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      CHARTIST MONTHLY MAGAZINE . " The Charter as a means—social happiness as the end . " ON the 1 st of June will be published , price Sixpence , No . I , of a new Periodical , containing thirty-two closely printed pages of original matter demy 8 vo ., enclosed in a neat wrapper , and occasionally embellished with a splendid Engraving , CONTENTS OF NUMBER I . To our Readers and Subscribers . Progress of Liberty in England , from the earliest period down to the present time . Chartism and Socialism . The Life of a London Dodger . Letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury The Poor Law Martyrs ( A Tale ) Chap . I . Autobi 6 graphy of a Chartist . Poems by a Sufferer under the Present System . News of the Month . Critical Notices . Orbituary , &o ., &o . Chartism having now gained a radical footing in the world , several tried friends of the Cause have been appointed a Committee to supply a desideratum which is beginning to be very sensibly felt . In this undertaking they have met with encouragement and support from Chartist advocates of all shades of opinion , and particularly from that portion of the public which represents the spirit and the intelligence of the London Trades . They have encountered no opposition , and anticipate none . The aim of the Committee is to produce a work which ciir be lent to neutrals , and even to the enemies of our principles , with the hope that it may awaken apathy and dispel prejudice , and thus disseminate Chartism in circles from which it has hitheno been excluded : for they feel convinced that Chartism can be made amusing and instructive ; noble , amiable , dignified , and interesting—fit for the drawing-room of the Lord , as well as the cottager ' s fireside . It can speak with the tongue of the orator , take up the pen of the historian , teach with the philosopher and theologian , as well as declaim with the politician ; and can wield the magic wand of romance , sound the lyre of poetry , delineate with the pencil of the topographer—receiving inspiration by turns from each Muse . "Churchmen , dissenters , lawyers , doctors , naval and military men , Whig or Tory , all have their Magazines to store up news , to state their claims , to advance their prospects , and to impart information peculiar and interesting to all . Why should not working men have a Magazine to represent their interests , and to promote their elevation in society 1 Such a Magazine would furnUh them with ready arguments for nse in conversation and debate—with facts for thoughtful minds—with sound and searching truths—with useful , necessary , and profitable information—and would materially assist to gain the Cause of truth and justice . It should be made to penetrate into every town and village , and reach the hands of every working man . A Portrait , with a Memoir of some eminent patriot , will be given once a quarter , to bind up with the volume ; and an Annual Prize for the best Essay , on some subject relative to democracy . All communications to be addressed to the Editor , at No . 5 , Angel Court , Strand ; lettera expecting an answer to enclose a stamp . Orders received by all Booksellers in Town and Country . JOHN WATKINS . Hon . See .

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      WEST-RIDING OF YORKSHIRE . | ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPRING SE 3-I SIONS FOR THE TRIAL OF FELONS , &o . NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN , that the Spring General Quarter Sessions of the Peace , for the West-Riding of the County of York , will be holden I by Adjournment , at SHEFFIELD , on Thuesdat , j the First Day of Juae next , at Half-past Ten ; o'Clock in the Forenoon , and by further Adjourni ment from thence will be holden akBRADFORD , i on Monday , the Fifth Day of the Same m » nth of June , at Ten o'Clock in the Forenoon , for the , TRIAL OF FELONS AND PERSONS IN-| DICTED FOR MISDEMEANORS , when all I Jurors , Suitors , Persons who stand upon Reoogni-| zance , and others having business at the said Ses * ! sions , are n quired to attend the Court . j Prosecutors and WitneBBes in cases of Felony j and Misdemeanor from the Wapontakes of Strafforth and Tickhil ! , Osgo'deross and Strincroas , must attend tho Sassions at SHEFFIELD ; and those from the Wapontakes of Staincliffe and Ewcrosa , | Claro , the Ainsty , Agbrigg and Morley , Skyrack | and Barkstonash , being the remainder of the ; West-Riding , must attend at the Sessions at ! BRADFORD . i A Second Court will be appointed whioh will I proceed with the Trial of Felons , as soon as a sufficient number of indictments have been brought into Court . C . H . ELSLEY , Clerk of the Peace . Clerk of the Peace ' s Office , WakeBeld , lOch May , 1843 . «"

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      TO LADIES' SHOEMAKERS . MR . THOMAS LORD , Ashton-undeb-Lynb , ia in immediate want of a few First-rate Ladies ' Shoemakers . Married Men , whose Wives have been accustomed to Boot Binding , will be preferred . The Wages are very ijood , the Work light , and the Employment will be regular . No other class of men are required . No Club men nor Tramps need apply . Ashton-under-Lyne , May 8 th , 1843 .

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      LOCAL MARKETS . Leeds Corn Market , Tuesday , May 9 . —The arrivals of grain to this day's market are smaller than of late . The finest Wheat has made last week's price ; there is a better demand for the second fresh qualities , and ls per qr higher ; no improvement in the chambered sorts . Barley lutle alteration . Oats and Beans rather dearer . the average prices of wheat , for the week ending May 9 th , 1843 . Wheat . Barley . Oats . Rye . Beans . Peal Qra . Qrs . Qra . Qre . Qrg . Qr& 3576 382 521 0 396 7 £ 8 . d . £ s . d . £ s . d . £ a . d . £ a . d . £ 8 . d . 2 5 4 1 11 9 $ 0 18 6 0 0 0 1 6 9 . j 17 5 Richmond Corn Mahkiit , Saturday , May 6 . — Our supply of grain was not so large as last week , but quite sufficient for the demand . Wheat sold from 5 s 3 d to 6 s 3 d . Oats 2 i to 2 s lOd . Barley 33 to 3 s 6 d . Beans 3 s 6 d to 3 s 9 d per bushel . Manchester Corn Market . —Saturday , May 6 th . —The effect of limited supplies of Fiour has been apparent in the operations of the trade during the week ; and , as there are no stocks in factors ' hands , the bakers and dealers were compelled to pay an advance of 6 d . to ls . per sack on their purchaces , at which rates the fresh arrivals moved off into consumers' hands as they appeared . Oat 9 and Oatmeal met only a retail inquiry , at last week ' s prices 67 ^ 7 loads of Oatmeal form the chief article of imDort into Liverpool or Runcorn , the amount of all others being very small . There is no cnange to notice in the value of Wheat at our maiket thia rooming , aud , with but a slow inquiry for the article , few transactions were reported . The scarcity ot Flour hap enabled holders to realizj an improvement of ls » per sack , aud we advance our quotations ia accordance . 20 s . « d . per load for Oatmeal and 2 s . 6 d . per 45 lbs . for Oats are extreme quotations ; and at those rates the business done was only to a moderate ' extent . Newcastle Corn Market , Saturda y , April C —The supply of Wheat at market this morning from che country was smaller than we have had it for some weeks past , and , being without any arrival * from the coa 9 t , the whole met a ready sale at an advance of 13 . to 2-. per quarter on the prices of this day se'unight . Foreign Wheat ia held with mucn firmness , and , for the few sales m » de to day m an advance ot l-i . per quarter was obtained . Rjoi ** free sale . The supplies of Barley this w « ek M » again veiy moderate ., and m consequ » uc * , P ' 9- * maintained , but , with tow esceptiaut , our maltsters are now stocked for che season , and , therefore , shipments cannot be reuommended . Mali is a bet'er sale . Ia Beans asd Peas no change . We had a Ian supply ot Oats from the farmers to-day , and they met a free said at tully the v < ites of last week .. i » a sale for Hour during the week has beea only du' ^ but-to-dV . y there was a better feeling in the trade , and for favoured marks of households our quotatioas have b een exceeded . Arrivals here this week '• — Engli ih , 330 quarters . Barley , 1 , 111 sacks of Flour . Foreign , 4 . 920 quarters Wheat .

