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s tiemfS , --5 « otwitfistanding " jbur refusal" to enter jif roJMon . withns , as regards term * of reconciliation . ipW , vourselves and workmen , we yet feel bound to ^ T smother * t teln P towards carrying out the spirit of " ^ t ^ KaatioD , viz . , —that we should 'by arbitration ^ eaktion , instead of b ? MrikeB and turn-outs , seek '"t ** - " * differences . ' As a reason for your opj . osi-W to » 6 sneral or National Association of Workmen , °° ffinata * ' there is no guarantee for taking con . P ° jnasinicb as the men supported by a General " * pW * uld Strike for an aOTance of wage * , upon it be-^ - ^ « n sueh contracts were in existence . ' . Sow , " ^ tU . un . we Bre Prepared—on the part of the National * rtadation , *« aU ° on tlie P 81 * of * e men on strike—to ^ " ^ u * gu arantee against any offensive measarei ** , . ^ -n daring each length of time as msj be agreed ** nl'V both parties—that is to say , providing you will ^ drawyour opposition to the National Association .
- TA , f mis is all that , in iommon justice , yon can de-. " we hare no wish to he compelled to the necessity "¦• levting * onr association for the snpport of the men on "ke , but « perseverance in your resolution of yesterday , * % leare us none other alternative . w Geat iemen , youri respectfnlly . W . Hobsos . J . Bush . Th e auly reply to this second appeal from the den t » rioii was . " no answer . " The deputation , therefore returned to town , and at a meeting of the Commi ttee , on Monday , at the office , Hyde-street , Bi oonisbury , it was resolved that the workmen on strike , at Manchester , shonldhave the support oi the \' tioii-U Trades Association .
ANOTHER ; LABOUR TRIUMPM . 1 OTAL ABOLITION OF 1 HR M 1 LL 0 CRATS , * ' SLIDING
SCALE . It has been customary , in Preston , for the Factory workers to look upon every attempt at obtaining jostioe , when summoned for any alleged Tiolatien of th e Factory Rules , -with cold indifference , knowing j 5 tiiey do , from past and bitter experieuce , that tlitonly dtecgiga the msglsteates of Preston are in thehnbii of coming to is this , — "Yon must go to ronr work , and pay the expences , or go to prison , " ind manv a time , has the poor emaciated slave chosen the latter alternative . —Monday last , how . ster , was a proud day for Preston , and one that will he loo » remembered . Several of the manufacturers « Preston have adopted a curious mode ofpayment , me ihat is calculated to rob the hands of a great anunut of their hard-earned pence , as will be seen bv the following : —Mr . Richard Phrelfal commenced , several months since , to pay his hands on the following " Sliding Scale " which he calls " Bounty . "
If a weaver got 4 cute per week , he was to receive lid . per cut ; 6 cute Is . per cut ; feuts , 13 ! d . per cnt ; 8 cutsl 4 id . per cat ; and for 9 cote , 11 s for fte whole . Bj a system of allowing weavers ^ to iraft for warps mad weft , and haying bad material , he has kept them for several months working for six or seven shillings per week of a pair of looms , and though tlie hands at the above mill are proverbial for iheir " passive obedience , and non-resistance " nulicy they were at last goaded to desperation , and on Friday last , June 19 , after breakfast , they , wth one accord , ceased working , they stopped their looms aud sat upon them , Everj kind « f intimidatiouthat ileraoniaeinaenuity couldinvent was tried to induce them to commence working again , but in 7 ain , t wenty-two of them were then served with summonses , to appear at the Town HalV on Mondav bat they still maintained their position . -A meaner was despatched tothe People ' s
Attornev-Genend . W . P . Roberts , Esq . Monday came , and ilr . Roberta arrived early in the morning , and long be fore eiete-i o ' clock , the hour appointed for the trial , the itreeis in the neishbenrhood of the Town Ball werecrowded bvthoasands . Messrs . Armstrong and Caiterat appeared for Mr . Phrelfal , Mr . Roberts forthe Weavers . After three of the witnesses had b » en examined and Mr- Roberts was about to enter into the merits or demerits of the Sliding Scale , Sir . Armstrong proposed to settle the affair , each partv to bear one half the espences , but Mr . Roberts wonld not consent to this . The magistrates who had feea-td Mr . Robots with the greatest re-pect , pro-« i- « d t » adjourn she Court for half an hour , in order toallow Mr . Armstrong and Mr . Roberts an
oppertonity to retire , to see if they could maKe an arrangement this was agreed to , they immediately left the « ourt . and went to the Legs of Man publichouse . On ilr Roberta's appearaEcein the street he was louaiy dieered by the thousands that were assembled . After a long parley , it was announced that Mr . Phrelfal had consented to give them what they wanted viz , t otally to aboliijn the Sliding St «' e system , and to give Is . 2 * d . a cut , be they many or few and t <> pay the expences . On Mr . Roberts Being from the Inn to the Railway Station , he was vehemently cheered by men and women of all trades and parties . This is the first act of justice the factory daves of Preston ever wrung trom the masters , and it is to be hoped it will teach them the value of having snch a man as Mr . Roberts to stand ietwJxtthem and their oppressors . AU honour to the People ' s Attorney-General for destroying Ur : u SMia * Seals "
Framework Ksoteks . —At a general delegate meeting held at the Bove and Rainbow , Parliament Street Nottingham , on Monday , June 22 , 18 i 6 , Mr . Ward in tue chair , it vpas unanimously resolved—That the dele-ates present , belonging to the Framework Knittisg Drenches , do form themselves into a district of the United Trades Association for the Protection of Industry . That this delegate meeting assemble monthly , at the Hare and Sainbow , Parliament Street , for the purpose of forwarding th « objects of the association . Ihat the nest delegate meeting beholden on the 20 tho July next , at 7 o ' clock , F- -
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNITED TRADES FOR THE PROTECTION OF INDUSTRY . The Central Committee met at their office , 30 , fiyde-Btreet , Bloomsbnry , oil Monday last ,,-T . s . Dancombe , M . P ., in the chair . The table was entirely covered with letters from the trades bodies in different parts of the empire , all expressing admiration of the proceedings of the Jate Conference , and pledging falm * aid in carrying out tue objects Ol the Association .
