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    • SATIO^AL CONVENTION OF THE DO)TJ5-TKIOUS CLASSES.
    • 4rcvlt)t0mms Cfjarttei ffl?«imt0»
    • TO THE WORKING CLASSES.
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      JIt Deae Fkiesds—A new era has now opened upon the cause of Cbaxdsm- The long and inexplicable Pian of Organisation ; inclading the Land project , has been snperced&d by a short and easily understood one . Your delegate * , by their calm fleffleaiionr , iindliness , and forbearance one towards another , have given a practical proof of the process of the tcecd they represent . The -whole proceedings © f the Convention , were cheering ; and I trust that the work performed and the Plan adopted -will meet T 5 itb ihe nnanimdns coBcnxrence and support of the ifbolebody . - ^

      We hare placed a great task before the nation ; tat one which I feel convinced we are capable of y ^ rfonnin g . -1 mean the d ismissal of the To ries from power , without other consideration as to the political party thai Ehall succeed thenu than that which relates to the strengthening of our own hands in Parliament , by ensuring a certain , nnmber of memiers to force the consideration , and finally the adoption of onr principles . In this straggle the Corn Law League will not join , for yood and sufficient TeasonsrKhicJj I shall , next week , explain in jay letter to Mr . Gobden . Individuals sow constituting the numerical strength of that body "will join ns however - becaose they will look to good government , rather than to the accomplishment of a mere xonunercial object as them&aas of TelJeTingtaemseive

      froia those grievances of which they so justly complain ; I think 3 shall be able in mj letter to Mr . Cobden nest week , to show the absolute necessity of destroying the power of the landed Tory party ; and also to explain tha reason why neither he nor the Jsrge men of the Tree Trade pariy will assist ia the accomplishment of that object . The kisd of this country is in a very improved state . Mr . Osstler assures me that he can scarcely believe that the meetings he now addresses are composed of the same people that agitated public questions when he was sent to prison . He bears honourable testimony to the Imm-ovement in ihe public

      jniud ' , and I contend / or it that tbe principles of Toryism cannot fairly represent the present opinions , sudfeeliEgs , and knowledge of this country . We most , fchen ,-IOOK for proper materials to effect thai parpose . They are in existence . We have but to jjrs them ihe opportunity of taking their proper ^ ilaees . The Whigs , s& a party , are dead and gone ; and who fears dead men ! The Tories have taugit liem a -wholesome lesson . Had Rai ? sell gone on ttith improvements instead of Irish coercion and English starvation , the people would have been B progressive Whigs" to this day , and nothing more . AflhavenoT ? passed the bounds oi ; what is undersioGd bv "legitimacy "; and all mest go onward .

      Hv present state of health does not allow me to address yon at any considerable length this week . Smceihe 4 ih of April , tbe day on which I left London to attend the Duncocibe demonstration , 1 have tot had oae hour to myself ; and during my long service in the public canse , I never performed such hard vrcrk in a similar space of time . 1 shall place i $ brit fly before yoa . On Thursday , the 4 th , I left London ; on the oih , 1 firmed a bit in the morning , joiiied in tbe Manchester procession , spoke twice in Stevenson ' s Sqnare , and Oice in Carpenters' Hall , it night . Saturday , the 6 : h , I came to Leeds ; on Sunday , ihe 7 th , spoke at grear length in a . perfect oven " . Monday the 9 : h , attended ihe procession and spoke in the

      open air at «> jcham , and at the tea-par ; j in the gvenins ; on Tuesday , I spoke at Stocfeport ; on Wcdsesday st Bury ; on Thursday at Rochdale ; en Sunday tbe 14 th . 1 lectured twice in Carpenters' Hall ; , ea Monday , I was all the day la Cofiveution , and at Siockpon at ni ^ ht ; on Tuesday , all the dsy in Coa-TcDJioc , ssd at Stalybr idge snd a : . A-iton at nij : h . t ; oa " Wednesday , all the day ia Convention , and at "WarriEgton at night ; on Thursday , all the day in j CoHvention , and at Bolton at night ; on Friday , all . the cay in ConTection , and at Bacup at night ; en : Satnrtfay all the day in Convention , and in Steven- SErVfguare from six to tight o ' clock : and from half- to ele in

      pa ^ eight ven Convention . Kow , such have ; been my labours , besides travelling by nighi ; andj ihe result of 2 II wa =, that when my work was done , ; I w&s literally prostrfite . " I = peke three times at the , cpgp . sir meeting in S ; evensonVsquare , and then ' tooled ia the open air , and aiterwarcs spent three ' krars ia the large Carpenters' Hail , terminating ; ibe Convention proceedings . On Sunday I wus so coBpletely prostrate with severe cold and prospect , cf £ bifficus i-ever . that 1 was obliged to have medi- ; eal adviee ; and I Fent for my friend Dr . Huliey , ' « io , with pills , draughts , icKDges , and attention , set Ee on my legs en Tuesday morning , so as to ; cable me to leave for Leeds . ;

      Tbere 13 only one more subject to which I shall hrlefiy refer this week . It 13 the great disappoint- Eent I experienced at not being able ia perform my fromise to the good people « f Macclesfield , to whom stood plecged on Saturday evening . The facts > Etssd rhns , Tae infernal League circulated a report ' teat the Irish Repealers were mustering all their ' forces to create a disturbance in Stevenson ' s square ; 1 ard 1 know full -well that if , with a knowledge of ^ tie fact , 1 aad left Manchester , the press , the town , \ isc ibs iisErdoQ would harre resounded with the : ihcu ; of ** CFxard ^ f' "he left his party knowing ths * they were 10 be attacked . " I stated the case M the Conventk-Bj and took a vote whether I Hioaid go to -Jaec 3 esfield or remain in Manchester j : Khtu it vas 6 < -cidfco teat I should remain . All the ' ipciogy that J can nowtffer to my friends at Macti ^ £ rld is , that I will very shortly visit them , of siich 1 wiD give cue notice , and ask tbeir forgive-

      is ? in person . 1 e cf-tcluacn , then , brother Chartists , it dcw reei ; es with yon whether out cause is to go on and >«« per . Our accounts have been passed . There is not one farthing in the Treasurers' bands to com-Bence with . I therefore appeal to yon on your t > wn fehalf to place your Executive in a position to RDder proper strrice to yonr cause , by the appoint-Ecni of a large corps of efficient and able lectnrers . 5 ie grcwlers about the old plan have not s leg of opposition now to stand open . Therefore let all pa their shoulders to the wheel , and see what can ce done with the present national mind . Yonr whole cause for more than seven months has not cost yon , £ 300 ; while impoverished Irishmen will ssmaimes subscribe a 3 mueh as £ i 0 DO in one week for the mere amusement of having their wrongs feeantsd upon . We hope soon to have fifteen good Brad lecturers abroad j but ttrzs , depends npon JDU . Yost faithful Friend , Fsabgcs O'Co 5 S 0 x . L ? fcC ? t Wednesday , April 24 th , J& 44 .