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      Bl'Tr . —A . VN 1 YERSABT SeRMO >* S , GillDE . N STBZtt Bcm . m . —The Rev . Wm . Hill will preach the anniversary sormonfl of the Cbristi&B church at Bury , assembling in the Garden- street Boom , on Sunday , May 21 , in the afternoon and evening . Lommm ? . —Ruffy Ridley will lecture on Kenningtoc Common , oa Sanday afternoon nex ; , at three o ' clock . The Members of the city locality will meet on Sunday morning , a ; the Political and Scientific Insti uuon , Turnagain-lane , when & lecture will be dentcred . Mb .. Pabkes , of Sheffield , will lecture to the niPinbers of the City of Lonaon locality , or , v . Bdsy . morning , at Pleven o c ' oefc . at the Political andj Scientific Ins-itution . 1 . Turnagain-lane .

      Mr . Pask . es , ef Sheffield , will l-c'ure on Sunday freting . at the Working Mpd '? Hj ! 1 , 2 SA , Mil : Ead-road , npon the subject of the Corn Law 3 . " llr . Passes , will attend with Raftey Ridley on tsnday afternoon , at Kensington Common . Mr . Geoegk Jclian Hahket will lecture on Sir- : ' : >¦ evening , a : the Poliiical and Scientific Institu . K '" :. ' . Turzasain-iane , T' - - members of the St . John ' s and St . Olive ' s loo .-. ¦ y , are requested to meet at Mr . Jeane ' s , hair dr ^ -- -. Snow ' s-fields , on Monday nesj , at eight o'ck-c £ in the evening . > i , . tl » b » -s — Mr . Watkins will Jerfnre at the M-cr ^ nic ' s Insrirntion , Circus-street , on Sunday erf- - . £ nexr . at half-past seven .

      1 \ ver Hamlets . —Chartist Haix . —The shirehola- - andfriend * engaged in esta-.-iishing the above Hai : ^ re informed tha ; in con&cquenc * of Working Min " - Hall having morning lectures , they will be unat-It transact their business in that Hall , they will ther- '" 're meet on Sjfidsy next , and following Sanday-, at Mr . Stubbs ' , 93 , Brick-lane , until furth . tr not ; . at haL ' -pa ^ t nine in the forenoon . >]?~ Balls will lecture , on Monday evening , at the C mtnereial Coffee House , 34 , Cierkenweilgret . ; . " On the British Constitution . " £ > t Pa > xra « . —Mr . Fnssell will lecture , on Monday . iext , at Tinman ' s Ccffee House , 59 , Tottenhamcour r ^ ad , at ha ' if-past eischt o ' clock .

      >'; ^ akk . —A pabbc ball will be held in llr . E ^ K . ' - iar ^ eroom , on Monday , at seven o ' clock , to defray the expences of t ^ e room , the surplus to go ij the Defence Fund , &c . Admissiea sixpence eacr . ^• NcnESTEB . —A special meeting will take place in i . t Carpenter * ' Hall , on Sunday next , upon very imp-.-riant business ; a Dnmcrons attendance is reqa- - > -:--a . Chair to be taken a ; ten o ' clock in ihe fore .- ; . on .

      B . i-ioL . —The members of Bear-lape locality are reqi . -: ed to attend on Monday , at eight o ' clock in the >¦* ' uinz , to lake into consideration Mr . O'Connor - -. ' . an of Organization . All communications for th ? ' . m aiixy mast be addressed to the sub-Secretary , F . I ins , 4 , Maribro ' -Hill , Bristol . y , r . R . G . Gamxage will lecture at the following p ' a "•• ¦ - during tne nrx : wp-k : —ShtffieJd , cuccay ; Bar-. ficj , Monday ; Lewis . Tuesday ; Araley , Wedneso > y ; asd Hoibeck , Thursday .

      K iUFAX . —The monthly meeting of this district w : ii t > e oeid at MixeEden Stones on Sunday ( tomorrow ) at two o ' clock in the afternoon ; those Io <* s . lii 2 cs holding money for the Defence Fund , woi . d do well to forward the same by their delegate . M ' . West will visit the following places duricg the < veek : —Halifax on Tuesday ; Todmorden on Wednesday ; and Hebden Bridge on Thursday . I : ; li ~—3 Ir . Harney willieemre in the large room , fca : i ^ nse-lane , on Sotday tTtning , a ; half-past eight 0 * 0- ' - £ . 5 ' ffjeld . —Mr . Gamttage will lectnre on the Cor * . Laws in the Fig-tree Lane Room , on Sunday evev-iTiji ( to-morrew ) , at half-past seven o ' clock . D > ,-= ion invited .

      Trii Lasd . —On Monday evening , Mr . Gammage wii : * ec : uxe on this question of questions in the ab < - - -c room , zu eight o ' clock . >¦ --wcastls . —The adjourned meeting oF delegates ( fj ' -. _; -uch places in the connties of Northumberland ac-i Dorhaai is wiih to have the pure principles of Char : ; -m promulgated in theix localities ) will be re-E 2 H 3- j iu ; be TyceDacX Tavern , Long-row , South Sh ' - - - "s , on Sunday ( : o-rcorrow ) , at ttn o ' clock iD th- ; : rerioon , when it is expecied a goodly number of o- " -gates nill attend , as business of vast iaiportai > 'i io the sons of toil will be considered . —Any pei-c-u ¦ wishing the services of Mr . Beseley ( who is eius ^ fd as district lecturer ) can be accommodated bj l : iiig a week ' s ^ previous notice to the district Sectary , James Sinclair , newsagent , 25 , Hi ^ hbn : j-, . Newcastle .

      I . ? .. BEiSLET S RotTK FOE NXXT WEEK . —Newca-. . Sunday evening , at sevtn o ' clock ; Sunderhi ,-:. Monday ; Sou ; h Shields , Tuesday ; Btgg ' s Mav . Wednesday . \ Y bds > " Bsjdge . —Mr . John W ^ st wiU deliver a lee- . r- : n the Dercocratij Chapel , Hebden Bridge Ls . , on Iiiui : > day Dext , at eigat o ' clock in the ere ; i ;; g . I'ldhax . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) , Mr . Thomas C 1 & i . of Stockport , will lecture in the Chartist r > o - ¦ . s .: six o ' clock in ihe evening ; also , on Monda ^ ^ rn : ii 2 . at eight o ' clock , Mr . Wm . Beil will Qr-i ^ -. r his ? econa lec . ure on the necessity of a uz \ y . Driwix : the middle and workins classes .

