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* A EditioB of the Northern Star of Saturday Bext iriB contain a FULL REPORT of the ¦ proceedings at Lancaster , in connection - $ rith the Trials of the Chartist "Conspirators , " fcronght up to the latest possible moment of going to press . To obtain that Report we fore specially engaged the services of two of the most proficient reporters in the Provinces ; one of them the gentleman that jeported for "as the proceedings of the Birmi ng ham Conference , and who gave « nch universal satisfaction for his
tnithfulbeS and impartiality . This trial is one of the most important ever had in this kingdom , in connection with the people ' s political movement . So we consider it , and as such shall treat it . Fonr eminent Counsel hare been engaged for the T ) d £ Dee : one Serjeant , two Queen ' s County and one Banister . Their names are , Serjeant ^ IraPHT , D . Duxdas , Q . C ., TV . H . Watson , Q . C ., and Chahles Wilkixs .
Jhe trial will take place before Baron Bolts . The names of the parties included in the Indictment , and "who are to be pat on their trials , are : — T CCancor J- Clarke K . Pilling v 5 LMBotan J M&ssey W . Aitkin f" 5 * ateMd J- ^ Fletcher 8 . Challenger j J&ih T- R Smith G . Candelet tD ojla T . Frassr J . Darham X Gunp baB 3- AlKnsaji T . Fent » n X BsnsSow J- Grasby "W . Stepbenson ¦ n M'Cartn _ ey W- Bsesley J . Crossky l Arfcnr •*• Cbippe dais A- Weolfenden TJ . B 3 SS s Parkes R Laes ^ . OdiJ T - Barton J . Lewis g j . Harney S . Komnden P . 51 . Brophy 1 cirtdege J- Slooney- G . Johnson ILCwper T . Mahcn T . Stoah « - H ^ J . Iaach W . Booth i Bsskfi !>• MorriEOD J . Wflde rlska J- iAniax W . Woodruffa J Be ? T » j - ATran p ^ 7 VlU ^ sm J- SkeriDgton t Pits j Viscsa ' w - SdxoitSeld
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SL&NCHES ^ ES . SOIHEE TO THE CONSPIRATORS . " On Tuesday evening , the Carpenters * Hall was secupicdbj tie ChsxiKts for the purpose of holding j tea piny £ ad kail , fa honour of the men who are ibsn * to la ^ e ihc'i trials at Lancaster , on a charge ef conspiracy . AbouJ 7 * 0 sal down to tea , and isnss lieir discussion of ibe ^ good things , so jjnpjy provided for zhsni , Mr . O'Connor entered the Ball , vfh&i the whole pariy ro ? e and shewed their K »? c « 3 by waving of handkerchiefs , clapping of lands , and enthusiastic shoots . After ibe cheering hid subsided , the parties again at £ cwn to tea , and after the tea equipage "were TpmoTcd .
Mr . Wa Disos was called npon to preside . He i » d the first toiaij which was couched in the following tarns : — "The people , the only source- of all legitimate power , ffisj the recognition of ihat power be acknowledged by Ths speedy aboniion of class-legisliuoa , and ihe adoption of the Caarter -as a legisla-Sre enactment . " Mr . "Chsistophes Boti / e responded to this toast is Ms usual -eli-qnsaS and effective rcann er . Ihe CHAiESiiS tben gave ih - fallowing , -which insrecdTid with themosiraptenross cheers : — " Fearfciis O'Comi ^^ E = q ., and may his disinterest services be dHy appreciated by a gratefnl jsepk" . , ~ „
} lr . O'Coiraoa , on rising ^ ras received with the Bttsi ceifcnai ? cheers . After thr- ? e had subsided he iaJ 3 , ^ lr . Cba nnan , ladie =, and brother Chartist ? , it enow four years sitce 1 stole a march from the ymT ? g sad 1 told yon then that I was going to ie tried . Well , I am edw sorng to be tried » gam . Despots and tJespsrisiH are foolishly enie&wnriiig to put down irnih by persecution dejpoim -and < tepot 3 are -warnn ^ against eaeh ^ bsra > 4 , like JOIkenny -cats , will devocr each other .
Bssisihasixth prosecution that he ( Mr . O ' Connor ) ladled to undergo in five years , and surely that was saSHat The s-ysiem cannot ho'd out much longer , andi&kss a ciau ^ e be speeaily r-roaiiht abeni , not ill ihe powers of i ' acuon can ks ? p ibe machinery of fioremsicE ' nssTrng . The Bank of Ecglsnd could ^ jr tseat boaa ; \ s ? £ vs railiions more of bu llion than ewrthey had , and the poveriy ef the coaii&y had inctczs&i twen-y per csnu Hero is an anomoly , an extracrdmary s ? aie of ibices and a proof that the Government a&ve ths meins within their Twwer of
aEafioradeg the coEdirios of the people , if they had the will . Kr Olr . O'Connor ) ws-eillfcd a " cvnspituorf Bessd 3 us companions Trtre to be tried for conspjiEj ; cntte 17 th of August to cause a strike on ibe 1 st of August 1 He was a conspirator ; he had toaspired in brhalf of the weak against the strong ; lehad canspirtd en behalf of risht against mifeht , andfarifcesBtFcrcng poor in opposition to the oppr ^ onof tbe wtaliby . But wiat was the nature ofMs < Jlr . O"ConnEr k ) coasprracies ? They were epsa tad above board ; he bad always maae tbea ^ kcown ihroagh the press er otherwise , flia he intended to carry them into efiVcl .
