived . JOne of them made by a working man of Mountsorrel , was splendid ; it had one of the O'Connor plates on each hide , with very
suitable devices . Shortly after , the Sheepshead band , ¦ with as large a number of flags , arrived . The procession then proceeded to the station-house of the railway to receive the brave patriot , who -wascordially received by the people . After the procession had paraded the principal streets , It stopped in the Market-place , -where a fcnstimjs nad been erected . Mr . Skeviugton -r-as called to ttxe chair , Who briefly addressed the meeting aud introduced Mr . O'Connor , -who , for a short period , in his usual style of eloquence , rivetted the attention of the meeting . Mr . Cjoper and Mr . Bairstow also addressed tbe meeting , -when , after cheers for O'Connor , the Charter , Frost , &c , a vete of thanks being given to the Chairman , the meeting dissolved till evening , -when a room Jjaving been provided , though ranJl , the people assembled again ; and , such was the number that assembled , that not only was the
room crammed to overflowing , but vast numbers were in the yard below , so that it was arranged for the speakers to speak from tbe window . The same Chairman presided , and Mi . O'Covnor , in a speech of unusnal eloquence , pointed out to all their duty , combatted the sophistries of our enemies , and concluded with a pledge that -when we number 350 mombers , he , Leach , and M'Dooall will visit us on one day . Mr . Bairstow and Mr . Cooper also delivered soulstirTing speeches . After the usual cheers , the people Tetired , highly delighted . At the afternoon ' s meeting , & resolution of confidence in , and a determination to stand by , the champion , -was unanimously adopted . The fruits of the above meeting are beginning to appear , as eighteen more have been enrolled , aud more are expected on Monday night next , when a special meeting of members takes place .
IiONDON . —At the usual weekly meeting of the City of London Chartista held at the Political and Scientific Institute , 55 , Old Bailey , on Tuesday evening , a " most excellnx . t lecture was delivered by 53 r Mead , ef Birmingham , who was invited and promised to lecture , here , on Snnday evening next , at seven o ' clock precisely . After enrolling some new members and " transacting some other minor business , the meeting was adjourned tontst Tuesday evening . SHoemaeebs . —Mr . Whiteside addressed a meeting of the shoemakers at tha Red Lion , Polind-street , Portiand ^ lrefct , on Sunday last . Mr . M'Gregor
proposed the follevring resolution , which was unanimously carried . " That this meeting is of opinion that our thanks are due , arsd are hereby given to the Execntive for the manly and straightforward management of the duties entrusted to them , and vre do hereby pledge ourselves to assist them in their onward course , until the whole Charter be proclaimed the law of the land , and we do assure them that nothing short of full and entire justice can , or will be accepted , " A lady , a ratepayer , joined and presented a donation . Several members were enrolled and many signatures to the petition have been obtained .
Chelsza . —The Chartists of this locality met at St . Luke ' s Coffee House , Lower Gsorge-street , on Tuesday evening . It was moved and seconded " That all class leaders and members be particularly requested to attead on Tuesday , the 17 th inst , to settle accounts and on other business relative to this locality . " FISSBCRT . —On Tuesday evening last , at the usual meeting of tbe Chartists of this locality , several new members were enrolled , iir . Watts announced the receipt of ten shillings towards the Convention Funds , and afterwards introduced the plan of the projected roles for the Finsbury public hall ; Messrs . Mason , Cameron , and Watts were appointed to revise them .
Lambeih Teetotallebs —This locality progresses steadUy , and will , in a shore time , form a considerable body . Amongst the members who joined on Friday last , was Me . Mee , cf Kensington . A discussion was entered into by Messrs . Ke&n , Lyons , Blackmoor , Sale , Wea ' . brook , &c &c , on the best means of causing the People ' s Chaster to become the law of the land . The conclusion arrived at was in favour of co-operation , and strictly adhering to tha present organisation of the National Charter Association , and supporting the General CenventioE . Mabyiebose . —On Sunday evening Mr . Benbow lectured here . Fifteen members were enrolled .
