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      r HAVE great pleasure ( and no small share of pride ) JL in submitting the following encomium upon my little Compilation , the POOR MAN'S COMPANION for . 1843 , to the notice of the public generally ; convinced that the lovers of Mght and troth ; will be pleased , wth me , that this ihree-penny-uiorth of ' ¦ ' Facts and Fiobkes" is calculated to be of . use in guiding the public , mind to a correct appreciation of several political and social schemes of amelioration advocated by the advanced Eections of , the Reformer ? . The letter , in . which testimony io . thia effect is borne by a gentleman whoBe good opinion I value more than that of any other man breathing , is , as will be perceived , a private one to myself . I take the liberty , however , to use it in this public manner ; satisfied that Mr . O'CoNMOB will not object to my doingpo , as its publication can only have tho effect of aci'omplishinft his own desire , —ens-ating the increased circulation of what he deems a good and '¦ useful book ; useful , I hope , to the Poor Alan and to 1 the Poor . Man ' s cause , Jos . Hobson . Leeds , Nov . 21 st , 1842 . . ,- ¦< . London , Nov . 19 , 1842 . Mr bear HoBSorr— Yon will see by the Evening Star , that I have made a good uae of your invaluable little book ; the very best that ever appeared in the English language , and one which has taught me that I was a fool till now . Yon should have called it tbe " Whiff 7 Economist . " It is splendid . The taxpayers on tbe platform started again , when I read the extracts from it But I have not had time to do it justice . I forget the increased expence of sending Frost and others put of the country . That item is frightful . Your book sbonld be in every house , from the palace to the cobbler ' s Stall . It is the very best book ever published : and I beg of you to accept my thanks for it . What labour it muat have cost you in the compilation . Your's , very tbankfully , FEARGITS OCONKOR . P . S .- ^ -Our me 9 ting was glorious . The Shams are routed for ever ! Not a Chartist would nibble I . ' The following " Opinions of the Press" will bespeak , in some measure , the worth of the little ompildbtioa : — " We have here the moat efficient mvllum in parn that we have ever seen . As a "Poor Man ' s Companion ! ' —a book of ready reference upon many subjects in which he is vitally interested , and of information upon' matters which he ought to know—it is the thin ? -which every poor man needs ; ae a text book for political lecturers it is invaluable . "There is an amount of information contained in it which we never before saw crammed into so small a compaBS . Facts , figures , tables , and calculations , all of them regarding matters of national importance , and all arranged and made ready for general and immediate use—affording at a glance almost whatever information can be wanted—stud ths whole boob ; while a few happy and judicious comments afford a kind of guide to the uninitiated in statistics for their application and use in the various matters of civil and social polity which may come under contemplation . "—iVorfferit Star . : v ¦ - .. : ¦ ¦ ; ¦ ; ¦ ¦ . : ¦ ¦ . ; ¦ \ -: - " The excellence of the calendar section of this multum in parvo . is of the first order ; and ic might put all the Francis Moore s that have existed since tie days of Noah into the shade on the score of utility : and yet we have in this bijou , for threepence , twenty times the information pretended tio be given in the veritable "Francis" for double the money . ( When will humbug and the Stationers' Company dissolve partnership ?) The statistical and argumentative portion of tho " Poor Man > Companion / L presents olaima to the attention of every man ; and the intellect must , indeed , be obtuse , that cannot derive useful information from it There has been much reading and deep reflection . ' , in the present compilation . "——Weekly Dispatch . ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ \ . ¦ - ¦ •¦ . - ¦ . ' . ^ ¦ ' . ¦ ' . . /• ¦" ""' ' . ' * * * Parties residing at a distance from a book-. seller may ha ve a copy of the Poor Man ' s Corapaniou sent to their residence per post , by sending their address , and five postage stamps to the publisher . Tho Poor Man ' s Companion may be had at the Publisher ' s Offices , 5 , Market Street , Leeds , aad 3 , Market Walk , Hudderafield ; of J . Cleave , 1 , Shoe-Lane , Fleet Street * and J . Watson , Paul ' s Alley , Paternoster Row , London ; A . Heyw , ood , and J . Leach ; Manchester ; Patoa and Lore , Glasgow ; Gr . J . Harney , and W . Barraolough , Sheffield ; and of all Booksellers aud News Agenta in Town and Conntry . .. ¦ ¦ : ; . ' " '• . ' . "' . ¦ ' ' ' - ;/ ' . ' ' . * ..

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      COOTERMCE ELECTIONS . LEEDS . ELECTION 'OF DELEGATES TO THE STUKGE CONFERENCE . A pubBc r fleeting , called by requisition , was held &t the Cour t F . ouse , on Monday last , at twelve o ' clock at noon , " for- the pnrpoee of electing delegates to the ConfeR-nc a , to be bolden in Birmingham , on the 27 th of Deeemtx g , to determine on the essential details of a bill to be presented to Parliament foi securing the just iepres < intation of the "whole ad nit male population of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland . '' Tha requisition tra » signed by fifty 8 ts inhabitant hWiSfcholdera , amongst whom were six of the Town C-ounrillors . The meeting was very numerously attended , the Court being crowded to txces ? - On tie motion of Mr . We Brooke , Mi . Benjamin ¦ Knowles -sras called to the erjair .

      Me . ROBERT Craves said that , as one of the individuals -whose name appeared amongst those who had Bgned the requisition , he mast confess that he felt some surprise at seeing the placards on the wall stating that the requisitors had called the meeting . He , as one who sizned the requisition , had nothing to do ¦ with calBrg this meeting . He did not quarrel with bis same being placed on tbo requisition , but he did protest against the way in which it had been used . Ht was wait « d upon by two or three individuals , who asked'him to sign a requisition to be presented to the "M ayor , requesting bis worship to call a meeting of the inhabitants of Leeds to elect delegates to go to the Birmingham Conference . He did sign . But he was much surprised to see , two days after be had signed .

      that bill which be hed referred to placarded on the walls , when there bad been no corference on the subj-. ct between the persons who oollected the names to the requisition and the inquisitors . It was an illegal , an unjustifiable , and a dishonest proceeding , to say that the reqtdritoia had called the meeting . If he had tnen e&Uednpon to have a conference -with the requisitioniEtB , be would bsTe had no objection to have assisted in calling a meeting for the same purpose as the one then assembled was called for—( Hear , hear ) . But no good conld arise from the p resent meeting ; it would bt b waste of money to send delegates elected at this meeting ( Xo , rsc . ) It was contrary" to the ru ' es whicn bind society together to bare this meeting called as it fcad been and say it tf *» a met-ting convened by tbe

      rignors of the rfQuimtion presented to the Mayor . He * iad seen several of the persons wfeo had signed it , and they all assured him that the parties' whe had issued the bills had no authority for stating that the meeting was called by them ( the requisitors ) . The delegates elected at this meetisg could net be received at the Conference at Birmingham . ( Cries of " Xe , do I " You ' re quite "wrong , " &c . and great nproar , and Mr-Craven w ^ B net allowed to proceed until the interference of the Chairman procured him a hearing . ) It was contrary to a rule of tbe Birmingham Council to elect delegates at a meeting , if four £ ay " s public notice had sot been given . Tio such notice had been given of this