li ie hid conspired in secret , they would UK iave taken any notice of him . What fiisn ws 3 his crime ! Whj just this : -by Kaa % pcbBcrj , his measures acted npon the people ; and thai was what the Government ptrse-BEfcd iasa for . Tories miEht pat down the Whigs , lad Wings Tories ; bui machinery , like the silent ferret , "ff .-nld destroy them both . Bnt a sacrifice 2 ms » be cSkred up on the first of March , and that sariSee Biiist be the Chartists ^ and why ! becanse fcj "were the strongest paity id the country . If the A&H-CGrn Law league had been stronger than they , Sr Rabat would have pounced upon them ; bnt the
^ CEget lEost beput down , if possible . Seven years ^ £ 0 . T 5 iiHi he first ease amongst them , he told the JBeefcaaics that , although they wert then in comfort-»« e creamstances , that the Kvstem wonld eventually ™ « ad to them ; bui they did no ; believe him "jp ^ rase . But u had come , and he was glad to tad thu they were awaking to a sense of their duty . what iras tie fact 3 Ji was this , and he lamenteo HSlsEeairas the case ; 300 mrch-anses ' sweeping the rasetsin Manchester . Machinery h 3 d done this . nhsa wp i * at an end , we hear a great cry in **~ -fe fEatnreabcut compensation for the men whose tr&deia lifling their fe ) iow-mra is at an end : beias and
O ^ sepeasr inen proclaimed ; they lay great WES-fftHS adToe&bujj tks claims of the half-paj ™ J = I =, ihat they have bought their comiais-Sos . And , said Mr . OT-omror . have not these j-ja a very good right to compensation ? many w taem bave had iv » pav preminniB when they were •^ Bfiu to learn their r ^ peciive businesses ; and he "tended that vehen they had been deprived of *« 2 i « ii 3 of getting a living by their labour , on ac-* Wtf ef enchinery suptr ^ -. die ? them in the labour ~~*^ they hzd a right to censp ^ nsation . But there ^ two classes < , £ mm , in reierence to whom , we ' ^ ffiear a word abont caa p-msa tion , and those 2 »» and ihe
r ^ psrsocs wcrkiE . ? classts . The rea-^ J ^ tiat a man was nerer tco old nor too ugiy ^ . ^ aPsrsoa . Who ever heard of a su perannuated tc&ji . ^ jjjajj nug ^ j }> e too 0 ]^ jo mend ihe heel Q j ^ Ebae , hut never too old to mend yonr son ] . — ^ a a-j loug-contisned chetrs . ) Sir . O'Connor g oaid , Trhat wonld the eonntry say if a jury found * j ~^ £ nSty ? There ne ver was a trial in tins country So ^ i ^^ a f orwara to with so much anxiety a ? la / i ^* , hsd to con > e on next week , in Lancaster j ^ . -orcuehaia -pas Harry Brougham again . He ^ " ^ - . ~ - iic ^ se of Lords , accused the Lsague as j ' - ^ psxry in producing the late strike . Mr . tfT Z «^ aisoaskedior - CoaQittee of the House iSediS ?? i 29 mre in : o ^ late strike , and had jcu ^ rt ijTEstlf ; o T > rr » r ; ii- *» frirpTire to carrv il ^— ' -asti ; u > procure encence to carry ii
w &m ^ Aari-Corn League . Lord Francis , grr ?« s = cf tha Ministers of the Crown , j ^^^ a lae hot outbreak at the door of the * ctSi v ow " Ejn 5 t De ^ 01131 ( i fi 1 ^ ? ' what jg ^ Uie ^ coiaijrj think of such a farce 1 Musi otVX ? h--nes » men be punished for the crimes of iu p £ 3 ^ i& &z ? = ce of all ibat bad taken place ie&tmv ent ° ? ° n ii ! i 3 snbjtci ! Por his part HeW Ter ? lii"e abont it ; he was inured to it . aesL ^ n ? " ^ a good apprenticeship to imprison"fteZi * /*"* however , was , they din not want ^ &s w them , they only wanted abuut four out Sttf- ^ ber ; bm ihe net of conspiracy could not fe , x »!! f ? ^ same "" ^ J tnat afisherman ns £ 3 ^^^« J , to take the large fish and leave the Ifr . tvS 5 ? to breed . J ? o , tkey must take all catched . * i ^^ ior then gave tse Corn Law hnmbngs « te ^ ^ e ^ the truth of tha principles of Char Jism cry for
jdejfA ^ P ^ sp repeal , and warned the p « ofoB £ j g ~*? FPrc&ehk' £ Biirggle thai they wonld have % j ^ T ^ betwixt the Leacuc 3 asd ef those cresuires % ^" be eag&ged to iry to icmbug the Char-^ erf / Ti * teIp th ~ t * ac «» Eiplisb the League ' s 25 r i £ j . v iko £ ^ fc' 5 Ffcd Tbfffl the etDs that wonld ttt& 72 y , ^ ciiow if t £ ev e&ve way to the Corn j ^ T-Ccnts of" We never will , we'll defend the i <^^ atd let them know that if they have * rot - ^ j OV ?^ ^ J r ^ B . mot bar * onr assistance ") .: ^ fad * v ^ ° ^ lile ^ kad eom e for them to « 5 ^ btJt ^ ^^ P ^ es , and if ihe back door was , fctoi ^ tteI ? nct S ° a * »¦ Se hid been j " « a as a Whig spy , and as receiving Whig pay j 1
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and the pay they gave him was eighteen months * imprisonment ; and if there was & man in the world that ought to be proud , it was him ; for now the Tories were in power , and he was again branded as a Tory > py , and in the pay of the Carlton Club ; and the pay that they were going to give him was of the same sort , Damely , —a dungeon . He hoped , however , when he turned Chartist spy , that they would not give him the same sort of payment . Thank God , said Mr . O'Connor , I have ths consolation of knowing that whas I suffer is not for myself , bat for the cause of the people . In h-. story there is not a family that has suffered bo much for the people as my family ; and why should 1 be an exception ? But it is no pleasant thing for a gentleman to oe dragged from his comfortable home , and be thrust
into a dungeon . Ho had . however , this consolation , that he had the affections of the people in recurn for "his disinters ted exertions in their behalf ; and more ^ when he came to them hs had hia stable full of hunters -and his kennel full of hounds , with an estate unembarrassed—he had sold his hunters , and his racers too . Bnt there was something which to him was . more valuable than gold ; they had given him that and he would not return them that for all the money he had expended in their cause . He ( . Mr . O Connor ) had sat in the House of Commons three years with the Judge that would have to try him , and also the same length of time with the Atrorney-General ; and he wonld ask them , on their oath , ¦ whether he had not , during that time , whenever the people ' s cause was brought before the House , if he had not been their devoted friend and supporter . He would tell his feliow-conspir ^ toTS that they would find him as good humoured in
pnson as out ; and when they came out they would hive to say that O'Connor was always the tame nutler all circumstances . Bat this prosecution was not only against him , but the Star—bnt he had taken care that although the Proprietor and Edilor _ were to be put on their trials—thai if The two Pilo t s were to be locked up , he had provided others in their place . It bad cost a million of money to put a Northern Star down , the property of his ( Mr . O'Connor ' s ) Uncle ; but the Government conld not put down the present Star so long as the people stood by it . ( Loud cries of we will . ) Mr . O'Connor then announced that he would address the trades of Manchester on next Monday , when on his way to Lancaster ; and said that—Let come what wonld , he wonld defend his principles—he had done so before the whole of the judges on the last occasion , and he would do so a ^ ain . Mr . O'Connor then sat down amid thundering cheers .
The Chairman then said thai the next toast was one which wou'd iieed no recommendation from him , therefore he should content himself with simply reading it . It was as follows : — 11 James Leach , ' Christopher Doyle , Thomas Railton , and" our other persecuted friends ; may the consciousness of the justice of the claims they have so nobly adrocated , and the sympathy of the people in whose cause they are suffering , enable them finally to triumph over their merciless persecutors , and may thty return un' scathed to their families and friends . " Mr . James Leach responded in a truly brilliant and powerful speech . Mr . eeslet next addrrssed the meeting , npon the subject of the forthcoming trials . . The Chaiehas then gave the next toast whic was ,
u The Northern Star ; may the glorious trnthsso elcqnently advocated in that bright lnminary , shino more and more resplendent , till every vesiige o ' i ignorance , with its concomitants , wretchedness , misery , and degradation , be banished from onr beloved country , and the whole people become enlightened , happy , and free . " Mr . Thoius Ci ^ kr , of Stockport , briefly responded . The Chairmas then gave the last toast which was , " Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis , may the people ' s exertions for their restoration from exile , be speedily crowned with success . " Air . Axlaksok , of Stoekport , responded .
