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To The Imperial Chartists.
TO THE IMPERIAL CHARTISTS .
Hi deib . FmkkdSj—It generally happens that » H the troubkeinto which the villany of our enemies leads the people fall upon my shoulders at last , and so it is sow . The Com Law League hoped to make tols of our party for the accomplishment of their own base ends , foot hare signally failed in their direct attempt . They hare succeeded , howerer , in subjecting hundreds of our best men to torture and persecution , and to incarceration for want of enormous bail ; thus prejudging and punishing by anticipation the Liberal" Magistrates straining every nerve to remote the leaders ot that opposition , which has reduced the free trade ranks to a faction merely to be laughed at . ' They hare done this in the hope of making a vigorous straggle , during the winter , for the restoration of the WhigB , headed by Palmerston ,
upon a pledge to carry out the principles of free trade- But despair not . Those spon whom the tyrants could not pounce , will each do tea men ' s m > rk . I will meet them at all points , will ba'tle them and beat them . But , my friends , what can give greater nerve to faction than the hope that neglect of our ¦ Tictims will cause dread in our ranks , silence our opposition , scare others from taking the place of those who hare been suffered to
go to trial and receive punishment , without ereu the semblance of defence , while their families are consigned to beggary and starvation ! This is too much to expect from any , and is likely to intimidate all . I have had several letters inquiring as to the eourse that I mean to pursue in respect of the approaching Commissions . I have been asked whether or no I mean to confine the defence merely to Chartist prisoners , or to include all who were connected with the Etrike 1 My answer is this : —
It is my intention to defend every man , whether Chartiet or not , who is to be tried for taking part in the League ' s revolution . It is my intention to defend Mr . Turner , the TORY , who stand * eharged with printing a certain placard , as well as Leach , the honoured President of our tet litikq and still j £ 06 . ? ksirs Assocukos ; and the brave White and bold Cooper ; it is my intention to see that each and all are defended . There is one case , however , which particularly occupies my attention , and Bhould arrest that of every lorer of justice and mankind The devils have resolved upon making the tragedy as deep as possible , and not satisfied without blood , they mean to try Ellis of Stafford , for High
Trbison , of eourse by a Jury poisoned by the viperous press against him . He must have counsel , but he must have two , and those the best ; his life is as dear as that of Frost , Williams , and Jones , and must not he forfeited to our apathy . I know that it is not your practice to spur a free-horse to death ; but bear in mind that the defence of the prisoners in 1839 left tke fund over £ 500 in my debt ; and once then the frequent draws uponmehave put it cut of my power to relieve the " country of the dnty of subscribing for the defence of all the prisoners . I advanced nino hundred guineas fer the employment of counsel for Frost , Williams , and Jonea ; but I cannot do so now , and -the whole sum as yet
subscribed falls Ehort of £ 12 . Under these circumstances , you must say what i 3 to be done . Many parties have written to me about engaging solicitors for themselves , and speak of raising separate funds . Nothing could be more injurious . In 1839 the fund raised for Stephens would have covered the whole expence of Frost ' s trial , and all others ; and many others had subscriptions , none of which were appropriated to their defence , while all was thrown upon my shoulders .
2 \ ow , wha-t I propose is this : —That one fund be raised for the general defence . If we must employ special counsel for Ellis , the whole will cost ai > out £ 1 , 000 ; but if each man be allowed to employ his own solicitor , the expence would ba about £ 30 , 000 . Ab Mr . R . B . B . Cobbett is on the spot , and already master of most of the cases , and near the evidence which we shall require , I propose that he should be employed generally for Lancashire ,
leaving the selection of counsel to me . Mr . Roberts , of Bath , has undertaken to act as solicitor for the Staffordshire victims , with no more remuneration than his expences . We conld not have a better man ; and I , therefore , propose that his offer be accepted , and thai he be invited to proceed to Stafford forthwith , in order that the defences may be well got up . j \ ow , if this course meets with general approbation , let the means of carrying it into effect be at once set about .
Of course , after the heartless answer given by the Sturgiies to the application on behalf of poor honest George White , we have no hope from that quarter ; but White shall not ba under any obligaiion to them ; and perhaps the time may come when another express may be sent from Nottingham to me , to start at night from London , to aid in Mr . Sturge's return ; and perhaps I may be able to write " ] SO , " and a thumping one , as well as the cold-hearted blood hounds whom White charges with entrapping
him , and who then insult him because he would not allow then to betray his party . I always told you that there was not an honester creature or a braver in existence than poor George . Indeed , it appears that the vipers have selected our best and honestest men as their prey ; but we must defend them . One gentleman , you will have seen , who styles himself " A Hater of Oppres-Eion , " ha 3 given £ 2 , but with that middle-class clemency cease 3 , —perhaps they mean to reserve their clemency for the jury-box .
I am resolved that the originators of the revolution shall be exposed ; and , therefore , let a Commute be instantly appointed at Manchester for receiving evidence . The devils are moving heaven and earth in London to eednce the Chartists from their fidelity , but all in vain ; whatever colours they recruit under we soon see the cloven foot of the " Free-traders . " Not a man can they crimp ; and rely upon it that they shall not take the capitol either by storm or surprise . Would it not have been matter of rfjoicicg had I been fast by the heels , while the people were to be defended , and faction was to make its market ? But , thank God , I am at large in Epite of ALL , and still upon the watch-tower to cry out , WOLF , " " WOLF , " * WOLF " so the lambs need not fear .
Trusting that this appeal will be Epeedily answered , so « hat our enemies may not say that Chartitm and public spirit have ? etrograded , I am , your faithful friend , Tea-rgvs O'Co . vnob .