      jneetr g , and therefore whoever were elected delegates » t Una meeetrns could not be received at the Cootjecee—( cits of ' -Yes . Tea , " and great disapprobation . ) What , then , would be the use of sending delegates who would not be received ? He wanted to pr event this . He wished to save exptnee , and the boronxb of Leeds being laughed at . He was quite snre when " it was stated how this meeting had been got np . snd that four dear days notice of it had not been given , tfcat ¦ whoe-vtr ¦ were sc-ctas delegates would not be received . He would , therefore , move that tbe meeting be adjourned until legal notice could be given , and aekgates elected in accordance with the rule of the Bir-¦ mtnrhim Council , to which he had previously

      al-Inded . ; Tbe motion was seconded by Mr . John Jackson . \ Mr . BaRROS asked Mr . Craven when fce signed the reposition » " ; Mr . Crates—I think either on Tuesday or TVednes- ' day last Mr . Ba 5 BO 5—And yon « ay yo » saw the bills xn- ' Bouncing this meeting two days after , and yet you call ft an illegal meeting . But I can tell you , you signed it j on Monday . ; Mr . WrxLiAK Brooke said be was one of the party who presented the requisition to Mr . Craven , and solicited his signature . Af cer looking at it , Mr . Craven aid he had been surprised that his party ( the Complete Ssffiagists ) bad not moved in tbe matter , expressed his doubts as to the Mayor calling the meeting , and inquired in that case what they intended to do , to which he ( Mr . Brook ) replied that they ( the reqnisitors ) should call the meeting themselves . Mr . Craven signed the requisition after this statement

      It was then moved and seconded as an amendment that the businesa for ¦ which they were met be immediately proceeded with , which was carried nearly unanimously . Mr . Craves then requested that his name should be withdrawn from the requisition , which was dece by the Chairman , amidst the contemptuous exclamatious of tbe andieEce . Mr . fiOBSOS than moved the first resolution , as follows : — "That thin meeting , keenly alive to the present deplorable condition of oar once happy and powerful State ; knowing , by woeful fxperience , that poverty and

      destitution abound « n every band ; that panpensm is continually on tee increase ; that our merchants and mannffictorers are on the verge of BTJIS , and the asricnlturist in no better position : tracing this degrading change to the ftU-bUghting emse of Class Legislation ; and aware that Class Legislation can never be prevented uirtil the whole people are fully represented in the House of Representatives , this meeting approves cf tbe holding of the projected Conference of Delegates at Birmingham , * to determine on the essential details of a Bill to be presented to Parliament , to secure that , joist and fall representation ; ' an * also agrees so appoint four delegates to attend such Conference . "

      The resolnf ' on was seconded by Mt Baibo . v , ard carried ¦ with one dissentifcut voice . Mr . WH , Bbooke moved the next resolution , as follows : — " That inasnracbas a bill embodying principles which , when reduced to practice , cannot fail to secure that jurt and full representation of the whole people so much desired ; and inasmuch as that bill embodying those principles has received a greater share of pnbEc approbation than any one single measure ever brought before

      the people for consideration , it havisg happened on three several occasions , that millions of British subjects have signed their names to national ' documents calling for the Legislative adoption of that Bill , this meeting instrneti the delegates to be hereafter elected to propose that Bill to the Conference as On measure most likely to accomplish the intended olject , so that it may again receive a meed of popular approbation , and be again only known by the name of the people ' s charter . " Mr . Joshua Barsard seconded the resolution .

      Mr . Joseph Joses moved as an amendment , that the delegates should go to the Conference unpledged , and unfettered . He contended that the instructions thus attempted to be forced on them were of an arbitrary character , and not those by which freemen should bs bound . Mr . BARKER , a rope-maker as we understood , seconded the amendment Mr . Joshua Hobsos strongly advised the meeting to iWe by the resolmion ; to tell their representatives what they -Rt-re to do so , that when they returned they might be able to know whether they were able to give a CGod account of their stewardship , or not The amendment on being put was lost by a great mrjority , and the original resolution was carried .

      The Chairman then called upon those whe had sny candidates to pn-pose to do so , when the followiag names were proposed and seconded : —Messrs . Joshua Hobson , Wm . Brooke , Thoniu Frazier , Wm . Barron , T . B . Smith , Joseph C : ff =. Hi . Smiles , Joseph Jones , TVm . DeiQ Taylor K = v . Wa . Hill , Wm . Roberts , and Bobtrt Martin . These we . e all written on separate slips , put into a hat , sDd pnt te tbe meeting as they ¦ w ere drawn out The election was declared to have Mien upon the fol owing , who were carried fey great majorities : — Mr . Thomas Fuazeb , Mr . Wk . Brooke . Mb . Joshca Hobsos , Mr . Wm . Barros . These , tfttr some dispuU by a small portion of the meeting , were put by the Chairman together to the meeting , and were delaredto have been duly elected .

      Itaring the coutsb of the voting , T > r . Smiles appeared OS the bench , and addressing the meeting , beggfcd to withdraw from the contest He aid bo on the ground fiat the meeting would stultify itself by electing him , inatnrach as he , if eltcled , could not cany out tbe itzlruclicm they tad determined on . Under these circumstances , and for that reason , he must withdraw . Dr Smiles was consequently not voted for "When the eleven had been declared by the Channati , Mr . Frazier case forward and spoke nearly as followg : —Brother Chartutsand fellow townsmen , I thank Jou sincerely for tbe mark of approbation which you have conferred upon me , by electing me as a delegate to go to the Birmingham Conference—a Conference -which I believe will tare great influence in obtaining for the people their righto . —( Hear ) —Tbe Radical portions of the people are at present in a disunited state ; and for the

      U » t Ccrfcrence is to bring all portion * together obtaining « f a law embodying tbe six peintB of tbe Char-Jet—( Cries , "Tea , and name and alL" )—Yes , name » ad all , if that be a consequence . Yon have always fc «* d ae advocate the Charter in principle ana in name « 4 » ; but it is my opinion that to get the principles ° ' the Charter is of much more consequence than to get the name without the princip les . I have always Siren you my opinions freely and unfettered , and I will ** B yon thfcm now . I believe , » s I aid before , that the ^ irnimjftain ConfertDce will have great Influence— I fee& * e it will have & mighty effect , if property con-^ ncted . in obtainiEg for the people their * Jtfauited righte —( hear , hear)—Some of you would fraTe me to go to that Conference determined to have file Charter— ths Charter , and Bathing more and nothing tee . Kow , 1 otjtct to this . I am for the darter ; I have long advocated it ; I h&Te suffered