The forms were then removed , and the brisk aud merry daucp commenced , and continued t ; li five o ' clock on Wednesday morning , when the party broke up , highly gratified with the various amusements . Cabpektebs' Hall . —On ISnnday last , two lectures were delivered in the above Hall , by Mr . Wro . Beesley , from Accrhigton , on the Land and its Capabilities . Tney were well received , and imparted much iiistruciion .
Z . OKUOW . A grand festival , tea patty , and tall , "was held on Monday evening , at the Political and Scientific Institute , Tamagain-lane , SMcnci- ' -Uttt , to cosnaiemorate the opening of that Institution . Upwards of 350 persons sat down to an excellent tea , and the greatest harmony anil good feeling prevaiiec : which was heightened by the presence of T . S . Doncombe , Erq ., M . P . On the repast being concluded , Mr . Cleave proposed T . S . Buncombe , E-q-, to the chair , ¦ snich was carried with loud acclamation .
Mr . DirscoaiBB assured the meeting that it was vrith feelings of the most unfeigned sincerity that he accepted the invitation to preside orer tbem . He considered it &B koiloni to &&S ! St in planting , f . > r tie first time , tfce i-tanuard of political freedom in that Hall , and under that banner he treated the social acd pelitical rights of the working classes , more especially those residing in , that part of the Metropolis , in their time , and at noremote pariod , would receiTe an additional impulse . The object of the Institntion was to promote the political and social improvement of the people , and to affurd a cheap and commodions place for the holding of political , trade , scientific or other meetings , and to give an opportunity to themselves and families to enjoy the pleasures of- innocent recreation ; also , to establish a
library and reading rooms at a moderate charge to the public . It "was also intended to be opened in the day-time as a school-room , where their children conld receive a sound and uBeful education , not on the narrow , exclusive . ! and bigoted principles , which he were afraid was incul-| cated under the Parliament grant for education , but | "wheie the principles of truth and justice , their duty to their neighbonr , to themselves , and country , would be ' taught In the present state of feeling in this country the erection of halls for the reception of the working classes , whe re they conld freely meet and discuss the principles they advocated , was essentially necessary . ( Tiae prejndicts whicn existed in the minds of the ;• upper , and be was sorry to Bay , amongst a portion ef ' the . middle classes , regarding the denre 3 and condition
of the working classes , -would , by orderly meetings , like ' the present , be speedily dispelled ; the principle to ; which they were all attached ,, that of equal represen-! tation , Trotild then he freed from the prejudice now i attached to it at present amotig those classes . A I Chartist was hardly treated aa a human "being ; when I bail -was ofrersd on his behalf , no matter ' what * tbe property of the person offering it , ] Lord-Lieutenants , Magistrates , and even Jndgta I hesitated to accept it . Magistrates positively ¦ refused it . When this was the treatment received bj i honest aad intelligent men for daring to express their opinions , it "was necessary they should have places of i meeting where they would be free ^ from persecutions ; of that nature , and where they coald show to those who maligned them , that tor honesty , decorum , and loyalty , they were far anpenor to many of the classes I above them . It had been bis good fortune , since the
last Session of Parliament , t » viat the manufacturing ' districts : he had seen those much-maligned indi-¦ vidttals ; and had attended several large meetings of ; what Lord Abinger denominated the " kind of men called Chartists ;'" and he bad never listened to men more intelligent—he bad nevtr teen men more honest . and iincere . They bad no desire to appropriate to theaselvts the property of other cren , —as bad been : imputed to them ; bnt thty wtre determined not to allow ths privileges cf labour to be invaded with impaiJty . If these vrho maligned tbem wonid only mix a little more with them , Ibis falsa impression "would ! soon * be dissipated . He trusted tfce Hall opened that j evening under such happy auspices , and filled with so : many happy , smiling faces , -would long continue open ; and that the rights and privileges for -which they were j contending -wruld receive from it that accession of j strength which they desired it to receive . Mr . Ban' : combe sat down amid enthusiastic applause .
• Mr . Sk elton , in an excellent address , moved the i following resolution : — t " That in the ojinon of this meeting , the people j being the source from "whence all power iB derived , are ! entitled to a full , fcrii , and equal participation in all j those political and social privileges npon -which the [ happiness cf the community depends ; and they are josi tified in n « ing aU le ^ al means for their enfranchisement j from the degrading position in -which they arts kept by ; claEs-monopoIyacd privileged ^ justice ; and as a means to that end , it Is necessary thit an * qual representation of the trcole people become tfee established law of the hurt . " Jtr . M'Fredesick seconded the resolution , -which was nn&simoisly carried . Dr . Black , moved , and Mr . Bolwell , Jun ., seconded the nexs resolution : — That in the opinion of this meeting , the establishment of Political and Scientific Icstivutions ars the best
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means of enabling the working classes to cultivate their minds , and prepare themselves for that position in -Eociety , which a wise people can alone hope ts attain , standing each in the full dignity of man , demanding that "for themselves , widen they are ready to yield to others , jostice , full justice , and nothing but justice , " Carried nnanimously . Mr . Cleave moved the next resolution : — 41 That in tbe opinion of this meeting , those friends ¦ who have so nobly come forward to assist tae shareholders of thiB institution , are entitled to a mark of respect , and this meeting hereby tender tbeir thanks for their generous aid in assisting them to carry forward thair object , -which is the happiness of all -without regard to class or country . "
Mr . M'Donald seconded the resolution , -which was came > - without a dissentient Mr . Walton Armstrong moved and Mr . Wheeler Becondod tbe concluding resolution , to the following tfftct : — " That in the opinion of this meeting thanks are due to our excellent and patriotic Chairman , TiiomftS SlingBby Duncombe . Etq , for his disinterested exertions on behalf of tbe millioos , and this meeting hereby tender tbeir sincere thanks for the readiness with which he has so nobly assisted in carrying oat the resolutions agreed to by this meeting . " The resolution was carried amidst tmlversal and long continued applause .