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New locality . —Mr . Farrar delivered an excellent lecture at the Gold Beaten Arms , Old-street , St . Paneras-road , to a numerous audience , when it was resolved that they should form themselves into a Locality , and meet on every Sunday and Wednesday evenings , at seven o ' clock . Many members were then enrolled . ' ¦ ¦ ¦' - Cambebwell and Walworth . —The Chartista of this locality met last night , at the Montpdier Tavern , when the following resolutions were carried unanimously : — ¦• That this meetiDg view with pleasure and
satisfaction the firmness of oar brethren throughout the country in their determination not to join the willo ' -thwisp cry of the repeal cf tho Corn Laws , but to nobly stand forward and demand their just rights , the People ' s Charter , and nothing less ; that we have entire confidence in the Executive , Messr ? . O'Connor , O'Brien , Vincent , and other advocates of liberty and justice againsttyiannyjand injustice , and pledge ourselves to give them our undivided snpport . Also that a vote of thanks be given to tbe Secretary for the correct repoita Bent to the Northern Star and National Findicaior- and to the talented editors for publishing them . "
DERBY . Me . FearGUS O'CONKOJL—It being known for some back that Mr . O'Connor intended paying a visit to Derby , oil was anticipation on the part of the people as when that day weuld be , and on the appearance of bills announcing the long wished-for fact that he would be in Darby , on Tuesday , Feb . 22 nd , considerable excitement was manifested . It was agreed by the Association , that considering the low state of our funds , that no procession should be got up , but merely to fetch him with a carriage and four from the station . But early » n the Tuesday morning , the Hobrook band made its appearance , having volunteered its services for the occasion . It was not known till late on Monday night by what train O'Connor would arrive , but it soon spread like wild fire , that half-past three in the
afternoon , on tbe next day , was the time ; and long before that hour , hundreds were seen wending their way towards the station . At naif-past two , the membeiB of the Association , with the band , and an open 1 indau with four greys and postboys wearing rosettes , proceeded to the station , where they awaited the arrival of O'Connor , who , the moment he made his appearance -eras saluted with the most deafening cheers . On stepping into tbe carriage , accompanied by Messrs , Knott , Moss , and Brlggs , the mass of the people moved towards tha Royal Hotel , when , on its arrival there , there was not less than two thousand people ; this was wholly unJooked for . After a few words from Mr . O'Connor , the assemblage broke up to meet again at the Theatre . The time announced for the ope-dng of the Theatre
doors was half-past sis o ' clock ; but long before that time the street in which the Theatre is situated was crowded ; and , on the opening of the doors , a regular rush was made , and a considerable time before the time for the commencing of business , the Theatre was crowded to suffocation in every part The price of admission was , boxes 6 d ., { pit 4 d ., gallery 2 d ., and stage 6 d , which was so crowded that hundreds went back , unable to obtain admission . Mr . H . Kuott was called to the chair , who , after a few remarks , called upon Mr . T . Briggs to propose the first resolution , when Mr . T . Briggs then rose to propose the resolution : — " That this meeting declares its unqualified approval of the principles of freo and unfettered trade , while at the same timo it denies either the
competency or the right of the representative body as at present constituted , to make so great a change as that sought by the advocates of a Repeal of the Corn Laws , as any advantage derived from it wonld not be for the benefit of the working classes ; and this meeting further protests against any partial alteration being made to affect any separate class , or interest , pledging iteeif in common with the people of all other parts of the United Kingdom , to look with a jealous eye to the application of the People ' s Chaitar to the settlement of those many and conflicting questions , which now agitate the publie mind , always keeping in view the absolute necessity of legislating justly for all , inBtead of partially for s class . Under these circumstances , we pledge ourselves not to agitate for any other measure
than the whole of those principles embodied in tbe document entitled the People ' s Charter , and to which we look as a means of attaining all those just and beneficial results , which are ever sure to follow from free and unfettered legislation , and from which alone can emanate national greatness , free trade , respect abroad , and ' peace , law , and order' at home . " Mr . John Moss brieflf seconded the resolution , when Mr . O'Connor rose to suppoit it , and was received with long and continued cheering . Mr . O'Connor spoke for two hours , eloquently defending the principles of the Charter , and exposing to view both Whigs and Tories , and
concluded by an appeal to the Chartists to be firm and united , and tha victory must be their ; . Mr . O'Connor sat down amidst the loud applause of the assembly . The Chairman , then put the resolution , every hand bfing held up . Mr . John Jackson then proposed a vote of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , which was seconded by Mr . Johnson , and carried unanimously . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , a gentleman in tbe boxes proposed three times three for O'Connor , and three times three for the Charter , and , the meeting broke up . The money taken for admission was £ 16 8 s . 2 id . All is anxiety to bear Mr . O'Connor again ; another visit by him would crush all the other " isms" in the town .
BABNSLtY . —The Chartista held their usual weekly meeting on Monday . Mr . Candy , of Birmingham , delivered an exce lent lecture . The meeting was also addressed by Messrs , Hay and Collins , after which eight new members -were enrolled . The ashtoi *' s Support Committee return thanks to their fellow townsmen for the kind assistance they have advanced towards keeping William Ashton from the Whig skilly tub , during tbe last si * months of his two years imprisonment in Wakefleld hel ! . The following are the receipts and disbursements during that time . Total receipts , £ 12 5 s . dd . ; total disbursemeuts , £ 1116 s . 5 d . Surplus whieh was handed over to William Aahton , 8 s . 7 d . Any person wishing to see the separate items can do so by applying to Mr . John Widdop , Jumble-Jane , secretary , or to Mr . David W . Pilaiore , New-fltreet , treasurer .
MANCHESTER . —Tho Town Council and General Council assembled to transact business connected with the Association . The acconnts respecting the greBt demonstration were read over and approved , and votes of thanks tendered the parties who were appointed to manage tbe business . ASHTON-tJNDER-LTNE . —Triumph oe the PRINCIPLES OF THE CHAhTEit . — On Thursday last , a meeting was called by the Mayor of this town , to be held in tbe Town Hall , at seven o ' ctock in the even-Ing , at the request of 160 merchants , manufacturers , bankers , shopkeepers , and tradesmen . Long before that time thousands were in front of the ample space before the Hall , determined to tear what the " privileged classv had to say . As sogh as the dooia were
opened , tbe Hall , which is capable of holdicg upwards of two thousand was filled immediately . In consequents of the vast numbers outside , a motion , was was made to adjourn to tbe Market Place , -which the Mayor put to the meeting , and it waa carried unanimously . The Mayor very courteously said that his health would prevent him taking any part in the proceedings outside ; conseqaently Mr . John Redmayne , mechanic , was called to tbe chair . Hugh Mason , Esq ., moved the first resolution , which was for the whole Charter . Josh . Spencer , Eiq ., seconded , and W . Aitken , our well-known townsman , supported it in a speech that gave the greatest satisfaction , calling on
the people to agitate for nothing short of tbe Charter , and showed , in glowing language , tha necessity of an union bBtween the working and middle classes . This is the first time the Corn Law Repealers have , in Ashton , come forward to advocate tho right 3 of the people , whole and entire , and it has caused no small degree of surprise in the minds of the inhabitants . The meeting was one of the most enthusiastic ' - we have had for a long time , and numbered from eight to ten thousands . Let but the leaders of the people , and the people , now stand firm , and the banner cf democracy will speedily wave triumphantly on every part of our sea-giit isle .