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      for it ; and I am re * dy to suffer for it again , even with martyrdom —( hear , hear . ) Bat I will not bind myself to any man or any man ' s opinions . I will not be dragged at the wheels of the car of Mr . Sturge , nor at those of that of Mr . O'Connor , nor at those of that of Mr . Bronterre O'Brien—( applause . ) If I can help to Improve tbe People's Charter , I -will ; if others bring forth propositions for the improvement of that great document , I will give them my support I will not be bound hand and foot to the Charter , and not support that which may improve it . It is capable of improvement ,. as I think yon will ^ say when I point out to you one clause of it—that is the clause that says tbat every man of twenty-one years of age shall have the elective franchise who is untainted with crime . Now , who would say tbat an

      improvement could not be made in this clause ?—As things existed at present , mtn are forced to commit crime . ( A voice— " Forced to commit crime ?"; Yes , forced A poor man , with a perishing wife and family , goes into the field of another man , and steals a few potatoes , to save himself , and his wife , and his children , from starvation and death . For this the man might be transported . ( Cries of We will fetch him back . Yes , we will , when we get the Charter , fetch such men as that back ; and would you not give that man a vote ? It has been propoaed that the words about " untainted by crime , '' should be left out , and I think that will be an improvement in the Charter , and I will support it If I can make the great principles of tbe Charter better , I wilL I pledge my word that I will , if I go to the Conference at Birmingham , use my beBt

      exertions , according to mv indrment . to e&t ertions , according to my judgme . it , to get the People ' s Charter , with as many improvements as I can , and nothing ¦ worse than it is . If 1 go as yonr delegate , I go upon thiB understanding , and upon this conaiuon , that I am cot pledged to resist improvements in the Charter . If you will not serd me under this condition , I will not go as your delegate at ail . I shall go to the Conference determined to get the great principles of tbe Charter , and more if I can . Think yon that it is probable that 1 -who have aivocattcl the Charter £ 0 Ung , who h&ve stood the force and brunt of the battle , —think you that I * ould desert the Charter now ? 1 will go to the Conference to make the Chatter better , ct lea > t in the point to which I have drawn attention , and in others if I have them pointed ont . ( Hear , bear . )

      Tins Conference is to bring all Radical portions of society together ; and I should have had no objection if two of the delegates sent from Leeds bad been of the middle classes ; for I know that the truth cf our ptinc : "{ lea would cave brought them into cur own views , and they -would have had more weight with the country ; for the hireling press will represent this as a meeting of Chartists ; but if two midJle-class men had been chosen and two of the working-classes , a better tfftct would hiive been produced . He thcald be glad to go to the Conference and do the best he could to get the Churttr , and -with improvements to the fullest extent that he could procure : but he would not go to be coimned to reject any and every improvement tbat might be proposed to that great measure .

      Mr . Hobsox said , he should go to the Conference prepared to carry out , to their fullest extent , th « inBtructieRs of the meeting ; and he trusted , on his return , to beable to give a faithful account of his stewardship . He had no after-bargains to make -with tbo meeting . He had heard their instructions passed ; and after those instructions had been determined on , his name had been proposed . When it was so proposed , he knew whether he cr'uld , if elected , abide by tte said instructions or cot ; and he assnred them , that if he had felt that he could not do so ; if be had had the slightest objectiun to those instructions , he would have done as Dr . Sroiks did , retired at once , and told them the reason why . The course that gentlemen had . pursued was an honest and an honourable one . He felt that he could not execute tbe mission the meeting wanted executing , in

      accordance with the instructions they had giv < = n ; and he had honestly said so , and . honourably ^• hbdrawn . Had he ( Mr . Hobson ) thought with Dr . Smiles ; had he had reason to be dissatisfied with vbe iiittrudions , in the slightest degree , he would have acted ju * t as that gentleman did . He would have retired at once ; and not have permitted tbe meeting to elect him , and then attempt to make a persona ] afterbargain -with it ; that , if he went to the Conference , he would go to do so-and-so , and not as they had directed . He consented to stand and to allow tbe meeting to rote for him , because he felt that if their choice Ml upon him , he could conscientiously carry oat their instruciioiis to tbe Very letter . That choice had so fallen : and he went to Birmingham to do their -woik , and not his own .

      J Mr . Frazer complained of Mr . Hobson ' s oDservations , about after-bargains . He bad intended to have explain *! his views before the vcte was taken , but ttie Chairman would not allow him . The Chairman said that he had repeatedly aritd Mr . Frazer if his intention , in seekirg to address the metting dnricg the election , was . to withdraw , or not ; for if i t was , he would have permitted him to Epeak , just as he bad permitted Dr . Sa » iles . Mr . Fraser bad , however , assured him that his intention was not to withdraw ; and as the meeting had dtcided that they would not hear speschea from the candidates in nomination , but proceed to tbe election at once , he Lad no other course left but to refuse to tear Mr . Fraser .

      Mr . Hobson then proposed the thanks of the meeting to the Mayor , for the tied manner in which ha had granted the use of the Court House for the purpose of the meeting , and for the recognition of tbe principle that the rate-payers had a rijjht to their own building in which to held their meetings . Tuis Was seconded and carried by enthusiastic cheers . The Leeds Chartist Councillors wire then nominated a committee to collect subscriptions in order to defray the expenses of the delegates to Birmingham , and thanks having been voted to the Chairman , the business terminated ; and the assembly were afterwards addressed by Mr . Bairstow , Dr . Smiles , and others , the people not separating until about three o ' clock .

      HOLMFIRTH . A public meeting of the inhabitant householders of Wooldale , in tbe Graveship of Holme , was hoiden in the Wortley Hiil School , on Wednesday last , at fiye o ' clock in the afternoon , for the election of a delegate or delegates to the Birmingham Conference . The meeting was convened by the RcQuiihors of a Requisition addressed to the Cons ' able of the Graveship , he having declined to comply with its request . After the chairman had been appointed , ihe Rev . William Hill , Editor of the Scar , and Mr . Joshua Hobson , of Hnddersfield and Leeds , were nominated and elected delegate * .

      DERBY . A public meeting vras held in the Lancasterian School Room , DerSy , on Monday evening , for the purpose of electing delegates to the Birmingham Conference , Mr . GieorgeFearn , a working man , was called to the chair . Sir . Hearp moved , that four delegates be elected to the Birmingham Conference , which vraa seconded and carried . Mr . George SitvenEon , a member of the Complste Suffrage Union ; Mr . Herbert Spencer , a Sturgite ; and Mr . Samael Pendal , & staunch Chartist , were proposed and daly elected .

      SUTTON-IN-ASHFIELD . A public meeting was held on Monday , convened by requisition , when the following persons were duly elected to represent this town in tbe Birmingham Conference : —Mr . William Parker , of Sut : onin-A ^ hfield ; and Mr . William Oliver , of Aihteadroiv , Birmingham . They were instructed to abide by the principle contained in the People ' s Charter , whole and entire .

      BRIGHTON . On Fr ! 6 ay eveniDg , a public meeting , according to ajincuncemfe .-. t , convened by requisition ef SlXtJ-SlX householders , voters , and ratepayers , was held at the Br ewers' Arms , Church-street , for tbe pnrpsse of electing delegates to tbe ensuing Conference . It having been announced that Mr . Clancy , of Dublin , Mr . Uuffy Ridley , acd other gentlemen would attend , the mettins ; was a bumper , and the factious spirits of Sturgiteifio-ssd 3 i «? p * -alers vrere on the fui vive tor some days pxevions , to raise their finny voices against tbe glorions principles of Chartism . About seven o ' clock , the spacious room was densely full , and in a few minutes the platform was ascended by Mr . Fiest , Mr . Flowers , Mr . Allen , Mr . Fiaxmau , and a host of tbe good and

      true , accompanied by Mr . Ridley , and Mr . Clancy , amidst the veciferous cheers of their welcoming friends . Mr . Flowers was unanimously elected to the chair , who , in his usnal mild and sensible manner , txpiamed the of jectof the meeting , and concluded by stating tbat is they were aware that there were some gentlemen present who bad come some distance , for the purpose of addressing them , he trusted they would give a -fair and impartial hearing to every one . He then introduced Mr . Clancy to the meeting , who addressed it at Bone length , and was followed by Mr . Ridley , amidst much interruption from the Repealers , whe have recently formed a collision with the Stnrge party of this town . Mr . Cole rese and proposed a resolution which set the meeting in roars of laushter 1