      Satio^Al Convention Of The Do)Tj5-Tkious Classes.

      SATIO ^ AL CONVENTION OF THE DO ) TJ 5-TKIOUS CLASSES .

      PEIDA 7 iIOE 3 I 3 G . The Cbilnnas toci ins siat at cine o ' clock . The Secretary called the roll and read the minutes cfThniEdsj' 8 sitticg . Sir . West movfcd and ill . Claik seconSed " Ifcat the iskttis ta ccn £ rE-d . " Agreed to . - £ r . "White reported that lie vidted Dakenfisld on the prenira evening , £ cd fcund thst fcere were a ftw food me-. If i ? tend ^ d . to , fcs had no donbt J > aken-£ a& -would eoon heecsse s stirring locality . ^ Sit West said he had attended one of the largest meet-2 p ever held in Siockpori , in Batty ' s dicas ; 4 J ! 00 Person * pmeut . A petition was adopted ia favour of fce Xtn HonrB » wm .

      Hi . OXk > nnor said that he hid attended a meeSng in « kcn , -Biich was hela ia the Temperance Hall , a « 3 iiE ; cspible cf boldicg 3 , 000 persons , szrt every Ssce -b ^ e occupied . He had begged foi the Executive feEm of £ 1 os 6 d ; and , as he vas the " Pedlar , " he « J disposed of one hundred und fifteen cards . ; ilr . laitler szld hs was proud to raj that from the ^ i oJ JIt . White , on the previous evening , fifteen new ^ atbera \ r £ ie added to the Association . } ix . Djrman arid he had visited Salfcrd on the prs ^ «^ s fcvasiEg , and hsd a very good meetiar . ^~ r- O'Connor aid he lad received a sum of ^ non § y ? au U . & Fanale Chartists ef Bocbdsle , xamely , 11 s 6 d « t ! d" Biddy Bicfeards , " and 10 s 6 ifer Dr . P . M . ^¦ DcaalL ihs adjourned debate on the Tic&n and Defence * Eids Wis then resumed . Bitfield 2 dr

      ^ 1 . askfed . O'Conuor a question . He •^ td to know the reason why the Dewsbury pri-^ ffitis trere not defended ? ilr . O Csimor said ihe Dewsbnry friends had sent ee £ ye pounds ; aj-d siterWErds they wrote for it Uck , as they were for defaiding their even men . He « at it t > y icturn of post ; and not only so , out he sent = * t Boferts Irom Lancaster to Tork . That gentleman I ka dsswi np two iriefe , and lcf ^ theal in the hands dctnsselj but , as is often the case , where life and Property stis concerned , the CharUfitrwere neglected . i ! t Ross &id he could substantiate Mr . O'Connor ' s . fettnieiit ; be being at DswBbnry At the time the 2 ve p nmes caae from Mi . O'Connor to the Secretary .

      « t Wte ^« then read a letter from Maiylebone , ft&ag Mm to mov 8 a resolution . The resolution *** " That eacii Bifctnber do pay one j > ecay per month ic » t « aippori -of th& Tictim Fund . " « i . ftrterxB 0 V 6 d an amendment , '' That the sum * cot halfpenny peg montti . " jj « - 'Whteler ihra ^ it that if ftey wonia make it a ^^ ie turn from ezeb . lecaUiy—say each lo » lirj to l ^ & « a per mosSi , U . B * nld in a ^ hort time make an ^ estod . •¦ - - -. - I « . W . Jones Fnpj > OTted i& . Wheelert snfgestion . LJ « fiotlsn waa opposed if Mt BrookB , Mr . Yardley , f ^^ OSiggiia . I . ^ O-CoEtor adTerted to ae Taricn * proposalfl aade 10 tb&xtui uwujm

      xr ~~* uBe me pmTjwtnTiy per , w . ± 1 * tht 28 , 000 maaboa , it >» fay lately ^ iWo oat ^ thai nnmber-womld net >^ 7 » otaxst ^ « 8 ld not pay j thsrefbre the jwnnj ironld be 55 « ta , iecarae tbb » who irere ableVronWas LTJ 5 that nm u a lesser one . Then , a » totfcs ^ *^ t "Wheder ; it truanythingbnt accordant Ki ^*^ notion * of equal taxation 5 a loeaHty with k ^ J * * aaben , wcnW have to pay- " 2 s _ , while a I jj Tst 5 tQ = » cald be required to jay no more , ^^ atiall aid that ^ it was aU very weU to talk ^^ Tictuna , bnt ith « ti » r Sie Tictiin Fund Com . ^ , ^_ i » . Muubesba . or ;« Lawhare , nnlew iha t h ^ n ^ the funds . Hie Oommittee Ksfldiat

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      Hi . Marsdea said they had spent Bome time in dis-! cussing thiB gnestioD , but he had net beard a word of } any plan to get the funds to carry oat the ohjecta they i had in view . j Mr . Shaw said he was prepared to vote for tbe I penny . H » was certain that if we conld not protect I the men that ventured their lives and liberties in onr I behalf in no other WBy , they must make sacrifices , by I some little acts of self denial . I Mr . Mason ojpported the proposal of the penny ; and was certain that the wh » le of those whom he I represented would pay it withtmt the least objection . ! Mr . ilitchell rapported the motion .

      ! Sir . Nuttall opposed tbe motion of Mr . Doyle , inasi much as it was one that could not be carried out in ! the locality which Mr . Doyle represented . Manchester I conld not carry it out if passed . J Mr . Leach said he denied that they could not pay it j If there was any truth in the objection , it was that the ; members would not pay . Mr . Nnttsll was wrong . The I men of Manchester could carry it out . In fact it would I be a saving to them . They had to paj more now than |> penny per month ; therefore he supported the j motion . It was absurd to ssy the people could not pay ' ons farthing per week for the defence of those that ; risked their lives and liberties in their cause . He had

      received , no instructions upon this matter ; but he was sure that the men of Manchester would be benefitttd by it rather than otherwise . - > Ir . Doylo replied ; , after which the resolution wa « agreed to : —" That each member of the Association , do psy Id . per month to the National Defencs and Tictim Fund . " ilr . O'Connor then toss for tbe purpose of bringing forward tbe sioticn of which he bad given notice , "That the Convention take into consideration the conduct of parties who are , and have been , endeavouTiDg to destroy the movement . " He brought forward this because of qusst'ons asked by the R « v . Mr . Xrswood ; and from tho information which he had received from individual delegates . He thought that tbe charge could b ? carried home to two : individuals . Ocs of these had done nil

      . in his power to mjare the Ixecntive and the Associa' tion , by going op and down the country telling the people that every person who joined the Association was j lisblfc to transportation . He would say nothing about . the parties that be had to do with personally ; he ! conld always manage them himself . He wonld now ' give Mr . Linwcod the names of the parties : firstly , ] Mr . Morrison ; and , secondly , Mr . D ^ whnrst He i hoped that as they had now the suhstauc * of the tncksr-! irj £ S before them , that eaeb delegate would iBy before . tbe Convention what they knew of the coudnct of the ' above-n » m « d f enflemen . They bed been long fighting with the shadow ; they had now , however , the substance before them ; and he hoped they w&nld act in snch a manner as wonld preveat the like occnrreEces for the fatnre .