THE BUILDER'S STRIKE . Messrs . Robson and Bash , who ( in compliance with a desire , espressedby the workmen themselves ) , had been deputed by the Central Committee to visit Manchester , for the purpose of endeavouring to bring this lon » -pending contest to an amicable termination reported that ou their arrival in Manchester thev addressed a note , of which the annexed is a copy , to the secretary of the Master Builders Association : — _ Railway Inn , Deansgata , June 15 th , 13 W . Sir , —Mesirs . Roteon and Btuh , a depatation from the Central Committee of the " United Trades' Association Sot the Protection of Inflnstiy , " respectfully desire an interview with the Committee of joht Association , with the view of effecting , if possible , an aroicahle setflement of the existing nnfortaaste differences between the Matter Builders of MaBciestsr , and their workmen . The answer tfaev received was thefollowing
resolution i—That the ma 3 ter 3 do not recognise any Xatwaai As SDCiation , and consider their own workmen are the only parn ' ei with whom they saoald hold any communication . Nothing dannted , however , your deputation resolTed to make another attempt at reconciliation , especially as the workmen urged them to become mediators on their behalf , and accordingly forwarded anote as follows : — " Gentl-tnen , —Notwithstanding your refdsal to enter into discussion with u « , asregaros terms of reconciUatien bttween yourselves and workmen , we yetfeel bound to Make another attempt towards carrying out the spirit of arbitration
onr association , ^ s ., —That we thould " by Mdmediatien , instead ofby strikes ana tnm-outs , seek to setde trade differences . As areason for your opposu tion to a general or national association of workmen , yon affirm tnat , " there is bo guarantee for taking contracts , inasmuch as men supported by a general union wonld strike for SB adcaneeofwages , upon its becoming known jUCa CO « ractS were in existence . * Sow , genilemeD , « 6 areprepare * . onthepartoitbe National Association , as also on the part of the men on strike , to give you a guar-% iiee against any offensive measures being taken daring » uch lenj&of timeasmajlieagreeawpon vj botnpar&a —that is to say , providing you will withdraw the
"Document . " Surely this is all that yon in common justice , can desire . We liaro no wisli to be compelled to the neces . tity of " levying" onr associat ion for the snpport of the ffiea on strike , but a perseverance in your resolution of Monday will leave us no other alternative , Gentlemeu , yonrs respectfnlly , 3 . Bush . W . Boxsok . To this there was " no answer . " The report was received , and , after raatore deliberation the committee resolved on levying the association in support « f the workmen , and in accordance theretritli authorised the secretary to issue the subjoined circular to theaumerona trades' bodies of which tlie Association is composed : — Office , 30 , Hyde-street , Bloomsbury . London . Jnne 22 nd , 1 S 16 .
Sir , —I am instructed to Tequest the favour of your im-Uiediite transmission to this office of the three weeks levy . dneoa Friday nest , of 2 d . in the pound , on the ararage weekly earnings of your society pursuant to the resolution of Conference , in snpport of the builders now <> u strike , and that you will continue to do so -weekly . I have further to " intimate that it is absolutely necessary that the levy should be remitted in sufficient time { or tbe workmen to receive the amount in Manchester and T . irerpoo ! by Saturday next . TnoMis Babbatt , Secretary , P . 8 . Ax the close of the present quarter is nigh at land , it is hoped that the statistics of each trade , required bj rote for insertion in the balance sheets will be for'Terdea as early as cenvenient .
The meeting , after transmitting other business of * rontino nature , terminated . What will the Du-1 *( ch , the Times , and other fierce denunciators of the Workmen for their assumed " obstinate adherence " to strikes , say to the above correspondence ?
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SHEFFIEliD . Ma . Coopbr at Sheffield . —^ The Mowing should have been at this office by Thursday , the 18 th , instead of Saturday , the 20 th ] : — Mr . Cofiper wrote to us to get him np a meeting in behalf of Frost , which , after a little consideration , we determined to do . We considered Frost ' s case our case ; and we thought Mr . Cooper ' s giant talents could not fait in obtaining a goodly sum for the exiled patriot . But I am sorry to have to say , that instead of gaining anything , we have lost two pounds by Mr . Cooper's visit , which gives us great pain . We were at a los * to discover the reason why go few were present . The bills calling the meeting were large—the place was large- and we thought the man would command an audience . But net so : at the time the lecture would have commenced there were
not twenty persons in the Circus , ( the largest meeting-place in the town . ) Instead of beginning his lecture , Mr . Cooper went out for a walk with Mr . Otley , and did not return until one hour after , by which time one hundred and fifty-oae persons , men , women and children , were present in a place which will hold more than two thousand persons . At the conclusion of the lecture , Michael Beal , a Sturgite , moved a vote of thanks to the lecturer , whom he was delighted with since his ( Mr . Cooper ' s } renunciation of " physical force . " After some difficulty _ a seconder was procured , and the dismal farce terminated . This is too true ; and Mr . Cooper himself cannot deny it . We have been very angry with ourseires since that we were not content withour prr Tate canvass , when we were doing so nicely . J \ o more lectures ' of the above description for OS .
PROJECTED GRAND DEMONSTRATION TO AND HOLIDAY ON THE CHARTIST ESTATE UERRrNGSGATE FARM , NEAR R 1 CKMANSW 0 RTH , HERTS ., A considerabe number of delegates , from the several Chartist Land Districts . Chartist localities , and other Democratic bodies , in the metropolis and ite vicinity , assembled at the call of the " Directors " of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , at their office , 83 , Dean Streeti Soho , on Sunday , June the 21 st . Mr . Chhistopher Doilb was unanimously called to the chair , and briefly opened the proceedings , and called on the Secretary , Mr . T . M . Wheeler , to state the object for which that meeting was convened . Mr . Wseeleb said the directors thought their members and numerous friends , would like to view the estate , and that a day might be set apart for that purpose which might at once be made a scource of Measure and nrofit . Thev had originally named the
first Monday in August for that purpose , but on second consideration , they thought the corn would not be got in by that time , they had therefore come to the determination that tbe third Monday in August would be the more fit day for the contemplated object —( Hear , hear )—and as they wished to have a "Grand Demonstration" on the occasion , they thought it advisable to call a committee of delegates , from the several Land districts , localities , and other Democratic bodies , to their aid on such an important occasion . ( Cheers . ) The directors thought it would be well oh such an occasion to invite the attendance of those gentlemen who had stood forward advocates of the all-. tnient system , to view the Chartist estate , and join the sons of labour , in their amusements . It was now for that committee acting concurrently with tbe Directors , to say what steps should be tafeen to effect that object . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Stailwood ( Hammersmith ) moved—and Mr . Bbbwebiok ( Greenwich )
seconded—That a demonstration take place on Monday , the 17 th day of August next to Hemngsgate Farm . Which , after considerable discussion , in which Messrs . Grassby , Packer . Caughlin , Pattenden , Clark , Pakes , and Wheeler took part , was unanimously adopted . ¦ On the motion of Messrs . Stallwood and JAUE 3 Tanneb , it was resolved—That any surplus funds that shall arise from the demonstration , shall be left at the disposal of the " Directors , " ' A long discussion next ensued as to the besfc find most profitable means of carrying the friends to and fro . It was ultimately resolved—That vans and snch other vehicles as shall he deemed advantageous , be provided for the occasion , And that 2 s . 6 d . be the charge for such transit . ^ ^ . Mr . Stallwood moved , in accordance with the instructions of his
district—That it is the opinion of this Committee , that it wonld be advisable to let ground for the « rection of dancing and refreshment booths , also for the purpose of certain exhibitions , on the occasion ' of the demonstration to Herrings gate farm ; also that it would be politic ta charge each visitor the sum of threepence for admission to the estate , on that occasion , the proceeds arising therefrom , after defraying the expences , to be devoted in equal portions to the allotees on such estate . Mr . Stailwood said he thought that , should the weather prove auspicious on the occasion , that they might fairly expect 7 , 000 persons to visit the estate ; he thought this no exaggerated view , as our own members and friends took a very lively interest in the matter , and there was a great number of towns and Tillages within a few miles of the estate , for
instance , Watford , Rickmansworth , Harrow , Franer , Bushy , Uxbridge , Drayton , Cowley , &c ., &c , comprising a very large population , whoss curiosity would undoubtedly be excited . He knew from experience that thepeople were fond of the amusements and exhibitions his motion embraced ; and he also knew that the proprietors of dancing booths and exhibitors , like Wombwell , paid largely for the ground they occupied . He had attended a large " Teetotal " Demonstration , to Dyerham Park . Herts , the property of Captain Trotter ; a charge for admission was made , the proceeds going to the several societies constituting the demonstration , and a large sum was thereby obtainedand he thought as the first allotees
, would take possession at a rather awkward season of the vear , they could not do better than adopt this resolution , and appropriate the proceeds to the allotees , deducting the expenses , and thus would the first occupants be rendered secure . ( Cheers . ) Mr- Jambs Takseb seconded the motion . Mr . T . Clash : said he could not agree to tbe - 'Exhibitions , " he thought they would he out of place on the occasion , as they wished to have some rural games in which the " Young England " party might have the opportunity of mingliHg with " Young Democracy , " and as to the charge for admission , he thought threepence too much , and would move as an amendment that the sum charged be one
penny . After a few words from Mr . Gathabd , Mr . T . M . Wheblkb Baid he did not altogether disagree with Mr . Stallwood ' s motion , and the directors had anideaofbaving a band or two of music on the ground for the accommodationjof dancers , and there would be other amusements , such as cricket , provided for the occasion . He agreed with a charge for admission , but thought those who took van tickets of the committee should be admitted free , he would therefore move as an amendment—That all persons presenting themselves for admission tothe estate at Herringggato , on the day of the Demon , ¦ tration , who shall not be in possession of a committee ' s van ticket , shall pay the sum of three pence , such admission money to go to the allottees on that estate . Mr . Bbewbrtos seconded the amendment . Mr . Wheeler ' s amendment was carried by a large majority . ' .