      . t ~ i > gham . —A free discussion takes place every W-: ; .-53 ay evening , at 5 wan ' .-p < fiVe-hou 5 e , Drury ' - H : The question for next Wednesday evening is ihr * " ; ourntd diecu £ ? ion upon the land—the right of thr - .-opie to possess it—and the bes ; means ot " obtaii ^ u . 5- LT 2 RIDGE . —A lecture will be delivered in the as .- iL' . oii room , Sialybridge , on Sunday eveciDir ai . .--past six . I . chdale . —No . I , on the S-Mth Lancashire Lectur : ' f ^ an , will deliver two lectures in th Chart :-. - < im , "korkihire-sireet , on Sunday ( lo-morrow )^ j in i af-. ^ i ii oon , at half-pasi two , and in the even- ¦ iE ^ -.. six o ' clock .

      I r . ns . —Mr . West will lecmre to-morrow afrereo ¦ . a : half-pas : two , ar ; d in the evening * a : halfpa .- - -: x o ' clock , and again on Monday ni ^ ht , at ei x ¦ o clock , in the Chartist room , Cheapside . ] Lees , the talented editor of the Temperance An- ate , will deliver a lecture in the Urseroem , Ch _ j-id ? ^ on _ Mondsy , the 22-J iost . Subject—Ch- ;^ m the political aspect of Christianity . L-2 DS District , —The committee appointed on Sn ^ CiV last , to arrange for Mr . B-U'j ronte , will Er- -n Wedn . sday cigat , at eight o ' clock , ' in the Ch-: ..: ¦ : room , Cheapside-F'L 3 r . cE . —Mr . Joseph Alderson will lecture in the ¦ art ; * : TDom , near the Bridge , to-morrow evening . : half-past six o ' cloek .

      A '' haetist Camp Meeting will be holden on Hy .- -ckM . oor , on Sunday . May 2 irt-., at two o ' clock in • ¦ aiLernoon . Mr . Brown , from London , and oth-: f riends will address ice me-. ting . P . ' - 'I-vgham . —The Cbarrisrs of Ast-on- ? : reet are t : o -iej to attend at thzir ice-ring room , on Monc-n ' -: Jng , at half-past seven o ' clock , to n&minate ta . ritral conneiL - ' - Jahn Mason will address the men of Dirminghan oa Sunday rexr , at half-psi-i ten o ' clock in the ^ rniEg , on the waste ground , Daddeston-row .

      A Et . vE ^ BrsT . —The directors inteud to open the - -w Working Men ' s Hall , on Whit Tuesday , the ¦' .- . h day of June , by a public dinner , to which th »\ -ave invited ike following gentlemen ;—T . S . Ihi-r .-oibe , Esq ., M . P ., F . O'Connor , Esq ., W . S . Cra- --ord , Esq ., M . P .. ( this eentkman promised to at : t-vr ) , John Fiei-ien . Esq ., 11 . P ., and John Temple Lei-.-r . E > q ., M . P . Tne direciors are m hopes of W ecD-sbnry presenting such an app- ^ aratce on that oecr « - on as it never did before . Tickets for the d :: r will be had ar the fof ' owing towns : — B : rmici-um , West Brimwich . Tiptori , Dudley , Woi-Ter . -- . mpior , Stonrbridge , WaisiU , Darlast ' wn , and W C : — . . bury . Tbe price of the tickets : —G-ntle-Eri . ] .- tJd . ; Isdie ^ , Is . each to the dinner . There wi ., b- a ball : u the ev .-nir , g , to commence at seven o c :-.-. a ; ikkcis li . each , to include refreshment ? .

      Br .. I ;? osb . —Mr . E . Hurley will lecture in the Ian ; , rcom , Btu'erworih Building . ' , on Sunday eve ; . ins , a ; seven o ' ejock , oa the best iccsns o ; ob ; 5 :- ng the Chauer . Admission free . L » iicus-Bion : av ; t » d . ^ r smtth wiiilecture in the Associaiion Room , « n ::.: Aobey , on Monday evening , at eight o ' clock , on me best method of repealing the Corn Laws . ± re - aamiiaion . Discossioa mvii « d . The Chartists of Little Hoi * on will me * t in the scnoo . room , Park-place , on Sunday mornii ^ at nine o clock , when the question of raising fund ' s to obtain the land , according to Mr . O'Connor ' s plan will be disc-ossed .

      A Public Mxbii . \ g will be held in the large room , Butierworth ' s Buildings , on Tuesday evening " , at eight o ' clock , to takt into consideration the propriety of establishing a stationer ' s shop , the profits to He appropriated to the benefit of the Chartist cause . A Public MSEH 5 G will be held on Monday next at twelve o'clock at noon , n * ar the Toil iiajyilanehtattT Road , on the Milk Monopoly . A Meetlsg will be held in the Chartist Room , Bowling Back-lane , on Snnday morning , at ten o ' clock , to discuss Mr . O'Connor ' s plan for obtaining the iand .

      Tiie Chabtists meeting in Butterworth's Bui'ding ? , « iil meet on Sunday iuorLUigj at nine o ' clock , on business of importance .

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      Uldham . —Mr . Thomas Clark w : ll lecture in the Association Room , on Sunday , ( to-morrow ) at six j'ci- > ck in the evening . -Asrtos . —Mr . Edward Clark , of Manchester , will lecture in the Charlestown Association Room oa Sunday evening , at six o ' clock . Holliswood . —Mr . John M'Farline will lectnre in the Chartist Room , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) at six o ' clock in the evening . Carpkstes ' s Hall . —The Rev . W . V . Jackson will deii 7 er two lectures in the above Hall , on Sunday ( to-morrow ) at half-p&st two o'clock in the afternoon , and half-past six in the evening . Hoxlkt . —A district meeting will be held in the association Room , Honley , on Sunday , ( tomorrow . ) at one o ' clock , when it is hoped all peraons will be punctual in their attendance .

      Htddessfiud . —A meeting will be held in the Association Room , Upperhead-row , on Monday eTcniDg next , at eigbt o'clock . All the members are particularly requested to attend , as business of importance will be laid before them-

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      BOVTON . —Mr . Hosb lectured here on Sunday at two o ' clock in the afternoon , on the monarchy , tbe peerage , and the people ; and at six o ' clock in tbe efei : ing on the land and on capital An excellent collection waa in&de for the defence fund . DERBY . —A delegate meeting was held in this town , on Sunday last , when it was agreed that a lecturer should be engaged for three months , and that an invitation be given to Mr . John W ^ Tbe subject of organization was brought forward and formed s part of the discussion , 'which was postponed until the next delegate meeting . A baJauce sheet will be published ahortly , respecting Mr . West ' s defence . BIRMINGHAM . —Tbe shoemakers locality , at the Britannia , Peck-lane , met on Sunday evening , and voted five shillings to the general defence fund ; the money was sent to Mr . Cleave .