TONBP . IDQE , Kent . —A delegate meeting of the Chartist localities already formed , took place at Chatham , on Monday , to take into consideration the best manner of extending the Chartist cause , when Delegates from Tonbridge , Canterbury , Sheerncss and Chatham , were present , and the following resolutions passed .- —" That the best way of organising the different localities in the county , will be to engage a lecturer to agitate the whole county . " " That it is the unanimous opinion of the delegates now assembled , that
Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., be requested to visit tbe county , to disseminate the principles of the People ' s Charter . " " That a county lecturer's fund be established , and that each locality bear its equivalent expenses . " " That Mr . L . Snelling , of Tonbridge , be appointed county secretary and treasurer , for the lecturers fand , nnd that he be empowered to levy on each sub-Secretary , what the respective amounts of each locality maybe . " "That the delegates unanimously recommend to their different localities , to support the Convention by voluntary contributions . "
SHEFFIELD . ( From our own Correspondent . J " Breakers Ahead . ' —Chartists , look otit ! " — The Independent of Saturday last , has a letter from tie Rev . John Davis , on the subject of " Complete Suffrage / ' to which Mr . Davis appears to have become converted by the Editor of the Nonconformist There are two or three fallacies in the Rev . Gentleman ' s letter that require correction . Mr . D . means by " Complete Suffrage" that the franchise should bo extended " to every man in the empire who is of age , untainted with crime , not dependent upon his parish , and duly registered . " Why , let us ask—why , in the name of justice , should the working man be
denied the franchise because ho may be " dependent upon his parish" ? Is then poverty a crime , that the recipient of parish relief is to be denied his natural rights of manhood ? What has brought the hard-toiling Englishman to the parish but the want of the franchise 1 His labour tas been thb common prey of all the idlersof the communh y ; ho has been taxed and plundered in every possible way , and why ? because to him the Legislature has afforded no protection . If you would have him clear of the parish , let him have the suffrage—let him , through its exercise , protect bimsilf from the fleecings of princes , courtiers , landlords , capitalists , and state priests , and he will not then need to be " dependent upon his parish . " If Mr . Davia ' a soneme is the
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much-talked of—little understood " Complete Suffrage , " then we protest against it . We know scores of working men in { Sheffield who . are at this very titno . ' - . , . *• dependent yupon . their parish , " who ; rank among the most intelligent and patriotic of the * working class . Mr . Davis says " go for complete Suffrage . I do not mean for the Charter . My great objection to agitating for it is based upon its complexity . It does not confine itself to principles . Let us settle principle ? and details will take care of themselves . " Mr . Davis does not seem to understand the Charter , he appears ' not to know that all the "details " therein contained are necessary for the working of the " praoiples . " We very mtion fear from bitter
experience of class legislators that if we had a house of £ 500 , and £ 300 per annum qualified representatives elected by ? ' complete suffrage , '' their business being to "take care" of the "details , " that , the party . would » take care" to frame each " details " as wonld . " settle ? , the " principles" with a vengeance I We are loth to believe that any but the purest motives actuate Mr . Davis , but duty to those whose cause we have at heart , compel us to view with 8 trong suspicion the letter of Mr . J > . when we find him avowing that Were it possible > to-unite the people to obtain Corn Law Repeal , ^ it were both wise and hopeful" to re-commeuco an agitation for such object immediately , thus giving us to understand that could you ( the working classes )
have been deluded into supporting the repealers , you would never have heard from them a word abont complete suffrage . ' ^ So much , for Mr . Davis . The Independent con tains further internal evideiice to afford good reason for anticipating that a movement in support of this " complete suffrage" Bcheme will be attempted in Sheffield . A circular from the Birmingham ^ Complete Suffrage Association , signed by J . Sturjee is given , and annexed is a proposedmemorial to the Queen emanating from the said assoeiatioa intended , -we aTe told , for general signature . The said memorial is meagre , paltry' , and contemptible in the extreme , being , in fact , a mere echo of Mr . Sturge's declaration , condemned long since by the people of Sheffield . That such a thing will ever be
allowed to supersede the '" National ; Petition , " knowing what we do of the good sense of the people ; we cannot for a moment suppose . If ftlr . Sturge and his friends are really desirous of Eeeing the complete" enfranchisement of the working classes , why not adopt the ¦ " National PetitionI" In the Independent , we see that a'Mr . T . W . " urges that a great meeting should be held , to which the heads of each manufactory should march in procession , at the head of their men . " { l ) Do you understand this " move" ? Leave you to yourselves , and you will not fail to play the part of men ; hence this suggestion that you should be marched to the ground as slaves ; there , under the eye bfliberarVVmasterfc " and their jackalls , be compelled upon pain of
starvation to support tho humbugs of the parties for whom Mr . T . W . has made his suggestion . Well , let them act upon it , and they shaU find that there will be those to : meet them who will honestly plead your cause , and do their duty to yon and the sacred principles they espouse . , > Vo trust you wll do yours . Important was tho triumph you recently gained ; let the next , if possible , bo still more glorious . Be on the look out ; have a care that you are not taken by surprise ; trust not too much the sinners that so hastily repent ; confide only in yourselves 1 Let "No Surrender" be your watchword ; "the Charter , the whole Charter , and nothing less than the Charter , " your battle cry , and success must crown our labours . !