      3 Ir . Ianwood stated that be would , in the name of Ilr . Morrison , ask what bad that centkman dene ? He had differed with Mr . O ' Connor and the Execntive , and he had a right to do se if be thought thi ? ir policy was wrong . Was there to be a system of spyiym , that when a man in any company ehou'd freely exprfss his opinions , that those opinions Ebould be rejvortsd to Mr . O'Coimer ? He took this opjwrtunity of telling Mr . O'Connor , that he respected him as a man ; but at the rame time diff » red with some portions of his policy . He believed that Mr . O'Connor bad done much for tbe cause ; perhaps more than any other man . He gave him crtait for tbis ; bnt he begged leave to tell him that he ccald not agree with bis policy .

      Mr . O'Connor approved of the position taken by Mr . Linwood ; Bird like that centltnan was opposed to a set cf " spies * ' going up and down the country traducing henss : ibee ' s repntation . It was not very pleasant to be doing all in a man ' s power , while these sneaking rascals were creeping into tap rooms and public house cotri * s , and tbere denouncing the Executive and all who wonld rot subscribe to tbtir creed . Mr . Linwood said that he thought they wonld give him credit for what he h * d done , namely , taking up Mr . Morrison ' s carae in his absence . He asked Mr . O'Connor the questions , in order that the trntb mijht be sicertainete ; aEd not cut cf any ill feeling towards Mr . O Conner or the Executive . Mr . O'Connor thanked Mr . Linwood for asking the qnestions ; as by that means it was found out who were the denouncers .

      Mr . I > orman said that Mr . Lin wood hsd asked what Mi . ilorris&n had done . He < Mr . DannaD ) was sorry ifcat it fell to his lot to siats what bu had done , inasmuch as Mr . M » rris * n and himself had been friends for yei . rs . But no feeling of private friendship shouid deter hira from performing a public duty . Vp to the time that Mr O'Connor came to Nottingham , and gave the explanation concerning tbe conduct of the Executive , and the enrolment of the Plan of Organization , fee hsd , along with Mr . Alorrieon , opposed the policy of the Executive . ButafterilT . O'Coiinor ' sfcxplaTiation . tbey were all satisfied . In proof of which they not only held np tkeir hands , bnt taok ont their cards of membership . Now Mr . Morrison tad done this . He was the second person that took out his card ; and after deing that , he * had gone up and down the country ,

      moving hea- ? ea and « Mth t » destroy the Sx » cuUve . There was another circumstance which he was desirous of bringing before them . At tbe time that tbe Xxe-CUtiVB address appeared in tfceSlor , Mr . Morrison was at Birmingham , and he wrote a letter to hira ( Mr . Dorman ) lipon the subject , desiring him to drop him s line , giving his opinions upon tbe langnage it contained . He did write back , and expressed his feelings freely , because he believed that the term " trwksters " was applied to the men of Nottingbasi . This was previous to Mr . O'Connor ' s attending tbe public meeting at whieh all tbe differences were made up . Bat that letter was sent with Mx . Linwood to this Conference , to bring against him , if he said anything upon the conduct of Mr . Morrison * . Mr . Iinwood rose to ebject , but was calleJ to order .

      Mr . Dorman proceeded . The fact was that wherever Mr . Morrison went , he was endeavouring to destroy the movemtnt ; but , bo f : r as Nottingham was concerned , it could do no harm , for there they knew it wss aU cast and humbug . ilr . Jones , of Liverpool , thanked Mr . Linwood for his defending an absent person . But he must tell the Conference that the Chartists of Liverpool had Mt . Morrison to thank for their present difficulties . He came there with his waies , and mixed with their enemies , end spread about his calumnies on tbe kecutive and the ChartiBt body . He did not mix amongst tbe Chartiits , bnt went to a bouse where nothing but Leaguert resorted , and speke of the illegal nature oi the Association , and averred that every member of the body was liable to transportation . 1 / he had come and told the Chartists of their danger , if there was any , there might have been Bome excuse . Bat the man that could thus strengthen the hands of the enemy was net to be

      trusted . Mr . Linwood Bald h » xonld no longer defend Mr . Morrison ' s conduct . He was perfectly unaware that he had so condnsted himself . At once he Eaid such conduct was indefensible . Mr . Doyle said , as a member of the Chartist body , he could not let tils discussion pass without a word upon it . He was the accredited lecturer for the Nottingham district at the time the Nottingham dispute took pluee . He wrote to Mr . Hobson for an explanation . Mr . Hopson answered ; but not to his full satisfaction But when he heard the explanation Mr . O Connor gav « at Nottingham , he was fully satisfied . As to votes of censure , bedisapprovfcd of them altogether . Let them protect each other j for that was the most effectnal way to put a Btop to denuEdatien and bickering .

      Mrr-Xeacb said he hoped that each delegate wonld speak his mind upon this subject Perhaps there was no T"yn who had suffered more Irom " denunciation " than himself . He had been " denounced / '' week after week , ssa" rogue ; ' a " tcoundr ^ , ; ' a "t affotond" a " liar , " and " a thief . " He bore it patiently ; knowing tbaVan innocent r " ^ could always live down malignant accusation . Mr , Bairstow moved— "That the general conduct and policy purmed by the Executive has secured for it the confidence of the country ; and that this Convention now tender its thanks to the respective members thereof for the straightforward , honourable , and energetic discharge of their respective duties . " The Convention then adjourned for dinner .

      Fbedat Attbrkoon . The Chairman took his seat at two o ' clock . The adjourned debate on the Plan of Orga&intion was resumed by Mr . O'Higgins , upon which an animated discussion ensued , in which several of the delegates took part The rule was ultimately agreed to , sb h appears below . Bole the second was then read . Mr . Mason was decidedly in favour of the public electing the councils if it was legal for them to do so . He thought that by the public having the power of

      electirg the coundlt , especially Inlarge towns , it would go fax to destroy those little differences that existed . Mrt Clark thoBght tbe motion of Mr . JJawm ' a iras any thsng ^ bat d « m »« r » ttej to allow Whip , Tories , Ctan Law Repealew , * e ., to fa * r » * voice i » the < BatrIbHtion . 0 f the fund * wMcfctbey bbtbi ontadbntod to Mr . Hobaon said it waa contrary to l » w . Sir . O'Higgins was of the same opinion . Mi ; Mason was satisfied . * , Mr . MwBden thosfht that the Execnnre might be formed by the Treasurer and Secretary being permanent d'Bcersj jind when any guwtion arose that they « rald nov deal with , let them call three . of the most talented and influential lecturers to their aid . to