      HALIFAX . —The Cbartisw of this plaee who hitherto met in Swan Coppice have been obliged to leave the room . The landlord has met with difficulties , and the concern has been consigned to other patties , who , after they came in possession , were not long in aerring us with notice to quit . The Committee , therefore , has engaeed a commodious room in Pellen-lane , next door to Ebenezjr Chapel , over Mr . Gill ' s surgery , which will be opened on Sunday , May the 21 st . If we were anything like what we ought to be , in this district , we c * nld build h Hall of our own , from whence no person could eject os . We could raise a building commodious and respectable for very little over two hundred pounds . If we cannot master two hundred members , at one pound per share , in this district , it is high time for us to give up the agitation altogether .

      IttANSFIEI » D . —On Wednesday night , Mr . Gammage , from Northampton , lectured in the Old School B ^ om , Stock well-gate , on the fallacies of the Free Traders . On Thursday night , Mr . G . immaj ? e lectured in the Market Place , on the necessity of extending political power to all classes of the people . BUXtL- —The Cbarbista of this place , feeling the vr ^ nt of a room for their regular meetings , have engaged tbe lirge loom at the rear ef the White Hart Inn , S<hooae-lane , \ rhich was opened on Sunday night ; and , though the notice w short , the meeting was both numerous and respectable . Mr . West delivered an address , and at the conclusion introduced Messrs Durham , Woodruffs , and Challenger , who were on their journey homewards from tbe Queen ' s Bench . They severally addressed the meeting . A collection amounting to 10 s . was subscribed towards assisting them op their way .

      FRXEMASOJiS" Lodge . —On Monday night a crowded audience assembled to bear a lecture from Mr . West on the Factory system , tmd the necessity of education in the manufacturing districts . Mr . West exposed the enormities of the Factory System ; and gave the Dissent 3 rs a severe lushing for their conduct in opposing the Factory Bill Mr . West then read some correspondence from Mr . Doncombe and other members respecting the petition to investigate the conduct of the police , tbe Magistrates having sent up a defence to the Borough Members . LASSWADB . —A social meeting took place on Tuesday last , Mr . James Jackson in the chair . A number of soegs , duets , &c , were sung , and recitations given , and all passed of welJ . A " Mutual Instruction Society" is about to be formed here .

      HTDE . —A conoert and ball was held at the bouse of > lr . T . Wood , the Swan Inn , on Saturday , for the bent&t of the wife of William Moorhuuse , who is now ( tigering the sentence of tiro yean imprisonment in Knuisford House of Correction . Collected £ l 17 s . 6 d . Expenditure , 18 s . id . ; left for Mrs . Moorhouse , Ids . 2 lL The company broke up well satisfied with the amusements . ION'DON . —CaMbsbwell—A meeting was held hcri on Monday evening , at the O ' . d Blue Lion , Copjicr-row , for the purpose of hearing a lecture from Mr . ArruTj , of Bradford , tone of the victims of the late G _; Tern meat prosicutions , ) but the wetness of the ¦ weather having prevented our friends rom assembling

      in sufficient time for the lecturer , ( who had an important engagement elsewhere , ) to go through his intended discffwee , it was pnt off . At half-past nine o ' clock , however , Mr , Weedon was called to tbe chair , and Mr . Cowan huvicg undertaken the office of secretary , pro tern ., the real business of the association commenced , tbe members , one a : > d all , determining to render this hitherto quiet locality as full of stir as it had been in the most palmy dajs of the agitation . It was proposed , while the place for the official meetings of the council rcmain&d the same , that the lectures and discu&eions on behalf of the avowed objects of the association , should tike place in different neighbourhoods of the Borough of Fiusbury every week , if possible , aiid tb « parish of WferkeDwell in particular ; for which object Mr . Balls will lec' . ure nt half-past tight o ' clock on JluDday evening next , at Lu&t ' s Old Coffee House , Cierkenwell Grocn , oppoute the Sessions House . A discussion will follow , to be supported by Messrs . Cameron , Gardener , Sharp , WeeAon , Cowan , and others . The memtirs having subscribed among themselves towards the payment of certain liabilities , it was . afterwards agreed , in iinonjily , that in addition to msniea aL ^ ady snbibed to the Victim Fund , aJl cash ta . kca for fentrujcefees , ai well as for the wetily payments of the

      members , should be directly sem to Mr Cleave , on behalf of the Defence Fund , for tbe victims of our insulted and unjustly persecuted cause . Another chairman having been appointed , Mr . Weedon was elected delegcte , in the room of Sharp , recalled . Mr . Cowan then announced a series % f lectures to be delivered by him . to be followed by discussion on political subjects , at Wisedell ' s Coffee Hou&e , Long-lane , Barbican , every S . turday evening . Chartists invited , and Corn Law Rtpealers defied ! The mtmbers did not separate till near midnight .

      A Co > ceb . t &c . took place at the political and scientific Institute , Turn-again-lane , on Monday evening , for the bentfit of the victims . The evening waa very unpropitious , but about 269 tickets were Qisposed of , and the amusement ? krpt up with spirit until an early hour . The DETArLTERS in tbe dinner money of the late Demonstration , not attending to the repeated requests of the committee , to bajance their accounts , no other course is left but to publish the defaulters . —Mr . Watts , of Finsbnry , Secretiry , 9 s . 6 d ; Mr . Ford , of Knightsbridge , 9 = ; Mr . Treadwe 1 , of Brick-lane . 19 s . 6 ii ; Mr . Cater , of tbe City . 5 s ; Mr . Lucas , of St . Psdcm , 2 s . 6 d ; > 5 r . Borg , of the Craven Head , Drury-lane , in money and tickets , 13 a . Gd . There is also due to tbe proprietors for incidental txpences , £ 1 . J 6 S 6 ± , making in all a debt of near five pounis . —Ruffey Ridley , Secretary .

      BIRHIINGHAItt . —The usual monthly conference of Chartiati was held at the Malt Shovel , Princess-street when tbe minutes of the previous meeting were read over by the Secretary and confirmed -, after which the balacce-sbeet of income and expenditure was read , which gave general satisfaction . The plan of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Charter Association was then read , and agreed to by the meeting ; after which the following persons were elected to act as & local councH , to strengthen the organization in Birmingham : —MtAsrs . John Mason , Joseph Keene , J ^ hn >" ewhouse , John Follows , Thomas Welsford , David PotU , Jotish Hickman , Benjamin Sparks , James Mavitty , — Beal , Peter Higgin , — Williams , Jotrn Beer , Th-jiras Bates , — Thernton , — Lowe , Gaorge Richardioa , Richard Beal , John Clarke , and John Bailey . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , and the meeting adjourned till that night month .

      The Weekly Meeting of the Chartist Tailors was held on Monday evening , at the Royal Oak , Little Charles-street , Mr . "William Talbert in Jbe chair . After tbe nsnal subscriptions bad been received , and several fresh members enrolled , a lensthy and animated discussion ensued on tbe best mtsaas > of promoting the glorious principles of Chartism , when it was resolved that Mr . John Mascn be requested to deliver & lecinre on Monday evening , May 22 nd , of which the whole of tbe trade will receive due notice . A Laege Public Meeting was held on Tuesday evening , at Stepney Green . About half-past seven

      o ' clock , Mr . Drake was called to the chair , and briefly opened the proceedings . Mr . Frazer moved the first resolution , attributing the distress of the country to class legislation , and pointing to the Chartei as tbe only mean * of remedy . Sir . Shaw seconded tbe resolution , ¦ which -was supported by Mr . Brown , and carried unanimously . Mr . M&ntz moved the second resolution , pledging the meeting to support the Political Victims , which being seconded was supported by Mr . Bairstow , and carried unanimously . Mr . Lucas moved a vote of thanks to tbe chairman , and the vast assembly dispersed . A collection waa made on befealf of the Victims .