Mr . Julian Hakney , lectured in the National Charter Association room , Fig Tree-lane , on Sunday evening last ; the subject of his discourse was " the duty of tho people in the present crisis , " A gentleman , from Sutton-in-Asbfield , followed Mr . H . delivering some very sensible remarks . Public Meeting . —The usual public meeting of the Chartist body was held in the room , Pig Treelane , on Monday evening , Mr . Ward in the chair . Mr Ward reaol ^^ from the Independent , : " . a proposed memorial to the Queen , emanating from : tho Birmingham Complete Suffrage Association , and after some " remarks , moved the adoption of the following resolution : — " That this ineeting having heard read the proposed National memorial emanating from the
Birmingham Complete Suffrage Association , considers it wholly unworthy the adoption of the people , whom they urge to support and universally sign the National Petition . " Mr . Cartleclgo seconded : the resolution , which was carried unanimously ; Mr . Harncy moved the following resolution : — " That several schemes having been lately put forth by the Corn Law Repealer ^ and other parties , in support of which the working classes have been appealed to , to unite with the middle class . Wo the members of tho National Charter Association of Sheffield , to prevent any misunderstanding of pur intentions , heroby declare that we will unite with the middle
class :, only upon condition that that class will make the Charter , whole and entire , the one and sole object of agitation ; sinking , all , minor objects , and looking forward to the repeal of the Corn Laws , and the abrogation of all other bad laws , as the end to bo attained when the means , universal enfranchisement as provided for hvthe Charter , shall have been first accomplished . These are the honest terms of union , and upon none other will we consent to unite ourselves with any class or pary , " Mr . Edwin Gill seconded tho resolution , which was carried unanimously . After an able address from Mr . Parkes , the meeting adjourned .
DUBLIN . ( From a private Correspondent . ) One of these very extraordinary scenes ¦ which baffles the philosopher , the statesman , and the politician , occurred in this city last week . The man must bo stupid indeed , who does not see in the signs of the times , approach of a complete revolution in society . The whole mass of the people from the Monarch to tbe Prime Minister , and down to the little petty place-hunting parish orator , appear to be in one delightful stnte of indescribable confusion . The Monarch parts with favoured advisers , and is forced from circumstances to take council from those whom she cannot . trust . The Minister too has been forced , by passing events , to forego his cherished Conservatism and adopt more liberal measures
than the WhigB proposed . He has out-Whigged Whlggery . The pariah orator , yea even the hatter to his Excellency the Marquis of Normanby , the humane Home Secretary , even he the Whig hatter -to the Whig lord Lieutenant , has avowed himself a Chartist . Well , who would have though it ? lint no > v to the matter at issue , as ths lawyers say . Ba it known then , that on Friday last , that Mr . Christopher Coyne , cf Capeir street , hatter to bis Excellency tho smiling Marquis , was to be put on his trial for the crime of having attended a meeting of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association , which is held every Sunday at one o ' clock , at No . 14 , North Ann-street This was the charge against him , Mr . Coyne , it appears , was a candidate for the office of Poor Law Guardian , and a resolution , calling
upon the rate-payers of the Service Hall Ward to support him , was moved by a Thonias Arfcins , of Ormond-quay , who was his accuser upon the present occasion . The meeting to put Coyne on . ' his trial was announced to be held in a large auction room , in Capelstreefc , into which I saum « red , for the purpose of satisfying myself as to the fact that a man should be publicly denounced j for exercising a common right . I had a great desire to bear Mr . Arkins . A gentleman of the name of Thunder was called to the chair , The chair having been taken , Mr . Arkins rose , and said he had a charge to prefer again bis old : friend Mr . Coyne . He called that meeting together to take Mr . Coyne to task for attending an unlawful assembly that met at the house t . f " Paddy G'Hlggins , " the mortal assassinator of the character of the Liberator . Did
they not all cf them know that the Liberator , his bosom friend , bad denounced Paddy O'Higgins , and how diire any man go near a meeting , an unlawful illegal meeting , that tendered . 'illegal : oaths to its members ? Did his friend not know tbat the Liberator of his country had in his own house told the people that himself and his friend , Tom Steele , the pacificator , that he would never speak to the man that would speak civil to Paddy O'Higgins ; and how then could Mr . Coyne expect support from the rate-payers of that ward after having aitended a meeting . at the house of Paddy O'Higgins , the Chartist ? Him that would not vote for the
Liberator at the election of 1837 , or the last one , but had tho audacity to a 8 k Mr OConnell for a pledge in ¦ writing —( hear . ) Oh , I see how the cat junips , the room is full of Chartists ; staid back , you Sir , I must spake . I am Mr . O'ConneH ' fl friend , and hero Is . my worthy friend , Tom Steele , by my side . I put down the Chartists in Henry-street I hunted Mr . Lowery , their missionary , out of Dublin , an I'll hunt them down agin an agin too . How dare any man interrupt me ? 1 am here to vindicate the character of O'Connell . He detests Paddy O'Higgins , and I detest him too , an bo does every staunch followerof theLiberathbr . Mr . Coyne went to his house aud joined the fiscal-force Fargasites , who wants to assassanate . O'Connell . No boys , I am your friu ; I put down the Chartists ; I hunted them
put of Dublin ; I'll : hunt them out agin . Now * mind what I say ; as sure as you see me hero , if you do not help Hie to put out Mr . Coyne this night , particularly as ye's all know that I call'd this meeting ; it will be reported in the Star , thut bluddy paper that abuses Dan in every column . Isay it'l be repoited in the Star nixt week ; that the Chartists , Paddy O'Higglns ' s Chartists , overthrew the O'Connell party , lead on by his two trusty frins , myself and Tom Steele , and oh ! boys dear , what a disgrace this ^ wonld be . ( Enough , we have heard you lopg enough . ) Well , well * as yc's won't hear me I must stop . ( Mr , Coyne , Mr . Coyne . ; After a gieat daal of aproa * . 'Mr , Coyne commenced by
stating j that although he held the principles of the Charter , and attended a very reapeetable meeting at Mr . O'Higgins ' fl house , which was held in that gentleman ' s absence ; yet he had not , however , joined the socitty of -which Mr . O'Higgins is the piesiuent- ^ - ( hear , hear . ) Mr . O'HiggibB is an honest man and true parriot ( Arkios— -Ypu lie , he is not—order , order . ) Mr . Coyne held in his hand a letter from Mr . Pyatt , which would show thathe was not a mem ^ ber of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association ^ Uhe more sh » me for you ); - ^ perhaps so , bub the principtes upon which that Association was based Were th 9 very principles which he ( Mr . Coyne ) avowed , and would maintain at all hazards —( great cheering . ) He said he