Mr . Dukcombe , on rising to acknowledge the compliment , stated tbat as his past parliamentary conduct had met with tbeir approbation , he should continue to adhere to the same line of conduct . He admitted tbe truth of a statement mode by the preceding speaker , that it was uphill work , but , upheld by the confidence and cheered by the approbation of meetings like the present , he did boi despair ot tbe object for which they were contending , that of eqral justice , being ultimately successful . Mr . Dunconibe then took a review of tbe business transacted in P . iriiameat during the present session , and stated bis anticipations relative to the fate of his mutios for inquiry into tbe conduct of Lord Abinger . The House , by a great majority , had declared they -wonld not examine into tbe causes of the
distress in the country ; they all admitted that distress existed ; one stated the canse to be the increase of machinery , another attributed it to the late disturbances , and a third to tbe Corn Law League , and be was only surprised that some one had not attributed it to the Charter . He knew that many thought and felt bo , only he supposed they did not think it prudent to express it . Many were the remedies tbat were proposed—one plan -was emigration , or the transportation to some foreign shore , in search of fortune or death , of the loyal and industrious population of the land , in ord 6 r that tfcey—the aristocracy—might enjoy the luxuries tbat tbtse honest men bad left behind them .
But it never occurred to them to look at home , or tbe ; might have found tbe evil and the remedy at their own doors . Any reflecting nsan ont of tha House would tfell them not to shift the burden to other shoulders , for tho distress was entirely owing to their uDjust system « f legislation . Tbe working classes knaw ana felt this to be the case , and he tnwted they would take every legal and constitutional means to rectify thi 3 state of aff lirs , and in that his huiable ser ? ieea were entirely at their command —( loufl cheers . ) He felt grateful for the kindnesB they had shown him . He trusted that piosperity wonld attend tbe Institution , and wished them and theirs the enjoyment of every comfort it affjided — ( loud cheering . )
The Hail by this period was crowded to excess . Dancing was kept np with gveat spirit until an early boor , the oniy drawback being a want of sufficient space , bnt this was scarcely felt , as it augured ao -well for tbe fnture prosperity of tho Institution . Mr . Rjberts , of Bath , attended during tbe evening , and was greeted with loud 8 pphuse . Xne following lines , written to commemorate tbe occasion , -were recited during the entertainment -with great effect : — ON THE OPENING OF THE LARGE HALL OF THE CITT OF LONDON SCIENTIFIC AND POLITICAL INSTITUTE .
Hail , sons of freedom ! -with a heart-felt cheer , It-juice , in friendship , as we thus meet here ; Lite bonded brethren , in the holy cause , B / temp'rance , guided , and by reason ' s laws . By calm discussion , truth sb = dl * bed her light , And ignorance vanish , like the studes of night . Here may -we utter witb a trcrman ' s tone , Sound truths —for why ?—the building is our own ! Brriseil by yonr honest industry it stands , A noble monument of " unwashed Lands" — Hands that by labour earn tha prondreward—Heart ' s ease—and every honest man s regard . ' In temperance founded , may -we flourish long , And awJ-Jy mark the right path fro 7 ii fee wiong . For , oh ! my friends , aucb joyous sights as these ,
Jlight -well make tyranny he ill at ease . For ienoraDce is aye the curse of GhxJThe tyrant ' s weapon—tbe oppressor ' s rod ! While knowledge—happy he to whom 'tis giver Tbe wings , wherewith we mortals fly to heaven . Tnns , then , we nseet , oft may we meet again , As free-born Britons , brothers , and as men , In compact fair , and with , a purpose ttue , Firmly tbe course of knowledge to pnr .-ue . May no dull squabble , and no paltry brawl Disturb the quiet of our peaceful Hail ; No mad-brain worthy , in an evil hour , Forgtt that Uuity ami Peace , is Power . So may we fljurisU , a rigi . t patriot band . Till Freedom ' s si-ar illumines all the land ; Till all class legislation fades away , And Liberty boldd an universal sway . Remember , eh , my countrymen , and friends ,
That small beginnings bring forth mighty ends ! So may no patriot seek the Hall in vain , Or having sought it , ever Turn Again . Refreshed wnn knowledge here ua many a day , New hopes shall spring , and cbesr him on hia way : And as tbe truth shall progress in our Hall , Thus , shali our tyrants , in confusion fall ! The lamp is lighted , be it duly fed ; In every district , ir . ay such tfforts spread , Till tbe proud magnat- s of tbis mighty land—Tbe people ' s voice , no longer may withstand ! By reason ' s power , slill urging on their vit-w , We xxslut Liberty : ind order too ! So shall tbe germ of discord uisappear , And faction cease to grate upon the ear . Bound in one brotherhood , all strife shall cease—Kui / ERS , and Kul'd , in Universal Peace . E- C
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the utmost precipitation to a lofty upper gallery Mr . Joseph Hume ( who had boasted that it they could not beat the £ hartistg morally , they would do it physically , ) leading the van ! The Chartists having eaiued compJtte possession of the platform , with the exception ; of one corner , where Napier , Evans , Moore , of Manchester , aud a few others , maintained their ground , and Mr . Christopher , as chairman , having succeeded in obtaining order , he addressed the meeting , demanding that all parties should have a fair hearing ; thai ; the Corn Law Repealers should be allowed tho opportunity of first addressing the meeting in support ot the resolution , and the Chartists follow with their amendment .
Messrs . Parkeb and Campbell also briefly addressed the meeting on the necessity of maintaiaiug order , and allowing Commodore Napier to have a fair hearing . The Commodore declining to address them . Mr . Bagshaw hereupon pre-ented himself and obtained an excellent hearing , until he insisted upon acting as Chairman to the meeting , which was nut with laughter and hisses . The altercation respecting the rival Chairman threw the meeting again into confusion , during which period the seats were removed from the platibrm , and room made for such of the Committee as rhose to avail themselves of it . Mr . Baganaw having at length retired , Mr . Smakt moved- the following resolution in a brief conciliatory Bpe ^ cb , in which he avowed himself a Chartist : —
" That this meeting , anxious that no means should be left unempli « yad which are calculated to impress upon the legislature the neoeasity of the towl and immediate Repeal of tbe Corn Laws , atid feoling the importance ^? sustaining the efforts of the friends of free trade in Parliament by the strongest expressions of public opiuion , earnestly recommends that petitions from every part of tho United Kiutfdom , be prepared for presentation as early as possible during the session . " Mr . Dicks briefly seconded the resolution , which was supported by Mr . Watts . Mr . Parker stated that in consequence of lb . 6 extreme heat ot the place , he would not inflict upon them a speech , but content himswlf with moviag the following amendment : —
That this meeting is fully aware of the present appalling and unparalleled distress which prevails throughout this , our civilized and Christian country ; but that we do not consider it is to be attributed simply to the operation of the Com Laws , or any other miuor evil , but mainly owing to the monstrous aud iniquitous system of class legislation , which , by yUcing all power in the ranks of the aristocracy and middle classes , deprives the bulk of the community ot representation , and prevents talent awl genius from occuping the highest station iti ihe stace ; this meeting , therefore , opines that it would be worse than useless to expect any amelioration of our condition—any release from our burthens , or any improvement in our moral , social , aud political condition , until men are called to tbe head of aff ins , who enjoy the confidence and represent the interests of the nation at large , and this can only be accoinplished by passing tho People's Charter as the law ot the land . "
The amendment Was received with tremendous applause , waving of hats , handkerchiefs , &c , which lasted full ten minutes , and made the budding reecho with the sound , and completely annihilated ( he few remaining fe-pes of the League . Mr . Fahr ' eh , in a powenul and sarcastic address , secondud the amendment , and gavo the Whjgs anti the League mcu in the borough of Marylcbone such a dressing as they never before received , Joseph Hume and the Warren-street Association coming in for a particular share of his notice . Mr . Farrer concluded an effective speech amid enthusiastic cheering . :.