      Mr . Hobioa ^ aid tliey -were endeavouring beai the differences that existed . The plan of Mr . Maraden would « pen the doai" for tontinual jealousies , inasmuch asU » tiiree . < f mo 5 i T ^ ponrible lectBren * to be e&Jlfid

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      in were not elected , and erasequently not known to be any more *• responsible" than the rest . After some farther discussion the rule was agreed to . The tbird rule was then read ; but it was a very important one , and many of tho delegates were sitting on committee , the debate upon it was postponed until morning . The fourth waB , after 5 siort discussion , agreed to . The rule relative to the dirties of the Executive was next read and agTeed to . The ruls concerning tbe appointment of Secretary nfcxt came under consideration . After a lengthy discussion , as to whether the Executive or tbe Convention should appoint the Secretary , it was agreed that the Executive was the proper party to appoint their own servant

      As there wss much business to be transacted on Saturday , it w&s ordered to meet at eight o ' clock on Saturday morning . The Convention then adjourned . Saturdat MoB-NiJiG Sitting . The Chairman took his seat at eight o ' clock . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . ; TbeR ^ v . Mr . Linwood said that be was necessitated to go home . He therefore asked leave to retire . —Leave granted . Tbe members of Conference that had attended meetings on the presions evening , by order of tbe agitation committee , reported .

      AJr . O'Connor reported that he bad attended a meeting at Bacup . They had a splendid turn-out The meeting was well attended ; and he must give the millowners great praise . Some of them allowed their mills to stop before the usual time , in order that th » woTkpeoplo might have an opportunity of hearing Air . O'Connor as weil as Cobdsn . He had disposed of 83 cards , for which be had received threepence each . Sir . Smith xnov » d •• That tbe Convention do now take into consideration the tbird rule in the Plan of Organieition ; that which was postponed yesterday . " Tbe rale was tbat the Convention elect the Executive . Mr . C . Tayloi moved as an amendment ; , "Tnit * he Executive be elected by the members of the Association . " Mr . Nuttall seconded the amendment .

      Mr . Dixon supported it , and in doing so referred to the manner in which tbe Miners conducted their business . When tbeir Conference met , each member was able to vota throngh his representative tbe same as if he was present himself . But such was not tbe case in this Convention . There was nothing like ofual representation . He represented the whole of North Lancashire , and had but one vote ; whilst Manchester bad four members ; consequently Manchester had three votes more tban the whole North of Lancashire . But if tbe amendment wes carried , each member would be able to vote according t » the number of paying members tbat he represented . Mr . O'Higgins supported the original motion .

      Mr . Marsden said tbat the Executive was for tbe purpose of carrying o » t tbe laws passed by tbe Convention , and therefore pu ^ ht to be elected by the Convention , to whom they sbo&Id be immediately responsible . Mr . Mason supported the motion . Mr . Ross said that tbe Convention was a reflss of the whole Chartist body ; and therefore was competent to elect the Executive . Jlr . F . A . Taylor supported tbe motion . ; Mr . O'Connor spoke in favour of tbe motion . Mr . Leach Baio that both the motion and amendment were Democratic ; but the former was less likely to produce a system of jobbing and canvassing tfaan tbe amendment In proof of this he referred to the elections of the first and second Conventions , where much division and ill-feeling had been produced . He therefore would support the motion

      Several other members spoke on the motion and amendment , when the vote was taken—Far the motion 29 For tba amendment „ 7 Majority for the motion 22 Mr OHiggins then brought forward the qnestion of wages for the membere cf tbe Executive and Lecturers . He said tbat 30 b a week was too small & sum to keep the men as they ought to b « kept ; he , therefore , moved 41 That tbe wages of tbe Executive and Lecturers be £ 2 2 a per week and bo more . " Tee following amendment was moved by Mr . Pilling : — " That the wages of the members of tbe Executive and the Lecturers be 30 » per week , excepting the Secretary , who shall receive £ 2 for his services . " After a lengthy and animated debate , the amendment was carried by a small majority .

      For the motion 17 For tbe amendment 23 Majority 6 Several members then gave notice of motions , and the Conference adjourned , at nearly two o ' clock , for dinner .

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      London . —Out-Door Meeting . —A public meeting will take pJaca on Monday , April 29 ih , 1844 , ue * . * the terminus of the Great Western Railway , to consider the propriety of petitioning Parliament not to pa 99 either that unjust and atrocious measure the Masters and Servante' Br'l , or the Irish Registration Bill ; and likewise that they ab'de by their record d decision on the Ten H < mrs' Factory Bill . Sir 3 . Hall and Sir C . Napier are invited . and aro expected to be present . Tho chair to be taken at seven o ' clock . An Hajrmonic Meetins will be hold at the " Feathers , " Warren-Btreet , Tottenham Court Roa . d , London , on Monday , Arpil 29 ih , 1844 , at eight o ' clock , for the benefit of A . Street , an old membeir of the St . Pancras Association , who at present standB in great need of assistance .

      St . Andrew's LociLiTT . —A discussion will takei plaoeatt&eCitowti Qdff § eHoase , ^ Leather-lane , Holborn , on Sunday evening , April 28 cb , at eovea o ' clock . A Public Ljectche , by Mr . Hqnniball , on Tuesday evening , April 30 tb , ac the same place as the above , at eight o ' clock . City of London , Turnagain-Lane . —Mr . Skeltoa will lecture on tiniiday evening ( to-morrow ) at seven o ' clock . Crippi-PGate . —Mr . Davoo will lecture at the CUy Arms Coffee House , Redaross-street , on Sunday ( tomorrow ) at half-past seven o ' clock in tho evening . Mr . Gardkner will lecture ac the Flora Tavern , Barnsbury Park , ou Sunday evening ( to-morrow ) at eight , o'clock . Mr . A . unmbsll will lecture at the Crowa Coffja Rooms , 14 , Leather-lane , Hvlborn , on Tuesday eveniug , at eight o ' clock .

      Westminster . —Mr . Gall will lecture at tha Goldoa Lion Tavern , Bean-street , Saho , on Sunday evening , at half-past seven . Somwrs Town . —Mr . Sherrard will lecture at tha Bricklayers' Arms , Tonbridge-street , Cromer-strees , on Sunday evening , at half-past seven . Mile End !—The members of the above locality are requested to meet on Sunday ( to-morrow ) evening , at ' seven o ' clock , at Mr . Sherrard ' s , No . 5 , Abbey-street , Bethaal Green Road . Mr . Sewbll will lecture afc the South London Chartist Hall , on Sunday evening , at ei ^ at o'clock . Mr . Cluer wi ! l lecture at the above Hiii , on Monday evening , at eight o'clock . !