      at-the sublime specimen of the intellectuals . ' It was to the tfftct " That this meeting confirm tbe appointment at a late meeting held in this town of two delegates , who were proposed as delegates to represent the county of Sussex" This blunder they attempted to improve by substituting the county of Brighton ! Mr . Woodward next addressed the meeting in a speech tbat completely -wearied even his new allies ( the Repealers ) about the boundary of Brighton . He completely failed in convincing tbe meeting tbat his boundary question was the question be&re the chair . Mr . S&ndy followed about Odd Fellbwa and friendly societies . A Mr . Barns and a Mr . Mathews next followed , doing double work by making two speeches at once ! An amendment was proposed by Mr . Allen , to the effect " That we proceed

      to the election of delegates . " A division took place ; and the Chairman dedaied tbe amendment carried by a large majority . Mr . FJsxman then proposed '' Mr . Clancy . Mr . Fiest , and Mr . Brooker as fit and proper persons to represent tbe town of Brighton is the ensuing Conference . * ' A show of hands took place , and , notwithstanding the'paltry tricks of the Sturgites and Repealers , dragging some of our friends amongst their ranks , and holding up both hands , the Chairman declared the motion carried by a large majority . A vote of thanks was then given to the Chairman , three cheers for the Charter , and three for tbe Nert / iem Star . Tbe meeting then broke up , to the evident disappointment of the nAw allies of the new movers .

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      WOLYERHAMPTON . The public meeting , called by requisition , for the porpoBe of electing two delegates to the Conference , took place here on Wednesday evening , vfhen Mr . J . Wilcox , news agent , and Mr . John Hamber , were unanimously elected . They are both members of the National Charter ABSeciation . ANDERSTON . A public meeting of the inhabitants of the Borough of Anderston , was held in the school-room , Clyde-sireet , on Monday last , for the purpose of electing delegates to the Birmingham Conference . Mr . Neil Thomson vras called to the chair . The following individuals were unanimously elected : — Mr . Patrick O'Higgins , 14 , Asa-street , Dublin ; Mr . William Parks , Sheep-street , Birmingham ; Mr . Lawrence Pitkethly , Huddersfield ; and Mr . Andrew Harley , 86 , M'Alpine-ttreet , Secretary to the Anderston Charter Association .

      SUDBURY . Four delegates have been elected to represent this town in the Birmingham Conferance . The meeting was held on the 13 th ; we reeceivod a report thereof on the 22 ud . Messrs . Lambert and Wright , of Sudbury , and the Rev . J . Swan and Mr . J . Walter , of Birmingham , were proposed by the Sturgeites , and carried . The Chartists have sent to Biroiftgham a protest against their election , on account of the unfair conduct of the Chairman , and ihe i legality of the meeting .

      OLDHAM . It is -with feelings of sorrow and regret , yet it is essentially necessary , and I consider that I should be wanting in duty to my countrymen , if I did not lay before them the following proceedings , which took place in this town during last week , particularly at a time when there was the least semblance of alarm . Can it be believed that one of the constitutional rights of the British subject was grossly violated , and disgracefully trampled upon by those who ought to have preserved inviolable , and also to have protected and upheld such right—the right of public meeting ? The inhabitants of Oldham , being wishful to exercise tbe ahove right , got up a requisition to the constables , requesting them to call a public meeting on an early day

      to elect a delegate or delegates to the Conference meeting called by the ' Council of the Complete Suffrage Union of Birmingham , to take place on the 27 th day of DiCfiiubfer now next . The constables refusing to do so , a number of respectable inhabitant householders called the said meeting by public placard to take place on the open space behind the A . bion Inn , on Saturday , the 17 th of December , 1842 , at half-past four o ' clock in the evening . The magistrates ami constables concurred together , and the result was . ti notice appeared on tbe walls on Saturday morning , that they had unanimously agreed that the meeting should not take place , alleging it to be an improper time and place , and that it would endanger tbe public peace of the town . Not wishing to give the authorities any pretext , another bill was

      issued , announcing that the meeting was adjourned to the Chartist Room , Greaves-street , to take place at six o - ciock in tbe evening . At three o ' clock , the special constables -were called out , and stationed in front of the Town Hall , at which time a troop of the 3 rd Dragoon Guards , and two Companies of Infantry , entered the town . This display of military caused great t-xcitement ; wonder and astonishment pervaded tbe minds of the i nhabitants , and groups of persona were collected in various parts exclaiming , what can all this be for ? Notwithstanding , the adjourned meeting did take place , and a glorious meeting it was ; a maoy ot the specials , and some of the cotton masters attended . The meeting was conducted in good order ,

      and everything went off peaceably . Three delegates were elected , namely , 1 st . Mr . West , proposed by Mr . Julian Hibbert , and seconded by a person in the meeting . 2 nd . Mr . Crowder , proposed by Mr . ( Jreenhalgh , and seconded by a person in the meeting . 3 rd Mr . Chsppell , proposed by Mr . Samuel Knott , and seconded by a person in the meeting . They were put separately from the chair , and carried unanimously . After the election , Messrs . West , Hallowday , and Qaarmby delivered very appropriate and energetic addresses on the occasion . 16 s . 4 ^ d . was collected towards sending tbe delegates . The meeting concluded about ten o ' clock , highly delighted with the evenings proceedings . —Correspondent

      NEWARK . A requisition numerously Bigned by twenty-one inhabitant householders ; the majority being electors , was forwarded to the Mayor of this town , requesting him to convene a public m « tiDg of the inhabitants to take intn consideration the propriety of electing two delegates to represent this town in the forthcoming Conference . The Mayor refused calling the meeting , bat acknowledged the system was a bad one that we live under , and expressed a hope that the requisitionlsta would call it themselves , as he did not like to interfere in politics ; accordingly the rfquisitionists printed several hundred bills , and posted the town , also distributed handbills , announcing a public meeting

      to take place on Tnesday evening , December 13 th , at seven o ' clock , in our large room . At half-past seven the business of the meeting commenced by Mr . Thos Simnitt , pipemaker , being unanimously called to tbe chair , who , in a brief speech , said he was sorry to see tbe apathy which existed amongst tbe middle classes , which clearly showed how much they sympathised with the working classes in obtaining their just rights . He cod eluded hy calling npon Mr . j . imes Haunders to propose the first resolution , who rose , and in a speech ful of sound sense and argument , showed up the hypocritical trimmers , who took up the pri cip ! es of jugtice , but boggled at the name , and concluded by stating he had great pleasure in proposing the following resolution i —

      " That this meeting is of an opinion , tbat it is highly necessary to elect two delegates to tbe forthcoming Cunferencn to be held in Birmingham on the 27 th of December next , to represent the feelings of the inhabitants of this town with regard to the policy to be pursued to secure the just and equal representation ot the whole people in the Commons ' House of Parliament . " This was seconded by Mr . F . Houghton , cooper . The Chairman then called on Mr . J . Skevington , from Longhborcngh , who , in a lengthy speech , supported tbe resolution , and sat down amid loud applause . The resolution , when put to the meeting , was carried nnanimooply . The Chairman then called upon tbe meeting to propoBe candidates for the election .

