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KO . T , Gehtlehbk , —That union with the order of labour which job hare so long professed a dears to accomplish , is now withia your reach . The proceedings at , and result of the Nottingham election will cany ifiih them their due weight , while the qnestion for you to decide , as the constituent body , iB , whether yon frifl at once join with the only force capable x > f achieving jour liberties and comfort , or whether jon will still attach yourselves to a base and profligate party who would make dupes and bankrupts of yon , to serve their own selfish ends .
Gentlemen , allow me to annalyze society for yon as it at present stands , and to direct the attention of your order to that position which honour , interest , and justice has assigned it . All former political distinctions of Whig and Tory have been upset by the introduction , the rapid improvement and application , of machinery as a gub 3 titute for manual labour . Whig and Tory do not , as formerly , represent any peculiar
political principles . They now severally represent distinct and separate interests . The Tory repre sents a Ssate Church and accumulated property ; while the Wai * represents the religion of Dissentand floating capital vested in the employment of labour ^ Such is the essential , and , indeed , the only difference between practical Toryism and practical Whiggery : while you , iae great bulk of the middling classes , iave & direct interest at variance with both these
parties , and to point out that difference shall be the object of tbi 3 my fifth letter . The theory of Whiggery and Toryism remains the same , precisely the same , as at the time of the Bevolnrion of . 1688 j but with the introduction of machinery a great ' -change has occurred in the practise of Whiggery Kid the difference in the theory and the practice of both parties is just this : the practical Whigs , that is , the Whig Administration , called upon to carry out the principles of Whiggery , as recognized by the Reform Bill , mistook its powers , inasmuch as the measure promised in organic
change , while its practical advocates cried "finality ? thus showing that , in their estimation , Heform was an end instead of a means—the end being the transfer of power from Tory to Whig hand 3 . The difference between practic ? l Whiggery and theoretical Whiggery is this : the late Whig Administration were practical Whigs ; and the Whig constituencies , who recognized an organic change in the Reform Bib , were theoretical Whigs . The practical Whigs , or the Whig Administration , disappointed the theoretical Whigs , by tfceir decaration of * finality : " and for the
four last years , that is from the period of Russell ' s declaration of > finality ,, the Whig party was only kspt t > g ~ ther by the delusive cry of " Keep the Tories out" This shout succeeded for a time ; but the Whig party requiring the fulfilment of principle , at length deserted Russell and the practical Whigs , and gave a triumph to Toryism . Sir Robert Feely by very much the ablest man in the House of Commons , now discovered and was not glow to take advantage of Whig folly . He saw the movement and knew its powers ; and instantly twitted Russell and the finality Whisjs noon their
inconsistency , incapacity , and loss of confidence . Thus you find that Ras 3 ell lost power , because , as a practical Whig , he did not ^ o . far enough for the theoretical Whigs , who demanded the principle contained in the Reform Bill . Upon the other hand , Peel saw that a majority was the first thing for a Minister t » look to ; and wiihout further pledge than that of going in tlie very opposite course to Whiggery , he gained hi 3 vast majority , but has since gone far beyofld the expectations of the P / arty WhOS 3 support he canvassed and received . Hence , then , the difference between Whiggery and Toryism . The
Whig Government did not go far enough for the Whig constituencies , while the Tory Government goes too far for the Tory constituencies . My next busine 3313 to classify tie practical and theoretical Whig constituencies ; for herein as well as bet-preen the administration and electoral body there is a wide distinction . The Corn Law League and the v » st body of dissenting muu 3 ter 3 , with a portion of their several flecks , constitute the principal support of practical Whiggery ; while all misters wiih limited capital vested in trade , and the shopkeepiBg class , constitute tne great body of theoretical Whigs .
The docinnes of ilalthus are those sought to be established by the practical Whigs belonging to the electoral body , —that is Cobden and the Corn Law League : one in the Russell boat , or rather , on £ he shore , trying t o shove that boat into deep water j while they , equally with Russell and his party * dread the carrying out of Whig theory or principles . Peel would be much more likely to unfetter labour—nay to grant the C&arter , whole and entire , than Russell and Cobden : and for this reason :
because Russell is silly enough to suppose that he can only hold cfice by representing the moderation of Whiggery ; and Cobden is rogae enough to knowthat labour if free would be the ruin of about 300 large speculators , ( of which nnmber he is one ) for the advantage of hundreds of thousands of small capitalists and honest shop keepers , and millions of working men . This letter is written with a view of disabusing the minds of the honest and industrious portion of yonr order of the notion that we , the Chartists , will ever be brought to join Russell and the League in any agitation ; though it was covertly for the Charter . We know them !! ' we hate them !!!
and we despise them . ' !! And although we are satisfied to pick up , for principle ' s sake , these individuals who pledge themselves to our principles , for the purpose of testing a constituency ; yet believe me , never as a party will you see the League , who are your deadliest enemies and our bitterest foes , associated in aDy union ia which they shall have the slightest controul . ^ A-wise politician will alwayB endeavour to place himself in a situation to carry his policy into effect . Perhaps there is no more nseless individual than he ¦ who rides a political hobby without the means of directing the steed ; and to thi 3 point I particularly invite your attention , while I explain my policy and the means of carryirg it into operation .
When the Whigs were in office there was no hope of forming a Tory Opposition to arrest the attacks which were nightly made upon tae ancient customs of the country ; and our only course was to place the Tory party in power , and the theoretical Whigs in opposition . Tbi 3 policy was repudiated by weak-minded individuals , who can see politics only through their own class : however , we have
so far accomplished our end , namely , that of forcing the two parlies into direct Opposition ; and , as I asserted , that opposition will become rabid . But stili we must be cautious ; inasmuch a 3 our Opposition is not as yet constituted . We hare yet to constitute an Opposition of theoretical Whiggery to practical Toryism and practical Whiggery , I Trill txplain this to you .
The only opposition as yet formed consists of a weak and washy muster of the old Malthusian practical Whigs , who have the folly still to cling to the hope of ousting the Tories , and resnming the pursestrings of the nation . Russell , Palmerston , H obtuse , Macaulay , and that tribe , do not constitute onr Opposition ; neither have they any strength or po-wer to oppose Sir Robert Peel and the Tories , inasmuch as they never ean gather any public conic ence . This brings me to a material point .
Our bnsiness , then , is to marshal ! a resolute , powerful , and compact Opposition , which will have such back from without as will I-ensure its efficiency . Uponnooiier principles than those contained in the People ' s Charter , can such Opposition be formed . With the Extension- of-Ckimmerce-men" we have feelings in common . With the practical Whigs we haveaofellowship . RuKell , Cobden , Taylor , &C -we recognise as our bitterest enemies ; while Sydney Smith , Adand , and the whole tribe of hired agitators , are looked upon by the people as » o many hirelings eagaged to do the work of their superiors , no muter how base and ignominious .