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THE EXECUTIVE OF THE NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION TO THE PEOPLE . Buotser Chartists . —At the present moment , when the most anxious endeavours of the combined factions have been industriously at work , fer the purpose of destroying that movement which we , as Jour responsible servants , have been as assiduously endeavouring to establish upon a sound and permanent basis , yon have naturally been looking to us for that counsel and advice which , as your elected
ser-Tints , u is our duty to tender . From thecircumstaiices in which we have been placed—one being banished , and two otiere in dixferent parta of the country in custody of Governmental authorities—it was wholly wt of our power to lay our views before you at an earlier period ; and indeed we only embrace this , the first opportunity for our re-assembling , to prepare your minds for those suggestions which hereafter we shall submit to you . In the present crisis the whole public mind should be devoted to the allabsorijing consideration of the best means of releasing our victimised friends from those chains in
which for & time faction has tyrannically bound wem . To the performance of that duty , for the pre-** b *» we inyjte your deep , your every thoug ht , turf wtea ^ CQnmBi rf oock ^ 14 ^ * nd special commissions shall have terminated ; when the empire of reason shall be again restoredj—and when the mind shall have been calmed after the raging storm , then shall we be prepared to justify every act of our own ; to prove even to the most critically fastidious that in all our trans actions we have acted in strict accordance with the law , uDjust though it be . In the mean time our every energy should be at work , and aJl oar faculties rtrung , in order to give ^ t to those princiDlea which are alike dear to you
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and ourselves . Brethren , despair not ; democracy has been under many clouds before , and has as often burst through the mists of despotism with increased refuJgency and splendour . Watch our enemies in whatever shape they may present themselves before you ; fight the battle with them inch by inch upon the field of principle ; and right mnst ultimately triumph over might . In order to accomplish this desirable object , and to foil the enemies of freedom , every nerve must be strained , every exertion increasedi to raise funds to defend those patriots who have fallen into the pit dug for them alike by Whig and Tory . At present there is no other alternative . We ,
therefore , urgently urge on the friends of humanity , justice , and patriotism , the paramount necessity of instanter setting to work , to famish our friends with the means to fee counsel , and to support themjselvea and families whilst in the trammels of the law . To avoid expence , we would recommend * where practicable , that the same counsel should attend upon as many prisoners-as possible . We also most seriously urge upon the whole country to send all monies collected for the victims to be forwarded to Mr . O'Connor , 252 , Strand , London ; and that he should have the power to expend the money so collected until after the trials , in the manner that his judgment may dictate .
In conclusion , we hope that you will shew the same firmness in this trying ordeal that has distinguished yoa in former exigencies . Hoping that you will do your duty in the sacred cause of freedom , We remain , Your brother democrats , And faithful servants and representatives , J . Campbell , Secretary .
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FURTHER DISTURBANCES IN MANCHESTER , AND MELANCHOLY LOSS OF ; LIFE . On Thursday afternoon , the 15 th inst , a party of tnrn-ont weavers went to the mill of Mr . Morris , In the Oldfleld Road , ¦ where a number of knobsticks from other towns bad commenced working . The object the turnouts had in view was to prevail upon the strangers , if possible , to leave the milL But having been seen by some of the overlookers , and other lickspittles , in their approach to the premises , a desperate attack wu made upon the poor half-starved turn-outs , -who , taken by Buiprise , run in all directions , leaving to the tender mercies of the dastardly scoundrels , who were armed with picking sticks , an inoffensive young man , of the name of Lyons , whom they beat about the bead , till he
fell down insensible ; and there is not the least doubt but he would have been killed on the spot , had not the parties who accompanied him again rallied , and driven the assailants back into the mill . Lyons was then removed in a state of insensibility to the Infirmary , where he died on Friday morning , about ten o'clock , having never uttered one word . As soon as it became knows that Lyons was dead , a deep feeling of sympathy was manifested all over the town , and curses , long , loud , and deep , were uttered against the horrible system that engenders such melancholy results . The weaver"s committee , upon learning the mournful intelligence , deputed &ome of their body to wait upon the Chirtists and Teetotallers , the deceased being a member of both these Associations , in order to apprise them of the fact , and requesting their
assistance . A eoronor's inqnest was held on view of the body , on Saturday evening last I am informed they could net agree upon their verdict , and in consequence an adjournment took place until Wednesday , the 21 st instant . The Ceroner however gave his warrant for the interment of the body , which was removed from the infirmary on Sunday afternoon , to his lodgings in London Road . Information having been given to the authorities that the weavers had determined t * atund the funeral of their deceased friend , and waik in procession to the grave , the mayor , Mr . Nield , issued a placard , of which the following is a copy : —
" Cactios . —All persons are requested not to join any procession , or assemble in the streets or roads for any purpose whatever , such practices , under present circumstances , being illegal , and will not be allowed . "We Neild , Mayor . " Town Hall , Sept . 19 th , 1842 . "
FUBTHBB PABT 1 CULABS . FcSehal ot Ltons . — Oq Monday afternoon abont one o ' clock , large numbers of people were seen wending their way to the house where the body of the deceased lay : these were attacked by the police , whe after cruelly beating some and apprehending others , succeeded in dispersing them from the front of London-road . A party of well dressed and respectable females , in number about 200 , headed by a good looking old man , then made their appearance , but were not allowed to
approach nearer than Piccadilly before they were dispersed by the police , and the old man taken into custody ; this circumstance enraged the people that they divided into different groups and attacked several mills , breaking . a great number of windows , and compelling the people employed therein to leave work . Mr . Bl-bwick then took possession of the house wherein lay the remains of the murdered man , and took upon himBelf the power of dictating who should or who should not followthe deceased , limiting the number to twenty-four individuals .
By this time the burial ground belonging to the Reverend J . Scbolefield was densely crowded , with persons anxiously awaiting the arrival of the mournful cavalcade . After some delay , owing to the obstructions by the police , who had taken up their position in great numbers opposite Mr . Scholefleld ' s premises , the body was carried into the church upon the shoulders of four men , ( the amiable Mr . Btswick having issued an order that thtre should be only eight carriers allowed . ) preceeded by Mr . Scholefield , pronouncing , with great emphasis , the solemn words of Christ , " I am the resurrection , kc ., " the vast multitude maintaining the most solemn silence . Afte 4 that part of tbe ceremony bad been go ; e through , which is usual in the church . The Rsv . Gentleman lef : tbe pulpit and preceded the body to the grave , repeating " The Lurd gave and the Lord hath taken away , " 4 c The body was
then deposited in its lost resting place , amidst tbe sighs and tears of those who loved him , and Mr . Scbolefield having mounted the base of Hunt's Monument , gave ont a hymn , in singing which the assembly joined . During the singing of the hymn , several of the blues came into the yard , for what purpose is best known to themselves and their base employers . Mr . Scho efit-ld then delivered a short address , in which ho told the people that he felt proud at the orderly manner in which they had conducted themselves whilst paying the last tribute of respect to their martyred friend , and " concluded by advising them to return to their homes peaceably , and thus give no pretext to their enemies to have recourse to violent measures The Rev . Gentleman tbpn went to the bines , who still remained , and asked them what might be their business upon his premises ? One of them made answer it was fer the purpose of protecting his property .