      Mr . F . Houghton said he felt great pleasure in propoBing Mr . Richard Collins , butcher , whom most of them knew , as a fit and proper person to represent this town in the forthcoming Conference ; seconded by Mr . Wm . Selby . -wheelwright . Mr . Wiliiatn Whitehead , shoemaker , proposed Mr . James Saunders as well qualified to represent ub . Seconded by Mr . QeoTge Kirk , turner . No other being proposed the Chairman took the sense of the meeting on tbe two candidates , and declared them duly elected . Mr . J . Ssunrfexs and Mr . R . Collins then addressed the meeting and declared themselves whole hog Chartists . A vote of thanks was passed to the Chairman and to Mr . J . Skevington , when the meeting dispersed .

      NEWCASTLE . GLORIOUS DEFEAT OF THE FlFElTES , ALIAS COMPLETE SUFFRAGISTS IN NEWCASTLE . This party having first ensnred the attendance of their allies , the League , to come and assist them in swamping the Chartists , by issuing 2000 circulars posted the walls on Wednesday evening , announcing a public meeting of the inhabitants of Newcastle and Qateehead to be held in tbo Turk ' s Head long room , on Thursday evening , to elect delegates to the Birmingham Conference . They thonght to tafce the Chartists ! y surprise , bnt thty were mistaken . Tbe Chartists bad the walls likewise posted before daylight next morning , warning the workies to be at their post . They intended to put their president , Fif-, of Spital-Jighl-nolorieiy , in

      the cbair ; but it was no go . there was such an attendance of toe sons of toil that they durst not exhibit him , and requested tbe meeting to appoint a chairman , with as much sangfroid as if they sfp Intended to foist the Heroef tbe Firth upon them ^ K they saw any ch ance . The people saw it , and remained silent : a Sturgeite was proposed . Sinclair proposed as an amendment— " That Air . M -Shane , an honest working-man , although OOt a Chartist , take the chair . ' It was put and carried . The chairman commenced tbe proceedings by expressing his determination to procure a fair and impartial hearing for all parties , and concluded by reading the placard of tbe meeting . When the chairman sat down , Mr . Sinclair applied to him to do away with tbe unfair conduct of the rfoor-ieepers , who would not allow lads of eighteen

      or nineteen yean of age to enter the room , if they happened to have the appearance of persons tbat worked honestly for their crust , by being dressed in fustian jackets , whereas he had seen tevenil boys of from thirteen to fourteen years old in the room with broad cloth jackets on , and would protest against any business being entered into until that piece of injustice was removed by granting equal ingress to all , whether fustians or broad cloth . Ihe chairman gave orders to stop that unfair distinction of the door-keepers . Mr . James Bewcastle then proposed the following gentlemen as fit and proper persons to represent the inhabitants ef Newcastle and Gatesheadin the Birmingham Conference , viz . Colonel Thompson , William Sharman Crawford , Esq . M . P ., Mr . Thos . Wilake , and Mr . James Thompson Crilmore , " which was duly seconded . Mr . John Rogers moved as an amendment , "ThatFeargus O'Connor , Esq of Hammersmith , Mr . Alfred Fuisell , of Bordaley-street ,

      Birmingham , Mr . William Hopkins , of Birmingham , aad Mr . James Sinclair , of No . 3 , Pipewell-gate , GateBhead , are fit and proper persons to represent the inh&bitats of Newcastle and Qateshead in the forthcoming Conference , to be held in Birmingham on the 27 th December instant . " An addendum was proposed by Mr . Gardner and seconded by Mr . Young , " That tbe delegates be instructed t » support the Charter , name and alL" Mr . Geo . Gibb seconded Mr . Rogers ' amendment . The Chairman put the amendment first , of course , and an immense forest of hands was held up for it The show of hands was taken for the original motion , and tbe Chairman said it was rather difficult for him to determine , but he really believed the Chartists had the msjority . The allied forces demanded a division . The meeting did divide ; the broad-cloth gentry tried to intimidate the Chairman to decide in their favour , but as soon as they fairly divided , the Chairman

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      unhesitatingly declared that the amendment was catlied . No sooner had the Chairman given his decision thM ^ roombined forces kicked up aucfa a rumpus that tnt ybrokeall the forms , teblea , and everything that came In their way that could not strike again . —Mr . Sinclair , as one of tha elected delegates , returned thanks for the pononrtkeyeonferred upwihim , and pledged himself to suck to the Cowter , name and all , but there was rochi a tremendous noise that he could only be heard by the Chairman and a few that stood around him . He concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the Chairman for his impartial conduct in the chair . It was duly

      seconded , and when Mr . S , was in the act of putting it , » ome of the gentlemen pulled the legs from the table on which he , with the Chairman , and a few more were standing , which fell to the ground and prevented it being properl y put , but the meeting gave three cheera for the Chairman in lieu , and the Chartists went homo niftbly gratiBed at having beaten the combined forces . Theained dique are terribly vexed , that after having expended so much money in making arrangementa to defeat the working men , that they should be , like Hamon , hanged opon the gallowa which they had themselves erected for more honest men .

      SELBY , A public meeting of the inhabitants of this town waa held in the pufeiic marketplace , on Friday evening , the Kitn insi , for the purpose of electing a delegate to represent Selby and the North and East Ridings in tha National Conference , which is to take place on the 27 th hut , at Birmingham . Mr . Satherby was called upon to take the chai r ; and , after stating the object for wh'ch tbe meeting had been convened , introduced Mr . Bairstow , who addressed the assembly for a length of time , and then concluded by proposing Mr . Edward Burley , of York , as a fit and proper person to be the delegate . Mr . Richard Birch seconded the proposition , and no other person being proposed , the chairman then put it to the meeting , when Mr . Burley was duty elected . This being done ; the meeting quietly sepirated . iMr . B . Is expected to support the original Charter , name and all .

      CITY OF LONDON . Candidates , Messrs . Hogg , Cuffay , Manfz , Cleave , Morton , Bolwell , and Goodwyn Barmby . The meeting was held in the New Chartist Hall , and wob far from being a large one . Messrs . Cleave , Baruiby , Boiwell , and MaaU all members of the N . C . A ., were duly elected . .

      WESTMINSTER . Candidates , Messrs . Weaterton , Glfford , Ridley , Sfcelton , Christopher , and Clarke . The following resolution was carried unanimously—That to prevent as far as possible any deception this meeting pledges iiself to elect no person who will not solemnly pledge himself to the Whole 8 iX points of the Charter , name and all , and that when elected they be instructed by this ^ meeting to support the same in the forthcoming Conference . " The Candidates having each expressed themselves upon this resolution , a show of hands was taken , and Messrs . Christopher , Skelton , Clarke and Ridley , all whole hog uieu were elected .

      LAMBErH . Candidates , Messrs . Dron , Brown , Blackraore , Keen , Rainsley , Ross , May and Sewell ; Messrs . N # dder and Parker were also nominated , but resigned . Mr . Parker moved the following resolution : — " That this meeting considers it the duty of its delegates to advocate the adoption of all the principles and details contained in the People ^ Charter . " Mr . Huggelt moved that the word details be omitted . Only one hand was upraised for the amendment . Messrs . Dron , Sewell , Robs , and Brown , all members of the National Charter Assoc ' ation , were duly elected .