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would read a certificate from Mr . O'Higgins which he obtained from him that day —( read , read . ) ( No , no , fr # m Mr . Atkin 8 . ) * ' Agreeably to Mr . Coyne ' s request , I hereby certify tbat Mr . Christopher Coyne , of Capelatreet , is not a member of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association . "—Patrick O'fliggins , President ( Mr Atkins—Don't mind what Paddy O'Higgina writes ^ he ' s a Chartist ; an' sure , he writes a letter to Mr O'Connell every Easter j reminding him of the injury he did his character at the time of his expulsion , and
calling upon him to dp justice before he goes to communion—( hear , hear . ) Now , who would mind what he writes after that ?) ( Why does he not do him justice ? Mn O'Higgina want j nothing but justice ; we know all about the matter . Torn . ) Mr . Coyne— -Upon what authority am I to be called to account ? Who has a right toi call me . ' -to account for the honest ex- ' presslon of my political sentiments ?—^( hearj hear . ) ( Mr . Arkins—There is no use in spaking here , ye ' s ave all Chartists—hear , hear . ) Mr . Coyne was completely Triumphant /
Irish Universal Suffrage Association . — - Although the day was remirkably cold and wet , yet the genuine friends of Ireland assembled to a considerable number , at their great rooms , No , 14 , North ArinestTeet , on Sunday last Mr . John Toble was called to the chair . Letters were read from Messrs . Gougb , Petherstone , Malcolmson ( a member of the Society of Friends ) , Finlayson , Lowery , Farreii , Hanly , Skelly , Green , Fitzgerald , Rev . Mr . Laulor , Bev ; Mr . Grady , Drs . Jackson and Daly , and Messrs . Thomas Gallagher , Pat Nugent , Thomas Dooner , and John Chapman , and ail admirable address from the tenantry of John TredennickV-Esq ., acknowledging their gratitude to himself and bis amiable and accomplished lady , for his kindness as a landlord upon all occasions ; but , more
eapedaily , on account of his having told them that they neither incurred his displeasure , nor did they violate any known law , by joining the Irish Universal Suffrage Association . The address states that they shewed Mr . Tredennick their cards of admission , and the rules and objects of the Association , with which he was well pleased . The address is signed by twenty-one of Mr . Tredennick ' s tenantry , and is highly creditable to both landlord and tenant . A letter waa read from Mr . James Hebblewaithe , of Belfast , with the names of three men to be propose « V as members . A letter from Mr . P . Murpby , of Drogheda , was read , : Which stated that be had got C 00 names in that town to the petition for the People ' s Charter , and that the petitioners were preparing to send up their subscriptions , in order , to be proposed
members © f the Irish Universal Suffrage Association—( hear , henr ) . Mr . O'Higgins proposed the admission of Mr . Ward and three other members , resident in Belfast . Mr . Dunn proposed Messrs . Corgruve , Kussell , and M'Mahon , as members . Mr . Dyott said it gave him great pleasure to second the admission of those individuals—a pleasure enhanced by the information that his small pamphlet had beea the humble instrument of their conversion . While on his legs he should seiz » the bpper tunity of congratulating the Association on the rapid progressiptt of their principles . When , a few rnonths ago , he joined them their number were few and taeir prospects anything but cheexing they were surrounded by prejudice , suspicion , and malevolence . He did not , bewfaver . even at that time despair , for ho knew truth
was mighty and would finally prevail , but he feared that much time would elapse before : the public mind in this country could badisabusedof the gross ideas which had been foisted on it respecting Chartism . He knew that they hatl avtitice and ignorance to contend with—the misled and the misleaders . Happily a conjunction of circumstances had taken place likely greatly to accelerate the march of truth nnd the triumph of freedom ; and who could say that . such conjuncture as he had alluded to was not brought about by that Being who must delight tosee his creatures stand iii the erect position of freemen ; The Corn Law Repeaters find that thry : lto insufficient to combat the agricultural interest without falling back on Chartist aid ; and Daniel O'Connell , who sways the mind of Ireland as he lists , had found it
either just or expedient to issue a petition—an excellently well written petition—the structure and style of which , was woithy the Llbeiatot ' a palmiest d » 5 » , —a petitipn " very firmly" asking—for what ? Why for the Charter and nothing else ; M Manhood Suffrage , " which means sixteen years of age and upwards , and no mistake . And this petition was to be signed by universal Ireland , who up to the day of its issue were taught to look on CharUsm as an unclean thing , unfit to be touched by the delicate digits of the ; Corn Exchange patriots . Thus the Lord Mayor had legalised tuein at last , and he little doubted but they would have " buttoDS" ere long with Universal Suffrage on one side and Repeal on the other . For his own part so unjust , iniquitous , and absurd d ' . d he think the property
qualificfttion , or indeed any qualification other than being a sane man , mature in age and unstained by crime—that though qualifled on the score of birth to claim his freedom , and oa that of being a householder to register for the franchise , he had not availed himself of these privileges , and it was a question with him whether the resolution would not be generous and politic by which all liberal electors would forbear to vote until the brand of political yiHianage was removed from their unprivileged brethren —( hear , and laughter . ) Before he sat down he might allude shortly to another matter , which showed that the exertions of their society were telling for the great cause . Many who heard him might recollect that a Mr . Coy ne , a very sturdy repeal agitator had visited them a few Sundays since , and given in his
adhesion to their principles , though ( foroiiviousreasons he had not enroUed himsolf as a member . This gentleman was candidate for the situation of Poor Law Goardian , inhis own Ward , and it was brought against him as a matter of the blackest enormity that he had visited them , by a certain would-be-demagogue , whom he need not name . After telling them tha the was the non-physical force man : that got up the bludgeoning affair in which Mr . Lowery lost the tail of hifl coat aud was ; ^ otherwise illused —( hear . ) A gentlemen near him suggested the skirt might have been cut off on tha same principle that glorit ' us boys break windows . ( Hear , and lauguter . ) However that might be , this well-meaning individuil denounced Coyne , called" a mettihg , thought to floor the Chnrtists .