From this letter you will at once iiifer , that , as far as my party is concerned , you can have no hope from compromise or surrender ; for while we adopt Mr . Starge for the purpose of shewing our adherence to principle , and of testing , through him , or such men , the opinions of certain consthnences , we still stand by onr order , and as a body of non-electors ,
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fall back again into rank and file , as the main force of the movement army . England has suffered much , very much , from the boilow professions of men seeking power , who , having acquired it , have invariably used it for selfish instead of for national purposes ; and therefore I am anxious rather to stand honestly before you than to stand well with you . The theory of Reform was , that " taxation and representation should be co-extensive . " This is all we now ask . Universal Suffrage ia contained in this principle ; and the only principle which we seek to establish is that of
Universal Suffrage . All other points of the Charter are but intended to make that principle complete and effective , as I have before explained , and shall again observe npon . I do it thus . If A lease to B & plot of building ground in the centre of his domain , and although no mention be made in his lease of right of way to such plot , yet the law ,. holding that the complete enjoyment should follow poasession , will confer upon B the right of way , in order to the fnll enjoyment of possession . Now , Universal Suffrage represents the tenure ; and all the other points represent the
right of passage , or the means of full and perfect enjoyment ; and . therefore , I say to you theoretical Whigs / disappointed as you have been by the pradtical Whigs in the working of the Reform Bill , join us now , firstly , in the establishment of a parliamentary Opposition , based upon the principles contained in the Reform Bill ; and with such Opposition we will force Peel and Russell into union . We shall then know our friends from our enemies , and with snch an Opposition , Jed on by our ownDuncombe , and backed by such a force as the whole people of England , Ireland , Scotland , and Wales , we will
turn the Tories out , and " keep the TOHrES out ;" bnt never , so long as 1 live , shall MalthVS , unlimited machinery , extension of trade , the Poor Law Bill , and practical Whiggery , receive the ce-oneration of the toiling millions to raise Whiggery once more upon the ruin of Toryism . You theoretical Whiga , who are masters with reasonable capital , shopkeepers , and industrious speculators , look for a good home trade , with quick sale and light profit ! Labour is your friend , looking for a / a »> day ' s wage for a fair day ' s icork . Your enemies are the same . They are
powerful only in the House of Commons . You are powerful , all-powerful , out of the House of Commons , Don ' t allow the leviathans of trade to keep you disunited , whiie they live upon your disunion . Let honest industry shake hands with honest labour and the unconstitutional power of faction will fall before your mighty breath as chaff before the wind . Onward , then , brave gentlemen . Burnley has nobly set yon . the example , and Nottingham has bravely followed it . Let your shout be— " Home , sweet home ; hones ! industry and honest labour united against the world in arms !"
In conclusion , Gentlemen , glean no hope from the deserters from the people ' s ranks . They are but the proud flesh cut off from the healing -wound . We are more sound , more healthy and strong since we lost the putrid parts . Onward is our watchword , and No Surrender is our motto . Great Britain and Ireland shall reap a national harvest from this our present agitation ; for the Charter is the only frnit which we will accept as its result . Let tyrants tremble and hypocrites stand aghast , BUT THE PEOPLE SHALL BE FREE . I have the honour to be , ¦ . Gentlemen , Your obliged and faithful servant , F&ARGL'S O'COXNOK .
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MANCHESTER . —On Tuesday evening , August 9 th , the Carpenter ' s Hall was crowded to excess by a respectable audience to hear a lecture from Mr . James Leach , of Manchester , upon the insufficiency of -Trades' Unions to protect labour . Mr . John Bailey was called upon to preside , who , after a very able address , introdued Mr . Leach . —Mr . Leach , upon rising , was greeted with loud cheers . He introduced his subject by making some remarks relative to the formation of Trades' Unions and the objects for which they were established . He then proved from statistical documents that they had not answered the end for which they were defcigned . He then recommended the trades to unite under the banner of the Charter , and concluded a most powerfnl address amid the most rapturous applause . —Mr . Leach will publish his truly eloquent and powerful address in a pamphlet form at a reasonable price .
STROUD . —I am happy to inform you that the cause of the people has again revived from its apathy Messrs , Bairstow and Ridley's lectures did much good ; thirty-two new members have joined the ranks , and a spirit of true determination seems to be upon the people . A Mr . G . Evans noticed through the Star that he would be at Stroud en Friday , to deliver a lecture . The meeting was called for seven o ' clock , and after finding that no Evans was forthcoming , Mr . Mayo was called to too chair , when Messrs . Hetton and Harris addressed the meeting . Henceforth no meeting will be called without a written notice from the person intending to lecture . Mr . ' Francis M . ayo is the secretary , Parliament-Street . Ail letters to be directed 10 him . —On Sanday a camp meeting was held on Brisby Common . Mr . Harris was to have lectured—he too deceived
the people . The meeting was addressed by Messrs . Newman , Ind , and Markham . We hope the people will no more have to complain of being deceived by the neglect of One man . Such disappointments only tend to delight our enemies . On Monday a good spirited meeting w * a held . The council have determined to hold a meeting for reading and discussion , every Wednesday night , at the Chartist Association rooms , to commence at eight o'clock . Several members have contributed several books for the-use of the members , and we trasi ibe working masse 3 will not give the shopocrat * the power to say " What a set of ignorant men'they are . " Surely the working men are wiser than their neighbours , when some of them have to fill up the voting papers and make out their bills for them . Remember to do good and communicate is the duty of ail . Rally then to the Charter Association reading society , Lower-street , Stroud '—Correspondent .
Nobth Devon . —Mr . Powell , on his way from Tayistdck , lectured at Great Torrington on Saturday , to a respectable and attentive audience . The good men and true of that place are organising , and bid fair for a good Society . On Monday he arrived at Bideford , and after being obliged to cry the meeting himself , addressed a respectable audience , after which we fanned an Association . On Tuesday he proceeded to Appledore , cried a meeting , and delivered another lecture . Nantr-ch . —Mr . James Mitchell lectured here on Monday evening last , in Wood-street , is . the open air . His Eubject was the existing distress of the country , and the remedy for it .
