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v jmed b » motion against the individuals who now ijgnase ltie powers of the Commission ^ We refer nor readers to the conversation on this subject In the jlidiMnentary proceedings ; from it they will perc that sot a single rolce was raised In the defence f t this nncoastitntional , detestable , and detested jfljy . ETen Sir J . Griham , who was present , had nOta word to bet in their favour . The investigation blotto AnddTer atrocities , and the general mode of tran sacting the business of the Commission now going
mibeforea . Conimittee of the honse . have greatly helped jjjjg consummation . The indefatigable zeal and searching scrutiny of Messrs . Waklet and Cbbistie , daring the whole of that inquiry , have been of the most praiseworthy character . We hope they will Tjltitnatelj' obtain a rich reward , by seeing theLaw and the Commission entirely abolished . As a step towards that end , the debate on Monday night looks cheering , and the promised enquiry next year , though s ot creditable 1 © the Government which delays go important a question , is another proof that the tune has come when it can no longer be trifled with .
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TO THE CHARTISTS . * Fshkds , —In compliance with the earnest wishes of many Chartist localities , we beg to announce that iha Conference will be held on Monday , the 3 rd of August , at Leeds , and not on Wednesday the 28 th of July , as originally decided upon . We also beg to state ; , that in compliance with the unanimous resolutions of the members of the JLand Pond , the £ 1330 realised by the sale of Calender ' s farm is placed to
ihe credit of the General Fund . Our reason for not publishing several resolutions received upon this subject is , because they were rendered unnecessary by the unanimity of the vote . Philip M'Grath , FeABGBS 0 'COX 50 B , Christopher Dora , Thomas Cheek . Thomas Maktin Wheeler , Secretary .
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APPROACHING BALLOT . The ballot for allocation upon ihe next purchase will take place at the New Hall , Manchester , on Monday , Jalj 27 th , to commence at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon , amongst such members of the firit section of the Chartist Co-operate Land Society , aamay have paid up their shares in full , including all levies , both general and local , on or before July 20 th , 1846 . It is not necessary that the money " should reach the office of the Directors on that date , it -will be sufficient if It is paid into the various localities by that time . But it must be distinctly understood , that no sum received after Monday the 20 th , will entitle any member io have his name drawn in the next ballot .
The Directors are now negociating lor a suitable quantify of Land , of the right quality , for the purposes of the society ; which they hope to be able to purchase before the ballot shall take place .
CARPENDER'S FARM . In reference to the profit which has been realised by the sale of the above Farm , the members have xuianimow < l y decided that it shall reTert te the general fund belonging to the first section ; and the Directors have , accordingly , placed it along with the receipts ofthepKsentweek , which , it will be seen amount to £ 375 13 9 £ . On behalf of the Directors , Thomas Marttn Wheeler , Secretary . S 3 , Sean-street , Soho , London .