Mr . Scholefidd then bid them leave the yard instantly , assuring them that the people would not injure him in any way , and consequently he needed none of their protection at that time . None of the people upon leaving the ground , were allowed to go along Every-street , bat were compelled to go in a direction which was pointed out to them by the police , no matter at what personal inconvenience , or however far it might be oat of their way . Nothing can exceed tbe disgust entertained at tbe conduct of the authorities throughout the whole of the proceedings of Monday ; the mayor and magistrates , in tbeir eagerness to prevent a manifestation of sympathy for an inoffensive man , who had been basely murdered ,
collected the whole of the police force together , and kept ttem like a swarm of vultures around a dead body , while within a few hundred yards from the spot , property to a considerable amount is destroyed ; Hr . Thompson ' * factory in Mill-itreet , is attacked ; the knobsticks driven from work ; some of them , according to report , severely iDJored ; and theee " jost-asses " and their myrmidon * skulking in a street perfectly peaceable , for no other purpose that we could discover , but that of rendering more poignant the sorrow which moat have been bo keenly felt by the relatives of the unfortunate martyr of might against right Ought not these wiseacres to be held responsible for tbe breach of the peace and destruction of property ?
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PRESTON . In the course cf last week a -writ came down from the Lord Chancellor , addressed to the Clerk of the Crown for tbe Duchy of Lancaster , Mr , R . W . Hopkins , whoBe effice is in this town , ordering a gaol delivery for the 1 st of Oct at Lancaster . The writ was forwarded to the High Sheriff , Mr . T . R . W . France , who issued summonses to about 100 jurymen , addressed to various parts of the county . There are 112 prisoners committed from different parts of the county to Ktrkdale gaol , besides nine who
were out on bail ; but as it is not stated whether it will be a general gaol delivery , it is not known whether those who stand committed for trial at the next quarter sessions will be included in the commission . On this subject the decision of the three Judges appointed to tbe commission will be received here at the Sheriff ' soffioe to-mortow . The prisoners in the gaol at Salford are very numerous , but in Preston House of Correction there are only five , and in Lancaster but two , committed on charges connected with the late riots . There will be two courts open .
On Friday , two persons charged as rioters In the late tumultuous proceedings of the 12 th of August were apprehended by Joseph Dear den , the town beadle , and committed for trial by the magistrates at the Town Hal } . Along with several others , for whose apprehension warrants have for some time been issued , they had kept out ot the way until tbe restoration of tranquillity emboldened them to return into the town . One of these , Thomas Norm , w ; is charged before Mr . J . Barstow , aa one of the leaden in the attack committed by a great crowd of persons at the mills of Messrs . Germain , Petty , and Co ., Leighton , where they conducted themselves with great violence and disorder , causing the mill to be fctoppsd . The bands having left work , the crowd dispersed . The other
prisoner , Ihemas Pedder , was charged with having , on tbe same day , attacked the factory of Messrs . Horrocks , in Canal-street , and having led the mob np the stairs , where he behaved with a considerable degree of violence . Along with the other prisoner , he was sent to tbe House of Correction . The three unhappy individuals who were wounded by the fire of tbe soldiers still remain in the House of Correction , enduring considerable suffering . One of these , a steajn-loom weaver , twenty-one years of age , was shot through the cap of the knee , and hi * leg was immediately amputated about &ix inches above the knee ; another , Bryan Hatchings , 36 , a shoemaker , was wounded above the hip , tbe
bullet still remaining in the body ; and the third , 21 , was shot through the w 1 st It will be some time before they can leave this benevolent institution ; but in consequence of their sufferings , tbe Recorder has kindly informed them , that although the two former have been recognised as amongst the most active leaders of the mob on the fatal occasion , their prosecution will not be proceeded with . In addition to Lancaster aad Mercer , the individuals woo died in this establishment , these were the only ones amongst the wounded who were taken there . The two other unhappy men died at their own homes , whither also many of the other wounded were conveyed ; but the same forbearance la shown with them as with those at
present in the House of Recovery . The mayor and magistrates have wholly forbidden political or other meetings of a dangerous character , and it was intended a few days since to hold u meeting for the purpose of appointing a delegate to the National Suffrage Convention of Great Britain , emanating from Joseph-Sturge , to be held at Birmingham . Permission was given on condition that Mr . Bannister , tbe intelligent superintendent of police , and other officers , might be present , which was agreed to , but the meeting was afterwards adjourned sii # die on account of the meeting at Birmingham having been postponed .
In connexion with the new military arrangement for the northern districts , Preston is to become the future depot of a large assemblage of troops . There have hitherto been no barracks in the town , and the troops now here , consisting of about one hundred and fifty Rifles , are quartered in temporary barracks in a factory in Water-street A site of twenty-five and a half acres on Fulwood-moor , the property of the Duchy of Lancaster , and in the centre of the former race course , has been secured by Government for the erection of cavalry and infantry barracks capable of containing 2 , 000 troops . An active correspondence has lately been
carried on with the Board of Ordnance , and it ib expected daily that estimates for the contracts for the works will be published . The spot has been selected by Captain Burrows , barrackmastcr at Blackburn , and Captain Rutherford , engineer to the Board of Ordnance at Manchester ; and many plans have been seat up to London for tbe approval of Government . The circumstances which bave dictated this choice over the plaa proposed for enlarging the barracks at Blackburn in order ta make that the northern depot for troops , appears to be the facility of their transport by railroad to the south , and to Ireland and Scotland through the new port of Fleetwood .