      Chastist Hall , l , China Walk , Lambeth . — A very instructive lecture was delivered htre by Mr . Rainsley , who receired an unanimous vote of thanks . -A vtry animated uiscussion afterwards touk place , on -he subject of the Corn Laws , and the recent conduct of the Corn Lvw League . An adjournment of the subject took place until next Tuesday evening . Ten shillings and sixpence was voted to the Victim Dfcfence Fund .

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      Political and Scientific Institution Turnagain Lane—Nominations to the office of Secretary of this Institution , will be received until Monday , May 22 od , by the S-cretaiy , pro . tern . T . M . Wheeler , * k Temple Bar . The salary will be 30 a . per week . All nominations must be sent in writing , ¦ with the movers and second era names attached . A Public Meeting was held on Wednesday evening , May 10 th , at the City of London Political and Scientific Institution , 1 , Turn&gain-lane ; admission 2 d . Mr . Dron was called to tbe ohair , and in an appropriate address opened the business of tbe evening . M r . Doyle moved the following resolution : — " That this meeting deeply deplering the widespread distress and want whioh afflict the industrious millions of this country , and viewing these common calamities a 8 tbe results of class legislation , resolves to pursue the establishment of the People ' s

      Charter as the only efficient and ample remedy of the social wretchednt S 3 and political injustice of which we com plain . " Mr . Brown Beconded , and Mr . Bairstow supported the motion , whioh was agreed to . Mr . Parkes moved the next resolution , —' That this meeting looks with disgust and indignation on the mean and miserable crusade against Chartism , entered into by the present administration , and determines to use all legal efforts of peaceful resistance to such an arbitrary and despotic procedure , and also solemnly pledges itself to support the victims of the unjust and vicious system , in their struggle for the imperishable principles of democracy . " Mr . Arthur seconded and Mr . Harney supported , the resolution , which was unanimously parried . Mi 9 s Inge then briefly addressed the meeting . A vote of thanks was given to the chairman , and the meeting dispersed with cheers for the Charter , viotims , &o .

      At a mueti . ng at the Political and Scientific Institution , 1 , Turnagain-lane , Mr . M'Donald in the chair , after some discussion , a scale of duties to be performed by the Secretary w ? s agreed to , and 30 s . ptr week fixed as his salary . Messrs . Salmon and Wheeler were the on ) y candid * tea ; Mr . Salmon resigned in favour of Mr . Wheeler ; Mr . Wheeler declined standing , being unable to devote his whole time to the institution . . No other candidate being in the field , Mr . Wheeler was elected Secretary pro tern ., and tbe election deferred for six weeks . AlJ nominations to be sent in writing to the Secretary pro tern ., 243 } , Temple-bar .

      LONDON . —LAMBETH YOUTHS . Mr . J . Rodgers , fishmonger , 15 , China-walk , Lambeth . Mr . William Sprigmore , painter , 4 , Baker-street , New Kent-road . Mr . John Burgess , brushmaker , 5 , Belviderebuildings . Mr . George Miller , Jun ., Coffee House-keeper , 1 , Chi"a-walk . Mr Joseph Nodder , cordwainer , 7 , Northamptonplace . Mr . Henry Davy , newsagent , 30 , Wcymouthstreet , New Jvent-road , sub-Treasurer . Mr . William Dyer , engine-driver , 1 , Williamstreet , WaterJoo-road , sab-Secrstary .

      CARLISLE . —Meetings of the members of the Council and utbers were held at No . 6 , John Street , Cslrfewg : tte , on Friday and Saturday evenings last , to hear intelligence from Mr . Arthur , who was then in London to receive judgment in the Court of Qaesn'a bench . The greatest anxiety prevailed ; and tbe news of a rule being granted for certain objections to be argued next term , was received with pleasure and satisfaction , as affording ground for hope that the late verdict found at Lancaster may yet be set aside . On Sunday morning , tbe members of the Council met at tbe same place fur dis * patch of business , when Sir . George Oraham was called to the chair . As many other persons had assembled to bear tbe news in Cooper &od Bichard ' a c&m , Mr . Bewraan read tbe report of tbe

      proceedings as it appeared in tbe Morning Chronicle of Saturday , which made a deep impression on all present The members of the Council then proceeded to business , and after settling some pecuniary matters , their attention was drawn to the following resolution by Mr . Gilbertson : — " That each member of the Council exert himself , to obtain the names of as many persona as possible , who are anxious to support the agitation for the People's Charter ; and willing to become snbscribers to the same , and that they band them in to the Secretary , with a view to divide them into section * for vhe convenience of collectors . " A number of names were enrolled . Mr . Bowman then called tbe attention of the Council to Mr . Hill ' s letter which appeared in the second edition of the Star , and observed , that

      this appeal should be heartily responded to , for it appeared there was a chance , providing great exertions were made on the part of the peoples of the verdicts found at L » i ; caster being set aside altogether ; and surely , every exertion should be made for such a purpose for it would be mu . h easier to do this ; than to support their frends and families , should they get imprisonment , "which would certainly be the case , if the means were not immediately raised for fighting the battle in a skilful and proper manner . Alter a few observations from some other members , arrangements were entered into for a general collection for this purpose . We know tbe Chartists of Ctrhitle , and we have ne doubt but that they will do their duty nobly ; for they have never yet beeu behind , when ueceesity called for their exertions .

      SHEFFIELD . —Mr . E-iwin Oil ! delivered a very interesting address on the life of Thomas Muir , in the Figtree-lane , room , on Sunday evening last . On Monday evening , Mr . Evit . Bon delivered a very instructive lecture to the Chartists of Figtree-lane . HANLBY . —The Defence Fund Committee of this piece have drawn up their balance sheet , which has baen audited by James Livesley and Elijah Nixon . Tbe subscriptions and expenditnre seem to be eqiul—£ 22 15 s Gd . All the iti-ius of the above accounts may be seen on balance sheets now lying at J . Yates and Moses Simpson's , for the satisfaction of those who have contributed to the above funds , and may be examined at pleasure .