_ _ „ On tue mGtion of Messrs . Stallwood and Gaihabd , it was resolved—That the directors be requested to furnish a dinner , consisting of fcread , heef , ham , and salad , at one o ' clock on the day of the Demonstration , at the sum of Is . 3 d . each person , and that they he also instructed to provide tea and other refreshments at a moderate charge . On the motion of Messrs . Siallwood and Clabs , it wasjresolved nan . con . — That tue vans or i . ther vehicles engaged in the transit of visitors on the day of the demoastration , shall start from Tjfeurn Gate down the Uxbridge road , at the hour of seven a . m . precisely . The committee would wish it tobe understood that the start must be at the precise time mentioned , in or ^ e rtd give time for tii o amusements pryected on the e 3 tate . It was also unanimously
resolved—That all persons who have made themselves promtnent as advocates of the" allotment system" shall be invited to attend on the occasion , and that MeSlrS . Clark , Stall * wood . Gathard and Knight , be a sub-committee to wait on and invite such gentlemen . CITY OF LONDON LOCALITY . Mr . Antill in the chair . Mr . D . Gotw «» - ^ - ThatthU locality de « n it but justice toilr . O Connor , ana also to Mr . Cooper , as members ef this locatity , that a public meeting of the CbarJists of London be called , at which the charges made against Mr . O'Connor be entered into , and that a committee office persons be appointed to call such meeting , and the above gentlemen to be invited to attend . Seconded by Mr . Wright . —Carried . The following geutlemen where chosen as the commiite-MesaM . Antill , Caughlin , D . Gover , Wilson , Nobbs .
EDINBURGH . TO FSABOUS O ' COKOB , ESQ . Mt Dear Sir asd best Benefacior , —It was with feelings of the deepest anguish and sympathy , lpP UlB mental suffering you must have endured , anG indignation and contempt for your vile traducer , that 1 read vour accouui of the calumnies of that archslanderer , from whom the ChartUt body might have expected better things . The doctrines , however , that he has lately promulgated , show plainJy ana ck-arlv that he is not one of us . For a long lime 1
have been suspecting that he had fallen in with a more profitable set of friends than the poor Chartists were likely to be . and he is now showing himself in his true colours , by vilely slandering , and disgracefully , cruelly , and maliciously accusing that man , whom all the working men of this and other countries , hold in the greatest reverence and affection , and his own-self nsed to stile " The Beloved Feargus . " Away with hi *? . I have not even designed . to mention his name , and I hope the Star iiever will Tnore . We can spare him—lie will sink into contempt . Of
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Jhisjie . may . rest , assured , _ that . Mr ; O'Connor ' s iiarao ' wUlbo " mentioned byposterityVand ' menVionHwiilii honour , " when his same will be forgotten , or only mentioned with execration . -,-: -. ¦ In reply to any vile slanderer , I hereby declare to all the world that lam one of those fortunate men who have obtained a location in the first Chartist Estate , purchased by Feargus O'Connor , Esquire , for the people , and that I have the greatest confidence in Feargus O'Connor and his brother directors , and am well assured that he will bring his glorious project to full fruition , and moreover that in all future trials he may be subjected to { and I am far from thinking this will be the last ) he will come out of the furnace like the pure gold , tried in the fire . I am my dear sir , - Your most grateful and sincere well wisher , David Watson . No . 301 , Cannongate , June 23 rd 1810 . TO PBAHGTJS O'CONNOR , ESQ .
Esteemed Sib , —We , the members and friends of the Chartist Co-operative land Society , who assemble at the Parlhenium , St . Martin's-lane , Westminster , have learned with unfeigned sorrow and regret , that another attempt has been wa € e to damage your reputation and rob you of that confidence which we , and myriads of our order throughout the country , have so long reposed in you , and which is the only reward that you will accept for the herculean efforts which you have made to elevate us in the scale of society / by the destruction of that system which has reduced us to the most cruel and galling alarery .
Sir , we are not amongst those who would clamour down opposition to a popular advocate of our cause , if such opposition were at all warrantable by facts ; on the contrary , we conceive it to be our own interest , as well as our duty , to afford every facility for the fullest and most ample investigation into the public conduct of those who undertake to guide thepeople \ % matters affecting their political and social welfare , but in the case which has impelled us to thus address you , we have sought in vain for any reasonable pretext that could in the slightest degree justify tbe attack upon yon , -which is contained ill Thomas Cooper ' s letter , in' hoyiCs Weekly Hewspaper , addressed to the Chartists of London .