The inhabitants of Preston and Blackburn have both taken up the matter very warmly , aud in the lattor town a site of land was offered gratuitously for the erection of barracks . The matter has , however , finally been set at rest by Government having acknowledged the superior advantages of this town , and operations for their erection aro expected to take place immediately . This decision wai sealed chiefly from the opinion of the Duke of Wellington .
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BRADFORD . —Since the late turn-out , Chartiam inthiatovm has been like a stagnant pool without the least symptom of excitement , but'the spirit is still there and only wants a single Bpark to ignite it , and Bradford will be itself again . It is strongly rumoured that Mr . Sturge is about to visit Bradford very Boon , and should tfiere be any hesitation about the Peoples' Charter , the workies of Bradford will set him right notwithstanding the authorities assisted by the military ; have bludgeoned and sabred them into submission to those who oppress them , they will never be able to snbdue the spirit of the people , until full and complete justice be done them .
Little Hobton . —On Sunday last the Chartists of this locality met in their Association Room at halfpast six in the evening , when Mr . O'Connor's appeal to the country on behalf of the viotims of the Corn Law League , was read , and three BhillingB was collected in aid of the same . Little Town . —Two sermons were preached at this place by Mr . John Brear ,. and collections were made on behalf of victim fund , which amounted to ten shillings . Little Town . —Mr . J . Charlesworth , of Chappel Fold , preached two sermons on Sunday last , when collections were made for the defence and viotim fund , which amounted to the sum of ten shillings .
LIVERPOOL . —A . new plaeo of meeting haa been opened at Tozteth P ^ rk , which" now musters about one hundred , and iufcrwtees steadily . A newsroom has been opened , at which the Nortliern and Evening Stars , the Chartist Circular , and several other papers are taken . More Sympathy of the Middle Classes *—Mrs . Mo Cartney being near her confinement , her husband having been out of woik five or six months , and him in prison , applied to the humane ladies' lying in charity for relief , and the humane professors deni . d her , because her husband happened to bo a Chartist . SHEFPIOiD . —General Defence Fund . —The subscription is still kept open , and will be continued open until Tuesday next , Sept . 27 th . —Subscriptions received by Mr . George Julian Harney , No . 11 , Hartshead .
Fig Tbek Lane Room . —Mr . Harney addressed a respectable audience ou Sunday evening , on the question , " Will the middle unite with the working classes for the obtain meat of the Charter t" Mr . H brought forward a miss of documentary evidence tending to show thac no faith could be placed in the present middle-class movement . A collection in aid of the Defence Funn was made at the close of Mr . Harnuy ' s address . Mr . Samuel Park is delivered an eloquent and instructive lecture on Monday evening .
The Complete Suffragists and Free Traders —la the Independent of last Saturday appeared a report of a meeting of the Free Trade Association , held the proceeding Monday evening . Mr . Allen , a member of the Complete Sutfrage Association , said , " that : the supporters of that Association ( the Complete Suffrage ) were all Free Traders , and so fat from ieeling the least jealousy , or offering the least opposition to thia association , they ( the Complete Suffragists ) hoped that the two bodies would be composed , to a large extent , of the same members , and that as societies they would render each other mutual assistance . " Mr . Bcale , another and a leading member of tho Complete Suffrage Association , after giving it as his opinion that an immediate repeal of the corn laws was sot desirable , went on to say— " that to demand the
immediate repeal of the Corn Laws savoured of the dogmatism which had been shewn by the Chartists , when they required Parliament forthwith to pass the Charter entire and unaltered into law . " Of course Mr . Beale is no dogmatist , and therefore does not require Parliament to pass the " six points" of Complete Suffrage " entire" into law ! Mr . Conolly " referred to the opposition which the free trade movement had experienced from the Chartists , and congratulated the meeting in the belief that ouch opposition was now at an end ; but that it had ceased , not through the forbearance of the parties who he believed had been hired to betray and damage the popular cause . He believed that the wages of corruption were no longer to bo had , and that the epposition which had thus been promoted would now cease" ! The opposition ceased , eh ? " Try it on" !
Mr . Sturgb visited Sheffield on Tuesday last , and in the evening addressed a " ticket ' meeting in the Assembly Room . Of course not a single ticket was sent to the Fig-tree Lane body , aud of course we did not attend .
MANCHESTER . —The Chartist mechanics held their weekly meeting in the Association Room , Brownstre « t . The attendance mos numerous and respectable ; Mr . J . Dixon waa unanimously called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that by some unforseen circumstance Mr . Edward Clark , who was expected to lecture on that occasion , bad not arrived , but be saw in the room , one that was always willing and ready for the work , he therefore would call upon their tried friend , Mr . William Dixon , to address the meeting . Mr . Dixon came forward and addressed them upon ihe necessity of union end firmness at this time , and also made an appeal in behalf of the Defence Fund , and retired amid tbe plaudiu of the assembly . After the thanks of the meeting had been given to the Chairman and some new members enrolled , the meeting separated in a peaceful and orderly manner .
Caiipekter's Hall . —The Chartist joiners and painters held their weekly meeting in the above Hall , oa Friday evening last , when tbe attendance was good . Mr . C- Ta > lor waa called to the chair , who opened the meeting by stating that he was very sorry to inform them that Mr . J . Leacu could nut be present , but he bad great pleasure in announcing that they hud an old and tried triend that would moke up for any disappointment that they might feol by the absence of Mr . Leach , and that friend was Mr . C . Doyle . —Mr . Doyle delivered a very eloquent ; iuil instructive lecture , which look up an hour ami a bmf in tho delivery , and concluded by calling upon tlw trades of llanchasler to come boldly out for the Charter , and then they might bid dtfiauco to tuts t > rants of this country . Mr . Djyle sat do mi amidst the repeated plaudits of the audiouce .