LorGHBOBOUGH . —Mr . Skevington lectured on Sunday last to tbe Irish reapers in this vicinity . A number of them were enrolled as members . It is intended to deliver another address on Sunday next . Ou Monday and Tuesday evenings Mr . Skevington delivered addresses in the Market Place , to numerous assemblies . Waxsall— The cause goes on well here . Mr . Pearson lectured on Tuesday and made a deep impression on the minds of his bearers . The delegates appointed to attend the meeting at BUston on Sunday last , gave in an account of the proceedings of that body , whicb gave great satisfaction . Mr . Pear-Bon has fulfilled his engagement as lecturer . A . vote was given expressing approval of his conduct daring his engagement , and the meeting broke up well pleased with the rapid progress the cause is
making . Bkockmoob . —On Wednesday the 3 rd inst ., Mr . Linoey lectured here to about 10 , 000 persons , and again on Saturday to a very large audience , consisting chiefly of colliers . Mr . Linney ' s exertions in this neighbourhood have been indefatigable , and productive of much good . He has addressed twentyfour meetings within eight days . At fcrornell , on Monday morning , while addressing a meeting ol about 6 , 000 or 6 , 000 persons , one of the magistrates , ( a Mjv BriEcoe ) rodenp to him , and after asking him for his name in the most gentlemanly manner , requested him to be guarded in his expressions , asihere were persons there to take down what he said .
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LONDON . —A large open air meeting was held on Monday evening , by the Pin Factory , Boroughroad , Messrs . blackmore , Fairchild , Parker , Drpai and others addressed the meeting , and a good feeling towards tbe cause was exhibited . ¦ ; A Public Meeting was held on Monday evening at Theobald's Road , to take into consideration the conduct of the Irish Government with regard to the late disclosures of the spy system ia that country . Messrs . Freeman , Haynes , and others addressed . the meeting . . Mr . Anderson lectured on Monday evening to the satisfaction of his audience , at the Britannia ; Coffee House , Waterloo-road . London . —Mr . Brown lectured on Sunday evening al the Star Coffee-house , Golden-lane , on Chartism : and Teetotalism . The attendance was good ; considerable discussion ensued , and the lecturer will pursue the same subject on Sunday next .
Mr . J . Dowling lectured on Sunday evening ^ at the Albion laa , Saoreditca , and was very well received . .. - - ' ¦ ¦ . ;¦' ¦ . . ' . '¦;¦ ¦ Cakpkntkrs' Arms , Brick-Lane . —Mr . Dalibar lectured here on Sunday evening ; at its conclusion , a deputation , from the Provisional Committee was received , and considerable discussion ensued . Rising Sun . OxFOHD-SxaEET , Stepney . —The attendance on Sunday evening , was numerous and respectable . Messrs . Illingworth and Shaw , abl y addressed the meeting , and were highly applauded , The ohaiT was filled by Mr . Johns . Considerable , business was transacted regarding the excursion to Watford . Lambeth Youths . —Mr . Harler lectured on Sunday , on class legislation .
City of Lomjon . —55 , Old Bailey . —The Chartists of the City h « ld their weekly meeting on Tuesday evening , Mr . Carey inthe chair . A deputation from Finsbffry attended , to request the assistance of this locality in the getting up of a public meeting to adopt the memorial and remonstrance . After some- discussion , it was determined that the members of this body decline taking part in the convening of the meeting , from pecuniary inability , and not from disapproval of the objects of ' the same . Bermosdsey . —At the Ship Tavern , Long Lane , on Monday evening last , Mr . Campbell lectured on the present distressed state of the country , and the means of remedy . The audience was numerous and enthusiastic . Ten new members received cards , and many others were enrolled in the locality , 'A
splendid silk banner has been provided by the Chartists of this locality . A Committee was appointed to get up a ball at the splendid assembly rooms at the Ship Tavern , on Monday , September 5 th , the proceeds to l ) e appropriated to the members to pay the balance due from the late Demonstration . Air . Love , the landlord , has come forward in a very handsome manner , 10 allowing the use of the roomB at a trinng expence ; he is enrolled as a member , and has commenced taking in the people ' s paper , the Northern Star , and hundreds that had not au opportunity of reading for themselves before are anxious so to do . The members are determined to be united to keep up the agitation in this locality , as far as their means will allow . What a change ! Twelve mouths ago this was the stronghold of the League , but they are gone !
Tosbsidge , Kent . —Mr . Harris lectured on the land , on Monday evening , to the great edification oi a numerous and attentive audience . Trowbkidge—Mr . Ruffy Ridley attended our supper in accordance with the request of our Charr tist brethren , on Friday last . He gave a short address to the young , the blythe , and momentary happy audience . We have his promise to again pay us a visit on his return to the Forest of Dean . Bromham . —Mr . Rnffy Ridley visited this village on Sunday la = t . He lectured in the evening to an attentive audience . Bradford , Wilts . —Mr . Roffy Ridley lectured in the Democratic Chapel , on Monday evening . He stated that hefennd great apathy existing ia Wilts , on account of , in his opinion , the professors of Chartism not doing their du y .
WisTEURY . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley lectured in the Char 11 st room of this place , on Tuesday t-vening last . Lower Sowerby , ( Hh . m )—On Sunday evening last , Mr . Wallace , of llthtax , lectured m the Chartist room , to a very respectable audience , his subject being the evils of a State Churcn . He very forcibly showed how the hypocritical priesthood has been deluding the people for many centuries back ; and after giviDg them a very sarcastic castration , be concluded a very humourous address , by calling upon his hearers to be firm and united until the Charter be made the law of the land . At the conclusion the lecturer received the uaanimou-j thanks of the meeting . Oldhak . —On Sunday evening last , Mr . Cartledge delivered on energetic lecture ou class legislation , to a crowded audience , which gave gr > at batisfaction .
On Monday last a public meeting was held in the Chartist room , for the purpose ol' electing a delegate to the forthcoming Conference to beheld in Manchester , on the 16 th inst . CLECKBEATON— Toe Chartists of Cieckheaton held their weekly meeting on Monday , iu ttiu Asgocia-Room , at whieh it was resolved to give no entertainment to any lecturer , uuless seven clear days' notice of his intention of coming be received . ¦ Mr . H . Coultas , late student at the Wesleyan Theological Institute , Iiondou , is expected to jsiveaD out-door lectnre here on tbe principles of tbe Charter , on Tuesday , the 16 th , inBt . The chair to be taken at half -past seven in the evening .