Now . sir , as one of the metropolitan localities , we repudiate the interference of this rain , mischief-malting meddler , and beg of him , in future , to attend to his own affairs ; and , if his envions aud splenetic nature will not allow him to act in our movement without being a dictator , we would rather dispense with hit services altogether , than accept them upon such a condition . You , sir , are now engaged in an undertaking of the greatest magnitude , upon the result of which depends more than we can here express ; and we hope that no attack , howem malicious , upon your reputation , will induce you to abate one tittle of the energy which has enabled you to bear up against the host of malignants that have beset jour path from the commencement of your glorious career amongst us .., Ton have often been tried , but havu never been found wanting : your great talents have
always been at the service of labour ; and base , indeed , must be our nature if we could stand tamely by and Hitnei 8 this last infamous attempt to stab you in the most vital part , without stamping its author with the brand of our most severe condemnation . For the same reason that we have not allowed one man to usurp the guidance of our movement , we will not , recognise the right of another to BDt himself up as the ONE nnd ONLY authority , to whom we are to look for advice aud instruction . We have a responsible body , to whom we hare entrusted the management of our Society . They are responsible to us for the security of our funds , and the proper conduct of our affairs , they enjoy our unqualified confidence ; and as long as they conduct themselves as they hitherto have done , they shall not have cause to complain of our backwardness in rendering them all necessarj support , to secure the triumphant success of our
cause . In conclusion , Sir , we congratulate you , upon jour unanswerable refutation of the vile accusations of the "Poet" and assure you that language would fail to express the feelings of disgust , which have been created in our minds by the numerous attempts which have been made to deprive you of your dearly bought reputation , and think in the present instance , under the guise of security for the property of onr society , we can perceive an anxious desire to dethrone you from the distinguished position which you hold and assign the vacant seat to your moitit accuser . Go on , then , Sir ; as jou have hitherto done , and rest assured that no power on earth can deprive you of our affectionate regard , and if others wish to rival you in our esteem , the would-be assassin of your fame shall never be that rival . ROBEET PAEKEB , Chairman .
TEE FRATERNAL DEMOCRATS . At the usual meeting of this society on Monday evening , June 22 nd , Charles Keen , in the cbair , several new members were elected , including David Ross , late of Leeds . After the transaction of other business , Carl Schapper moved the adoption of the following resolution : — That this meeting congratulates Mr . Feargus O'Connor on his complete and triumphant refutation of the ualuni nious charges advanced against him by Mr . Thoma Cooper , and this meeting heartily accords with those re solutions of sympathy with Mr . O'Connor , and censure of his accuser which have been unanimously expressed bv the Chartist body .
The mover grounded his resolution on the fact that Mr . O'Connor had been , aud still was , entrusted with monies belonging to the Fraternal Democrats , and also monies belonging to the German and French Democratic Societies . Mr . O'Connor ' s reputation waB , therefore , of not less importance to his democratic than to his Chartist friends , lie believed Mr . O'Connor to be a man of unpurchaseable patriotism and sterling integrity , and therefore he moved this resolution . C . Schapper continued his comments , speaking at great length in vindication of Mr . O'Connor , and in reprobation of his slanderers . We have no room , however , to report the speeches . The resolution was seconded by J . A . Miohclot . Mr . David Koss moved the following amendment : —
That the decision of this meeting be suspended unti * Mr . Cooper and Mr . O'Connor hare had an opportmrity of appearing before the public : as both parties have expressed their willingness to do S 0 i Joseph Doss seconded the amendment . After speeches from John Moy , G . Julian Harney , and a friend from Scotland , the question was put by the chairma n , and the original motion carried . Carl Schappeb then moved the adoption of the following resolution : — ' That this meeting expresses its strong disapprobation of Mr . C ooper ' s expressions against the Northern Star , which paper he calls "filthy , " and that this meeting declares , that the Nortforn Star is the only English paper in which the true principles of democracy and fraternal brotherhood are defended , and pleges itself to use its most strenuous efforts to circulate this pa :. er , in the different countries to which the members belong .
J . A . Miciielot seconded the resolution . Joseph Du . ts moved an amendment to the effect that the resolution stand over until after the public meeting between Messrs . O'Connor and Cooper . John Mot seconded the resolution . On the question being put , the original resolution was carried . The meeting then adjourned .
IIUDDERSFIELD . At a meeting of the members of the Land Society , held on Tuesday evening :, at Turner ' s , Temperance Uotel , there were present fifteen members , ten of whom had paid np their bhares . It was moved by Mr . John Gledlull , and seconded by Mr . Hans Finlay , and carried without a dissenting voice : — That Mr . O'Connor ' s statement of liis cash account with the Land Society is perfectly BHiisfnetory to tlie members here present ; that he be reqursUd to continue his office as under treasurer , and to treat with contempt the insinuations of those who endeavour to create dissatisfaction and mistrust between him and the members of tbe society .
The regular meetings of the members will he held at tite usual p lace the second and last Tuesday evenings in the month , when the attendance of those members who arc in arrears with theirsubscription 8 , and contributions for the directors , is requested , John Stkad .
CLAYTON WEST . TO FEARQU 8 O ' CONKOR , £ 5 $ . - Dear Sir , —We , the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society of Ciayton West , cannot refrain from expressing in the strongest terms , our disapprobation of tiie manner in wHlch Thos . Cooper has attempted to injure youv character , by promulgating a / aJseliend ; but wo hope you will take no ueed of him , as we , the members of tlie Chartist Co-operative Laud Society of Ciayton West , do not consider that he has got clear of the malady that he was labouring under i * hile in Stafford gaol , and we hope you will take no heed of him on that account . On behalf of the members of Clayton West , ' Edward Evans , Sub-Secretary .
HALIFAX . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society , holden in the Workingman ' s Hall , Halifax , on Wednesday 17 th June , Mr . It . Roth well in the chair , the following resolutions were adopted : — That this meeting is deeply impressed with the necessity of the members of the Co-uperative Land Society rallying around Mr . O'Connor at tbe present time , especially when pretended patriots are assailing his character in the most shameful and scandalous raaoner by persons who have reaped great advantaged from their connection with Mr . O'Connor , and who ou ^ ht to have had the clearest proofs before making sueh a serious charge againat him who had been their best friend .
Kesolved , that we , the members of the Chartist Cooperative laud Society , beg to state that we have the most perfect confidence in the integrity and honesty of Mr . O'Connor , and regret that sueh an unfoanded calumny should determine him to give up tha office ef deputy treasurer , which he has tilled bo honourably and satisfactorily . We , Iiteivi 3 e , bvg to tender him our grateful tbauki for his eminent services iu our cause .
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His ' pas * . f «| tl / fu ] rie 8 « and integrity is-a sulHcient securily for ouFconfiaence in KinTfoRhe ; future . "" ' * " **~ " ' •''"" BRIGHTON . AimcHOK * ha Locality . —Mr . Cool ; in tbe chair . Proposed by Mr . Fiower . seconded by Mr . Williams , — That after reading the attack of Mr . T . Cooper on A ! r . O'Connor ' s reputation , and Mr ! O'Comior ' a reply , it is the opinion of this meeting , that Mr . Cooper no longer deserves tho confidence of the Chartist body , inasmuch 33 he , in an underhanded manner , attacked the Luml Plan , instead of giving his just reasons , for or against it , as every bor . est nmn ou « ht to do . We return Jlr . O'Connor our sincere tlmnks for resuming his office as deputy treasurer , we having implicit confidence' in him . We also return our thanks to llr . Clark , for exposing Mr- Coopur ' s base conduct , Carried unanimously .