Mr . John Cahpbkll supported the amendment , and in an address which made a great impression even on the League party completely demolished . the flimsy cobweb arguments of the League , and showed by a plain statement of facts and figures that a repeal of the Cora Laws would be an injury to the working msn , unless accompanied by the People's Cnarcr . Mr . Campbell was heard with the greatest attention , and cor . cluded by challenging the best man in the League to discasion . Messrs . Mantz and M'Fuederick , in brief addresses supported the adaiouiinu ut . Mr . M ' jore , the barrister , and a little clique now endeavoured to adjourn tho meeting , but were met with derisive laughter ; and then , ultiniateiy , commenced qnirrelling amongst themselves .
'Ihe Chairman then put tho amendment and the rfisoluiion—for the former at least 5 , 000 haudb were raised . Such a forest of blistered hands has scarcely ever before b .. fn seen in London . The resolution only rec < ived f : x vctca , the Repealers being ashamed to vote lest they should show their complete insignificance . Mr . Wheeler moved , and Mr . Bredell seconded a vote of thankB to t-bv chairman , which was supported with grout ability by Mr . Bolwell , and carried withou' a single dissentient , tbe Leagua patty joining in it . Three cheers were then given for Ellis , the victim of the Cora Law L-aguo—tbreo for O'Connor and tho Northern Star—throe for Frost , Williams , and Jon * {•• — and three for the Charter . Then three terrific groans Were given for the League , after which the meeting paaceably dispersed .
Thus ended one of the most important meeting ; 3 ever held in the Metropolis . The League are quite aghast , and the meeting is the universal topic of conversation . Some hundreds of active Chartists were utteily unable to gain admittance , and curing the two hours and a half tho meeting continued , the whole neighbourhood was in a state of great excitement . The Morning Chronicle asserts that three hundred policemen were at the Albany-street Station , ready to act if their services had bean required ; but notwithstanding the state of excitement m-t a blow wag struck , not an article was wilfully damaged , although the " gents" in the gallery , who deeming themselves secure in their elevation , were loud in their taunts and reproaches . A hint oi" two , how ever , respecting scaling the battlements , completely silenced their Oattery . The challenge of Feargus O ' tonuor was hoisted on a pole right in the face of the committee , and they were often questioned why they did not accept it .
The estimate of there being frojn five to six thousand persona present on various pares of the premises , is said to be considerably under iho markmany persons estimating uie number as high as 8 , 80 U . The heat during tho whole period was intense in the extreme . London baa nobly performed her duty . All dissensions , all cavil * , were buried , and a glorious victory was the result .
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- DUBLIN . —The Irish Universal Association held their usual weekly meeting ou Sunday . Mr . Patrick Kcgh , repeal warden was called to the chair . Tho secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , which were confirmed . He then read the objects ard rules of the Association . Mr . H . Clark proposed two members , who wore admitted . Mr . O'Higgins proposed Patrick Walsh , Esq ., ot Walsh ' s town ; the motion wa ^ seconded by Mr . R . Dunne The acoossiou of Mr . Walsh to the ra ? iks of the Chartists in Ireland was received with
turec hearty cheers . Mr . John Manning was next admiiikd , and being present , returned thanks for the manner iu which he was received , in a very . effective manner . Mr . O'Higgins then rose to bring forward tht ad'drt-ss ot' which he had given notice on the previous Sunday . He ' introduced tho subject in a very powerful sperch , full of facts and sound reasonin / s ; aud then proceeded to read the address , wh ' . cii contains a history of facta , which told with thrilling ifivct upon tho whole meeting . Several memburs spoke upon the { iddress , but our correspondent does not say whether it was adopted or not .
NOTTINGHAM . —A crowded meeting took place in tho Democratic chapel , Riee-place , on Tuesday evening , to meet that portion of Col . Rollister ' s victims , whose term of imprisonment expired last Thursday . Mr . J . Rogers was called to the chair . Mr . Meakin gavel a highly interesting account of the manner in which he aud his fellow prisoners had been treated ; he said that as far as the regulatious of the prison admitted , the governor had treated them with kiudness , but during the day they were kept under the silent system , aad during pare of the imprisonment 10 hard labour , which was very severe . He gave an amusing conversation which be Bad held with the chaplain , and concluded amidst loud cheers . A resolution sympathizing with the victims was then agreed to , and a collection was made for ihe men still at Southwbll .
fiULii . —One of onr most active Chartists here happening to fall into serions trouble , and being in much need of some pecuniary aid , several friends tooK up the case instauter . Mrs . Seaward and Mrs . Barnett gave an additional proof of their wonted kindness , ty undertaking the task of soliciting subscriptions to meet the case . Tha sum of six shillings was raised , which was handed over to the proper pirsy , in tbe pre&ence of your Correspondent .
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HUDDER . SFISLD . — Chamist Lecture . —On Sunday last * Mr , Ross delivered 6 wo powerful lecturres , in the Hall of Science , to crowded audiences , ou the present state of the country . At the conclusion , a collection was made on beh ilf of the Defence Fund . On Monday , he lectured ( at Bradley ; on Tuesday , at Kirkheaton ; and at each place gave general satisfaction . : Association Room , Uppsrhvad Row . —On Monday night last , the ( Jha . Tiists of Hudder ^ fiVld mot in this room , for the first time , instead of Tu sday . They will , in future , hold their weekly meetings on that night . Two delegates were appointed to attend , the district , held lo-morrow , ( Suudity } , at the Shipwreck Inn , Yew Green , to meet all twelve o ' cloek at noon .
OLDHA 1 W . —On Sunday last , Mr . Horridge , of Bury , delivered a v > ry spirited address , in which he shewed the evi . l effects of class-made-law * , and the misery which they have produced among tho labouring classes of this country . The ' collecuon to the General Defence Fund is accumulating rapidly in this town , aud will be in the hands of the Treasurer in a few days .