      A Meeting in opposition to the Masters and Servants' Bill , and in favour of ihe Ten Hoars * Clause will be held on Kenningtoa Common oa Tuesday evening nuxt , April the 30 ch . Chair to be taken . at sis o ' clock precisely . W . B . Fcrraad , & > q , M . P ., T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., M . P ., and Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., will attend aad addrc ; 3 the meeting . All the metropolitan members ara invited and expected to attend . Working men do your daty . A Public Mkeitng of the inhabitants of Bristol will be held in the Democratic Hall , Baar-Jane , Temple-street , on Tuesday next , ^ April 30 ; h , to take into consideration the Li&h Registration Bill , and to petition Parliament ia favour of Lord Ashley ' * amendment of Ten Hours . The chair to be taken at eight o ' clock .

      Sodth 3 Hi £ LDS . —A public meeting will bo held in the Market-Place , South Shields , on Tuesday evening , at half-past six , to takef-into consideration the propriety of petitioning Parliament against the Irish Registration Bill , and in favour of the People s Charter . " Mr . Dickinson will deliver two lectures , on Sunday , at half-past tea and half-paifc two o ' alook ; in Coruwallis ' s Square in the forenoon , and on the Bents in the afternoon . Bristol . —A public meeting will be holden at tha Public Hall , on Tuesday evening , April 30 ch , at eight o ' clock , to petition against the Masters and Servants Bill . West of England . —The adjourned delegate meeting tor tho West of England , will take place at VVootou Underedge , on Sunday , May oih % at Mr . Rowland Lacey ' s coffee house .

      NoTjixGjiAM . —Mr . Dorman will preach in tha Chapel , Rice place , Nottingham , on Sunday evening nexc , at six o ' clock . NoTrrNGaAMSHutE , —A camp meeting will be held al Kimberley on Sunday next , at two o ' clock , when Mr . Pepper and otaera will address the meeting . Salford . —Oa Sunday evening , the Rev . W . V . Jackson trill lecture at half-past six o ' clock . Oldha . ii . —On Sunday ( to-morrow ) Mr . Ambrose Hurst will lecture in the Chartist Room , Greavesstreet , at six o'clock in tbe evening . Messrs . C . Doyle and S . Clark , of the Executive , will attend public meetings at the following places : —Stockport , Monday , April 2 % ; Maoclesfield , Tuesday , 33 ; Hanloy , Wednesday , May 1 ; Bilston , Thursday , 2 ; Wedgbury , Friday , 3 ; Birmingham , Monday . 6 ; Coventry , Tuesday , 7 ; London , Wednesday , 8 .

      Leeds . —Mr . Thomas Clarke , membar of the Executive Committee , will deliver two lectures , tomorrow ( Sunday ) afternoon , at half-past two , and in the evening at half-past six , in the Bazaar , Briijgate . H uddebsfielp- —Two lectures will be delivered in the Hall of Science , Huddersh ' eld , on Sunday next , by Mr . C . Doyle , of Manchester , and member of the new Executive Committee . The Chartists of the HuddersSeld locality are requested to notice that the weekly meetings are now holden ia the Hall of Science , on Tuesday evenings .

      A GENERAL DISTRICT MBETING Will 03 holden in the Council Room of the Hall of Science , Huddersfield , on Sunday afternoon next , at one o ' clock , for tha purpose of transacting business connected with Haddersfield district , and electing delegates to the West Riding delegate meeting , to be holden at Halifax on the following Sunday . Bradford—The Chartists of the Central Locality will meet in their room , Buttersvorth ' s-buildiflgs , oa Sunday morning , at ten o'clock . The Chartists of Little Horton , will meet in the School Room , Park-place , on Sunday morning at ten o ' clock , and at six in the evening . The Chartists of George-street , will meet ia their Room on Sunday morning , at ten o ' clock . The Chirtists of White Abbay will mget ia tfle School Room , on Monday evening , at eight o ' clo&k .

      The M'Dotjall Committee will meet in the Association Room , New Leeds , on Sunday , at two o ' clock in the afternoon . A fall attendance of tho members ia requested . Coventry ' . —A special meeting of the Chartists of Coventry will be holden in the Chartist Room , Wellstreet , to take into consideration the Plan oi Organization as adopted by the Conference , and other important matters connected with the Chartist movement . Halifax . —Mr . John Murray will lecture in the Association Room , Pellou Lane , on Sunday ( co-morrow ) evening , at six o'clock . —A general meeting of the shareholders of the Local Land Association will be holden in the above room , on Monday evening , April 29 ch , at eight o ' clock , when , the quarterly report of receipts and disbursements will be laid before the body ; and for the transaction of other important business .

      West Ribino Delegate Meeting . —This meeting will be holden on Sunday , May 5 th , in the Association Room , Pellon Lane , Halifax . Bury . —Two lectures will be delivered in tha Garden-street Leclure Room , Bury , on Sunday , tha 28 ch , by Mr . Wm . Dixon , of Manchester . Bilstom . —A delegate meeting will be hold at Bilston , on Sunday next , at twelve o ' clock , after which a public meeting will be held , when Mr . J . Mason will give a report of the Convention proceedings . H Wakefield . —The Chartists of Wakefield will

      meet in their room , George and Crown Yard , on , Tuesday evening , when the members are requested to attend , as business of importance will be brought forward . ., Mottbam . » -A public sapper and bill will Da held at the house of Mr . Robert Hampson , New Inn , Hollirigworth , on Saturday , May 4 th , in honour * of tho liberation of Robert Wild , Samuel Lees , James Wild , and John Fairhurafc , from Kautsford House of Correction . LoYfirs of liberty are deBired to attend . * ~ -

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      Rochdale . —At the usual weekly meeting on Monday , the delegate to the Manchester Convention reported the proceedings of that body which ave entirei satisfaction . ^^^ The Chartists of Little H orton met in tho ^ 5 qSo ^^> - , Room , Park-place , on Sunday evening , mqiai ^ li 9 ^ rf ^ \ report of the proceedings of the CoBfer ^ ia ^ -i ^ i "'^^/' delivered by Mr . Smyth , which : gave * «»«« &' **« & : "' > X "i faction . The meeting adjourned to ^ # ^** % N- ? C . fr- » " ? iag , when the Plan was read and expliffieBrj ^ soi ^ , - r ~ j- 5 ^ was resolved : » i 3 ! hat the Chartists of 1 & fe ® &F $ r tjv- L , heard with great pleasure the Plan rt f&W&StiM ? W % & adopted by Conference , and will do the ^ tWgfsivjT iVc * * £ ? -. carry it out . " # ( M jfejlffij * « 1 f % ,

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      The following ia the Plan of Organization aa it was alHjn&tely agreed upon , after much consideration , and able discussion : — PLAN OF ORGANIZATION of the ; RATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN .

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      OBJECT AND RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION . Object . —To secure the tBECtment of the " People ' s Charter" by peaceful , legal , and constitutional means .