BIRMINGHAM . At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartists , held at the Ship , on Sunday , Juno 21 , after the reading of Mr . O'Connor ' s letter , the iollowing resolutions were unanimously agreedI to : — That having read Mr . Cooper ' s letter , published in Lloyd's WcMy London Newspaper , and coppiedinto the Star , we aro of opinion that the conduct ot Mr . Thomas Cooper is haae , in attempting to destroy the character of F . O'Connor , Esq .., and thereby alienate tho confidence and respect of tbe people in that gentleman—he who has struggled so many years and madu such i > reat sacrifices , , he that has endured imprisonment and suffered persecution , —he that has deprived himself of the enjoyment ' s and pleasures of this life , all to promote the liberty and happines * of mankind . . /
Mr . Cooper has clearly proved himself % hyprocrite and renegndeto those doctrineb of peace and good will to mankind , on the advocacy , of which he prides himself , but which liis conduct proves lie does not practice . His attempt upon the present occasion is tlls > 5 rauuf'ul in tlie extreme , and calls aloud for the reprobation of evert honest Chartist throughout the country .- Mr . Cooper has now added his name to a too numerous liet of base wrutchts wllO first wormed themselves into the confident of Mr . O'Connor , and then with baec ingratitude have conspired to destroy him , and we hereby di-clnre that we have no further confidence in ifr . Thomas Cooper . Jous Newhouse , Secretary .
GLASGOW . 20 7 SARGU 3 O ' CONNOR , ESQ . Sirj—There are periods of the world ' s history , remarkable ibr the production of grea ! t talent and energy , one bright genius succeeding another , like the stars in heaven , till the moral world is ' one blaze of light , the rays of which penetrate far into futurity , operating as a warning , or . example , for mankind to avoid or imitate . We believe we live in such an era . We consider , that the people of this country , in the course of a very little time , will have raised themselves to the highest pinnacle of renown , or have sunk into the very deptlis of degradation . Wo have watched with deep anxiety the struggle betweeeh the nnnveasors and the oDeressed : every movement made
has been to us the cause of in tense , excitement . ' We hove scanned the conduct of every succeeding leader as with a telescopic or microscopic gaze . Many professed patriots have been put m the balance and found wanting . The long-continued effort made in behalf of the workine classes has seen many of these rise and again sink into obscurity . But you , Sir , have laboured with a zeal and patience beyond all praise . These our sentiments might never hare been expressed , but from the treatment you have lately received from Thomas Cooper , we are bound to speak out . We could wish you abore envy , for we are jealous of your honour *; but you seem to stand in the way of some men ' s ambition , or are they but the tools of the enemies of liberty and of [ man . We cannot avoid entertaining the latter suspicion , seeing so many attempts made on frivolous pretences to destroy you as the leader of the people . Of the manv Dlans uromakated for the benefit of our class ,
none has kindled such emotion within us as the Chartist Oo-operatWe Land Society . To that the wearied , toil-worn slaves look for repose and a home . When our little children cry for bread , we teJi them of our hopes , of brighter and better days ; we endeavour to animate our youths amidst their lungprotracted toil with comfort from the same sonrce , and , in proportion as we have suffered , so are our feelings lacerated by every blow aimed at your reputation . Woe , woe to him who would blight our anticipations , and dash our cup of hope to the ground , who would cause our sorrows to gush forth anew , and the many wounds we have received from oppression to bleed anew , Of you , Sir , we nave no fear : descended from a family honourable among patriots , we firmly believe that your name will go down to posterity with increasing honours . Go on , noble sir , yours is the work of redeeming an enslaved people , and we trust yours will be the thanks of grateful millions . We remain your friends of the No . 1 Branch , Wm . Doherty , Chairman .
THE SHEFFIELD TRADES , AND MR . WARD . A delegate meeting of the trades of Sheffield was held at Mr . Dalton ' s , Temperance Hotel , George-Btreet , on Tuesday night , June 23 rd , when thirty delegates attended from the various trades , to consider Mr . Ward ' s speech , which he delivered in the House of Commons , on tlie second reading of the Ten Hours Bill , which speech is calculated to make a bad impression on the minds of the people , agftiust the trades of Sheffield , and Trades Unions generally . Mr . Barnes having been called to the Chair , and having opened the business of the meeting , Mr . Thomas Bboth , moved the first resolution in a speech of considerable length . Seconded by Mr . James GooDUD . 1 st . That this meeting considers the assertions made by Mr . Ward , against the Trades Unions of Sheffield , in his speech on the Ton Hours Bill , as uncalled for , false , unprincipled , and unjust .
The resolution was carried by a large majority . The following Delegates spoke to the resolution : — Messrs . John Drury , Samuel Clyton , H « nry Tayler , Wilkinson , Charlea Bagabaw , John ; Oroves . The second resolution was moved by Mr . Joseph Brown , seconded by Mr . John Dbouv . 2 nd . That Mr . Ward has at all times an opportunity of obtaining from the Trades Unions of Sheffield , information on any subject he thinks well to apply fol ' , therefore if he allows himself to be led astray by any statements made by persons whom he knows are always ready to traduce the working classes , and if he neglects to obtain such information , he must hold himself responsible for any calumny he may propagato . The third resolution was moved by Mr . James Goodlad , seconded by Mr . Henry Tayler . That the thanks of the trades of Sheffield are duo to Mr . John Drury , and Mr . Richard Otley , for their letters in defence of Trades Unions .
Thanks were voted to the Chairman , and the meeting separated . Sheffield . —The Labourers in the employ of five master builders , struck work on Monday morning last , for an advance of three pence per day , on their present rate of wages , which is 16 s . Cd . per week , Mr , Joseph Hirsfail willingly gave the advance to his men , and they resumed work . The other masters stand out , the number of men out is thirty-five .
ALVA . To Fearuus O'Connor Esq . Most respected Sir , —We the members of the Alva Branch ofthe Land Society , in public meeting assembled , seize the present opportunity of tendering to you our very wannest thanks for your herculean efforts in the cause of suffering humanity . We have unbounded confidence in your honesiy and patriotism , despite the ravings of would be leaders . Wo also press upon you the necessity of still acting
as our deputy treasurer , knowing that our funds can never he in safer keeping or more righteously or economically expended . Would that we had in your possession ten millions of pounds , with no other security than at present , glorious would be the revolution we should effect . I JWith the very best wishes for out * directors , we conclude by thanking our esteemed friend Thomas Clark , for the timely exposure of Thomas Cooper ' s treachery . Signed on behalf of the Society , John Robertson , Sub Secretary .
ALEXANDER YALE OF LEVEN . A general meeting of the Chartists of the Vale of Leven was held on the evening of Monday last , when it was agreed to set on foot a subscription for Mr . Frost , among those friends ot'iiki'ty who Were known to sympathise with that unfortunate patriot in Iris present distress . The result of which is the enclosed Bank order for £ 110 s . It was further agreed , that to show that we have the utmost confidence in Mr . O'Connor , the money be transmitted to him , accompanied with a request that the money be sent to Mr , Frost , by bank order , instead of by private hand . It was also resolved .
" That as there is a regularly appointed National Vic tim Committee in existence , we think that the individuals who received intelligence of Mr . Frost ' s distress , ought , as an act of common courtesy , to have apprised the Victim Committee of the same , as it was the especial duty of that Committee to have madu an appeal to the country on his behalf , and to transmit the money collected through ths hands of their honourable treasurer , l ' eargus O'Connor . 11 That we are in uo way surprised at the villanous con . duct of T . Cooper , as we have long susyectod that all was not right with him , notwithstanding all his boasted Christian philanthropy .