      DUBLIN . —Tbe Irish Universal Suffrage Association held its usual meeting on Sunday , at the great rooms , North Anne-street , Mr . Peter Dunn in the chair ; Mr . Dyott road tbe minutes of last meeting and the objects ot the Association , after which Mr . H . Clarke brought forwaid his motion for a vote of thanks to Mr . Sbannas Crawford for upsetting tbe emigration scheme lately in the Bouse of Commons . Mr . Clarke made a moit sensible and telliog speech preparatory to pToposiDZ the foUowing resolution : —* ' That the thanks of this Association are due and hereby given to that distinguished and unflazging friend of the people , Wm . Sharman Crawford , E ± q ., fur hia late energetic and successful opposition to tbe fl igitioua emigration scheme

      got up by selfish and inhuman men for their own mercenary ends , entirely reckless of the certain destruction to which the unfortunate individuals transported from their country are consigned ; and we do fully agree with Mr . Crawford that there is land enough at home to grow food for three times the number -uf inhabitants weru it properly cultivated under the protection of the fixity of tenure bill proposed by Mr . S Crawford and approved of by Mr . O'Cennell . " Mr . Woodward seconded the motion , which was supported by Mr . Dyott , and Mr . O'Higgins , after which tbe resolution was put from the chair and passed with acclamation . The thanks of tbo meeting being returned to Mr . Sunn , who presided , the meeting broke up .

      NEWCASTLE . —Mr . Beesley fectured in the ChartUt Hall , Goal Inn , Cloth market , on Sunday evening , on the life and character of tbe late Duke of Sussex . It was announced that Mr . Beesley would lecture in the same hail on next Sanday evening , at seven o ' clock . The Chaktists of Xewcastle and Gateshead held their weekly business meeting on Monday evening , Mr . Wm . Fleming in the chair ; the unnuiee of the previous meeting having been confirmed , tbe following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — " That this meeting deeply sympathise with Messis . Cooper and Richards in their present sufferings , und consider tbe contradictory conduct of Lord Denman towards the

      patriotic Cooper while on his defence , a 3 shown by the Times newspaper and several other papers giving an account of the proceedings of the Court of Queen ' s Bench , quite uncalled for , being contrary to our views of even-handed justice . " " That Messrs . Smith and Sinclair be re-elected to represent Newcastle at the delegate meeting to be held at Tyne-Dock Tavern , South Shields , on Sunday . " Some local business having been disposed of , tbe meeting adjourned , a deputation having been first appointed to attend the pitmen ' s meeting at Sbadon ' s-hill , Blackfell , on Saturday , and invite Feargus O'Connor , E'q , and Thomas S . Duncombe , E ? q ., M P . to Newcastle . X . and Y . paid in 2 n . to the Defence Fund .

      NOTTINGHAM . —A meeting of the Cemmittee and Delegates for establishing a Working Man ' s Hall and Library took place on Tuesday evening , the 2 nd instant , at the Shoulder of Mutton , Mr . T . Skerret in the chair . Mr . R . T . Morrison submitted the outline of a plan , ¦ which was unanimously adopted as the basis upon which Uley ahoald proceed , but Bubject to such alterations as might be thought necessary at the future meetings of the delegates . It was determined that circulars containing the plan agreed to be printed and sent to tbe various societies and clubs in Nottingham and its vicinity , inviting their co-operation and the attendance of delegates . It waa agreed , also , to meet at the same place every Tuesday evening at eight o ' clock . A further meeting was held on Tuesday last , when it w&s resolved that an Executive Committee be appointed by the General Cemmittee , on the first Tuesday in June , and that a deputation wait upon S . Bean , Esq ., to request that he will accept tbe office of

      Treasurer . MANCHESTER . —The juvenile Chartists held their weekly meeting in the Association Room , Brown-street , on Tuesday evening , when Mr . John Hargraves lectured to a large and respectable audience . Chartist Pajntees . —This body held a meeting on Wednesday evening , in their room , Water-street , Peter-street , to take into consideration the present condition of Dr . M'Donall's family . At the close of tha meeting a subscription waa opened for the purpose of assisting them in their distress , which was -very handsomely responded to by those present , and is continued open for the accommodation of those that were not present , and at the same time are wishful to contribute their mite to their suffering brethren in the time of need .

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      LEEDS DISTillCT . —A . general council meeting of this district was held on Sunday , in the Chartist room , WoorthouHo ; it was the best and most influential meeting that has been held for a length of time . None of those disgraceful scenes took place , which for some time past have been of incalculable injury to tbe cause in this town . All this baa happily got banished , by the withdrawal of about half a dozen individuals from the Association ; and now every thing is conducted with that spirit of unity which characterized the movement this time twelve months back . Not a ' word of ill feeling was heard on Sunday ; none of those abusive epithets , heap 9 d upon one another , because one does not happen to think aa the other . Instead of this , the questions tnat came before the meeting were

      discussed with calmness , and with an earnest desire to do the work for which all bad been sent , and to do it in such a manner as would be a benefit : to tbe district instead of Ha injury . The district < wi \ l now fl turish ; for union has once more planted its standard within our borders . Many propositions were discussed , among which were tbe establishing a school , and to have Berne talented man to resida in the town to be the master , and likewise t « lecture occasionally . The secretary was directed to correspond with one for this purpose . Another proposition was , that Mr- William Bttll , of Heywood , should be engaged to deliver seven lectures . After a variety of other business was disposed of , the meeting was dissolved , every person present being highly delighted with the proceedings .

      SUMDEBXAND . —Mr . Beealey lectured here on Monday night , m the lectuieroom . m Clark ' s passage , to a very good audience . At the conclusion of his lecture , fourteen new members were enrolled . Mr . Beesloy lectures here on Monday night next , on < ne Land . The Chartists of this Io 3 ality have started a debating society in connection with the association , whioh they invite all Chartists . The subject for Sunday ' s debate is , " la it or is it not the duty of Christians to become Chartists . " The time of opening the debating sooiety is from halt-past two till five o ' clock . BRISTOL . —The Bristol Chartist Youths held their anniversary meeting oa Monday evening , at the Ship , Earle street , when they partook of a substantial supper , served up by a Chartist lady , much to the satisfaction of the guests . After the cloth was removed , the evening was concluded with democratic toast 8 and songs .

      CROTDEN , —At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists of Croydeu the letter of Mr . Hill was read , and the members coinciding with the same , it was unanimously agreed that the sum of ten shillings be sent to the Northern Star Office , for the purpose mentioned in Mr . Hill ' s letter . BlAADFOBD . —The Chartists of Little Horton met oa Sunday morning , when the statements of Mr . Linton on the produce of his small portion of iand were read from the Star , and created much surprise among the Chartists , who determined to commence raising a fund for the purpose proposed by Mr . O'Connor to obtain the land . They adjourned to Sunday morning next , at nine o ' clock , to meet in the school-room , Park-place .

      The Members of the Council mot in their room , BuUerwonh Buildings on Sunday evening , when the following sums were paid in for the defence : — Betty 6 d ., E . W . 6 J . The Council call on the different localities to exert themselves once more to enable the " Conspirators" to give the final blow to the fourth and fifth counts of " the monster indictment . " The Chartists of Daisy Hill met in their room on Saturday evening , when the statement of Mr . Linton was read from the Star , and Mr . O'Connor ' s letter . They adjourned to Saturday evening , when they expect a full attendance of member ? , to take into consideration the best means of raising a fund to obtain the laud , as proposed by Mr . O'Connor .