      SOUTHWARK . Messrs . Fussell , Maynatrd , Roue , and Kelsey , all staunch men , and members of the National Charter Association , were duly elected . TOWER HAMlErS . Candidates ; Messrs . Neesom , 8 haw , Robaon , M-Grath , Wilson , and Dn Wade ; Mr . Shaw haviDg resigned , Messrs . Wade , M'Grath , Robson , and Wilson , were the successful candidates .

      FINSBURY . In this borough a severe struggle was expected , and the anticipation was fully realiz 9 d . Messrs . Peat , Campbell , Cluer , Knight , Hetherington , Benbow , Martin , Balls , Watts , and Moore , were the candidates . At a late / hour , Messrs . Knight , Campbell , and Cluer , members of the National Charter Association , were elected , and Mr . Hetherington , of the National Association . Tbe victory was greatly enhanced by the meeting being held in the Hall of the National or Complete . Suffrage Association .

      MARYLEBONE . This was considerably the largest meeting In the metropolis , and . the contest was a very severe one . The candidates Were , Messrs . Parry , Buconnan , Lncoa , Hornby , Humphries , Farrar , A . Coot , Gaminage , and WLoakr . Mr . Gimmago not being present , his name was withdrawn . < Mr . Buchanan Was the representative of the Socialists , who mu&ter very strong in this borough . Mr . Parry was supported by the members of the National Association , and also by many of the National Charter Association , he . being a member of both bodies . The Chairman , Mr . PeUing , decided ' in favour of Messrs . Lucas . Parry , Buchanan ; and Wbeeler , but thought that Mr . Farrar ' a minority was a large one ; the great bulk of the meeting exclaimed against this

      decision and asserted that Mr . Wheeler had a large majority over Mr . Bacannan and demanded a division between that gentleman and Mr . Farrar . A . seen * of considerable . confusion followed , the Chairman refusing to abide by a previous assertion of his own , that in the event of a dispute , he would causa a division to take place . Mr . Farrar protested against the conduct of the Chairman , and demanded a division with Mr , Buchanan . After a deal of delay , a division took place between Messrs . Farrer and Wheeler , when a very large majority decided in preference of Mr . Wheeler . A division was again demanded between Messrs . Farrar and Buchanan , but the Chairman would not put it , but called upon them to divide on the question , whether

      he had acted fairly or . not , when an immense msjority decided he bad given an unjust decision . The Chairman , heedless of this , declared Messrs . Lucas , Parry , Buchanan , and Wbeeler duly elected , and the meeting dissolved . Mr . Lovett waa then moved to the chair , and a protest entered into against Mr . Buchanan ' s election , which was immediately signed by a large number of individuals . The committee for getting up the meeting having decided upon recommending Messrs . Parry , Lucas , Bucbannan , and Farrar , used every exertion , both fair and foul , to ensure success , whilst tbe whole hog men were disunited amongst themselves . Messrs . Buchaunan and Parry were pledged to the Charter , name and alL

      BRISTOL . Delegates to the National Conference . — 8 tuho 1 te s tb . 1 ck ! and chartist s game /—the Sturgites of this city appear desirous of rendering themselves worthy of their renegade ranks , and therefore descended to the following trick of low cunning—They posted the town with placards , stating that a Mr Clarke of Birmingham , who is among the tail of the once professedly unehanping . unri-unto-death . energetic , flauiing Chartist , Henry Vincent , in fact Clarke of Bath would lecture at the new assembly rooniB , Broad mead , that is . Hall of Science , on Wednesday evening the 141 b , at eight o ' clock—one penny admission . After the lecture a public / meeting would be held to elect delegates to the BiTiningbB , in Conference . Upon the

      appearance of the above information ! the Chartist members of the General Council met to consult upon what course should be taken to ensuse a full , fair , and free representation of the city at the said National Conference , they conceived that by the mode adopted by tbe union advocates—heaven save the mark—in having a paid lecture , to commence at bo late an hour as eight o ' clock , would prevent the election coining off until perhaps ten or eleven o ' clock , according to the length of yarn the lecturer may feel inclined to spin out upon the occasion , and furtnur , that the Hall would to a certainty be nicely packed with the penny payers to the exclusion of the public , determined to pub out another bill calling the said meeting at the latest hour ever public meetings are called , eight o'clock , stating tbat a public meeting

      would be held in the Hall of Science , Broadme&d , on Wednesday evening , December I 4 th , at eight o ' clock , adding , '' Chartists , Working Men of Bristol , attend in your thousands , and support your welt known friendsbe at your posts at baif-pr < st aeren o ' clock without fail . ( Signed , J' H . Onion , sub-Seeretary of the N . C A , Accordingly on Wedoesdny evening the working men attended , and but few pennies were paid . At a little after eight , Mr . Johnson , O'Connellit-Kepealer , Household Suflrage , and Complete Suffrage adherent , appeared on the platfoim aud commenced addressing the meeting , amidst cry of "chair , elect a chairman . " Mr . 6 . proceeded , and as well as we could gather amidst

      tbe uproar , to tell the meeting they Were not come to meet at all at all , but to bear a lecture , and after the lecture to eleet delegates to the Birmingham Conference At the conclusion of his passionate harangue , he called out , " I adjourn this meeting , " calling out for a show of hands for something but few knew what , and then called out , " AU honest men leave the Hall , " he flirted in high dudgeon , stretching ont among the people like a crow in a gutter . A few of the assembly followed , but like a drop in a bucket , it was not missed . After the ites had left , the Chartist public electedjllr . Chivera , Chartist , to the chair , and after reading the address calling the meeting , proceeded to the election of Delegates thereto . ;' . ¦ ¦'

      Mr . Roger nominated , and Mr . Bloom seconded , Mr . Simeon . Mr . Tudor nominated , and Mr Evans seconded , Mr . H . Onion , Mr . Barrel nominated , and Mr . Evans seconded , Mr . J . Newman . Mr . Clarke nominated , and Mr . Parfit seconded . Mr . H . Williams . All of whom were almost ananimously elected to represent the people of Bristol on the Nationl Conferance , to be hoiden at Birmingham on Docembr : the 27 th . Mr . Copp proposed , and Mr . Tudor seconded , instructions to the delegates to stand by tbe principles ef democracy as stt forth in the People ' s Charter , and to enforce the necessity fox the adoption of that document , name and all , as the only safe means of obtain-

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      ing for the people a Just representatieu in the Commons House of Parliament , which was / carried unanimously . After which It was carried that a subscription be entered Into to defray the expencaa of tha delegates . The people nave dona their duty in tke Chief matte * , let them but do It in this latter , and Bristol will be represented at the National Conferance . After three cheers for the Charter , three for O ' Connor , and three for Ftoat , Williams , and Jones , the meeting peaceably dispersed , net having done the least damage to anything , although the Bristol Mercury says they broke © pen the doors and forced themselves into the Hall . The Bristol Mercury to its report ^ f the proceedings informs us that the Stutgites adjourned to Mr . Ashtoa ' s Coffee House , Narrow Wine-street ; and elected foar delegates , of which Messrs . Johnson and