The members of the Land Society wish to Btate that they have entire confidence in Mr . O'Connor ' s integrity and ability to conduct ( with the valuable assistancejof W . P . Roberts , Esq ., and the board of directors ) the affairs of the society to a successful issue , and are extremely gratified to learn that Mr . O 'Connor has been induced to retain the office of deputy-treasurer . They also take this opportunity of saying that they look upon T , Cooper ' s fiendish , and detestable conduct towards Mr , O'Connor , as being beneath ' the contempt of every honest man . James M'Ixtf . ke , Sub-Secretary to the Land And Charter Societies ,
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LdiiBETli DISTRICT OF THE CUAKTIST - - CO-OPKRATIV-B LAND SOCIETY . - At a meeting of the shareholders resident here on Sunday evening last , the conduct of Mr . ' 1 . Cooper became the tlinno of discussion , in which . Messrs . Gatuard , Milliard , Tobin , Williams , J . Knight ( one of tho auditors ) , J . G . Drou , < fcc ., ttfuk par t , iiie extremely ridiculous position of Mr . Thos . Cooper , the author Ofhis own purgatory , of ( his own ) suicid-iccd acts , was cleared pointed out and severely commented on ; the following resoiution was unani / aousiy passed by the meeting , ( which was much move numerously attended than usual . That we , the shareholders of the Chartist Co-operutire Land Society , assembling in the South lionuun Cuunist Hal ) , do hereby express our entire vuulideiice iu tbe hue-( jrily of Feui ' isua O'Connor , E . < q .. nun request him not to resi » u the office of Deputy Treiuurei , feeling convinced thnt his aucessi' . n would cause the most lamentable
consequences ti > the soci * ty . And we aro further convinced thnt the statements recently made by Mr , Thus . Cuuper ( whoeallB himseli a Chartist ) are false and unfounded , aud could only have b .: en made with tho diabolical and fiendish motive of destroying that confidence whieh is so deservedly reposed by the working classes in Mr . O'Connor , and which . Mr . Thos . Cooper knows to bo essential to the successful developmnent of our Association ,
EDINBURGH . A meeting of the Edinburgh bviincli of tho I-and Society , was holden iu the Painters' Hall , Canichers Close , on Sunday evening , Mr . Walker in the chair . After some local , business was gonu through , Mr . 0 'Connor ' s letter to the members oi ' the Society , published in the Siar of the 13 th was considered , when the iollowiiigresolution was moved by the Secretary— ....: ¦ That we hare perfect confidence in Mr . O'Connor's integrity untl Kbility ; and ofl ' cr our best thanks to litm , alld ilie other . Directors for their untiriujj exertions to forward the interest * , of the Society . Carried unanimously .
Ewnbuhou —Mr . ' James Cuimuing lias been ap pointed district agent fur tbe Land Society .. Parties desirous of purcliasing ' shares '' may apply to 'Mr . C . either by letter or perdonally , at 14 , Duncan Street , New Town ; or at the ' Committee Rouins , Carruthers Close , on Saturday nights .
DEWSBURY . The following resolution was unanimously passed at a meeting of the members on Monday—That we , the members of the Co-operative Land Society in this district , have the fullest confidence in the abilities and honest integrity of our worthy Bailiff—Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and request that gentleman to continue in bis office of Sub-Treasurer , confident that we caimot have a better ; and further , that so Jung as ho continues to pursue the same straightforward course- — working . laborious ! , } - and grjtiultottsly to pi'OIUOtti the physical / moral , and social elevation of the Working Glasses—we cannot but look up to him with the greatest confidence , esteem , and respect .
BRIGHTON . Fuosr , the ExiiiE . —A public meeting was held at the Artichoke inn , William-street , on-Thursday evening , ths 28 ch inst ., to take into consideration the distressed condition Of the above-named individual , aud to take the necessary steps to assist him in bis present circuustiUiccs . Mr . Good was unanimously called on to pnside . The Chairman , in an excellent address , opened tlie business of the evening , aiid . called upon Mr , Giles to propose tho first resolution ., Mr . G ., in a short but appropriate speech , moved the following resolution ;—That a subscription list be opened iu the town of Brighton towards the assistance of llr , John l ' tvst , the Welsh patiiot , who is now in great distress in u penal settlement . Which being seconded by Mr . Flower , in his usual energetic manner , and ably supported by Air . . Marriott , was eavrioii unanimously .
Mr . John Page proposed , and Mr . Mitchell BCconoed the following resolution : — That a Committee of five persons be appointed ( with power to add to their number ) , to superintend the snid subscription list , and forward the sums collected to thu Korthirn Star for insertion . , Wiiieli , having been supported by Mr . Flower , wa » unanimously adopted . The following pera-. ns were chosen as the committee—namely : Mr . Flowers , Mr . Mitchell , Mr . Page , Mr . Good , ' and . Mr , Williams . Praised by Mr . Marriott , and seconded by Mr . Woodward , — Thai this meeting vecomimiit ) to thu Frost Restoration Committes that an effort be made at this particular time , on behalf of Frost , Wtlliains , aud Jones , by memorialising her . Majesty for their immediate return to their homes and families .
The resolution having been supported by several persons , was unanimously carried . The sum of £ 1 10 s . was collected in the room , which , with £ 2 10 a . since collected , was immediately sent off , aud the subscriptions are still going on gloriously . And now we < isk our tyrants , is Cliai tism dead ? Feakcus O'C'oNNon , Esq . —A general meeting ot the Ciiartists of this town was held at the Artichoke Jnn , on Tuesday evening , Juue 23 rd , Mr . Mitchell chairman , when thesubjoinedresolution wns proposed by Mr . John Page , seconded by Mr . Williams , supported by Mr . Flower and others , and unanimously adopted—That we , the Chartists of Brighton in general mooting assembled , deem it our imperative duty to exprc-Bs our opinion of Fuergua O'Connor on this particular occasion . We , of ell men , deprecate man worship above any and every thing , save and except vituperation and base calumny . We bavo watched with a strict eye the conduct of Feargus O'Connor , as well as other professed , or would-be leaders ,
and we candidly confess that vre never have in the whole course of his political career , seen anything to Bh .-ikc our confidence in that gentleman ; on the contrary , the stricter our observations have been , the more ouv confidence Jjas increased ; and we deeply regret that men professing to be friends to our cause , should from time to time attack and calumniate the character and motives of one who is dear to the hearts of all true and honest Chartists in tho Empire . It affords us great pleasure to sen , that after all the attacks from " starved Yipm , " and the worrying of " political pedlars , " thnt Mr . O'Connor is determined to stand to his post ; and we now solemnly pledge ourselres to support him to the utmost of our pmver , so lony as he acts as be hitherto lias done . Aa to tic gang ¦ who hav » , and still , may calumniate that noble iniudedjl ? iitriot , wo will consign them to that tuxnb of oblivion , which they so richly deserve . In all storms and dungm , and tricks and traps , 'twas Feargus O'Connor was diligent then . We'll rally around him again and again !
DARLIKGTJN . A 6 a meeting of the Chartist Land Society held last Monday evening , it was moved by William Carlton , seconded by John Macauly—That we , the members of the Darlington branch of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , view with deep regret the unprincipled attack of that political pedlar , Thomas Cooper , upon , our esteemed friend and champion , Feargm O'Connor . Carried unanimously . Moved by William Carlton and seconded by John
Maeauly—That we , the members of the Darlington branch of tho Chartist Co-operative Land Society , i equcst Air . O'Connor to still hold the Office of Deputy Treasurer , as we havo the most unbounded confidence iu him for iiis past exertions in the people ' s causo , hopiug that he will still continue to . pursue the same honest , straightforward course he has hithtrto douo . Carried unanimously .