WALTON . — On Sunday Mr . Taylor preached to upwards of 1000 people , and gave great satisfaction . On Moiiday he delivered one of the most elegant and impressive discourses we ever listened to , and forcibly depicted the wrongs which the lab luriug class at « subjected to , and in a clear and lucid manner . proved the superiority of Chartism ovar all clap trap schemes , aud concluded his address by a strong appeal to all present to join the National CnartUt Association . ABERDEEN . GLORIOUS PROGRESS OF THE Primmples of Democracy . —Tbe nit-wbera of ihe Northern District Union met for the transaction of their wefckly business , in tbeir Hail . , Oeorge-street , on Monday evening , August the 8 th , but were soon obliged to adionrn to the Inches , for by the hour
appointed for the commencement of business the Hall ¦ was crowded to suffocation , and many huD-ret ' s remaining outside , anxious to be admitted ; and although the gloomy appearance of tbe night gave out symptoms of a gathering storm , they at once agreed to aiijoum The assembly then left tbe Hall , and formed into a grand procession , and bearing several flags and banner » belonging to the union , they marched to tbe Inches , where they assembled in their thousands an usual . The rain by this time was falling in torrents , hut it bad no effect in quenching the glowing fire of stern patriotism that burned in their bosoms , for they stood . bidding defiance to the storm for nearly an hoar and a half , ami listened to tne various speakers , firmly and patiently . Mr . A . M'D- > nald , who acted as chairman , opened tbe
business in a neat and effective speech , in wnich he reviewed at some length the proceedings of tiie Nottingham election , and concluded by introducing Mr . A . Henry to the meeting , who delivered a powerful speech in support of the principles of . tne Charter , and called on every ¦ working man « bo had not enrolled their names as members of the Uniou , to lose no time in doing bo . Mr . H . retired amidst great cheering . Mr . James M'Pherson tken came forward and addressed the meeting at some length , and concluded amidst a determination of all present never to cease from the struggle until the gUddening sound of freedom resounded . through every glen and vale of their own mountain land , a
hearty vote of thanks vtas then tendered to Mr . T Duncombe , for the able and eloquent manner in wbich he presented the petition on be half of Dr . M'Douali and other victims of Tory tyranny . A yoto of thanks was also given to the carpet weavers who had nobly come forward , as a body , to join the Union . Three cheers were then given for the Charter , and the same for brave Feargus , and the whole multitude marched back to the Hall where they separated . At the conclusion of the meeting 155 members were enrolled , and we earnestly hope t&at the example shewn by the trades of Aberdeen will be followed up in every town throughout the length and breadth at our unhappy land .
A Special Meeting of the members 01 the Northern District Charter Union was held in their Hall , 88 , George ' s-street , On Tuesday evening last , Mr . James M'Phiuson in ibe chair , -when it was agreed to send the sum of ten shillings to the widow of tbe departed patriot , Samuel Holberry , and the same sum to Mrs . Peddle ; and , after the transaction or some local business , the meeting broke up . The Female Charter Association . —The usua weekly meeting of this body was held in the Hull . S 8 , George ' e-rtreet , on Wednesday evening last , AngOBt 4 tb , when Mr . Henry delivered on excellent lecture on the Six PoiBts of tbe Charter , and showed bow females should join inthe present struggle for popular freedom . Mr . Henry excited bursts of applause during his lecture ; and at the conclusion , twenty-four members joined , and daring the past week , no less than 220 have become members . The Bum of five shillings has likewise been sent from this Association to Xlie widow of the de parted patriot Holbeiry .
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C BRA » PORD . -The Chartista of Bradford held Jheirnsual weekly meeting in the large room , Butter-^ orth ^ Baildings . Several councillors were present , plhe Chartists of ; Swaine Gree ^/ sent £ 1 as their SUDsqnption . Some cards were delivered out . Several resolutions were passed respecting the forthc oming Conference - Mr . Ibbetson preached Holberry ' s funeral sermon at Holme-lane , and two shillings and elevenpence was collected . :
^ Yeadon Moob . —a y ery large Ghartist Camp Meeting was held at this place oa Sunday last , at two o clock . Mr . G . Fletcher entered at length into the priuwples of the People ' s Charter , and concluded an able and energetic speeoh of considerable length , and appealed to them to enter the national army of democrata . Mr . Hodgson also spoke at considerable length oa the Charter and the land , and showed in forcible language that the land was the only source left for the people to flee to . Mr . Jennings also spoke on the Charter and tho Corn Laws , and showed tie superiority of the Charter over Corn Law Repeal . Mr . Smyth was asked by a respectable
gentleman in the meeting whether a Repeal of the Corn Laws would not better the condition of the working people under existing circumBtanoes 1 Mr . Smyth then entered fully into the question in all its bearings , and proved to a demonstration that a repeal without the people hayi »* f political power , would be a positive evil . The gentleman then asked if the middle and working classes were {© 'finite in obtaining the Charter , would not the Government , as a ^ lesset ; evilt repeal the Corn Laws Mr , Smyth answered him in a masterly manner , and tho gentleman declared be *? as satisfied with the answer . Another meeting will be held at the same place on Sunday week , at tbei same hour .
Afperlv Bridqk . —A numerous meeting was held at this place , in the open air , on Sunday last , Messrs . Alderson and Fletcher addressed the meeting at considerable . length and gave general satisfaction . . ¦/ ' : ;' ¦ ¦ . ¦ . ;¦ . . ' . . ¦ . .,. ; .. ¦ . /\ : ; . / / ' ¦ ; : ' Ur « 'DERCLlFFE/—A numerous meeting was held at this place on Sunday morning last , at ten o ' clock ; which was addressed by MessrSi Alderson , Fletcher , and Hodgson , on the Charter and the land . General fatisfaction was given to the meeting by all the speakers , and the meeting dispersed highly delighted . ¦ ¦ . ¦ ' : ,
Great Horton . —It was announced by placards that the fiev , J . R . Stephens Would preach at the Upper Green , Great Horton , on Sunday last ; at two o'clock , in the afternoon ; a large concourse of persona assembled ^ some with an intention of hearing him , and others were as determined that they would not hear the renegade at all ; however he never made his appearance i Mr . Arrah officiated , and read a letter troin hjs reverence , which stated that he bad received Bpme of Mr . O'Connor's moral power ; the Reverenci Gentlsman also sent his speech which he
made at Nottingham , to Mr . Arrr , h ; and it was put to the assembly whether the speech should be read or not . It was carried by a show of hands that it should be read , and it did every thing but give satislaction . The colliers strike was taken into consideration , and & committee of three persons was appointed to lay the decision of that meeting before tho councjlmen . The night following , Mr . Stephens was fco h ve preached in front of the Odd Fellows ' Hall , Bradford , at six o ' clock , when Mr . Arran again read his speech and letter , amid tho sneers of tho large assembly . .
EccLEsniLL . —The Chartists held a meeting at this place on Suuday evening last , at eight o ' clock , just at the time the people were leaving the various chapels , wha stopped to hear those who are turiiiiig the world upside down . The meeting was very large , and was addressed by tylessrs . Alderson , Edwards , Jennings , aud Hodgson , in very excellent speeches . PTTCHLEY , NEAR KETTElHNpr- ^ -On the 8 th Inst two worting men from Kettering having entered this village for the purposo of preaching Chartism , were rudely interrupted and assailed by an ignorant fellow of the neighbourhood , a cousicleraMe farmer , a mighty religious man , and a Methodist local preacher , who said tbe speakers had come to disturb the village , and threateued to kick them , : .