      Clarke formed part . Now at this said coffee house of Mr . Ashton ' s , whither the Stutgites went to ash up another plot against tbe fall , fair , and free representation of the people , is but a very small coffee house , and in that small coffee housa they were obliged to put up with one of tbe smallest-rooms called the kitchen , dungeon , would be a more appropriate term , and at suck a place as this a small knot of individuals , big in kelf-impotti » iice , like the three tailors pi TooVeystreet , dare to elect delegates to represent the second city in Britain in a national Conference , after this they may write , we , the people . We have since learned that the said Mr . Clarke - was not in Bristol , but that Mr . Johnson was to have lectured , but although they played their cards cunningly , the Chartist card took the trick . ¦•¦ Forward , —let us do or die . "

      CARLISLE . On Monday evening a meeting of the inhabitants of Carlisle for the purpose of electing a delegate to tbe Birmingham Conference was called for Mr . Blythe ' s room , Water-lane , At the hour appointed a number cf persons assembled , but in consequence of the landlord interfering , the meeting was adjourned to the Beaming Machine room , Broadgauj-da . Mr . Joseph Richardson was unanimously called to the chair . On tbe motion of Mr . Willam Blythe , seconded by Mr . Robert Latimer , the following resolution was submitted to the meeting and carried unanimously : — " Tbat two persons be chosen by this meeting to represent the working classes of Cirliale in Conference to be held in Birmingham , as he considered the Sturge party were anxious

      to deceive the people . He would , therefore , move , "That Mr . Walter Thorn , of No : 8 G , LowerHurststreet , Birmingham , be appointed as a fit and proper person to represent the working classes of Carlisle in Conference . " Mr . Joseph Brown seconded the motion , which was put by tha Chairman , and carried unanimously . Mr . John Hudson thea came forward and said , he begged to propose a good Chartist , who be believed would serve them honestly in the- coming Conference' Though we are poor , we are determined to be represented . He had great pleasure in proposing " That Mr . George Richardson , of Stsmford-street , Birmingham , be appointed as a proper person to represent the working classes of Carlisle in the BirminghamConference . " Mr . Nicholas Fish seconded the' motion , which

      was pat to the meeting and carried unanimously . Mr . John M'Nichol ¦; . then came forward and proposed , "That the thanks of this meeting ate due and are hereby given to T . S . Duncoinbe , E ^ q ., M . P . for Finsbury , for the zsal which be has manifested towards the suffering people of this country , and for his unflinching advocacy of their rights ; for his stern opposition to the many acts of injustice and oppression , which have and are now being perpetrated opon the people ; and tbat so long as he continues in the same patriotic course , so long as he continues to defend the canse of the poor and the weak against the attacks of the strong and poweifn!—so long will we acknowledge him our champion

      in the Commons'House of Parliament , and place that confidence in him which bis resplendent talents , consistent conduct arid Stirling integrity merit . " Mr . Wm . Blyihe , iu some spirited observations , seconded the resolution , which was carded unanimously . Mr . John Hudson then moved the following resolution , which waB seconded by Mr . John Shephard , v That this meeting tenders its beat thanks to Mr . Roberts , solicitor , of Bath , for his indefatigable exertions during the late Special Commission , to rescue those persona from the meshes of the law , who have lately fallen victims to the present Government . " : Carried . Mr . John-Hudson then moved . " That it be an instruction

      to out delegates to advocate the Charter , name and all , " which was carried . On tbe suggestion of the Chairman , collectors were appointed to raise the necessary funds for the payment of the delegates .

      ALNWrCK-t Dear S a—I have to inform you of one of the most fnfariious Whig tricks on political record . The facts are these—The town was placarded to take into consideration the propriet y of sending Delegates to tbe ensuing Conference at Birmingham . The meeting was appointed to tuke place in the Town Hull , at seven o'clock on Friday evening . I went up with the expectation of reporting proceedings for the Star about four minutes past the time appointed for announcing the meeting , when the most discordant sounds met my eat ; on enquiring the cause , I found that before the meeting had properly assembled , the treacherous Whigs , now under the garb of Complete Suffragists afraid ef opposition , appointed a chairman . Some one of the Anti-Corn :, L » w-. League proposed Mr . Joseph Forster chairman of the meeting , and also proposed him and Messrs . Haycock , Atkinson , and Price as

      delegates . Of the three latter the people of Alnwick knewr nothing , evcept perhaps that they are rank Free Traders , But is it right that , while Newcastle , Manchester , and SunderJand send only four delegates , a small town like this ' should send f < mr also ? This is clearly another Whig trick . Mr . Forster is highly esteemed for his good and kind disposition towards tbe poor , bnt we tbiDk he is rather tinged with tbe Whig Free Trade doctrines . He pledged himself to stand by the whole of the points of the Cnarter — But what we most complain of ia , the mode of election , and if Mr . Forster is an honest man , he will bcorn to Bit as delegate for this town . So much shame did the honesc workies think of the proceedings , that the meeting closed with groans , hisses , and laughter , not only from worKies but all present , that four delegates were elected for Alnwick in two minutes ; it is without parallel .

      ARBROATH . A public meeting of the inhabitants of this town waa assembled at the Abbey Green for the purpose of electing delegates to represent Arbroath in the forthcoming Conference , to meet in Birmingham on the 27 th instant , Mr . John Wallace was unanimously voted to the chair , after which Mr . Abram Duncan submitted instructions to the meeting for their approval or disapproval . On being put they were carried without a di&sentinR voice . The following were duly elected , Mr . Abrauv Duncan , proposed by Andrew Cbrighton and seconded by Alex Chriahton : Mr . Peter Haeaana of Birmingham ,

      proposed by Junes Anderson , and seconded . by John Tosh ; Mr . William Thornton of Birmingham , proposed by Charles Just , and seconded by Danald Stewart ; Feargus O Connor , Esq ., proposed by Alexander Cbrighton , and seconded by David Anderson . All the delegates were put one by one , and declared by the chairman to be duly elected . The four delegates was nominated by William Lundie and carried without any opposition by the meeting ; it was a large one , about 2 , 000 present , and went off well—quite orderly and peaceably . After three cheers for tbe Charter , the great meeting separated , highly satisfied with tberesult

      TAYISTOCK . Anxiety has of late pervaded the mind of every whoie-hog Chartist awaiting the reanlts of a great public meeting , called by a requisition of the householders , for the purpose of electing delegates to the forthcoming Conference , which took place on Thursday evening , at the Guildhall , at seven o ' clock , tbe portreeve in the chair , who , after stating the objects of the meeting , & ? ., a resolution was proposed relating to tbe distresa , and seconded by their party ; the Cnartists making sure remained silent The second resolution was the point , and was proposed by the Rev . H . Solly , in a powerful and most eloquent speech , in which he showed the misery entailed on society through class legislation j but now mark the trick ; their bill announced the propriety of sending one delegate . He then produced a letter which he received from

      Birmingham , recommending three gentlemen well known to himself , and hoping that he would make the fourth ; but for want of funds he should decline , but strongly recommend those three from Birmingham . At this stage of the proceeding the , Chartists inquired into the political character of those gentlemen , and elicited from the Rev . Gentleman that they were big loaf gentlemen , and two relatives of friend " NO . " The Chartists went to work in right good earnest ; ' proposed an amendment te the following effect :- — " That this meeting cannot think of delegating any man or men not known to the inhabitants of Tavistock ;'' and after four hours ' spirited contest , we again showed the " respectable " their . weakness was in our strength . Being complete masters of the field , we had an opportunity of sending oar own delegates ; but tot want of funds we could not do bo , but we have kept the enemy out .