      The Chartists of New Leeds mot in their room on Sunday morning , when the letter of Mr , O'Connor was read from the Star . They adjourned to Sunday next , at ten o ' clock , when the statements of Mr . Linton , as they appeared in the Star , will be taken into consideration . They hope the members will attend to the time appointed . On Sunday evening , Mr . Smyth lectsred in the Couucil Room , on class legislation and the monopoly of the laud . HOLIYIFIRTH . —It having been announced by placard that an address would be delivered in the ChartiatB Room , Ribbledeu Road , on the evening of Monday , May 1 st , by Mr . J . Hobson , of Leeds , at the time appointed , that gentleman made hi . s

      appearance in the Chartists' Room . Yes , thank God ! the Chartists have a rot-m of their own ; and Euoh a room that no stranger enters it without being struck with surprise and delight—surprise , that a room t > o large and convenient should be in the possession of a few working men , and delight at the neatness and elegance of the interior . Every part of the room is whitewashed in the most perfect manner . The moment you enter the eye meets the portrait of the immortal Robert Emmett ; on the same siJe is the plate of the National Convention , ami the portrait of the viotimised Frost . Then , turning more to the right , and at the upper cud of the room , the eye meets the portrait of that lion of democracy , Feargus O'Connor . It

      hands' in the middle of a semicircular wreath , com posed of laurel and yew ; over head is the star of ulory , composed of the tri-oolour , the emblem of democracy ; beneath is the plate representing the procession attending the great Natum&l Petuion of 3 3 l 7 , 7 i / 2 signatures to the Hopse of Commons in 1842 . To tno right of Feargus O'Connor , Esq , is the portrait of Thomas Sling » by Duncombe , Esq ., M . P , and William Cobbett , Esq On his left is tho portrait of P , M . M'Douall and G neral Arthur O Connor . The opposite emi of tho room is similarly adorned with evergreens and portraits , amongst them stands conspicuous the portrait of the king of the factory child , Richard Ostler . Upon one of the binders which cross the

      room is inscribed in large letters beautifully formed of evergreens , the following inscription : — ' * National Charter Association Room . " And on the other , — " Peace and comfort is our object ' , In the centre , between th « two binders is suspended a large transparent tricolour lantern , and upon it ib inscribed the word "liberty . " The whole of the arrangements are to beau'iful , and strike the eye with such pleasing effect , that to be believed they must be seen . The room on the present occasion was filled to suffocation . Mr . William Cunningham , a whole hog Chartist , was unanimously elected chairman . The Chairman having opened the business of the meeting , Mr . Joshua Hobson presented himself and was received with loud cheers . He commenced his address

      by stating that he was neither a professed orator nor a lecturer ; that he wan nothing but a working man iike themselves ; that he should do nothing more thau tell them a number of plain facts , in a plain oommon-sense mannner ; for though he could uot boast of shining abilities , he hoped they would Hive him credit for being possessed of a small share ot' common sense . He then entered upon the distressed situation of tho country , showing that the distress of the country had beep brought about by tha combined operation of high taxation , paper money , and machinery . Ha showed how the people had been robbed by tne funding system , and entered into such explanations with respect to it as were quite new to a large number of his auditors . He

      showed tho hollow pretentions of the Lrague , and that if they could accomplish all they aimed at , nobody woulu be beneh'cted but the tax-eater and men of n ' xed money iiicemes . The question of the land also received a portion of his attention , and he gave it as his opinion that there would be no lasting and radical cure for the distress of ibo people until they were in possession of the land and enfranchised . For the space ot nearly two hours Mr . Hobson occupied the attention of his auditors with his statements of facts and figures , and sat down amidst thunders of applause Tne Cnairman then intimated , that if any gentleman wished to sa-y a » ythii )« in opposition to what had been , advauced by Mr . Hobson , he should be happy to hear

      him , and would endeavour to procure for him an impartial and patient hearing . — -Mr . George Robinson , a member of the anti-Corn Law League , stepped forward and said that he should be happy to avail himself of the offer made by the Chairman . He said he had not attended the meeting with any intention of making a Bpcech . He had como totally unprepared to do so . He had not even taken any notes of what had been said by the preceeding speaker ; but a friend of bis had doae so , aud a 3 soon as he could read them , would proceed with liis remarks . Buq instead of making only a few remarks , he commenced a speech which lasted more than an hour , and in a very feeble and confused manner , rau . over all tho

      arguments usually advanued upon the subject of free trade bj the party to which ho belongs . Mr . J . Hobsou again presented himself to tho meeting , During his former address , he had shown but little animation ; but now his whole soul was fired with the materials that his opponent had given him to work upon . His eyes sparkled with intelligence ; his countenance beamed with joy ; he appeared like one who had confidence in the justice of his cause , and of his own abilities to manage it . He answered the objections of his opponent point by point ; every answer he gave elicited thunders of well-merited applause . Never was there a more noble defence of the principles advocated by the ChartiBts , than that made by Mr . Hobson , in his reply to Mr . Robinbefore did the of

      son . Never Leaguers Holmfirth receive so severe a thrashing as they did at his hands . The writer of this article never listened to a more noble , a more powerful , and a more complete refutation of all the sophisms of Whiggism , and Corn-Law humbug , than the reply of Mr Hobsou to Mr . Robinson ; and the confused and disconcerted state of mind exhibited by the latter when he rose a second time , was proof that he was writhing under the weight of the severe blows that he had received from it . Mi . Robinson , on his second appearance , began by denying , point blank , that which ho had stated iu hia first address ; bui he was met by the audience with one simultaneous burst of disapprobation . Such was the strong feeling manifested against him , that it is doubtful whe-

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      ther he would have been heard at all , had it not been for the very proper interference of the chairman , who said" now , my friends , let us shew aa example euch as the League never showed to us . It is true they will not shew us fair play at their meetings . Let us do good for evil—hear them patiently if we stay here while daylight in the morning . " Attention was then given to Mr . Robinson , and | it ? was well that it was so ; for he made a declaration that was highly honourable to the working classes . He declared that he had found by his own

      experience that the labouring classes were far more intellectual than the middle classes , and he should be happy to see a better understands g exist between them , for ho himself was ati advocate for universal suffrage . It being now after twelve o'clock , he said he could not think it right to detain the meeting any longer , bat would reserve what he had to say to some future time . A vote of thanks was then given to the lecturer , and to the chairman , and the meeting broke up in good order , highly delighted with the proceedings of the evening . —Wm . Cuttell . Sec .

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      . ^ TO THE EDITOR OF THE NORTHERN STAR . SIR . —My Ia 8 t letter gave an accouut of my lecture at KmIro and Jedburgh , ( not Edinburgh . ) I next came to Hiiwick , and although I did nut find tbe Association in such a state of order and unity as it bus been , yet the hearts of the people Were in the right place , and what is more , the Chartists have two large stores , where provisions and other necessaries are sold , with an extensive and thriving business . They began two or three years since , with only a few pounds , nnd sold meal and potatoes three days in the week . Tbey now can boast of at least , four hundred pounds w « trtU aud have two well-accustomed shops open six days in the week . We bad a very large meeting , ail sizes and ; sorts , men , women , and children . i

      I next lectured at Selkirk , where the Duke of Buccleuch , who pesaeBaes about five or six hundred thousand ucrea of God ' s earth , has fixed one of his seats . I addressed the people in the Alatket Place , about five yards from the monument of Sir Waiter Scott There is no Association at Selkirk , but the Repealers have been there , and as at Jedburgh , thrown i dust in tbe eyea of the unsuspecting labourers . t Thus you see Sir , if we neglect our cause , the cunning tricksters don't neglect theirs . I attempted to show the people that it waa of the first importance to gain political power , as they would then have the means in their hands to protect their labour , and make all reforms and changes in Government , benefit them aa well as the capitalist .