      PRINCIPLES . That the rich and the poor , being of the same species , are under the same Ivws of nature , and bting alike capable of benefit or injury from their legislators , necessarily ha- ? e , in the election cf these legislators , the same right ; bat the rich , in defence of tbeir rights and property , hat « etery advantage "which "wealth and the purchased powers of others afford them ; ¦ while tbe poor , destitute of these , have no security bnt in the purity of legislation , nor any means of self defence bat in tbe possession of their share of the

      elective power . The poor , theD , have an 6 qaal right , bat more need , to elect representatives than the rich ; \ t Is , thsrefore , right snd just that every male inhabitant of Great Britain and Ireland ( infants , insane persons , and criminals only exempted ) shall fully , fairly , and freely enjoy the elective fronchisa , that is to say—unjt . e'BSax sbtkbag-E ; tbat in order to protect the poor elector against tyranny , the voting shall be by ballot ; that the Parliaments shall BE ANNUAL ; that the PE . OPERTT QUALIFICATION shall BB abolished ; that the whole empire shall be divided into equal ELECTORIAL districts ; and that THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE

      SHALL BE PAID . MEANS . 1—By creating a . pnfclic opinion in favour of those principles through the medium of public meetings , petitions to Parliament , discussions , lectures , cheap publications , and the newspaper press ; as we ! l as the formation of electien committees to secure the election and return of members to Parliament , municipal officers , and other local functionaries . 2—By raising the requisite funds by sabscrlpfcions and voluntary donations , to defray the expences of the Association .

      RULES . 1—All persons scquiesing in the object of this Association shall be eligible to become members by taking out cards of membership , for which , and a copy of these Rules , they shall pay threepence ; they also shall contribute on * penny ptr week to tbe General Fund of the Association , one-fourth of which shall be sent to the Executive Committee monthly . Cards of membership to be renewed annually . 2—Tint the genera ] government ot this Association shall be vestsd in an Executive Committee , consisting of a President , Treasurer , Secretary , and two others ; and also a General Council to be appointed by the Executive Committee .

      3—That a Convention of D « legatea shall assemble on the third Monday of April in each year , such Delegates to be chosen at public meetings , ef which legal notice shall be given , and at which all persona resident in the locality have & tight to speak and vote . Each Annual Convention shall determine as to the place in which the succeeding one shall assemble . 4—The Executive Committee shall be elected by the Annual Convention from a list of persons nominated by tha several localities ; such list to be published at least ono month previously to tbe election of delegates to the Convention . Every person nominated for the Executive Committee , shall be at the time of nomination , and for ris months previously , tbona fide member of the National Charter Association ; such nominations to be forwarded to the Executive Cqkmlttw by the sob-Secretaries . .

      6—A sysUm of local agitation shall b * MtabHshed , to be carried out in tho following manner , namely j—Local toctaren shall be appointed at District Delegate Meet ings . Flans of appointment for each lecturers shall be printed ; or jmch other . means rewrtedtoaa ^ illenanie tbe fulfilment of such appointments . All expenses incurred by tbe employment of such lectnrers shall be paid by the district or locality - where such lecturers may be employed ; and fa ord « r to render the above plan effectual , it is essential that th 1 districts dlscoan-Mnanee fill itinerant lecturers ; and chat no person be allowed to lecture in any locality nnless rewguised by ii » district ; or appointed by the Executive Committee

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      DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE . Ib shall be the duty of the Execnllve Committee to watch over the general interests of the Asooclation , and to aid in the promulgation of its principles by visiting those parts of the country where tbe * r labours are most xeqjitireti ;> by appointing , lecturers , issuing tracts and addresses ; they shall alsa issue uniform books , for the use pt , the -localities , coatfnning the rule ? of the Association , in order to syatemaiiaa . Us proceedings i they shall likewise issue prepared sheets for quarterly refiins , to be forwarded to tbe General Secretary , *

      It shall also be their duty to taka advantage of every circumstance and e . vent Which may appear to them calculated to achieve' the objects of the Association ; and especially to w ^ tch over all other movements , whether in or out of Parliament , which may be agitating the public mind , and to expressed to the country , thiotigh the medium ef aadreases , the opinions -Which they entertain as to what part the Chartists , inrti-vidually of collectively , ought to take in such movements .

      APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY AND HIS DUTIES . The Executive Committee 8 h > U appoint the Secretary , whose duties shall be to keep a correct reoord of the business of the Association , monetary , or otherwise . : - APPOINTMENT OF TREASURER , ANB-HIS DUTIES . The Treasures . shall be chosen by tha Executive Committee ; he shall be responsible for all monieu entrusted to him . He shall keep a correct account of all receipts and disbursements of the Association , and shall publish a balance sheet , duly audited , every three months—a copy to be transmitted to each Sub-S-erfltary . Tbe Executive Committee shall likewise elect the President of the Association .

      APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS , AND THEIR DUTIES . Two Auditors shall be appointed by the annual Convention , whoBo duty shall be to audit the Books of the Association once per quarter . GENERAL COUNCIL . Every town or village whtre members of this Association shall be resident may nominate five or more persons to act aa a portion of the General Council ; such nominations to be sent to the Executive Committee for appointment once in every three months ; the members shall also nominite two persons , as Sub-Treasurer and Sub-Secretory , to assist the General Treasurer and Secretary in tbe management of tbe affurs of the Association .

      DUTIES OF GENERAL COUNCIL . The members of the General Council , teaiding in each locality , shall meet for the transactien of business once every week , and shall have the power of appropriating to the purposes of the Society in their own locality , three-fuufths of the subscriptions of the members , and all other monies , received in tbe said locality . They shall also see that the recommendations and instructions of the Execntive Council are carried into tffect ; and they shall have full power to adopt such means for tho accomplishment ef the general objects , as to them may seem meet , provided such means are io conformity with the fundamental rules of the Association . :

      AfTERNOON SlTTIS « . The delegates assembled at half-past two , for Ihe transaction oi business . Mr . O'Connor moved , " That tbe Executive sit in London . " Mr . Ssle seconded the motion . Mr Shaw ( Leeds ) moved , " That the Executive sit in Manchester . ' Mr . Taylor seconded the motion . On the votes being taken eleven voted for the Executive to sit in Manchester , two for Birmingham , and fifteen for London , which latter place wna decided to be the seat of the Executive Committee for tha next year . : Mr . O'Connor movedj " That we now proceed to the election of the Executive . ''

      Mr . O'Higgins seconded tbe motion wmck was carried unanimously . Notice was given that tfee following persons declined to stand the election 1—Messrs . M'Douall , West , Leach , H . Robs , D . IWb , J . B H . Bairatow , W . Jones , JMoson , W . Dixon , B . T . Morrison , P . O'Higgins , and K . Marsden . ' Mr . Doyle moved— " That the election be by ballot '" Mr . Mitchell seconded tbe motion . Mr . Hobson moved—" That the votes be recorded openly . " Mr . Smyth seconded tbe motion . Mr . Sale moved- * " That the votes be published' ' Mr . Carter seconded the motion . It was ultimately agreed— " That the votes should be given in writing , by each delegate , and be afterwards published . "