He and his meddling , however , were hissed and laughed at ; . an'dj iu the patoxyism of his tage at the failure , he fancied the hour of retribution had arrived , and that he was going to get bludgeoned himself— au alarm prlncipaHy caused by a movement \ : oh the part of a friend of his , who went by the sobriquet . of mad Brennan . This zealous genius , fancying he was wielding thej ^ e ) - «? a , and ; throwing his cloak about , after the manner cf the old Konian ioga , brushed the defeated demagogue rather roughly across the visage / with the corner of the aforesaid mantle , who imhiec lately bellowed out he was going to be assassinated , and called oh the coal porters to rush to the rescue : they , however , in common with the rest of the assembly , laughed most vociferously at the diseomfltted Aldernian ; and
Coyne , if not chaired , was cheered to the echo by the meeting , after an able exposition of hia principles— - which are those of pure Chartism ^ -nay , Tom Steele himself , gave it against the " publicaccuser , " inasmuch as the great leader had now declared that the time was come to give over abusing ; thef advocates of the Suffrage , and it > wa 8 for them not to question his consistency , but obey his commands . ( Hear , and laughter . ) Mr . O'Higgins recommended the members to use all their influence to urge their friends and acquaintances to obtain the ; franchise . ¦¦ ¦ ¦¦ 'Mr ; Woodward said that he knew of a great many , say twenty , who were preparing to get the elective franchise , ' and be knew tea or twelve freemen who would come theto and give a guarantee that they would vote for . no man but the man
who would give them Mr . O'Higgins ' s pledge , and that too , in writing . ( Hear , hear . ) This is the test of a candiilate ' s honesty , and the elector who will not exact it before he gives his vote is no friend to his country . ( Hear , heat . ) Mr . Henry Clark supported Mr . Woqdward ' a views . Mr . O'Connell ( not Dan ) said that he knew of several in his trade who eojoyed the light to vote both as freemen-and hsUBehoider 8 i and who promised to come here and pledge themselves to vote for no man but the man who would sign Mr . O'Higgins ' pledge . { Hear / hear . ) One of these freemen told hini ( Mr . O'Coanell ) that it was Mr . O'Higgins alone , and unaided ( at first ) that got the country released from the payment of church cess , which amounts , inthe whole > to upwards of £ 64 , 000 a year . ( Hear , hear , hear . )
Has Mr . Daniel O'Connell done any service equal to that ? It is well he does not lay claim to that at any rate . Mr . Martia— I was present in the vestry-room , in St . Michan ' s Church , when Mn O'Higgins could not get a roan in the whole parish to Becond his motion for the total repeal of parish cess for Church purposes , and I was present also when he was turned out of the vestry by the police ; and I saw him perse / ere until he carried his motion , year after year , in the Bame vestry room . I was opposed to him at first ; butwhenlsaw he was right I joined him , and I joined this Association when I heard that he approved of it . Depend upon it he will overcome all his enemies—( hear , hear . ) Mr . Benson said that he could bear testimony to every word that fell from Mr . Matting He kept all the
newspapers of the day in which the vestry proceedings were reported , aad lie was sb well pleased' with Mr O'Higgins conduct upon these occasions , that ( though a Protestant ) he paid his subscription of £ 1 towards the tea service of plate which the parishioners presented to Mr . O'Higgins , as a token of their gratitude for his services— ( hear , hear . ) He knew , too , that the very man who has been going about late and early vilifying Mr . O'Higgins , and striving to deitooy his character , is the very man who voted the surplus parish cess fund cf £ 200 to the Protestant curates , to cuny favour with them , in the hope they would return tke compliment by going to Mary ' s Lane , and laying part of it out in the purshase of cloths . Mr . O'HJggins made the ^ e curatea band back the money at the next
Easter vestry , after several day ' s trial before the magisr taates in Henry-strtet , Police Office , and he made the churchwardens apply it to the pariah cess for coffins forthe poor , and other good purposeff , and kept the parish of St . Michan ' s free of parish cess for two years —( hear , hear)—and be had the papers in which these things were publicly recorded . Gratitude is not dead in the pariah of St .: Michan ' s—( great cheeiing . ) Notice of a motion for the enrollment of several members was then given , after which Mr . Wop ^ ford was called to the chair , and the marked thanks of the meeting given to Mt . Toole . The meeting gave three hearty eheera for Mr . O'Connell ' s " Monhood Suffrage , " amidst roars ef laughter , a wag asking if . ' Mr ; QConneU himself was entitled to such a Buffrage now ? " Oh , yes ; fei past sanicea ^ lroara of laughter . )