BIRMINGHAM . —Ciubtist Conference . Monday evening la . Pt , being the time appointed for the monthly conference , and to receive ihe report of the transactions of the council , the large room of the Royal Oak Inn , was well attended , and at eight o ' clock , Mr . Peter Henley , one ot * the shoemakers ' body , who arrived in Birmingham on account of a strike in London , was unanimously called to the chair . Mr . G . White , the Secretary , saiti , tfwyhad assembled that evening , in conformity with the resolution passed at the first Conference , namely , that a monthly meeting should be held , at ; which tho whole fcratisac'ions oi the council should be received , and a balanoe-sheet of tho receipts and ] expenditure laid be- ' oro them . He then lead over the minuses of the
various council oieutiugs , which were unanimously approved of . The balance s-hee' was also read and save satisfaction to all present . The bye laws drawn up by iho directing committee were next read over clause by Cause , and unanimously ; agreed to . The Secretary then intimnto » i his intention of resigning his office , as the new pl . ni was nowi fairly set going . Ho said so because his whole time would be required to prepare for trial , and requested that ho might not be nominated as a metnb . r of the council . Ho read over the list of councillors , describing how each a' - tended ; after which the following persons were ekct .. d for tho miMi ! :. g month : —f ! Messrs . Mason , Potts , Reece , Muriels , Wrlsford , iMavuty , Blake , Knight , Lindon ., Thome , Vaiighan , Higgins ,
Steward , Barry , Th'mpsou , Wa-hbourne , Watson , Joa ^ s , Hopkinp , Folliwa , Finlayj Kearney , Hip wocx ! . Bates , Williams , Thornton , Scott . stoneminou ; OJarke , Bailey , Ba'f , H' -nley , ? and T . Jones Mr . John Mason read a . long , sp rited , and argumentative address , which was ordered to be drawn ud a " , t ^ e late council meeti ; # . Mr . White moved , Tna * the spirit oi' tho address now read be printed , with the balance ( -beet , in a condensed iforin . " Mr . W . J . LiTidon seconded the motion , which was agreed to . It was likewis arrnngod , Ithat tho wh ^ le adrlross should be printed iii the form of a traet , a . soon as tho funds would admit . ; Messrs . White , Mason , and Henley , were then appointrd to draw up the address , to be printed with ( ihe balance sheet , and empowered to order three hundred copies of the same . Mr . R . ThotnLS ' . u moved , ! " Thac a public
meeting beheld at the Mechanics' { Institute , on iho following Monday evening , for tho purpose of increasing tha Organization . " Mr . Knight moved an ameudmeiit— " That t ' e question bo deferred . " Mr . Follows seconded the amendment . Tho original motion was carried by a large majority . Air . White moved—* That the dirocing committee ho . ' office until the first meeting of the council , after e ; : eh conference shall have elco ^ d their successors , or re-elected the existing committee . " Mr . Lindon seconded the motion which was unanimously agreed to . A collection was made to defray the expt . 'jse of the placards announcing the public meeting , and a vote of thanks given to the chairman , aftor which the meeting separated . The council will assoiubk . at the Chartist room , Aston-street , on Sunday afternoon at three o'clock .
Stkflhousf .-i . ane Mekting . —Tho usual weekly meeting ot the - hurtists was held at tha Ship Inn , on Tuesday evening laht , Mr . James Mavitty in the chair . The Secretary read over the minutes of the prcvi . us mee'in , ? . wlreh wore coi firmed . Mr . Horsloy entered the room at this stage of tho proeecdiags and was warmly app ^ aud ' - 'd . Ho introduced tho question of the General IWence Fund , and laid down a . handsome donation lor that- purpose . Mr . Porter laid down a lift a sain , and the oxampla thus Kb ! . waB followed bj Mes--r > . Pot ;*; Coi . p ^ r , Fu . « scll , Mavitty , N' % whou . se , and otner « , making in all two pounds . When 'heoiiecuon had JcJooed , Mr . W . P . Hiberts , of Bath , eiiter ^ c rhe r ^ om , being on his way to Manchester . The two : pounds for the Dofence Fund were handed to him , for Mr . O'Connor .
Aston street Meetug—Mr . John Richards , of the Pottories , delm-rnl a « excellent address in tho Chartist room , Aahton ctroot , ou ; Sunday evening last , which gave unmixed j&ti ^ faction . Council Meeting . —Tne usual ; meeting of the Chartist Council was hold at the iSuip If n , Steol house-lano , on Sunday last , at three o ' clock , Mr Walter Thorn in the chair , when important business was transacted . GIEIVAN . —Ou Mou-. ' ay evening Wt , William Maaee , author of " Tho I'lehuiaa , or Poor Man's
Advocate delivered a Ciinnit > i lecture in the Towu-Hall , to an attentive an-1 crowded [ audience , a working maniri the chair . In the r ^ nr ^ e of his lectun :, he made it plain thus every man who is liable to iay down his life for thu Crown and Constitution , ouyac inbtsntly to be put in possesi-iou of the elective franchise , covered ty the ballot , ; & - ; , and tha : jjo man in his senses cau for a moment t-u ^ pi . se that permanent prosperity or happiness t-. a . aver visit . our shores again , till the Charter is oio , ao the law of the land .
HALIFAX—At a delegate meefng "f this district-, he-id ai LudduiiJtn , on Sunday , a unanimous vote of thanks was giv . u to the ; new * venders ot Manchester , who have gonoronsly promised to give one week's profits of th « : aale of the Northern Star to the Goiioral Dffonce Fu-id . Thi following suras were handid in for tbo Defence Fund : —Halifax , £ 2 23 . ; Ovenden , £ 1 2 s ti » . ; Mixentl-n . 10 s . ( 3 d . ; Luddcnden . 10 s . 6 a . ; Luvtt Warlj-y , 10 a . ( M . ; a few friends , Sowerby Brid <; fl , 4-i . ; S . ddle , 5-. ; total , £ 5 4 s . 8 i . ( N Sunday last , Mr . lbbotson , of Bradford , lectured hero , and Rave general satUt ' ac : ion . ROLLINWOOa — On Sitidayev nin last , Mr John Crowther , of Lower Moor , p u-iham , deliver- a a lecture iu the Rj , iph Un ou ChartiH Room , am : gave general satisfaction .
Manchester . —Defknce Fund . —The Manchcs ' er treasurer , Mr . Thomas I ) ivies , hrw received th « sum of £ 5 8 * 2 d . for rfhe fund . We have received the list of subscribers , but have not room for its pubiication . * Milks Platting . —Ths Chartists of this locality hold their usual weekly ur .-eang in their room , Croppbr-s ' . re < : t , on Sunday cve . nrg . Mr . , lain- > s Leach delivered a lecture u > . on the corn and provision laws ; after which a collection w i inide tor the Goneral Ddfenco FunJ , wuich atnouau'd k > seveii and sixpence .
Heywood — Tvvo lectures were delivdi *« J in tht Association room , on Su i » ay last , by Mr . J . Lain-A collection was made ai t . io close oi e <* c ;; Lciurtfor the Defence Fund .