Newcastle—At the weekly meeting on Monday , a variety of local business wiis transacted , and the following resolution was unanimously adopted , on the motion of Mr Purvis , seconded by Mr . jlulay : — "That the Caartist 8 of N ~ w York ba informed , through the Northern Star , that Mr . Charles Cross , late Chartist in Newcast'e , acted very inconsistently prior " . to bis leaving this couutry for America , in deserting our principles , and becoming a hanger-on with every middle-Class humbugging vnove inimical to pure Chartism ^"
WEST BROMWICH . —Another glorious meeting of tbe colliers and others took place in a large field in West Broom wieb , on Monday eyejuDg last , August 8 th . The chair was taken at seven o ' clock precisely by Mr . Edward Walker , a collier , who , after a few words , introduced Air . A . G . O'Neill , of Birmingham , who addressed -them for upwards of an hour ; and in the course of his lecture spoke of the strike which has taken place in Scotland of upwards of J . 5 , 000 men * After which , he read an extract from the 67 ar of last Sunday of the meeting in Halifax with tbe resolutions wuiph they adopted ; After which Mr . Tbos . Lloyd addressed a few words , when three Cheers were given for the suocess of .- ' the * „ colliers' strike , whon the voices of not less than flv « thousand persons rent the welkin ; after which the meeting separated .
PRINCE ' S END , —On Sunday , August the ? th , Mr . Froggat preached to an attentive but small audience . On Monday , August the 81 b , Mr . Linney lectured to an attentive audience , consisting mostly of colliers on strike . At tho close of the lecture we enrolled twentythree members in the National Charter Association . WEDNESiURY . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Linney ectured to a highly respectable audience in the Association Room , on the present distress Jin this district , and the necessity of the people remaining firm to their union . Mr . Xfnney made a powerful impreseiou on uta audience . —On Monday evening last , Mr . David FraZer Pearson lectured to between 900 and 1000 people in the Association Room in this town , on the evils of ciasa legislation . He couolured amidst rapturous applause . Thirty-Bis : new mfcmbetB enrolled their names . - • ¦ ¦¦ ¦ " ¦ ' .. ¦ ; ¦ '¦ .. ¦ ' ' . "¦¦ , ¦ ¦ :.
lElcsaTFBSHiHB . — ~ By the camp-meetwg held near Bwbage common , laat SuiiiSay , at which Messrs . Cooper and Beedham of Leicester , and Mr ; Shaw , of Nuneaton , were present , South LeiccBterahire received another Chaitist stiniulaa This district is ripe for Chartist truth , and it is bopert that the veteran Daffey who is to visit it next Sanday , will reap ' . a glovioud harvest . —Duifey addressed a large audience in Leicester market-place , last Sunday night , and enrolled nineteen . A considerable number of Irish ware present , and received their countryman most enthusiastically .--The Shaksperian brigade , with Cooper , Beedham , and Dufiay , toi rued a party but of their immber to visit Bradc . ate Park , last Monday . The day was spent in
jollity anioi > gst those romantic scenes , and Mr . Cooper Contributed to the amuseinfent by delivering : a brief lecture under the ruins of the old Hall , on the life of ihe amiable and unfortunate Lady Jane Grey , who was euueated on this spot , by the virtuous and learned Roger Askham . —Duffey kctured at Anstey ; in the evening , and Coopbr proceeded to Leicester to address his brigade , atthe bottom of Humberstone Gate . Previous to setting out on another tour he was elected delegate to the Manchester Conference at the close of the meeting . Duffey remains in Leicester , and , with Beedbaiu , will catry on tho agitation with vigoai foi the next fortnight . The " general" enjoined his Shakspeareaus to take care that their number should be 3000 when he returned . He left them between 2600
an « l 2 700 . -: BATH . —Mb . BAIHSTOWS LECTURE — On Wedjieariay se ' nnight a public lecture vyas given by Mr . Bairatow at the Chartist R : om , 3 , ; Gallaway-buildings , Mr . J . Twite in the chait . Our reporter attended and took notes of the lecture , bat in cbriceq ; uenoe of his having been conaaed to kis bed for theso several days past , with a raging fever , he has not been aUo \> Q give even a eketch of the lectnre . The same cause has prevented , nim reporting Mr ; BairBtow ' s Bristol lectures , whicb , were , we hear , listened to by hundreds of people . At Trowbridge , likwise , " Mr . Bairstowlectured on Thursday se ' nhight , and his lecture did saueb goad . Our reporter begs us to state that he is in a convalescent state , and hopes to be able in a few days to attend to ail invitations to report proceedings at meetings within bis district " ..- " . .: : - ¦ ¦ - ¦¦ r : ¦ . - ¦ : ¦ . '" . ' v :: -: . v : ; : ' : VV ''
Mr . BOLWELt lectured to tbe BatUfAClion of an attentive audience in the Chartist Room , on Monday se ' nnight , and also on Monday last in the same place . The latter was , we understand , hta farewefl lecture ; he being about to leave Bath . ' Tbowbbidge\—A . comfortable pasty sat down to supper in the Democratic Hall / on Friday evening , Uie 5 th of August The proceedings were condttcted with order and good epirlfc Mr . Bartlett though inyited , could not attend on acceunt of ill-health . C 1 B . ENCE 8 TER . —Mir . Ruffy Ridley lectured here oa Thursday evening and enrolled nineteen members .
Debby . —A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in the market-place , on Tuesday night , to return thanks to the brave electors of NoUingham , who supported Mr . Sturge at the elecU 0 U » aud to hear an address from Dr , M'Pouall .
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MYTHOtMBOYD . —Twe fiennons were preached in the Chartist room , on Sunday ^ the 7 th iust ., by Mr . B . Rushton . A collection was made after each sermon for the benefit of establishing a night school in this place , to teach poor children reading , writing , and arithmatic . ¦' . ' .: '¦ .: ' ¦ : ¦ . ¦' : ' ¦ ' .. : ' . ' /¦ -: ¦•¦ '¦ v •¦ '' ¦' . -: ¦ DTJBLXK . —The Irish Universal ^^ Suffrage AsBOciation held their usual meeting at six o ' clock on Sunday evening , at their . Great Rooms , Ifp . 14 f , North Aunestreet , Mr . William Woodward in the chairi Mr . Dyott , the Secretary , read the minutes of the last day ' s meeting , which were duly signed . He tfeen read the rules and objects of the Association . —Mr Thunder , though not a member , begged leave to make a few observations . He said that he had come into the meeting out of mere
curiosity ; that he had always understood that the SQCiet / was an nnlawful one , and that he had Mr . pConneU ' swora for ' , lt that unlawful paths were administered at ! the meetings of that Association—( hear , hear ) . / He ( Mr . Tcunder ) had waited to hear the rules of the Association and its otjects read , and bo must say that he saw nothiDg objectionable in them , but bit j » he contrary every thing to approve . But he ¦ ¦ Brfahed to ask the Chairaian or the Secretary , or any one elaa whe would give hlni the information , whether they had any secret Bigns pr pass words ? or whether they had any oaths ? or , in fact , any hidden designs or ulterior views or objects beyond those which ' ¦ he had heard read ?—Tbe Chairman said , that they had none whatev « y . That their rules and , objects were printed , and that Mr .