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; . . : :-: . . . : ' : ¦; HUDDEKSITIEU 3 . ' . ¦ " ¦ ¦ .. ' ; , ; ¦ : ¦ - ¦ GLORIOUS TRiUMPH OF THE CHARTER OVER HUMBUG AND " MATIERS OF DETAIL . " On Tuesday efepinj ; last , ajgreeaoly to a very numerously eigned regnisition , a krRe and njoat important meeting was held in the Philosophieal Hall , for tlie purpose of considering tho question of a " full , free , and fair representation of the people in the Gommons' House of Parliament , " The chair to be taken at half-past seven o ' clock . . 5 o earl y as six o ' clock vast numbers Tpere congregated round the doors , loudly demanding admission . At seven 6 ? cl 6 ck Messrs . Vevers , Clayton , and other Chartist friends arrived . Tlie doors were still closed , upon which-Mr . Clayton ^ with great difficulty , made his jvay through the mass to tbe private
entrance , and , on finding the keeper of the Hall , demanded to have the doors thrown open . This was refused , on the pretext " that the -CommitU e had issued orders : tbat he should not do so until requested by them so to do , " upon which Mr . Clayton exclaimed , "It is false ; 1 am one of the Coir . mittee , and uo such orders were given by the Committee ; and if any indivioHal member of that Committee has done so , it is ' a grbssi violation of bis duty , and as such amounts to nothing . '' , Mr . Clayton , therefore , as one of the Committee , repeated his demand , which was complied with . : This doue , thp rush of the ' ^ fustians" 'vras so great , that in a very fewmoments the orchestra was filled , and that part of the saloon generally reserved for the gentry was filledialsb . '' - :. ' . ' .. " . ¦ . : ' . '¦ ¦ . - "¦ . " ¦ .- - ' ¦'; : . . ' .-.- ' :. ¦ ¦ - • . "
Mr . Clayton then moved that Mr . Bray should take thechair . \ - ' . ; ' j ; - ^/ ::, . ' .-, ' v .- . ' : " - . ;¦ ¦"¦¦ ' ' ¦ ¦ . ' ,. '¦ ' ;; V , Mr . Bradley seconded the mctlon . Uponwhich , : Mr . TEMPiisr mqyed that Mr . B . Robinson take the chair . " - ... ' . - ' . / - . "' - "' . - . . . ' . - ' . ^ . y---- ; : . ' - -. - - . - : :- ¦ ¦; . / . ¦ ' ¦¦¦ - . ' , Mr . BoothrOyd seconded it . Qa being put to the meeting Mr . Bray was elected almost unanimously . Tho Chaikman advised the mctting to be orderly , and hear every speaker patiently and calmly ; and hoped , above ail , that the speakers would be calm and dispassionate . ; Mr . H . Edwahds moved tho first resolution : — "That it ) 3 the opinion of this meeting that to secure a . full , free , and fair representation of the people in the House of Commons , Utuiversal Suffrage | Vote by Ballot , and Eleotorar Districts , must become the law of the land . " . ^
Mr . Edwards in a maiden speech of considerable length , expatiated largely upon the three points embodied in the resoJuuon , and proved very , satisfactprilyj the fight of the snffrage , the justice of secret voting , and equal electoral districts . The other three points he considered as mere opinions or ma . tter of- detail . He also shewed the necessity of union between the middle and working classes , and that when once united upoa a common principle , no Government in the world could be found that could witholdjustice from them . Mr . Capstack seconded theresolution very briefly and then left theplatiorni . : . Mr . E . Clayton next came forward and was received with ' loud cheers , which continued for sometime .. Mr . Clayton spoke for nearly an hour and was only interrupted by loud and repeated applause . He concluded by moving the following as an amendment : —
"That it ia the opinion of this meeting , that to secure a real * ' full , free , and fair representation of the whole people in the Commons '; House of Parliament , ' the whole of the principles coutaiued in the People ' s Chaftei ' , viz . UHiyersal Sufi ' rage , Vote by Bal lot , Annual Parliamenls , No Property Qualification , Payment of Membersi and Electoral J > i 8 iricts must become the law of tha lind , tlie whole of which are requisite and necessary to secure a . re . al and efficient representation . " , Mr . James Shaw seconded the amendment .