Carpenter's Hall . On Sunday afternoon a public meeting was hold in the above hull . Mr . Wm . Dixon addressed the undienco for a short time upon the necessity of the Chartist public of Manchester coming forward with their subscriptions to the National Defence Fund , as the trials of tho victims would take place in a short time , aad the fund be wanting . A collection waa made iii behalf of the above object , which amounted to £ 1 0 i . 6 'i . Mr . Jeremiah Lane then delivered a lecture on the principles of the People ' s Charter , which gave great sacififactiori . In th « evening tbe hall was crowded to excess by a respectable audience , who were addressed by Mr . J . R . Cooper . A collection was made in behalf of tha Defence Fund , which amounted to £ 2 15 s . Sixteen now members were enrolled . In addition to theso collections , Dr . Hulley handed to Mr . Wm . Dixon a sovereign to be appropriated to the Defence Fund .
Chartism at Manchester . —Notwithstanding the many difficulties with w : ueii via have to contend , we are in a proud position ; our numbers are rapidly increasing ; tho gteattat harmony exists among us ; and uur influence is extendiag . A most respectable shopkeeper of the name of Williams , residing in Wilmotstreet , Holme , has Blade au offer of one-third of the profits of his Jouslness , which is that of a provision dealer , to the Chartist cause . Others are coming
forward in the same manner , and we aro about forming plans , whereby we can have the balance of power at the forthcoming municipal election ; in a word , we are determined to shew to the worl& that threats shall not intimidate , nor persecution deter u « from pursuing the same straightforward course , till , in the words of the noble O Connor , " we have broken oppression's head or it has broken our heart ? . All communications for the Carpenters'Hall Chartiste , ta be addressed " Wm . Grocott , 56 , Long-street , Ancoates , Manchester .
A 3 EBDEEN . —The usual weekly meeting of the Northern District Charter Union w » 3 held on Monday evening last , in the Hall , 38 , George-street , Mr . A . M 'Donald in the chair . The chairman opened tbe proceedings of the evening in a short energetic speech on the present state of the movement , and after the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed , Mr . James MThereon moved " That a committee be appointed to wait on tbe members of the onion individually to ascertain how fax they were willing to subscribe to , or become shareholders of , the hall tbey nave lately purchased , " which was seconded and carried . An address from the Evening Star was
read by Mr . M'Pherson , purporting to be from Mr . Blackio , secretary of the Edinburgh Charter Association , calling a meeting of delegates to be hold in Edinburgh on Monday , the Srd day of October , to take into oon&iJeration the best means to give efficiency to oar agitation , and establishing our principles . Mr . Strachen moved , " That a delegate be sent to the above meeting , " which was seconded by Mr . Ferguson , and after some discussion , unanimously agreed to . It was further resolved , " That a public meeting he held on Tuesday , the 27 th hist ., la tbe ball , 38 , Creorge-street ,, fer the purpose of electing a delegate . " After the transaction of some other business ot less importance , the meeting separated .
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The Female Charter Association held their usual weekly meeting on Wednesday evening , the 15 th instant , Mr . D . Nicholson in the chair . Mr . Henry delivered a lecture on the Pagan and Jewish priesthood . It was resolved to send the sum of five shillings to the Defence Fund of that patriot , Mr . John Duncan , of Dundee . SUNDERIAND . —Mr . H . Vincent delivered two lectures on Thursday and Friday evenings in last week , upon Complete Suffrage . Mr . Williams lectured on complete suffrage , on Sunday afternoon . On Sunday evening Mr . Peter Rigby , from Chorley , lectured on the Moor .
BIRMINGHAM . -THE SOCIETY OF CORDwainers . —This spirited body met on Sunday night , at the Britannia , Peck Lane . The sum of 53 . was ordered to be sent to the General Victim Fund , and 3 s . 6 d . was voted to the Executive . Lecture . —A lecture was delivered at Aston-street , on Sunday night , by Mr . S . Fussall ; after which Mr . Williamson and Mr . Parkes addressed the meeting . Mr . Parkes will deliver a lecture in the above room on Sunday evening next . Baffle—A rafle took place on Monday sight , for the benefit of Mr . G . White's Defence Fund , when the sum of 19 s . id . was realised . Another raffle will take place on Monday night next , for a gun , for the same purpose . Tickets , 6 d . each .
Steelhouse Lake , —The Chartists of Steelhotue Lane met as usual on Tuesday night . A deputation was received from Mr . G White's Defence Committee , and they were assured the Committee should receive every support they could render them . The sum of 6 s . 9 J . was collected for the service of Mr . Mason , in Stafford Qn , ol , to provide him with writing materials . Messrs . Thorp and Potts were elected to attend a delegate meeting , to be held at Wedgbury , on Sunday morning next , at ten o'clock . , On Stjnbay Evening , Mr . S . Lindon lectured at the Washington Rooms , Hill-atrest On Monday evening , a ball was held at tbe above place , which was well attended , and tbe Committee of Management bave determined on getting up a ball and concert on the fair Thursday and Friday evenings , Sept , 29 th and 30 th , when one-half of the proceeds of each evening is to go to the Committee for the defence of Mr . George White , and the support of Mrs . Mason and family .
BATH . —At a meeting of the council it was unanimously resolved : —That the council contemplate with tho deepest concern the loss whish Chartism has sustained by the removal of their well-tried and faithful friend and fellow-labourer . George Morse Bartlett , and deem it their duty to record their deep sense of the obligations under which the National Charter Association is placed , to revere and cherish his memory , as one of its most indefatigable supporters , and as having employed a large portion of his time , unremunerated , in the promotion of the great object , the advauc . ment of legislative improvement . "
GLASGOW . —A meeting of the Glasgow Charter Association was held in the Chartist Church , Regentstreet , on Monday evening , Mr . J . Moir in tbe chair . Mr . Thomas Ancott was appointed president , Mr Ross treasurer , and Mr . William Brown secretary , with a numerous committee . The address of the people of E linburgh , sailing a meeting of delegates , being read by the secretary , a resolution , instructing the directors to call a public meeting of tho inhabitants to consider the propriety of sending a delegate to the above meeting was unanimously agreed to . Moved by Mr . John Cameron— "That this meeting tender its best thanks to the conductors of the Evening Star , for its able advocacy of the people ' s cause since its commencement , and that we further consider it our duty to express our confidence in the above gentlemen . " Carried by acclamation . A hearty vote of thaiika was then given to the chairman , and the meeting broke up .