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Leeds District . —A General Council Meeting of this district will be held to-mOrrow morning at Morley , to commence at half-past ten o ' clock . Inquiry must be rr ade at Mr . Josepa Foraier ' s , ( or the place of meeting . Leeds . —The Rev . W . V . Jackson , from Manchester , will preach three bermons oa Sunday ( to-morrow ) in the Chartist Room , Cheapside , to commence at half-past ten , half-past tvvo , and six o'clock . Collections will be made after each sermon towards seating the gallery . On Monday Evening the SoircJB for the benefit of M'Douall takes place . Several distinguished amateurs have kindly offered their services . Tea on tt e table at six , and dancing to commence at eight o'clock . ;
Rochdale . —Messrs . Thomas Chad wick and Joseph Wood will address the Chartists' of this town ( tomorrow ) in the Chartist Room , Yorkshire-street , at halt-past two aud six o ' clock . A collection will be made in the evening for the Defence Fund . Oldham . —Mr . Wm . Scholefield will lecture htrc on Sunday evening , at six o ' clock . Hebden Bridge . —A ball will be held in the Democratic Chapel , on Tuesday ; the 28 th inst ., tc commence at six o ' clock . The Hebden Bridge quadrille band , will bo in attendance . Lower Warley . —On Sunday ( to-morrrow ) , Mr Butterley will lecture here at Six o'oleck iu th < evening .
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LoNDONt—Mr . M'Grath will lecture , on Sunday evening , at the Working Mau ' s Hall , 29 j , Mule-endroad . Thm Untied Localities of the Britannia , Waterloo-road , and the Star , Union-street , Borough , will in future meet every Monday ev . eniDg at th « Sotub London Hall of Science ( late Rotunda ) Blackfriars road , when lectures , &c , will be delif ered . The Delegates to the Metropolitan Delegate Meeting are requested to be punctual in their attendance on Sunday afternoon , three o ' clock , at 55 , Old Bailey , when important business connected with the welfare of the cause will be laid beforo them . Islington—The Chartists here are requested to meet on Monday evening .
Mb . Shebbakd will lecture at the Chartist School Room , Grey Eagle-street , on Sijnday evening nest . Mr . Mantz will lecture at the Chartist Hall , 29 i , Mile Eud-rt-ud , on Sunday evoning next , at seven o'cloek . Mr . Fraser will lecture at the Chartist Hall ,. 25 , Star-si . r < etjt , Comraereia ! -road East , on Wednesday next , at eight o'clock . A General Meeting of the Metropolitan Vi « tinz Fund Comzn : tee will be held on Friday evening uoxt , at tha Dispatch Coffee Rooms , Bride-bne . Mr . Sewell will lecture on Sunday evening , at the Horn of l'ien ; y , Little Guilford-street , Bloomsbury . Mr . Skelton will lecture oa Sunday evening , at the Political and Scientitic Institute , Turn-agJiinlane , Skinner-street . /
The Central Committee appointed to secure tho election of delegates to the Birmingham Conference , are requested meat on Thursday evening , at eight o ' clock—at 9 , Jonn-street , Adalphi . MARYLtcoNe . —JohnWatkins will lecture in Mr . Savage ' s largo room , Circus-street , on Sunday etening , at eight o ' clock . Mr . M'Grath will lecture at the Star Coffee House , on Sunday , at half-past seven o ' clock . Mr . Whcller will lecture on the following Sunday . 1 , China Walk , Lambeth . —The members of this locality are requested to attend next Tuesday evening , to assist in raising funds for the victim defence fund .
Hajipstead—H . Parry , E ^ q , will deliver an address i n the Temperance Hall , on Monday evoN « ing , oa Free Trade and the Charier , at eight o'clock . An Harmonic Meeting will be held at the Feathers , Warren-street , Tottenham Court Road , on Monday evening , at eight o ' olook , the proceeds of which will be equally divided between Mrs . Ellis , ( to establish her in business ) and Mr . Robert Peddio . Mr . J . Sewell will lecture at the Cock Inn , Camberweli , on Monday . Ship Tavksn' Long-Lane , Bermondsky . —A . Public Fondly Discussion takes place here , evtry Monday Evening .
Mr . R . G . Gamm vge , of Northampton , will lecture at tho following plaCi ? : —Monckton Deverill , Sunday and Monday ; Salisbury , Tuesday ; Wiache&ter , Wedn * .-.. sdhy , . Tnursday , and Friday ; Southampton , Monday , Maroh 6 th . Coventhy . —A tea party and ball will take place in the Charter Association Room , Well-street , Coventry , on . Shrove-Tuisday , wnen the friends of universal liberty are invited to attend . Tickets one shilling each . Lectures will be delivered every Friday and Sunday evenings , at the Coartist Associatiou Room , Well-street , by Mr . Hartopp , Mr . Wood , and Mr . Wiiliam Hosier ; lecture to commence precisely at eight o ' clock each evening . Manchester . —Mr . William Booth , of Newton Heath , will lecture in Cropper-street , Manchester , on Sunday next , at six o ' clock in the evening .
Keighley . —The next delegate meeting of this districc will bo held on Sunday , the 5 ; h of March , in the Working Maoi ' s Hall , Suu-street , Keighley , at ten o ' clock in the forenoon . Teetotalipm . — Mr . Henry Dorman , of Nottingham , gave anabio and interesting lecture on the subject , of Total Abstinco , in the School-room , Cottingley , ( near Biagl-. y ) , on Friday evening last , when fourteen persons signed the Teetotal pledge . Mr . Thomas IbbotsOn . of Bradford , will visit the following places during next week , namely , —Rochdale , Monday ; Tuesday , Heywood ; Wednesday , Hury ; Thursday , Bolton ; Friday , Chorlcy ; and Saurday , Preston . Mr . Kidd will lecture in Blaydon on Sunday next at teu o ' clock ih the forenoon , and in Winlayton , at at one o ' elock in the afternoon .
Ne . wton Heath . —There will be a Tea , party in tho Clmrtibt room , here , on Tuesday evening next at tix o ' clock . A quadrille baud will be in attendance . Ti'ikots nia , epeuce each . HtBuEN Bridge . —A lecture will be delivered in the Democratic chapel , Hebden Bridge-lane , on Suniay , by Mr . Richard Wheelwright . Sutton ik-Ashfield . —A concert will be held at ? . he hou «" . of Mr . Harriot , the sign of the Trooper , Club-row , on Shrove Tuesday , for the benefit of Mr . John West . Uedditch . —Oa Tuesday next , a tea-party and ball will take p ace at the Chartist Hail , Reddiich , fvrthe benefit ; of the Defence Fund .