      I next lectured at lialashiels , to a very great audience . There are a goed many inhabitants in Galashiela , bat I am afraid not many outright Chartists . I gave two lectures in D . vlkeith , and had a few shots with Mr . A eland . I could uot draw him to close quarters . I have now lectured twice iu Musselburg , Leitb , and Edinburgh , once in Lasswade , Preston Pans , and Portabello . The district is all sixes and sevens , and I am ' only a poor man , and cannot do mere than my share , but I bope in the course of two months to see " Auld Reekie" hold up her head with the proudest . There has been a public meeting called by ticket here , about Sir James Graham's bill , bat like the handle of a jog , } it went all one way , the workiea bad something else Vo do . Yours , T . Dickinson . P . S . —All communications with me muat in fufc- ^ be addressed , 291 , Cannongate , Edinburgh .

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      Death of Lord Fitzgeiuld and Vesci .- -Lord Fitzgerald and Vesoi expired on Thursday n ? orning , shortly before two o ' clock , at his house in 1 * s | gravesquare , after a short but severe illness in wnich his Lordship ' s sufferings were exceedingly se vere . hjs last moments were tranquil , and h \ s death was easy . Hia Lordahipwas Preside ut of \ ae Board of Control ,

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      SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED BY MR . CLEAVE . POLITICAL VICTIMS * DEFENCE AND SUPPORT FUND . £ 8 'A , Previously acknowledged 454 15 6 ^ S « ar Coffee House , Golden Lane I 10 0 Wandsworth Oil 0 Golden Lion , Church Street , Soho ... 0 4 10 ^ Clerkenwell 0 4 0 Stone Masons , Orlingbury 0 3 6

      Shoemakers , Peck Lane , Birmingham ... 050 Northampton ... . 0 16 6 Mr . Joaes , do . 0 10 Mr . T . B . Chapel , Brompton 0 2 6 Salford , ( for Circulars ) 0 10 4 Bear Lane , Bristol I 0 4 Holt , Wilts 0 3 0 Colchester 0 5 0 Beverley 0 5 0 Holbrook Moor 0 7 0 Rotherham and Ma 9 bro' 010 5 Chowben * . ( proceeds of lectures by Mr . J .

      Barrow ) 17 7 ^ Balance in hand of a former Sub-Secretary , Bolton 0 13 9 j Hindley 0 7 2 Leigh 0 5 11 Paddington , ( after a lecture by Mr . White ) 0 3 6 J . B 0 10 C . W 0 0 6 Mr . Stttton , Hull 0 2 0 Mr . Wood , do 0 13 Mr . Hamfield , do 0 0 6 Mr . Lundy , do 0 2 6

      Mr . Elliott , Stockwell 0 2 6 Mr . Hopkins and friends , Bath 0 8 0 Mr . Gall 0 10 Mr . P . Smith , Oxford 0 2 6 W . H . B ., do . ... 0 5 0 E . M ., do 0 10 J . B ., do 0 0 6 Mr . Peplow , Lambeth 0 0 6 A South London Councilman 0 0 8 Mrs . R . Campbell ... 0 2 6 Mrs . Paris 0 10 C . H ., ( per BolweJ , Bath ) 2 0 0 Six Friends , ( three months subscription , )

      Bath ... 0 11 6 Mr . W . Spackman , Belfast ... ... 0 2 6 Friends , do 0 2 6 Corbridge Pottery , Northumberland ... 0 10 0 King's Lynn , Norfolk 0 1 G 0 A Female Chartist , do 0 l 0 A . Female Chartist , do 0 0 6 C&mpsie , ( for Circulars ) 0 10 4 Merthyr Tydvil 0 9 0 Mr . Rushwonh , Hull 0 13 Mr G Hai « h , Paddock 0 2 0 A Friend , Dalton ... 0 0 6 Mr . E . Pool , 0 2 6

      Mr . J . Vicavman ... 0 10 Mr . J . L-. sier 0 3 0 Mr . S . Giendijining .. 0 10 Mr . L . Piikuthley ... 0 10 Mr J . Thornton ... 0 10 Mr . J . Moore 0 10 Mr . L . Liversedge ... 0 0 4 Collected in Association Room ... ... 0 1 6 Democratic Chape ! , Nottingham 0 9 11 Mr . T . Brooks , do 0 3 0 FriendH , Bradmore ... 0 a 0 MaryJebone 14 5 Do ( Victims ) 0 2 6

      £ 474 8 3 By Post Office Orders from Huddersfield and Nottingham 0 0 8

      £ 474 7 n ' ; FOR MRS . WHITE , ; I Mr . Packer 0 0 6 ] Notice . — A . considerable portion of the Chartist ,: Circular stock having been stolen , Mr . Cleave has , ! been uuable to supply some cf the orders , but the ' subscribers to the Defence Fund are assured that . I every effort will now be made to redeem Mr . Cleave's . pledge in this respect .

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      TO TUB EDITOR OP THE NOHTHERN STAR . Queen ' s Prison , Southwark , Lcndon . Wednesday Afternoon , May 10 , 1843 . My dear Hill , —Brave old Daddy Richards and I are still here ; but have received no notice , as yet , whe'her we are to stay , or be removed to Stafford . The fact of the Judges hnving specifically appointed my friend George's imprisonment of eight months to be passed here gives us some hope that we may be permitted to remain . To one thins ; we have made np our minds—that we trit / not submit , if sent to Stafford , to be treated us we were before . Although prisoners here , we aie treated like men : and we will not be used like dogs if aqain sent to Stafford . If it be attempted , they shall have a straggle for it , if my life be tbe forfeit .

      Let me conjure all who think us worth thinking about , not to think it too much trouble to scrawl us a letter . We shall surely find time to answer , at least before two years' holiday be over , unless the tyrants take steps to stop our scribbling . No more just ' now . The right hand of faith and fellowship to all true Chartists , though we can ' t get at 'em . ' Your ' e , my dear Hill , affectionately ,

      Thomas Cooper . P . S . —I hope and trust most devoutly , that my poor Shakspeteans , though they be now like " sheep without a shepherd , " will not " cry their eyes out" I shall stand in old Leicester Market Place again , and sing Spread the Charter" till the trembling bellies of all the wolves in sheep ' s clothing echo the sound with fear . Look upward and onward , ladn ! and don't be down in the mouth , " Above all , OJ rabbet ye ! give over quarrelling ! Your faithful " general" in limbo , T . C .

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      H THE . NORTHERN STAR .

  • Citation
    • Northern Star (1837-1852), May 13, 1843, page 8, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1212/page/8/