O'Connellwas perfectlyaware of the ; : legality of their Association at the very time be pronounced it to be unlawful—( hea * , hear ) . —Mr . Thunder , iu continuation , satd I » was reallyAajto ^ OConnell . He vilified and belied this Association and its members , without having even attempted to make atonementr and he ( Mr . Thunder ) was listening to hini some short time since boasting , at a meeting in Mr . Flini ' a yard , that be waa the htet ijWd M » yo » for nearly three hundred years that received the benefit of a jubilee- ^ -thcar , hear . ) Now , it occurred to him , ( Mn Thunder ) that he must have imposed upon the clergyman by suppressing the account of his conduct towards this Association generally , and towards some of its members individually , because / pp ' e Of two thinga must
inevitably have Come to pass . He should have either made atonement to this Association , or remain without the benefit of the jubilee-r ( hear , hear . ) He did not mean to accuse him of having deceived the priest , but he always had some little suspicion of the man who paraded , his piety . He ( Mr . Thundei ) was ; afraid to come to their meetings from what Mr . O'Connell said of them , lest he might be taken up for having attended an unlawful assembly . But he began to think it odd that there was nothing said about their unlawfulness since tbe WhigS were turned out : in point of fact he thought the Association was broken up ; and he waa told so by four or five mea who are going about through thia . city extorting money from 7 the citizaha under the name of Repeal rent , and under the pretence
of repealing the Union with : it . These collectors threaten to ruin the business of those who would not pay their money into this furd . Ia it not , Sir , a deplorable state of society where men in a great city like this are : absolutely bullied out of their money by a gang , nay gangs of political upstarts , and vagabonds who sally forth hebdomadally from the Corn Exchange ? And , Sir , is it not a melancholy sight for any Catholic to witness how the Catholic priests of Ireland join in this delusion by subscribing their own .. money , aad calling upon others to subscribe to this nefarious fund ?— ( hear , hear . ) Do they not see that the ^ £ 10 , 000 which were snbscribed in Ireland last year aud the large sums remitted from America were all squandered upon the creatures of the Corn
Exchange ; and that the Repeal - Question , to advance which the money was obtained from the people was not brought forward at all ; but was studiously kept back for the purpose of using it again and again as a means to cheat the confiding Irish and the sincere and Warm-hearted 4 . mericana . out of their money—( heat , hear ) He ( Mr . Thunder ) was bo disgusted with this regular Bcheme of political chicanery , that he had made up hia mind never to join an association of any kind , and touse all the iiifluence of a parent to dissuade his children from joining any association whatever . Although he highly approved of the principles and the objects of thef Irish Universal Suiffrage AssociaUon , jet he would net Income a member , but he Would help cbem fa ev « sry way in his power by signing their
petition , contributing to their funds , and doing away with the prejudice which he himself had contributed to excite against them —( hear , hear . ) He had : contributed his mite to the p'Conr . ell Tribute since its commencement , but so help him God he never would pay another farthing to that fund-- ^( hear , hear . ) What , subscribe to support a man who can make as many bank notes aa he pleases ; a man who has ever been tbe consistent enemy of the poor , and the supporter and upholder of the rich landed ariatocrcy ! He was really ashamed of having ever disgraced himself by paying one farthing to the "O'Connell Tribute "—a tribute to a man who is a banker , a brewer , and a barrister ! Was there eyer > uch fatuity as this ? He ( Mr . Thunder ) was positively ashamed of having been so long a dupe and
a fool . Mr . Thunder concluded by thanking the meeting for the very kind and attentive hearing they had given him . —Mr . O'Connell ( not -Pan ); made a most excellent speech , and concluded by saying that he fully concurred in every word that had fallen from the gentleman who had just preceded him . Was it not ( be said ) to the wisdom , the statesmanship , and the hard swearing of Daniel O'Connell , Esq ., on the 11 th day of March , 1825 , before a Committee of the House of Lords , tbat three hundred and fifty thiousahd of his countrymen , and their wives and families , were swept off the face of the earth ?—( hear , bear . ) let any man read that evidenee , and then judge for himself , if the Liberator be not the greatest enemy— -the bitterest foe ever the Irish had . Lord Castlereagh was a knave , but
he was an open , bold one . The Liberator ia an . insidious one ; a pretended friend ; the destroyer of the forty-shilling freeholders , under the viUanoua pretence of ndoing away with perjury . The noble , self-sacriflcing f 6 rty * shilling fifceholders , who obtained Catholic Emancipation ; for us , were sacrificed by Daniel O'Connell , Esq ., under the pretence of doing away with perjury . Was there ey&r such hypocrisy as this ? It would be well if he who is fond of sweating that he wishes to do away , to prevent any amount ef perjury , to explain to his countrymen the exact difference between £ 10 perjury and 40 s . perjury , ani to let the public know where Mr . Morgan O'Connell ; hid the estate of £ 600 a year , out of which be qualified ? where Mr . John OXfonnell had the estate of £ 300
a-year , put of which he qualified ? Where Mr . Maurice O'Connell got the estate , but of which he qualified ? Oh ! it would be well if this disfrahchiser of the fbrty shilling freeholders would look nearer home to ^ o away with " cheating the devil in ihe dark" —( hear , hear . ) It is ¦¦ no wonder that the late i > r . Doyle called this man " a knave In politica and a , hypocrite in religion . " Mr . Guiness said that he had given the question of Re peal of the Union—that is , the present agitation for it —hia very best consideration , and he verily believed that Mr . O'Conneli did not desire it He only used it as a means to get money . Mouey , money , at all hazards , is hia object He ( Mr . Guinoss ) was sorry to acknowledge that he had been dupe enough to subscribe his money to the Repeal agitation ; but he should
transgress no more in that way —( hear , hear . ) Mr .. Dyott said that their petitidn was transmitted to Mr . Wiu . Sharman Crawford , for presentation to the House of Commonfl ^ that it had three thdusaud names appended to it , one hundred of whom were electors of the city of Dublin—( hear . ) He ( Mr . Dyott ) in accordance with the wishes of ; the Association ;; had written a respectful letter . to , the Bight Honourable the Lord Mayor , announcing to him that the petition had been sent to Mr . Crawford ; and requesting his Lordship ' s support of it * as far as the rules of the House would permit Mr Dyott ^^ read the letter , which was returned to him , and his Lordship ' s answer to it . To every paragraph of that letter , Daniel O'Connell , E-quire ^ M . P . had given the short , pithy , and gentlemanly answer ,