TODMORDEN . At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society held at Mr . Robert Brooks , it waB unanimously resolved—That we view with deep regret , the barefacedaisertions and unmanl y conduct of Thomas Cooper , the professing Chartist , against Mr . O'Connor ; and that we tender our best thanks to Mr . O'Connor for his past services julso tlrnt we have aud shall have full confidence in him as a Chartist and Treasurer , so long as he keeps in the straightforward pathi Wfliph ffe consider he has hiiherto pursued , and we pledge ourselves to defend him on every occasion from the slanders of individuals , who are listing their every effort to injure him and our glorious movement .
PVPJvET , At a meeting of the members of the Chartist Cooperative Land Society resident in Dudley , held at Mrs . Wright ' s , Great-hill , Dudley , Mr . O'Connor ' s letter -was read from the Star , when the following resolution was unanimously adopted ;—That we , the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , feel the greatest pleasure in tho announcement made by Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., that he will retain his office of Sub-Treasurer ; and in gratitude to that gentleman for his unmatched exertions to elevate our order , we tender him our sincere thanks , fueling as we do unbounded confidence in bis straightforward honesty .
BIRMINGHAM . At a numerous meeting ot ' tile OliaVUSfc Co-opei'iltive Land Society , held on Monday , the 22 nd inst ., at No . Ill , Red Street , the statement made by Thomas Cooper against the bostand " most abused man" in the kingdom was introduced , and the following rcaolution iinnniiuonsly agreed to : — "That we have implicit and unbounded confidence in our long tried friend , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his zeal , honesty , and perseverance , iu promoting the interest of the working class . We believe his equal is not to
beiboijdin Ohm ! widow ; and when ho is attacked , we think it a duty to ' Rally around him again and again ; ' to denounce all base calumniators that attempt to injure his character , be they protended feiends or open enemies . Wo glory in him for'his devotedncss to our cause , and hope that he may live to see his great plan of emancipation crowned with complete success , and not think for one moment of resigHing his office as Sub-Treasurer—ho kuowiug full well he has the confidence of all concerned , but continue to go on not heeding the wicked attempts of disappointed knaves , whoso objects are to injure
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> wnnTMiMHBnjLwiwoyc » wgd «> i » 7 wnyv « a ^ tfi * - ^*> Jwl < ii i ' L ^ Hgll Imdi iiiiii ; ind iiif great and glorious cause in which hois engaged . We cuiisider the ' eonduct of iUi' . ' T . Ciiopti' as treacherous ami hasc ; aud that he deserves , » n < l will ri-ctivf , tlie ui . nteinj .-tofnll friends ufhonesty and lovers uf truth . Thus . Clark has our best thank * for cuinimiuicuiiiig ¦ Cooper ' s calumnies to Mrt O'Conuor ; arid the wiioJo of the directors Jisvo imc unbounded confidence , believing them to be honest and trustworthy , "
MUTTR . AM IN LONGDENDALE . At a special meeting of the Chartists and members of thu Uu-iiptrative l , n ; nl Society , held June'iist , i ) .- \ Oil . was ci'Jkcted for the liiml in aid ofinecX- < pii'riiiteil Frosl , and the subscription was ordered ts remain open until Sunday , July 5 th . Alter which till ; ibllowiui ; resolutions were carried unanimously : —• 1 st . That WC lli ;! ll . V apj-rove of iSie sj . iritt .-a resolutions of the Suuicrs 1 ' vsvtt kioulity , respecting Uib base and unfou : idui ( charges . preferred l > y -Mr . Cooper ugainstMr , O'Connor and also beg to tender our tli : mlis to the cuun .
try fur tiie gciiernl , uiianimuus ,. nnd n » hle verdict against the accuser , with an equally strong declaration , or confidence in the accused iu which ive huai-lil . v concur . " 2 nd . That we are furthti-of opinion , Ihat , unless tllB Chartist budy at once stop this wholesale slanderer , who , according to the eighth paragraph of his letter , intends , uniier cover of ciilleeling funds l ' or Frost and . "peaking hit mind to working men ., to sow discord in oui' ranks , a state of tliinys no real Chartist would « ish to sea . ( Whether 1 m dura put his head into the manufacturing towns for that purpose , remains to be Been ?)
'Brother Chartists , Jvlr .. Cooper stands si monument of falsehood and folly , set ) condemned , a wilful slantiei-cj 1 , a convicted liar , upon the cicarest evi-( It'iicii , Uiat of AJiwsrs . Knight , Cuifay , &o ., aud consfquoiitly has forfeited every claim to . national confidence . Tours truly . iwOBERT WlLU .
. . LEEDS . At a meeting of thu Lund Society , on Monday evening , the following re ? oliitiuas wore passed unanimousij : — . 'Chut t > . c uWbos mad . ; by ill' . CdODBt ll « UhlSt ilr « O'Connor ure uncaliud lor , and calculated to dosuiiOUS injury to the interests of thu soeiuty , unculkd lor , be « L-iiuse it ; t ]> pu : irs that no proof lias been given ihat they are true , aud injurious , bsi » u > e it might lie the weans of lending man } ' of the members to discontinue their payments , cause doubts and jealousies amongst them , and coitsuiuent ) / prevent iliac suutusa iVuin . ' being realised , u'htchall so ardently ( lcsiie . That all ptTsouB choosing to make such statements ougut to be called upon by those immediately cuncerned , either to make good their assertions or retract them , and he taught that they are not : tt I berty to make loose find uujftiaiiled assertions rtsptctitig men ' s characters witli impunity .
That in order , however , to prevent for the future any unpivasantiie .-s among theuit'inliurs reflecting the coniidt-iuw to b « ;> Wed in their oniceis , it is the upiiiiuu Ot thib . meeting tliat the society should bis eni'olltti under Act o ! ' farl . ' ument us soon . as possible .
THE CHAit . TIST SUAJIEIIOLDEKS Ol MANOllESTiiU , TO THE DEMO 0 UATS 01 ' ' GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . Jirutiircii , —It is nith feelings of indignation and dissustilme we behold the frequent iitiempts of disappointed and iiinbiiiuus imni , to dtsu ov the character of the man who alone of Ms order has stood by tlii ; uuoule , and whose du interested love lor the oppressed , has led him to sucrifiee early - friendships , bquauiier : u > ample fur tune , and destroy his hsnltli . lu return fur H-hich , tlie people , it is true , hitve ^ iven him their enure confidence , but at tha same tae , Uus ruuiJtrcdliitu obnoxious to iliose v . iiotind that his presence is a barrier which prevent !) them from malting traffic of the people for their on n , pecuniary and selfish i / urpvses . llcnec tha ninnj attcwp ' ls triiidi have been ana are still being made , i > y designing men , to destroy that confidence which jou have placed iu jour true friend and champion , Feargus O'Connor , Esq .