Mr . tJFiHRS next came forward and made a few very good : remarks upon the Suffrage and other points , after which The ' Chamuiak put the amendment , which was for the whole Charter ; . a forest of lianda were held up ; then followed the ' . original for thethree points , when there appeared but four in the body of the saloon , and three in the orchestra , leaving tnem altogether minus in the gallery , Tne C&a . irflian then gave it in favour of-the amendment . : Mr . Clayton then came forward and announced that the Secretary of the Charter Association vr&a present with the book and cards of membership , whereby the sinderity of the Whigs might be tested . Ho then called upon all converts to earol themselves as members . '¦¦' - ¦ ¦
Mr . Copstack , who had left the platform , and located hiniseii' in the gallery , hero got up and said much as he admired sincerity , he would also test the sinoerity of Mr . Clayton , by moving , " Thao this meeting do denounce the Corn Laws , and will never cease to agitate for a repeal . " Mr . Clayton then moved as an amendment , "That the agitation for the whole Charter should take precedence of all other agitation , " which waa carried unanimously . ; ¦ Mr . Edwards then moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , seconded b y Mr . Vevbhs , and carried unanimously . ; v \ The CIIA . IKSIAN then briefly returned thanks and dissolved the ineeiihgi : ; :
Great numbers enrolled themselves as members , soine of them declaring they would go the whole hog . A more peaceable and attentive meeting was never known in Huddersfield . The numbers present were estimated at no less than 3000 . , ; A Meeting of the members of the Working Man ' s Library took place in the association room , on Monday night last , ; when many new members were enrolled , several donations were given , and the subscriptions paid ; A librarian ; - . ' and secrelary was elected , and a resolution passed that a soiree should tako place on Monday in Easier week , of which due notice will be given . , /
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MANCHESTER . —Pursuant to notice given by circular to the trades of Manchester , a delegate metiing of the trades and other publio bodies was held on Wednesday ^ evening , at ; the Hop Pole Irin , Deansgate , to take into consideration the propriety of getting up s . demonstration on Ker 3 al-moor , on Easter Monday ^ in support of the People ' s Charter and the abolition of the Corn Laws . Owing to the short notice which had been given , many of the trades had not had time to convene a meeting , of members . Tha spinners , masons , dyers , and several other trades were there assembled- for the same purpose in various parts of the town . Delegates present—Messrs . Hutchinson , Child , and Cof&e , for the United Smiths : Mr . James Morris ,
from the Operative Anti-Corn Law Association ; Mr D . Dunavon , ' Power Loom Weavers ; Mr . John Murray , Shoemakers ; Mr * Iliohard Cossidy , and John Campbell , SaJford Chartists ; Mefisr ? . White and Russell , from Hetherihgton and Lees , Mechanics ¦ ;' - Mr . Connor , from the Fustian Cutters ; Mr . Higginbottom , Engravers ; Messrs . Curran and Mopr , Hand Loom Weayers ; Mr . John Bell , Mechanics ; Mr . Hutchinsoh was called to the chair , who explained : the . object of the meetihgj aiid remarked that his trade would coma cut for the Charter , and nothing fees . Every delegate from the trades expressed himself in the same manner , that is , that they were instructed to say they wonld come out for nothing short of the whole
Charter , A discussion commenced , which lasted a long time , on the best means of giving publicity to the object of the meeting , and it was determined to call anofcher meeting , in order to give every trade , association , benefit scpiety , and public body of any kind , to send a delegate to represent them . Several resolutions and amendments were brought , forth and exploded , and -the Mlomnf ; was finally agreed to . Resolved , " That the delegates how assembled at the Hop Pole , Inn , Manchester , being deputed from various trades and other public bodiesj do forthwith take the most speedy mean 3 of getting up a demonstration in support of the People ' s Charter : and the abolition of the Corn Laws , andto carry out which , the Trades of
Manchester and other bodies of men , are particularly requested to convene meetinga of their members as early as possible , and choose a delegate to represent them at au adjourned meeting , which will be held on next Weduesday evening , in the same room . Every Delegate to be furnished with credentials duly and properly signed . " " That the above resolution bo advertised in three of the Manchester papers , viz ., Guardian , Times , vend Advertiserr likewise printed upon 300 placards , and that Mr . Griffin , Chartisi ; , and Mr . James Morris , of the antirCorn Law Association , be entrusted to carry oat the above recommendation . * ' Mr . Hutchinson signed , the resolutions as chairman , and after some farther business of minor importance , the meeting adjourned till that night week . '
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HULL-Token of Esteem . —Oh Monday evening ; . last , the members of Bethel Church , Hull ; held a public tea meeting in the Wilbeiiorce Rooms , in honour of their Minister , the Rev . W . Hill . ' As » mark of their respectlul and grateful appreciation of his five years' services , they presented that gentler man with a large quarto Bihle , splendidly bound and gilfc , and with massive silyer tips and clasp , purchased for the purpose by the joint subscription of the whole Church ; every member having ; contributed thereto . About sixty persons sac down to tea ; the provisions for which were abundant and of the best . Several beautifiil pieces of sacred uiusie were sung by the choir , who were on this occasiou kindly
assiste-i by several mends . The Bible was presented by Mr ; Joseph Bee who , as the ^ oldest member , occupied the chair . The address accempapying its presentation , which , at the Chairman ' s requtht , was read by a junior member , ( Mr . S . ileaky ) expressed ia strong terms , the affect iou and esteem of the congregation for . their pastor ; it declared iheir fall knowledge aud approval of hi 3 whole coiiduct sijic © he ^ had been amongst them ; it ^ ^ spoke gratefuily JM' * earnestly of his zeal , his benevolence , and patunce , and concluded wi ? h a prayer that the Churejijnight long enjoy the privilege of his pa&loral att # fttion ^ . The address was signed byjapwards or fifty " persons , including every member , male and female .
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~ CHARTIST SCARFS . fTIHE Manrifacrurer-who has presented the Chartist X Tri-coloured Silk Scarfs , to the Executive , has appointed Mr . Leach , 110 , Tib-Btreet , M&nehester , « s A gent for the sale of a quantity of them he has on hand . The price of each Scarf is 4 s . 6 d . An » rticle of as good a quality cannot be purchased in any shop in the Kingdom under 6 s . 6 d ., and any ^ Association requiring one dozen may have them for £ 2 . 10 s . He is induced to do this in order to assist the Executive in the agitation . He intends giving the profits , which will amount to seven or eight per cent ., to the good work of the agitation for the Charter .
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¦ ¦ ¦ -. - - ¦ ' THE NORTHERN STiR . , " -.. , ' . : ¦ ' ¦ / ,- " ¦ :: ' . , . ' ' . ^^ V ;\; .: ; - V- - ^ - ^" i ^^ S ^ v ?^
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 5, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1151/page/5/
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