" Bah-. ! " The word or exclamation , Bah ! is written across each paragraph by the hand that signed the disfranchisement of the forty shilling freeholder ; by the man who swore before the Comtnittee of the House of Lords , on the 11 th day of March , 1825 , that the Irish Catholic priesthood were a low , disloyal set , the children of mean , poor parents , whose first rise in the world was to get their eldest son ordained ; that the priests had the low manners and habits of their parents ; and that it was necessary to secure their loyalty by a golden link to the Crown ; that King George IT " , should have a veto upon Uie nomination of the Irish Catholic blshortf ; and that the spiritual influence of the Pope should tie rendered nugatory in " thia empire . This is the patriot who idaults 8 , 000 of his fellow-eitizenB by crying " bah"I and describing their petition as " folly
and trash . " Mr . O'ConneU ' B answer to your petition u , "Bah I bahr bah ! bahf bah ! bahf—foUy and trash Daniel O'Connell . " Mr . Dyott concluded a most eloquent Bpeeoh by moving the insertion of the letter , and Mr . O'Connell ' s answer to it on the minutes . Mr . M'Sweeny ( a tery old man ) claimed the privilege of seconding the motion . He said be knew Mr . OConnell well . When he ( Mr . M'Sweeny ) was young their prospect * were Very different : a change had taken place— - jeTerse ef fortune had overtaken him ; while tbe sun appeared to ahlne on Mr . OConneU . ( Hear , hear . ) He ( Mr . Si'Sweenyy could relate some facts about Mr . O'ConneU which would make the world stare ; and perhaps he might yet relate those facts—( hear , hear . ) If that meeting knew as much about Mr . O'Counell as he did . they would not be the least astonished at the useiof the word bah 1 It is an old favourite of 0 Connell ' s . When his mother upbraided him ¦ with the
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¦ wickedness of bis ^^ course after he had lett St Gmerg where he wasas a clerical student , that is , one intended for the Catholic priesthood , the very wpty he riade to hi » own mother was " Bah ! " After which he became finch a character as he should n ^ f- then des c ribe bufc finding himself alone in society , b «*^ became * freemason and you have ; all heard how he behaved towards that anctent Society . -After having related several other anecdotes of Mr . O Connell , some ; of which are wholly unfit for publication , the venerable old gettleiiian resumed his ; seat : . amidst great ; plaudits . The motion having been put and carried unanimously , Mr . OHiggins rose fe propose Mr . John Butlfci aa a member of the Association ^ He had known Mr . Butler a long time , arid he believed that e ^ ery one who knew
him would / unhesitatingly a ^ y that they looked upon him to be one 6 t the noblest works of God , an honest man .. Mr . Fowler seconded the motion . Mr . O'Higgina said , that in the absence of Mr . Henry Clark , the pleas ing duty of proposing i young patriot , the son of their respected Chairman , had devolved upon him . He felt great pleasure in moving that Feargus O'Connor Woodward be admitted a member . Admitted by / acclamation . ; Several excellent speeches ware marie . TSe meeting did hot separate till ten o ' clock . There were a greatnumber of strangers at the meeting , some of whom seemed to take a deep interest in the proceedings . Mr . OConnell ( not Dan ) was called to the cbair , when the customary vote of thanks were accorded to Mr , Woodward . After which the meeting aojourned till Sunday , the 14 th instant , at six o ' clock , p . m .
DUOJillY . —COLtlERS' 8 TRIKE . —ClIAIiTIST PROGRESSION . — -Throughout the . ' past week the country for milOS round Dudley has been in an txclted state , not through any misconduct on tbe part of the colliers and miners on strike , but on account of the weak fear , stupidity , and ignoratice of the powers that be , " for as soon aa a body of turn-outs were seen ou a road : proceeding to a meeting , the courageous eopservatora of the peace \ yiai fear and trembling ofJdred out the troops (!) of eouise « aeaning tbeieby a pretty considerable quantity of huge iU-Bbapen country butchers , farmers , ; and pot-bellied shopkeepers , mounted on miserable carthoHjeB , and whoso chief care seemed to bethat . of keeping their precious selves from tumblin *
to the ground , which / judging from their unwieldy size , would be " no joke . " Whilst th * writer of this happened to b > standing in Bond-Btreet , Dudley , on Friday last , in order same for the troqps ( 1 ) &qH two Of the "boiled Una" came down the street in full chase of a couple of horses , -which were drawing a waggon load of manure . They were immediately . released from theic degradiBg emploTraent , and promoted to the military strvice . "' These heroes hayo been a rsgnlar God-aend to the poor colliera , jwho ^ although suffering inttuse hunger , enjoy spine hearty IsugDs ; atibv-Bsrm ^ hroh i * cut bythe "yeo's , who , on account ofbeing obliged to tramp amongst cinder hills and coal du « t , are generally as black as tinkers when they return from each"
campaign . On Thursday evening last , a most numerous and enthusiastic meeting was held on a large niece of ground called the Dock , near the ^ Old Church , Dudley . Mr . Samuel Cook , draper , was . called ; to the chair , and opened the business by recommending them toaiog , " Praise G ^ d from whom ¦ all blessings flow , " which was instantly agreed to , and performed in first style by the thousands asfembled . Mr . Cook then delivered an animated address on the change which had taken place in the feelings of the colliers of late years . Formerly they ran away at the sight of a feW soldiers , but now , being resolved to keep the peace , they stood firmly and took no notice of them ( cheers . ) Mr . George White , of
Birmingham , was then introduced , and was received with loud cheers . He dwelt at great length oti the justice of the collier ' s and minsr ' is claims , and the groas inju 8 tice and cruelty of refusing : men who bad not only to undergo ! the most . irksome labour , but were oontittually liabie to lose ; their lives , of a fair remuneration . Even that very week he understood that a few men had been induced by a bribe of ten shillings worth of ale to go dbwn to work ; and one t >{ them lost his ; life ( shame , horrible . ) ke afterwards alluded to the conduct Of the yicar , who although preaching ' peace on earth atd good will amon % at uien , ro < le at the head of the yeonianry ; thus proving himself a worthy member of the Caurch Militant . He exposed the grinding avarice of the coal
and iron-masters , and the disgraceful robbery perpetrated by . the butty cotliersi . ( i sort ¦ of contractor , who screw the . men and filch their \ vases from them . ) He shbwed them how the Government sent troops in " all disputes between masters and riien---uot to protecc tha weak , or aBsist-those who had justice on their fiide , but to crush and oppress thein . He dwelt on other topics , and said ho heard that Dudley was a Tory town . He would therefore ask all those who approved of the Tories to hold up their' hands . What , not one hand ? then hcwculd ask thosbwko approved of Chartism and -would help to get it as the only meaus of jirotectlng their labour to hold up tlisirs . Au . i . mmeiiss forest was then raised , amidstloud cheers . Mr . White
afterwards addressed the ftmiles , of whom there Was a large nnmber present . andtxplained the benfefi ; s tho Charter would confer on theni and their families , and called on those females who , were willing to join the National Charter Association to hold up their hands . About two hundred were held up , whereupon he declared hia determination to hold a meeting at the Chartist Koom ou the following evening to enrol their names ; and called on the men to proceed with him to the Chartist Saorn , Bsnd-street , to enrol their names . Tkree flashing cheers were then given for the People ' s Charter , and thanks being yoted to the Chairman , a large number proceeded to the rbonii -where Mr . Gov » k and others ehrolleii upwards of one hundred names .