IiOWDOW . —The Crown and Anchor locality lately meeting in Cheshire-street , Waterloo Town , has been removed to the Britannia , Upper Chapman-street , St . George ' s , East Lambeth . —TheLsmbeth Youths met on Sunday . A discussion on the benefits to be derived from the Charter took place . Two members were enrolled . 65 , Old Bailey . —Mr . Campbell delivered a powerful address at this place , on Tuesday evening . He urged upon bis hearers the necessity of supporting those industrious individuals who have been imprisoned for daring to speak the truth during their advocacy of the Charter principles .
THE undermentioned soms have been received by Mr . Cuffay , treasurer to the Metropolitan Delegate Council , by middle-class men , tor the defence and victim fond : — s d Mr . Reardon ... ... ... 0 7 Mr . Austin ... ... ... 1 0 Independent ... 16 Mr . James , Rathbone-place ... 1 0 Mr . Hall ... ... 10 Mr . H . Hall ... ... ... 0 8 Mr . H . Austin 0 6 Mr . Norman ... ... ... 0 3 Per Mr . R 9 ardon : — Mr . Davis ... ... ... 0 6 Two Friends ... ... ... 0 2 Mr . Swan ... ... ... 0 6
¦' ¦¦;¦ ¦ . . ' ¦ . 7 . 3 . ¦ ' ¦ ¦ Tailorb , Three Doves , Berwick street , Soho . —This body held their meeting at the Three Crowns , Richmond-stveet , on Monday . Mr . CuBay gave in the report of the proceedings at the County Council , Old Bailey . Mr . Campbell delivered an address to the meeting , and announced that the meeting of shoemakers , on Monday , at the National Hall , Holborn , had declared for the Charter . Tne meeting was then addressed by Mr . Cuffay , who urged them to use their endeavours to swell the defence fund . The Manchester Packer lectured at the Work , ing Men ' s Hall , Circuastreet , Maryletxme , on Wednesday week .
Bermondsey . —On Tuesday evening last , Mr . O'Connor addressed a large pubJio meeting at the Ship Inn , Long-lane . Mr . Rose was called to the chair . Mr . O Connor , on rising , was received with tremendous cheering , and spoke in his usual impressive and eloquent manner for a vary long period , and ¦ waa grt-etod throughout by hearty plaudits . Mr . Gathard moved a resolution , pledging the meeting to the Charter , name and all . Mr . Brown seconded the resolution , wkich was supported by Mr . Fiurchilti , and curried unanimously . Mr . Maynard mo ? ed a" vote of confidence and approbation in the Evening Star ; Mr . Bryant seconded the motion , which vras unanimously carried , and the meeting dispersed after the usual Chartist cheering . One penny was charged for admission , and the proceeds given to the victims .
HULL . —An excellent meeting on behalf of the victims was held on Monday , in the Freemason's Hall . £ l 123 . lOd . was collected . A collection of 14 s . 6 d . was also made in Mr . Hill ' s Preaching Room , on Sunday afternoon , after an excellent sermon by a stranger . The Councillors here resident have passed the following resolution : —Resolved , "That we , the Counoiliors of the National Charter Association , resident in Hull , were , and are , extremely anxious for a union between all classes professing to advocate the six great principles contained in the Charter ; and when the Conference was called for the 7 th of September , we hailed
with delight the prospoct which that Conference opened up to us , of the near approach of that much-tobe desired event . We therefore deeply lament that , on account of the manner in which the Conference called for December 27 th is t » be elected , we cannot recommend to the inhabitants ef Hail to send a delegate or delegates to that Conference ; but shall niOBt assuredly me our influence with that body by whom we have been elected , to stand entirely aloof from any junto constituted as that Conference is ordered to be . —On behalf of the Councillors resident in Hull , James Grassbt , aub-secretary .
OBWSBURT . —A district council meeting was held on Snnday in the large room over the Co-operative stores , when delegates were present from moat parts of the district The accounts given in by the delegates from tbeir respective localites wore determine j and firm . The recent turn-put has shown the working classes in this district who were their friends and who were their enemies . Tbey have prosecuted our best friends for saving their property ; therefore , we , as working men and honest ChartistB , are determined more than ever to look after our affairs , come weal or come woe . They have filled our town with soldiery 1 for what ? They say to save their property , when , during the whole turnout , not one pennyworth of property was destroyed .
lffERTHYR TYDVIX . —At the weekly meeting of this Association , Mr . Rees Thomas in the chair , a vote of confidence In Mr . O'Connor was unanimously carried , and also one of thanks to him for his honest , courageous , and Bialous exertions in the cause of the people since the commencement of the present struggle between right and might . HUDDERBriEXiD . —A meeting of leading friends was held at Holmfirth on Sunday last , when a general lecturers' plan was adopted for the district , and those places wanting a lecturer can be supplied by applying to the Secretary , Mr . Edward Clayton , Klrkgate , Hudderstteld . a levy ot twopence per member was levied , to be handed in on Sunday , the 16 th day of Oct . After the local business was transacted , the meeting was adjourned to the 16 th day of Oct ., te be held at Huddersfleld . Chair to be taken at one o ' clock .