      Tbe votes were then taken and r « ad over by Mr O Connor , when the following persoaa were elected : — R O ' Connor 40 votes ; T . Clarke 28 ; P . M'Grath 38 , T . M . Wheeler 33 , and C Doyle 31 . When the election

      was over Mr . Hobsoa brought forward a motion which waB seconded by Mr . Barrell , and agreed to , and placed aa the last clause in the " Plan of Organization . " Mr . Taylor moved " That the Executive be instructed by this Convention not to send out any cards unless previously paid for ; and that they be supplied to the subsecretaries only . " Mr . Nuttall seconded tbe motion . Agreed to . Mr . Hobson moved " That the Executive Committee be instructed to prepare a hand botk for the guidance of the officers and members of the Association . " Mr . Sbaw seconded the motion . Mr . White suggested the propriety of printing the Plan of Organisation with the instructions ; - with this understanding the motion was unanimously agreed to . A diecusaion took place on a motion to amend the tbird clause , which ended in the clause being amended as it will be found in the printed Plan .

      Mr . Nuttail moved " That the Annual Convention decide upon the next place of meeting . " Mr . Taylor seconded the motion , v ? hich "was agreed to . The following places were proposed n * the place of meeting for the next Convention—London , Leeds , MancbBster , Birmingham , and Nottingham . A show of hands was taken for each place , and it was decided tbat the next Convention shall meet at Lesds on the third Monday of April , 1845 . ' It was then intimated tbat as many delegates were required to attend the meeting at Stevens « n-square , tbe Convention should adjourn . It was accordingly adjourned to half-past eight o ' clock in the evening .

      SATURDAT EVBNING'S SITTING , The Chairman called on those who hud given notices of . motion to bring them forward . Mr . Mitchell , of Rochdale , moved— " That the Conference discountenance the interference of the Chartist body in the mere quarrels of the factions who alternately oppress the people , unless the Charier is immediately concerned . " Mr . White seconded the motion . Mr . O'Connor opposed the motion . He considered Mr . Mitchell ' s motion as one calculated to pines the Cbartists in a falBe position . He moved the previous question .

      Mr . White withdrew his support from the motion . He did not wish to give an exense to lukewarm friends , and only felt anxious tbat Mr . Mitchell should have a fair ebance of bringing forward the instructions he had received from his constituents ; and be further thought that , as be had opposed Mr . Parry ' s motion at the Sturge Conference , no man would think him capable of support in j a doubtful policy . The motion was then withdrawn . The Secretary read a communication from tbe Rev James Scbolefield , relative to " Hunt ' s Monument . It desired the Members of the Convention to imprea 8 on the minds of their respective constituents the propriety of raising the nocessary funds to complete the testimonial to the firm , and undeviating patriot . Hunt It was recommended that the Delegates sheuld act in accordance -with the suggestion .

      Mr . Parkes moved— " That an appeal be made to the country , calling npon them to use every means in their power to secure the return of Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis , and * the other political exiles ; and to require that every candidate for a seat in Parliament give a written pledge that he will exert himself to procure their return . " ; Mr . James Leach seconded the motion . Carried . Mr . C Doyle moved—" That the sum of £ i 17 s . 6 d . due to Mr . James Leach from the National Charter Association , be paid from the General Food . " Mr . Henry Boss seconded the motion . Mr . O'Connor opposed the motion , and on a division tbe motion was carried . Mr . O'Connor suggested the propriety of each locality sending a stipulated sum to the Executive when they required the services ot a lecturer , bat made no motion on the subject / ;

      Mr . Barrell made a motion concerning the propriety of sending lecturers to Scotland , -which was ultimately withdrawn . ; 1 . ¦ . ' Mr . O'Connor moved the following resolution : — " That we , tbe delegates df the working classes , in Convention Msembled , haye heard with fcalings of deep regret the course pursued with respect to the Ten Hours' Factor Bill by Lord Ashley , and cannot avoid expressing our decided opinion that the Noble lord has not evinced good judgment in abandoning the posltidn in which the support of the working classes had placed bin : a coarse which we deem the Noble Lord ww led

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      The most kind and brotherly feeling existed between the members of the Convention throughout tbeir deliberations . AU seemed determined to do their duty . They were equally Industrious and at ' en ' . ive , and fully justified the confidence of the < r constituents . It now remains for the Chartist body to do tkeir duty , as the Delegates have done their ' s . ; Gad speed the Charter !

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      to adopt from a desire to preserve the Tory Government in office j and we therefore call npon the promoters and supporters of that measure to place the question in the hands of sotne other Member , who will have the corirage to carry into effect the thiice-affirined vote of the House of Commons . " Mr . Colquboun seconded the motion . Mr . O'Higgins supported it . j Mr . James Leach opposed the motion , and passed a high eutagium on Lord Ashloy for his kindness of heart and humanity . Ha trusted that the resolution would not bo passed in its present form , i He considered that Lord Ashley , had acted to the bestj ' of his judgmsnt to benefit tbb working classes . I Mr . O'Connor said he bad great respect for Mr . Leach ' s opinions , and would withdraw bis motion . Mr . O'Higgins insisted on the justicu of Mr . O'Connor ' s motion , and expressed his desire that it might be passed .

      Mr . White declared his intention of taking upon himself tho responsibility of Mr . O Connor ' s motion , if he withdrew it . He had been connected with the Short Time Committee of Leeds , and could not agree with Lord Ashley ' s policy . \ Mr . O'Higgins took a similar view of the case aa Mr . White . ! Mr . Mason moved , " Ttjafc we the members of tbis Convention of Delegates express oiir deep rpgjet at the course pursued by Lord Ashley on the Ten Hoars' Factory B ; ll ; and white we aro anxiotta not to injure any modification of the hours of labour , yet we distinctly repudiate the principle of m >< iifyuw ; a mer-. nre , involving the life and health of the factory children for the temporary ascendancy of an irresponsible and factious Administration . "

      Mr . James Leach seconded the motion , which was agreed tonemcon ; and Mr . O'Connor's was withdrawn . Mr . Bairatow moved the adoption of a petition on b » h » lf of Mr . Thomas Cooper , now conflaed in Stafford gaol . Mr . G- White seconded the motion , which passed unanimously . Oa tho motion of Mr . Hobson , ; seconded by Mr . O'Connor , it was resolved—'' That the duties imposed on the Committee appointed to prepare an address to tha country be transferred to the Executive Committee , " which was agreed to . : Mr . G . White moved— " That an appeal be made to the country to raise a missionary funji , to be forwarded to the General Treasurer , and that each delegate be required to bring the subject before his constituents . " The resolution was unanimously carried .