ON the followiug evening Mr . White addressed the femitles , Mr . Cook in the chair , when upwards of seventy names were enrolled . -The Dudley Chartists are getting on famously , chiefly through tho determined s ^ ul of Mr . Samuel Cook , draper , who keeps one of the largest shops in High-street , the main thoroughfaro , and who generally has his window full of Chartist notices of meetings . He is a true and sterling patriot . ARREST OF COLLXEB 8 .- ^ pn Saturday ten colliers were taken Ia custody by the Yeomanry Cavalry , whose sole offence was parading the Toa ! in large bodies , and perhaps laughing a little at their highnesses . They were brought up to the Town Hall / Dudley . Mr . G . White applied for permission to be admitted , and was
refused . by the policeman at the gate . He insisted oa his right as reporter to the Northern Stary and waa 1 then admitted . Oa arriving in the court room he commenced Questioning the mfen in custody as to the charge brought againsi them , and was told they were walking peaceably , along the read . The room was crowded with iron and coal-masters , buttyrcolliers , and bloated yeomanry-cavalry men , a number of whom , qn perceiving Mr . White questioning the prisoners , set up a fiendish yell , and a couple of the redcoats laid hold of him to drag him dowD stairs . They swore they -would ejsct him ; and others shouted "Take him into custody , ha is the ringleader . " They thrust him from the opartroom , and . down the stairs , -where Mr . Whits informejl them that ha was resolved to ba in th ' 9 room as a
tbporter . 'He returnod again , and took ma seat unt ' . er the , magistrates' bench . The magistrates isot having arrived , a Tory reporter present ; commenced reading notes from Mr . White ' s speech' of Thursday evening , which caused a stormy discussion in the room . The super ntendent of police , who \ ras present , svrore be Would take White into custody if he came there to make speeches » gaiD . When the magistrates arrived the case of the poor colliers was adjourned , and they were remanded until evening . A more tyrannical snd devilish spirit could not be shown by the most abandoned characters than that displayed by the parties opposed to tae colliers ; whilst they , although Buft ' t ; ring extreme privations , are co ^ l , good-humQuted , and determined . ' They are noble fellows . . '
Cbadley . —Mr . White addressed a large meeting of the colliers and miners here on Thursday aiterEOon , Mr . Blanchfieia in the chair . At the conclusion of the meeting , he enrolled eighty men and fifsy women as membew of the National Charter . Association ^ ; and a ] douncil ; sub-Secretary , &C , were appointed . Stourbridge , —At the ; usual meeting of Chartists , holdat their n | eeting-roopi , Stourbri /! ge , on Wednesday evening last , Mr . John Clance in the chair , an excellent address was delivered by the chairman ; after which the as 8 enibly was addressed fey Mr . George White on . the slate of the cou try and other topics conneoted with the Chartist caus 8 and the colliers * Btrike , after which a ybte of thaUka was given to . the Chairman , and several ; - ' ¦¦ names were enrolled in the Nitional Chatter Association .
JfETHERxeN . —At the nrgentrequestof several , who were deputed from the colliers and miners of Netherton , Mr . White attended at thtit place on Friday ,: and addressed a large meetinar of both sexes , at great length , on the rights of labour , and the true ciiise of the degradaHon of the-workmg closes . ' He . held up the Chaitalf as the only hope of the ; suflftiring millions , aud was loudly cheered throughout . At tba conclusion one hundred and twenty men and seventy women joined tlie jfational Charter Association . The colliers and niihers are joining the ranks of freedom by thousands all over the collkry districts , and are determined to have four shillings for eight hours * work , i - ; , ; ¦ v
BIFIJ ffIN 6 HAM .------CHARTIST MKETING-r- —Att open air meeting was held at Summer-lane , next the Vulcan Foundry , on Sunday last , which was addressed by Mr . Gabrge Wiiite , who reported the state of tha strike amougfct the colliers . He mentioned the gloriotia conduct of the brave O'Connor at Nottlnghani , aad gave an explanation of Chartist principles . The meeting was cleverly addressed by Mr . J . WUliamson , and a eollectipn made by Mr . Barrett for Mrs . JBolfiarrj t twenty-flve members were then emn ) Ue ^ - ^;\^? ^ v ,.
Dtjddeston Bow U ^ iiVG . --r-& : large aieetog ^ was held at Duddeston Bow , on Monday eTengla «^ ^ which was addressed by Mr White ; He ^ brwght fwtward the Btt-minghain Journal , ang ^ yea d - ^ agye Ml y extracts from the Editor ' s remarks on ^ fei * flHBSS * ^ ni election , ' Birmingham Corporation , -Wf- ^; £ W § p'&v Btrike , which showed a fair Baniple mM ^^ vnSS ^ Xl \ itsiLiberata . He gave a descripUo ^ Ttt ^^ p ^^ a ^ lfr V at Nottingham , especially Mr . O&vpQty ^ pj&fojci& . J that occasion , and exhorted aU . ^ ei ^^ jfc ^ Vib ^^ i Nailbnal Charter Association . -Hr . | joh ) a y «| s ^> "«^ - &f-& London , delivered a most elo ^ en ^ a < Wresp »> Dd | 4 wiDJi ^ £ ? loudly cheered ; : and notice w * j > g $ reiQ th ^ ftV hs w $ tg ^ ~ : * z * address the meeting next M ond ^ i ^ reoiig ^' : . (^ n ^ , j ? T laughter was excited by Stephens ' av ^ ortra ^ pelpg IJUDgp A ; on a tude looking gallows which wS Mi 8 t 6 d wfront ^ of the speakera , andiras burnt at the wiagi ^ nUr ^
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Aug. 13, 1842, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1174/page/1/
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