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¦ ¦ l - '' REDDXTCB . —A te % party and ball was held in the Chartist Hall , on Monday last . The evening , passed off to the satisfaction of every one preaen t . A Dinnbb Party met in the H » H on Tuesdaylast , and as soon as the cloth was drawn , the females commenced in the merry dance , and continued to a late hour . CHESTERFIELD . —The Chartists of this locality held their weekly meeting at their meeting house in Hoilis-lane , on Monday evening last . The late Secretary handed in 10 s . from a few friends , per A . and C . for the defence fund ; and afterwards read from No . 25 of the English Chartist Circular tho rales of the National
Charter Association ; when eleven members were nominated on the General Council , after which tbe follow * ing resolutions were carried nnanimoosly : Moved by Mr . Lse , seconded by Mr . P . Rycroft , " That the thanks of this meeting be given to our late Secretary , Mr . Wm . Martin ( who has been discharged from his employment for being a Chartist ) for the efficient ssrvioc he has rendered to the cause of Chartism In this locality . " Moved by Mr . John Wrigley , seconded by Mr . Thomas Taylor , " That a subscription be commenced for the purpose of presenting our late Secretary with a
small token of gratitude ; the subscription to be left open until Monday , October 3 rd . " Moved by Mr . Harley and seconded by Mr . Biines , "That a public meeting be held at the same time and place , at eight o'clock , for the purpose of devising some means whereby a permanent fund might be established to prott ct those persons who may happen to be sacrificed for their principles . " It is to be hoped we shall bave a good attendance . " That the thanks of this meetioi ? be gWen to A . and C . for their gift of 10 s . for the dafence fund . "
SONX > £ RLAND . —In reading the address of Mr . Sturge , I cannot help but think there was souie intended deep-rooted policy entered into for the overthrow of that position which the people now possess . It is a common saying in Lancashire , " Give a mm rope enouoh and he will soon hang himself . " I have been told thnt we the " hot-headed followers" of Feargus are Feargus-ridden . Now , I will give you a proof that X am notFeavgus-ridden . You know that Mr . O'Connor has often said that "Mr . Sturge was anhonst man . " But after reading Mr . Stnrge ' s addreu of last week , I concluded that he ( Mr . Sturge ) was prepared to adopt any mode of procedure for the complete' overthrow of that power which the people in tneir wisaomtaOr
strength might possess themselves of . It is with all due respect to the opinion of O'Connor that I thus differ With him , and those who differ with me upon the ' complete' movement , all that I request at their hands is to read for themselves . I lectured here last night to a pretty good muster of working men , and waa well received . Lectured twice at Wingate-grange colliery on Satnrday . Lectured yesterday at South Shields . I am bow making my way into Scotland ; but before I go away , I hope the colliery districts hereabouts will receive my most sincere thanks for the kind reception they have given me , and in the bonds of true Chartism , I am , at their bidding , yours , truly , Peter Kigb ? , from Chorley .
. OLDHAM—Ou Sunday evening last , the Charter Association Room was crowded with an intelligent and respectable audience , to hear a lecture by Mr . W . Dixon . The usual practice of singing a hymn and reading a portion of the Scriptures having been performed by the Chairman , he introduced Mr . Dixou , who addressed the ats ^ mbly at great length , and urged them to stand fast by the Charter ; and after taking a rapid glance at the origin and progress of tbe &tr : k « , he made a powerful appeal to the audience in behalf of those that have been arrested , and others that may yet be pounced upon . After Mr . Dixon ' s lecture , a collection was made for the Defence Fund , which w ; . s very liberal ; after which the meeting separated .
NOTTINGHAM—At a meeting held in the Ddinocratic Chapel , Rice Place , on Monday evening , it was resolved that tbe Evening Star be read in this chapel , from seven o ' clock till sine in the evening . Admittance free . A further meeting will be held on Tuesday week for the purpose of devising means to obtain other papers , when it is hoped that the friends will attend , COVENTRY . —At a meeting of the Chartists of this town , an Friday evening , Mr . Makon delivered aa excellent lecture to an attentive audience . OtDHAM—On Sunday last , Mr . Dixon , of Manchester , delivered a very energetic lecture to an attentive audience , on the causes of the present struggle . After the lecture 7 s . lojfl . was collected for the Defence Fahd , which , with 15 s . 4 Ad . previously collected , amounted to 41 3 s . 3 d .
On Thursday , the 15 th lost , Mr . Ambrose Hurst , a young man , was arrested , charged with attending illegal meetings , and speaking sedition . He was bound over , himself in £ 100 , and two sureties in £ 50 each , to take his trial at the next county assizes . On Monday , Thomas Hannom , James Jones , and Mr . Leonard' Haslop , were brought up before the borough magistrate . ? . Tbe examination <* as private . There was no particular charge made out against them . The two former were remanded , and Mr . Haslop was bound over to appear when called upon , himself in £ 100 , and two sureties hi £ 60 each .
On Monday , a placard was posted , stating that the magistrates had received information that an invitation had been sent from Manchester for the Oldham people to call a public meeting , and proceed to the above town , and join a procession there : it likewise cautioned them not to meet , aud that active steps would be taken to prevent the same taking place . The inhabitants knew nothing about it until they saw the bills on the walls . — Correspondent . 8 OV 7 SRBY ( HELM . )—At a meeting of the Chartists of this place , held in their room on Saturday evening , it was resolved " That a subscription be entered into for the purpose of defending the persecuted Chartists , " when the sum of fourteen shillings was sab « scribed .
WIGAN . —There has been £ 1 9 s . Id . collected in this town for the Defence Fund : £ 1 8 s . 6 d . has been sent to Mr . O'Connor , 3 d . for the order , 3 d . for stamps and paper , which amounts to £ 1 9 & , leaving a penny in hand . Tbe Committee return tbeir warmest thanks to those individuals who have so kindly contributed towards the causa of liberty .
CLITHBR 0 E - MOKE TYRANNY 07 THE MlDDlK Class —On Thursday the 15 th inst , Mr . P . M . Brophy came here to deliver a lecture . A room bad been engaged at the Black Bull public house , but a temperance meeting being held on the same evening , the Chartists did not wsh to create any bad feeling by holding tbeira in opposition to so good an object It was therefore finally agreed that Mr . Brophy should lend a helping hand to tbe temperance cause on that evening , and lecture to his Chartist friends on Monday the 19 ta . During this time the landlord of the Black Bull Inn , had been visited by the mayor , Henry Thompson , Esq ., and told in a very peremptory tone , that if he allowed the Chartists to meet in his house ,
his license would be certainly taken from him . The keener of the temperance coffee house where Mr . Bropby had got refreshments , was sent for by the worshipful mayor , and ordered not to harbour Mr . Btypby in future—an order that was fulfilled to the letter , for when Mr . ' Brophy came here oa Monday , after a walk of twenty miles , he was handed his bundle , which he left there on the former oaoasion , and he was obliged to put up at a public bouse . In this dilemma it was agreed to lecture out of doors on a piece of waste ground in the Padiham-roai , but the business of the me&tin £ had scarcely begun when three of tha police made their way up to the hustings ; one of them told
Mr . Brophy he bad orders from the authorities to take him if he proceeded further . Mr . Brophy told him he must commit a breach of the peace before tbey had any power to take him . Here Thompson , the chief constacld . said the Queen ' s proclamation waa issued to put down such meetings . Mr . Bropby denied the assertion and taiil ihat the Queen's Proclamation meant only to put io ^ ia rioters and tumultuous assemblage ? , and as in Irishmen , be was not afraid of a woman much less her name . Mr . B coutluued to address the meeting , at the conclusion of which a democratic hymn was sung , after which three hearty cheers were givea for Feargus O'Connor and the people .