      Mr . O Connor moved , and Mr . Mitchell seconded" That the Executive Committee prepare the petitions agreed to ; and the address to the Irish people . " ' - A greed to . Messrs . Sewell and Hirris , of London , were unanimously appointed auditors . ¦¦ Thanks were moved to the Chairman , and carried with acclamation . ; Totes of thanks were moved to Patrick O'Higgins , E » q ., and the Irish patriots , which were carried amidst loud cheers . ; The Convention waa then dissolved .

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      ]/ f * t ?^ Z * i ?* Z y / Cy ^ Z ^ - ^ e ^ c ^^ y js > 9 ^ JhuJt * •< # , * & * , Feargus O'Connor , P . 0 * H ! ggiM , T . M . Wheeler , P . M'Gath , Loo - H . Proassr , Bromsifrvva and Worcestershire ; W " . Howard , Bolton ; A . F . Taylor and S . Yardley , Oldham ; R . Pilling , A-Bhton-anderLjne ; E . Mitchell ,

      Rachdale ; — Harrison NorthDivision of Nottihgkum-» hire ; H . Djpoan . Nottingham ; J . Liwson , Halifer District ; J . Mitchell , ar . d . J . Carter , Stockport j John Jonea , Bnry ; J . W . Smyth , Harton , Yorfcs . ; A . Marshall , Hobdea Bridge ; James Hatfleld , Dawsbury ; W . D ' uwn , North Lancashire ; T . Clark , Devonshire ; J . Robias * Northampton ; Jolin West , Sheffield ; S . Parkes , Northamptonshire ; J . Hobsan and James Sbaw , Hitdderafield ; R . Barren , Long © ovan ; R . Marsden , Preston ; J . Shaw and D . Rosa , Leeds ; H . Ross , Greenwich , Deptford , and L ^ wisha m : J ; Leaeb , Mottram , Hyde , fcc . ; S . WJSstt , Hanley ; W . Jones , Liverpool ; R . Li ^ ler , Silford ; Rev . W . Juiawood , Mansfield ; and J . BjirstoWi Leicester .

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      The following petition against Lord ; Worsley ' s Bill to deprive the poor of the little remnant of the Common land of England , was adopted , and signed by every delegate . It will bo presented by Mr . T . S . Duncombe . To ihe Honourable ihe Commons of Great Britain and 11 eland in Parliament assembled , the Petition of the undersigned Delegates to the National Convention 0 / ihe Working Classes assembled in Manchester t on the 15 th April , 1814 . \

      Sheweth , —That ten millions of acreB of land were appropriated to the nse of the people by England ' s wisest Monarch , the immortal Alfred , under the designation of the Common Lands ; that these lands were preserved inviolate through , the vicissitudes of ages by the laws of the realm ; and that many blessings and benefits accrued to the peaple from their possession . That since the reign of George II . to the present time , opward 8 of two thousand Enclosure Acts have been passed , by which six rallllens of acres of the poor man's patrimony have been taken from him , and transferred to the possession of the Aristocracy . j That your pstitloners consider the ] taking of the common land * under the guise of law to be a gross infraction of the people ' s rights , and an act of spoliation on their property . !

      That your petitioners view with Ineffable aatoaishmentthe Bill ' now before yonr Honourable House , having for its object the deprivation of the people of the remaining portion of the . common lands . Your petitioners therefore implore your Honourahle House , as the guardian , of the Nation ' s rights , to reject the -monstrously iniquitous proposition which Lord Woraley has submitted to your consideration . ¦ And your petitioners , as in duty bound , will ever P WJT . i

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      ADDRESS OE THE NATIONAL CONVENTION TO THB INDUSTRIOUS CLOSES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE . Fellow * Countrt men , —Appointed by you to the important task of organic ug public opinion against the present unjust system of legislation , wa now lay before you the results of our deliberations and entreat you to give them that Consideration which their importance so justly demands . We have looked around society and found capital dragging labour in triumph at its chariot wheels ; industry pining in unwilling idleness ; nature ' s munifleent gifts monopolized by tbe idle and dissipated ; the wealth created by labour denied to the labourer who created it ; contentment bauish « d from our hemes and misery engendered in its stead ; our country fallen from Ufl high astata Juad plunged into national , tuio &nd degradation . We have pondered upon the causes which has produced these fatal effects ; wo have traced tha

      rapid totrent to ita fountain-head , and found vta aomce in the troubled waters of aristocratic' legislation . We call upon you to reBcue yourselves and country from an otherwise inevitable fate . We rt-jpice to inform you that your representatives in Convention are unanimous upon the course to be adopted . The improved mind of the nation bus developed itself in their conduct and deliberations ; tbe canker worm of dissention , which has hitherto infested our counsels , has been banished , we trust for ever . Brotherly kindness and concentration of action will henceforward characterise our movement With these j bright prospects before us , we only need your countenance and energetic support , to en Hiiro a speedy and successful issue to our labours . We have agreed upon a plan of National Organization , the brevity and comprehensiveness of which will recommend it to your adoption ; and , in order to carry it into active operation , we call upon you immediately to establish ¦

      A CHARTIST MISSIONARY FUND , to aid in the dissemination of our principles . They are tbe offspring of reason and justice , and have only t " o be universally known to be universally adopted . Let not a town , hamlet , or village in ihe Empire j neglect the suppore of thia fund . Dj you desire liberty ? If so adopt the necessary steps to secure its blessings . Are you in earnest in your advocacy of tha principles of justice ? Pnve it by giving tbe ensuing Executive funds sufficient to enable them to spread the hallowed principles of Chartism over the whole of the agricultural as well aa the manufacturing districts . j

      We also recommend to your serious consideration the propriety of establishing democratic schools , where the risi . jg generation rusy have instilled into their ductile minds a love of liberty and a hatred of oppression , combined with the necessary s ' cholastio attainments . Above all we impress upon you the absolute necessity of attending to local and parochial affairs . Arbitrary power has not yet entirely deprived us of influence in these matters . Hasten then to take advan tage of all circumstances . Lat no municipal election pass unheeded . Place Chartism in local ascendancy , and its national asc 3 ndaacy will inevitably ensue .

      As your representatives , we bog toldireot attention to the late decision in the Queen ' s Bench , relative to the enfranchisement of compound house-holders . We believe that this decision , if duly attended to , will greatly increase the auraber of Parliamentary voters , arid enable ynu to hold the balance of power between tho two factions who have hitherto so fatally swayed your destinies . ; Up , then , and be doing ! Apathy has been your ruin : in energy and perseverance rest your only hopes of salvation . Are you earnest in your desire to become the regenerators of your country ? Do you feel convinced that your distress has arisen from bad laws ? If so , join heart and band in supporting the measures we recommend . Unite as men in dafence : of the rights of labour , and never rest satisfied until you possess equal political power with every other class in tbe community . Then , and not till then , can you ] expect to enjoy that happiness which is the natural rusult of good Government . {

      Relyin *; on your love of justice and . patriotism , we rest assured that this appeal will meet with your hearty response . On behalf of the Convention , Philip M ' Grath , President

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    • Northern Star (1837-1852), April 27, 1844, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1261/page/1/