We believe , and lot without cause , that the object which these wen are driving at , is , if possible , so to tli'sgUttiMr . U'C . < iiiior with tlioir conduct , as to i :-. Uucc him to leave the movement , tlie consequence of which would be the setting of thiic bright Star , whii-h has rescued the people out of the hands of the ti itksttri , who before its iixiMMiUBCMililsdi the pcopie , U > whatever puny would give thu bast price fur them . Sincu-ita appearance in ths political horizon , titc Star has put a stop to the pedlars thatcould lie Hiiiitcals at Manchester , Tories at Hinringham , and Whigs at JN ' ottinghatu . TMs is the hcul and front of its offending , ' 1 ' hrrel ' ure nothing is too menu iav them to do , in i . rdcr to remove that obstiolu out of the way , which prevents them filling tlu-ir pockets at tlu people's expense .
With regard to the base attempt of Tlsomas Cooper , we think it tihiiost tmiK . 'fctMaJ'y to say anything . His charges to us are preposterous ; in fact , after 11 years intimatc collusion with Mr . 0 'Cuimor , durini ; which time we iiavis found his conduct has betn that of a patriot and a gimtleniuii , it will lvnuire aoinethiiis more than the ravings of a diHipjioiiited mad man to shake our confidence in him . We would , thm-furc , advise Mr . Cooper to stii-U to his rhyuihiL ' , and not to middle in matters which caunuot concern him . The mcinb-. ra of the Chartist Co-operative Lunu Society consider themselves < julte computent to conduct their onn uffairs , without his interference . As itiegnrds his bounce about coining t » Manchester , let him come , he shall liave a fair . hearing , but will have to answer ji taw questions—which perhaps he will nut like to have put to him before a public audience . The Manchester men are , ; md have bs ^ en , watching incn'a doings for some time , and know a little more than some of the ( jro « lers are a ware of , and only bide their time to expmo the whole of their tricks .
In conclusion , Brethren , we call upon you to " stand faBt by O'Connor and theStur /' soloug astiiey net as they heretofore have doue , for the bunfit of the tuiltnjj mil . lions . We call your serious attention to one ' grout fact which has been brought about by the Star , it has concentrated Chartist opinions in every paitof the country , and no matter how popular any person may have baen , the very moment he swcives from lhu beaten path of principle , or turns either to Whig or Tory , the masse * allow them to go , but thev hare u > go by thersselve * , they will not follow them . No , they have learned to lead them , selves , and if leaders go astray the people am detel mined to steer a straightforward avid studlast course , until they accoaiplish the object of their exertions , tlio " l'copln ' s C'liarttr , " and their mono is , " jS ' o Surrender . ''
To Mr . O'Connor all we hava to say is , that we , the Chartists of Manchester , l > qj leave to ihanU i : im twins past services in the peoples cause , and hereby record our unbounded confidence in his integrity , aud most respectfully request him , not to give up tho office of subtreasurer to the Co-operative Land Society , because . Mr . Cooper ' s wounded vanity has led him st . ' iar to forget himself , as to intei fere in a matter in which lie had uo business . Ureihrcn , —It has often been said , this is the time to
buy men s souls , iiut we tell j ou this is tho time to watch men ' s actions . Very likely by the time you read this , some from whom you hav expected better things , nill Iibtc united themselves with the pc pie ' s natural enemies . Uo matter , should ert'r > leader leave ths ranis , even O'Connor himseif , let your cry be ' ¦ measures , not men , " wid nil will be well in the end . Signed on behalf of the Shareholdsi' 9 of the Chartist Co-operative Land Socifcty , I ) . Donuovan . J . Hurray , Manchester , June 23 rd 1318 . W . Dixon .
Ji . B . —The observation Committee are of opinion that it would be well to have a delegate meeting of roprcsfeutntives li'uin tho various bi-anchcs of thu Lund So » ciety in Lancashire , on the Sunday preceding the next ballot , when tin explanation , will be given to tha question asked 1-y the Oldham resolution . The localitU-s favourable to such meeting being held , must correspond with Mr . Wm . Dixon , Temperance Hotel , OS , Great Aacoats-stiret , Manchester , on ur before Sunday , tbe 5 th July . Should it be the wish that such saeeting should be held , time aud place will bo made known in ths Star .
HULL . TO JFEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . Respect ; d Sir—Assailed by tlie envenomed sploen of disappointed ambition juul the vindictive abuse of trailing philanthropists , wo deem it a duty Me owe to , \ oiu-.-elf , and the Chartist public in general , to cxprt s . i otir entire and increased confidence in jour moral untl j olitical integrity ; assuring yi . u , Unit in the affections-: f thepvonlo your past cwisisti-iicy and patrioti .-m i-. ill n-khsunicj nil the puny attacks oi" iho 3 s political ephemeras yii , o , inflated ivith that vain conceit of thi-ir own importune ? .
foigcj ; that duty teaches them conii-taicy , ur ( at least ) gratitude to their fellow-men , uisti merge alltheirjuL-tical I Jliilantliroio und mocli i » liiiusojil ) v i / i " " iioii-resiswm-i , '" into base ingratitude aud destiuctioii of cutiraeter . Vts , Sir , your name will withstand the shock that sill the combined forces of corruption , injjvKtttuiic , ami trcm-hcry can briiur against you— be reun ? t : i :. t-rc-: l in thu hearts of our children und our children ' s children , when the very names ~ of your calumniators nil ! iiavu Iwi-n fwjMUen , and " like tlie baseless fabric of a vision U-i ' t nut : i urvuk behind . "
We also deem it our duty , Sir , to request Unit jou will not cren for a nioiiunt f « :-c o tin : i xulti-a tvun . ^ isci : the people have placed in j-. m , bv luniav noticing- U .,-conduct of any such iugrates as Thomas Cooper , > . » . - . ou tho contrary , frustrate the r ; ni : i ! fS ( . f [ his mad vhiii . iu . n- , by leaving him to the justice ol your 11 O : ilical uhiioteu ' will nut fail to meet ( I vuui-ii for IIullj mui rc : iuu tho calumnies of this man ol' " wise saws and ikiuM-ii in . Btnnces , " wherever ho may prcsi-nt himstlf ; aim thus practically show youv cntduccrs , ami tite wonV : , that your character , and political doctrine :, , aro potiml .-d in the huaits , even of the jouns < r gtK . i-aiion-, : < : ui ihat they will notall . iw you to rcii ::.. hi uiiiS . t' miei ) , whai . ave an opportunity presents itstlf , of nu ..-Juj . ' . VOUf tni'iticcr * face ( o face , und pioi in » - to tbe JtitLi-, that ' as tin : iwiS is bunt tlm trot ! is inclined . " it
lu conclusion , Sir , we beg to express out- sineeru ijgard , aud heart-felt gratitude for , iot ! r p : ist sui-viuos in thopsaplt ' s cause , : > nA hope you will yet livs to see yottiglotiouK mission fulfilled . Who strove fov the people , was up nig ht and day t Who saved them from falling tc . tyrants a prey * ¦ 'Tivas I ' eai-yus O'Coniiot- was diligent then : We'll rally around you yguiu and again . I have tut honor to bw . Sir , yours , &c , On behalf oi the Hull Councillors , N , C . A , Jons Bubss , jun ., sub .-scc ,
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Northern Star (1837-1852), June 27, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1372/page/5/
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