BRISTOL . —Mr . Bairstow lectured again on Friday evening , tbe 16 th , after bis release , to a very full house , Informing his bearers ' of tho whole particulars of his examination ; his humourous sarcasms much amused his auditory . SUNDAt ¦ Evening . —Mr . Bairstow lectured to a most respectable and full congregation of various shades of professing Chrittiana , and evidently gave much satisfaction , rivotting the attention of his hearers . His discourse was upon tbe liberty of speech , which ha instanced in'the treatment of himself , Leach , Cooper , and others , she—ing that liberty of speech , as he declared , was but a farce . At the conclusion , the hymn , "Men of England ye are slaves , " was sung . The past " Ee ' n the House of Commons craves Before the Crown ou bended knee , "
appeared to be executed with marked pathos . The hymn ended , and the congregation separated . Wednesday Evening , SEMM 4 TH .- —A meeting of operative cabinet-makers , duly convened by circular , was held at the Democratic Chapel . Bear-lane , Templestreet , to take into consideration the state cf their trade with a view to adopt maasures to prevent further reduction ; the chair was token shortly after eight o ' clock , when Mr . Jacobs entered into the subject , dilated upon the reduction that had taken place siuce the acceptance of the Union Book in 1811 , contended that polities were materially connected with the snbject ; hence tbeir ex * elusion by law from our society meetings . That the
Government had not given that proteetton to the Bandycraft trades that our forefathers were wont to receive ; ' and now so long as they succeeded in excluding polities from their discussions bo long would they prevent them discovering the root of the evil . Mr J . concluded by reading some portions of a plan of a benefit society , recommending the establishment of a National Trade Benefit Society upon that or scrno like plan , and moved "Thatthe present meeting do forma trad * benefit society upon that plan aa a commencement " After some discussion it was resolved , that an adjourned meeting be convened to further cansider the subject , and a committee was appointed to carry into effect tne resolution , when the meeting separated . —Correspondent .
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The struggle between the power-loom weavers and their employers is still going on , each manifesting a determination not to give in . What will be the end we cannot pretend to say , but we fear that might will t-gain triumph over right . There is this , however , in favour ef the weavers , that one of the most obstinate of the manufacturers , one that had his factory windows broken on Monday afternoon , at the time when the poliee was guarding the dtad body of poor Lyons This gentleman g&Te his weavers the advance on
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Tuesday , and a present of money for the women to have a comfortable cup of tea in the evening . Tbe factory commenced working at noon on Tuesday . This has given a fresh tone to the strike , for we know of one mill that the weavers had come to the conclusion of going in on the same conditions that they came out on ; but as Boon as they heard that Mr . Thompson , of Mill-street , had given the advance , they called a meeting of the hands , and determined upon trying a few
days longer . Mr . D . Donovan was arrested at Stockport on Sunday night , and brought to Manchester in a post-chaise , and when brought before the magistrates , on Monday morning , there was no charge against him . He was forthwith discharged . Mr . D . said he was much obliged to them for the ride home , for it was much ple&santer riding in a carriage than walking on foot . Wednesday .
Since I wrote last , there is a great change in the strik ^—the power-loom weaver ' s strike seems to be nearif terminated . I have been in conversation with some of the Weaver ' s Committee , and they tell me , in most instances , there is a general disposition to resume work , tbe masters engaging to better tbe condition of their operatives , and some faw of them having given a slight advance , so that I think the whole of the mills will be at work to morrow , with their full compliment of hands . THURSDAY MOBNING . Tebmination of the Stkike . —The strike in tbe manufacturing districts may now be considered as having terminated ; many of the mills commenced
working yesterday afternoon , and this morning the people are going to work as if there had never been any difference between them and the employers ; but although work is resumed , the effects have not ended , nor tyranny banished , for the manufacturers are the same men they always were . They have commenced their old work of selecting victimB for their fury ; and all who have taken an active part in the turn-out are discharged , and , on account of the superabundance of labour in the labour market , thtse men are marked out , and thrown upon the world to starve for the part they have taken in this struggle of suffering humanity against the avaricious cupidity of capital .
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BOLL 1 NWOOD . —On Sunday afternoon last , Mr . Taylor , of Boy ton , delivered a lecture in the Chartist room , Ralph Green . In the evening . Mr . Mitchell , of Stockport , lectured . At the conclusion , a collection was made for the support of the political prisoners , amounting to 7 s . 1 Jd ,, which together with other donations , made a total of 10 s . which has been forwarded to Mr . O'Connor . STOCKTON . —The ChartistB of this place had a Camp Meeting on Thornaby Green , last Sunday , when Mr . Chappie , from Sunderland , preached a sermon to an attentive and numerous assemblage of the producers of wealth . On Monday evening , Mr . Chappie delivered an excellent address to the
Chartists , in their room , Albion-street ; after which the following vote of thanka was proposed by Mr . J . Davison , seconded by Mr . Platte , " That the thanks of the Chartists of Stockton are hereby given to Mr . Geo . BinnB , late of Sunderl&ad , for his nnceasing untiring , and patriotic exertions in the cause of freedom , in the cause of right against might , and that the Chartists of Stockton are exceedingly sorry that he has been obliged , compelled by the monster , class legislation , to quit his native land to seek a livelihood in a foreign one . " When put from the chair it was carried with the most enthusiastic and rapturous applause . During the meeting , Air . Davi-Bon and Mr . Umpleby advised the people to be united ; the meeting pledged themselves to that effect .
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YOL . V . NO . 254 . SATURDAY , SEPTEMBER 34 , 1843 . """ V ^^ f . Sgf p ^^ . r
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Sept. 24, 1842, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1180/page/1/
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