OLDMAii . —On Sunday ( lo-morrow ) Mr . William Sshoieneld ,. of Manchester , will looture in the Chartis - room , Greavos-street , at six o ' clock in the eveniug . Keighley . —Mr . D . Ross , of Manchester , will lectuio in cue Working Man ' s Hail , Keighley , this ( Siturday ) evening . On Sunday , ( to-morrow ) , he will preach two sermons , in the same place , on behalf ot the Defence Fund , to commence at two o'clock in the afternoon , and at half-past fire o ' clock in tho evening . Mr . Ro ' ss ' s Route . —On Monday evening , Mr . Roo = will iec ' . ure at Binsley . On Tuesday , he will utibnd a soiree at Kai ^ hloy . Oa Wedae ? day , lie will lecture at Ha . WL > rth . On Thursday , at Silsden , and an Friday evening , he will again lecture at Kei ^ hley . '
Bradford . —Mr . Brown will lecture in the large Ruum , Butter worth-buildings , on Sunday , at two o'clock iu ihe af ; ernoon , aud at six o ' clock in the evening . The Raticnal Musical Society intend giving another perf .. > rrasinc 3 en Sunday . Admission to the body of tne Hall , 2 d ; ga . Uery , 3 d . The Chartists op Goodmansend will meet in their Roma , at . Vlr . Go dsboroagh ' s , on Saturday evening , at eight o ' clock . The Chartists of Daisy Hill will mest on Saturday ovuaiug , at eight o ' clock . Tuk Chautists of the Central Locality will me i on fcunaay moruiug , at leu o ' clock .
The M : misers of the Ten Shillings Share Co-operitive ai « reque-ted to meet on Sanday afternoon , at two »' ciock , in the Couucil Room , Butterworthbuildiugs . The Chartists of White Abbey will meet ia thiiir room ac ten o ' clock , oa Sunday morning . A Tea Pakty will be held in the Chartists Sunday School ijom l ou Sunday next . Tea to be on the table at live o ' clock , TicKets f ' .. r females 6 d , each ; b » ys utmer luurt . in years , 6 i each ; adult males , 3 > 1 . r-ach- After tea * music arid sacred recitations , riv , proceeds to go to th . 9 school . L * LiFAX . —On S . iuday ( to-niorrow ) evening , Mr . A . Hciueion , of fclLiud , will deliver a iocturo in the Lar- ' e R . > otfi . S . van Coppioe , at sis o'clock .
Manchksieu . —Mr . O'Connor will address the f-rad'i ^ o' Man ^ icsior , in the Hall of Science , Camp Fi ^ ld , on Miifitia ? evening next , at ei ^ ht o'clock , t \ j pr ^ C ' - : ' - 'd i . i g '> to the de . " 3 n <; e fund . Admission to th b . y af thj HaU , '< si . ; to tha platform , 6 d . CAKPt- ' . vreK ' s Hall . — Two lectures will be deliv red in t-ie a ' .- / vo Hall , on Sunday ( to-niorrow ) . Out m the . if . i-riioon by Mr . E . Cia . 'k ; and the other in tho evunug oy Mr . Wm . Dixon . Salfjkd—Tiitre will be a aiceting of the Chartism in ti . o National Charter Association Room , Grea * . Uo-or ^ e- ^ ircct , on Tuesday uas . h . Mr I uward Cl * rk wili kcture in the Association Koum , Great George-street , on Sunday evening , ai haif-pa ; t six .
Ashton — No . 12 ou tho plan will leciuve in the Association K ^ om , ou Sunda-y ( to-morr'Jiv ) . at six o clock iu ths evening . Hollixwood . — -Mr . D Donavanwill address the Chartists of this locality , en Sunday evening , at six o'clock . Chopper street . —Mr . Wm . Booth will address the Chartists of Miles Platting , on Sunday next , at half-past six . Newton-Heath . —Mr . H . Horridge will lecture in the Association room , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) at six o'clock in the evening . Brown-Stbeet—Mr . M'Farlane will address the Chartist Mechanics , in their room , Brown-street , on Thursday evening next , at eight o ' clock .
Heywood . —Number twelve , on the plan , will leoture in the Association room , on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock . Speak-Stbeet . —The Chartist painters will hold their meeting in the room , Spear-street , on Wednesday evening , when Supernumerary , No . 8 , on the plan , will address them . The Lecturers on the South Lancashire plan that are appointed for Pailsworth , are reqaessed not to attend until they are called for . Littlbtown in Livebsedge . —On Sunday , two sermons will be preached at the above place , by Mr . Benjamin Rushton , of Ovenden , when collections will be made in aid of the Defence Fuod . Service to commence in the afternoon at half-past two o ' clock , and in the evening ' at six .
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COMPLETE DEFEAT AND UTTER ANNIHILAT 10 N OF THE LEAGUE INFLUENCE IN THE METROPOLIS , AND GLOKIOUS VICTORY OF CHARTISM . On Monday evening , according to announcement , a public meeting was held m Hall ' s Riding School , Albany-street , Regent ' s Park , to adopt a petition and resolutions in favour oi' a Repeal of the Corn Laws . The chair was announced to be taken at seveu o'clock . The Chartists , well acquainted with the wily foe they haa to contend wica , mustered iu great force about six o'clock , and thus deiea'ed the intention of tbe League in packing the peeiinjj , they having issued their tickets to admit , the bearers at six o'clock . Having obtained a sight of these tickets , a strict blockade was kept up at the three entrance doors of the building andfairplay thus secured .
At half-past six o ' clock , the doors were opened , and a tremendous rush touk place to secure front situations . Seals had been provided for between two and three thousand persons , auii barriers erected aeross the building , about twelve feet distance from the platform ; it being barricaded round to prevcut admittance , except trom a private entrance , at which Mr . Farrer , although provided with a ticket , was refused , and called a " tool of O'Connor ' s . " Shortly beforo seven o ' clock , the Committee , accompanied by Sir William Bail , MP ., Commodore Napier , M . P ., Gunt-Tal Evans , M . P ., J . Hume , M .. P ., and a host ot '" respectables" took their station on the platform . By dint of ^ reat exertion Messrs . Christopher , Lovett , Wheeler , Martiu , and another
Chartist succeeded in scaling the barrier , and secured a seat on the platform ; W . Bagshaw , Esq ., Chairman of the Marylebone Anti-Corn-Law Association , according to announcement , walked into the Chair , and was received with great disapprobation . Mr . J . Lovett proposed and Mr . Wheeler seconded Mr . Christopher , as Chairman , which , on being put , was carried by twenty to one ; Mr . Bagshaw still persisting in retaining the Chair , and an unavailing attempt was made by tbe u gents" to farce Mr . Christopher and his friends from the platform . The immense building by this timo was crowded to
excess , > ot less than 5 , 000 persoas being present . A scene of tbe most novel description ensued . The seats , occupying considerable room , and being found inconvenient , were lifted np , passed over the heads of the meeting , and piled up in the centre oi the room , several of them being unavoidably damaged in their transit . The " gents , " on the platform , mistaking this scene for a general attack oa their friends commenced an attack upon the few Chartists on the platform . This being observed , a tremendous rush was made against the barrier , which immediately gave way . The barricades round the platform were levelled in an instant ^ the gents" flying with
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TT * -ivu ouiuiugD per jnprier . S YOL- YL ] 0 . 276 . SATURDAY , FEBRUARY 25 , 1843 . PRK % »^ ESS ? , J ?^ Sf or . .
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