      LYE WASTE , NEAR STOURBRIDGE . A public meeting was held here on Monday last , for the purpose of electing a delegate to the National Conference . Mr . F . Goodfellow was unanimously called to tbe chair . Mr . Charles Heathcock moved a resolution embodying the Six Points of the Chatter , seconded by Mr . John Chance in a brilliant Bpeech of considerable length in which '¦ he shewed the absolute necessity of an adoption of the principles contained in the Charter , to tbe satisfaction of the middle class gentry who were present . Carriad unanimously . Mr . Forest moved , —¦

      "That this meeting do now elect a delegate te the Conference to be hoiden in Birmingham on the 27 th inst" ^ Seconded by Mr . Samuel Welch . Carrie * unanimously . Mr . Benjamin Hill nominated Mr . Joseph Sturmey , an out and out Chartist , as a fit and proper person . Seconded by Mr . John Pardon The Chairman then asked if there were any other person to be nominated , and no answer being made be called on Mr . Sturmey to address the meeting , he avowed himself a N 6 Surrender Chartist , and would go fer nothing Jeas than the Charter , and would net be a party to any free trade humbugging . The motion having been put to the Jifietfiig it" was carried unanimously . Mr . Sturmey moved " That a vote of thanks be given to the Chairman . " Mr . Holoway _ Beconied it Carried with acclamation .

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      —*~ T ~ ¦ . ¦ . .. ¦ " ¦¦¦ ^—^»*™^«^ " ARNOLD , NEAR NOTTlNGrH AM . ¦ At a public meeting of the inhabitants of Arnold to take , into consideration the propriety or the impropriety of electing delegates to the Birmingham Conference , it waa u ; animoualy agreed to send two delegate , and Mr " . Alfred Antnoney , of Arnold , and Mr . Wm . Talbert , of Birmingham , two whole hog Cnartista , were ritttv Alfw * fpi 1 . : '' ¦';¦ .-. ' ¦

      WELLINGBOROTJGBr . The Chartists of this place presented a requisition to the Chief Constable , requesting him to eall a meeting of th ? tuhabitaata for the purpose of electing delegates to the forthcoming Conference at Birmingham , which he refused to do ; the requisitionists therefore called it themselves , and it was held , having given four days notice by placard , on Mohtlay evening ; On the motion of Mr . Gibbins . Mr . Parish was called to the chair . Mr . George Baitlie moved , and Mr . James Robinson seconded— " Ttiat this meeting considers that it ia necessary this town should be represanted In the forthcoming Conference of delegates , which is to be held in Birmingham , on the 27 th day of December , to determine oa the essential details of a Bill to be presented to Parliament , for securing the just representation of

      tbe whole male population of Great Britain and Ireland , and tbat we now proceed to elect two for that purpose , and that they be instructed to support the People ' s Cnarter , n-. me and all , as tbe Bill to be determined on . " The resolution was supported by Mr . M'Farlaa , of Northampton , and unanimously adopted by the meeting .. It was then moved by Mr . 'Thomas Westley , seconded by Mr . Joseph Turneil , and unanimously adopted , " That thia meeting is of opinien that Messrs . William Gent and James Robinson are fit and proper persons to fill the office of delegates in accordance with the foregoing resolution , and that we heruby elect them as such . '' Thaokswere , on the motion of Mr . Gent ,. then given to Mr . Parish , for the able manner In which he presided over the meeting , which Air . P . acknowledged , and then dissolved the meeting .

      ; : •¦ •; ... ; . ¦¦¦ hvll . ¦ : ¦¦ " : . ¦ ¦ - . .. .. At a- well-attended meeting of the inhabilanta of Hull , on Mon < tay night , in the Freemason ' s Lodge , the follow-, ing gebtltman were put in nomination by their respective friends , to represent the people of Hull in the forthcoming Birmingham Conference , —Mr . WiHiarn Webater . Mr . Padget , Mr . R . Pindar , Mi . W . G . Bums , the Rev , Wm . Hill . Mr . E . P . Mead , Mr . D . Malone , aud Mr . F . Lowther . At the conclusion of the meeting the (• . hairman ( Mr . J Puok ) dcoUrod tho fulluwinK fcwc to be duly elected , and in the order they stjnd . Messrs . W . Webster , E . P . Meail , D . Malone , and W . Padgefc . The meeting concluded by Mr . Mead ( joined in the chorus by the people ) singing a patriotic song , and three rounds of BirruiDgaatn fire . Tile whole four returned are thorough-going Chartibta .

      . [ GiTEHOUSE . At a public meeting in the Masons * Hall , held oa Friday , the 10 th inst , Mr . Robert Somera was anaiimously elected to represent Gatehouse in tbe Birmingham Conference .

      WALSALL . A public meeting called by placard , was held on Monday evening for the election of Ddlegates to the Conference ; Mr . Wm . M'AIum in the chair . The following persons were legally elected : —Mr . Andrew Aitkin , builder , elector ; Mr . John Griffiths , plater , elector ; ' Mr . John Crowe , plater , non-elector ; Mr John Mason , ( inmate of Stafford G ^ ol ) Chartist lecturer .

      BARNSLEY . Last week a requisition was presented to the constables of this place , requesting them to call a public meeting of the inhabitants for the purpose of electing twe delegates , for the ensuing Birmingham Conference . Those gentlemen having refused to do bo , tha requlsftora called the meeting themselver , which took place on Monday night in the large school room under the , O . ldftillowa' Hall . Mr . George Utley was called to the chair . Four working men all known to be good Chartists and honest men were proposed and seconded by four different individuals in the room , and on a show of hands for this high trust , John Vallance , and Frank Mirflelfl haying the largest number were declared duly elected . After a vote of thanks to the ctuirman the meeting separated .

      . LOUGHBOROUGH . At a public meeting , on Thursday last , Mr . Skevington was elected to represent ; this place at the coming Conference .

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      On the 18 th inst ., was named , in the Hall of Science , John-street , Tottenham Court Road , by Mr . Fleming , Editor of tha New Moral World , Emily Ellis Paine Emmett , the daughter of John and Sarah Ana Trueman , of Earl-street , Lisson Grove , Marylebone . Registered lately , at tbe Registry Office , P&ddingtou , Louisa Emmett , the daughter of Alfred and M , Packer , news-agents , of Green-fitreet , ; Paddin&ton . '• '¦" . ' ¦ '¦ ¦ -. ' ¦ : ¦' : "¦ ¦ ' ¦ : ' : "¦ '¦ " ¦ _ '¦'¦ ¦ "¦ ' : ' " '¦'''¦> . ' '

      Simon Colwill had a girl christened Louisa Frdet O'Connor , by the Rev . T . OdgerB , Umtarian Minfeter , Plymontb , on Dec . 18 th . . ; ^ ^ ° r The daughter of Susanna and Thomaa Lovrehka been christened and registered Susanna O'Connbx Lowe . . ¦ ¦ ; ¦ ¦¦ < .: ; :, . \; . ,, ;; v ! : ; r- ;< Jia ^> - . Christened ; at the Wesleyan Methda ! st 9 ^ 0 a ^ el , Leeds Road , Bradford , on Suaday , December litb , by the name Elkanah O'Connor Metoalfe , the Sou of Thomas aud Betty Metcalfe .

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      THE NORTHERN STAR , v 5

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 24, 1842, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1192/page/5/