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Gkeekwich asd DETrroiD Wosmse JIas ' s Institcie , —We have been furnished with a copy of the Prospectus of a Joint Stock Company , to establish an Institute for the moral and intellectual advancement of the Working Classes , to he entitled " The Greenwich and Deptfdrd Working Han ' s Institute . " Capital £ 500 , in shares of £ 1 each . The promised advantages of this " Institute " are , I . Slietings for Mutual Instruction , by classes and essays , conducted and delivered by member * practically acquainted with the subjects . 2 , Wfeekly Lectures on the Arts and Sciences , more especially on Mental and Moral Philosophy , viewed in reference to the present social and po li tical condition ofthe working classes . 3 . Public Discussions untrammelled by sect or party , on all questions of general interest . 4 . A Library-will be gradually formed by
purchase , or the donations of those interested ia the progress of the Institute , and frill comprise all depart , ments of liberal and useful literature , 5 . The possession of a Hall , where the Working Classes can meet to transact the business of their trade and benefit societ ies , affording opportunities to discuss their grievances , and adopting such methods as are most libel ; to secure their welfare . 6 . Balls , Musical Soirees , Conversaziones , tc , to promote the advancement of morality by gradually overcoming pernicioui customs , which on !; weaken the body and enslave the mind . Further information may be obtained of the Trea . sorer , Mr . Trickett , Church-street , Deptford : or of
the Secretary , Mr . Harrold , 11 , Park-itreet , Greenwich . SoTios-in-AsHFiELi ) . —A correspondent writes as follows : — " While Bairstow was here he was very warmly attacked for his conduct at Manchester ; he denied everything {! ) and said he wrote to the Star to contradict it , andyouhadreftued to publish his letter . " There is no truth in this—no letter was received at this office from Bairstow ; bHt of course every one knows that Bairstow is capable of saying anything . We must decline publishing our correspondent's statement respecting another of the dirty despicable acts of Bairstow . He is already sufficiently well known . TiiESAS Patriots * ash Exiles' Widows' ahd
Obphass Funds . July IS , 3 « 6 . Mr . Editor , —Mr . T . Cooper has just called upon me , to tender his resignation as Secretary to the Veteran Patriots ' , Exiles ' , Widows ' , and Orphans' Fund , in conseqnruceofanoiice to Correspondents which appeared in the Star of Sunday hist , emanating from the Chartists of Carpenter ' s Hall . With the quarrel between Mr . Coaper and Mr . O'Connor , or the Chartists in general , I have nothing to do ; bat as Treasurer to the Exiles' Fund ( having been appointed to the office at tie first public meeting held in Tnrnagain-lane ) , I cannot but express deep sorrow—for I feel satisfied that Mr . Cooper has done all that could be done , to ensnre the success of the' causa for which he acted . The Committee will , therefore , oblige by calling a meeting as soon as possible , in order that another Secretary may he appointed in Mr . Cooper ' s place , and arrange such , other matters connected with the same .
^^ m - I am , Sir , respectfully yours , John Skevtoh . 24 , Cecil-court , St . Martin ' s-lone . F . S . —I extract from the minute boot the following memorandum in Mr . Cooper's own hand writing : — " July 15 , 1846 . << Bating heen denounced si a woif in sheep ' s clothing by the Chartists assembling at Carpenter's Hall , Manchester—who also desire that I may be discharged from the Secretaryship , I hereby discharge myself , hoping that some true sheep may be found , who will permit himself to be sheared , aud succeed as cheerfully as I hare done , for the benefit of the suf . ferers . Thomas Coopxe . "
The Late Coopeb Festival , —All perionsholdingmonej or Tickets on account of the above , will oblige by an immediate sttlement , otherwue I ihall he compelled to pv&ish the defaulters , as it is no w six weeks past , and I will not retain the office of perpetual Treasurer . S 3 , Chiswell-street , Finsbury-square . J . Ddnk . T . A . C . ( Monmouthshire ) . —Letter has been received . The Directors present their best thanks to the writer , and are sorry that the estate in question would not suit their purposes .
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BARNSLEY WEAVERS . At a public meeting of thehandloom weavers , held in John Pickering ' s large room , to consider the cage of the power-loom weavers , who have turned out in consequence of an enormous reduction sought to be made in their wages by Pigot and Newton , the following resolution , moved by Frank Mirneld , seconded byJohn Wood , was unanimously agreed to;—" That this meeting of hand-loom weavere consider that the parties employed by Messrs . Pigot and Newton , power-loom weavers , are justified in leaving their employment , to prevent the great redaction proposed tone made in their wages ; and we , the hand-loom weavers in public meeting assembled , recommend every man and woman in the trade to contribute freely to support the present strike .
FA 2 JCY SILK BLONDE TRADE . SflJ , —Permit me through the medium of your valuable journal , which his always advocated the working man ' s cause , to indicate the real position of workmen engaged in the Fancy Silk Blonde Trade . It is very probable that there is not a number of wkmento be found more honest and more industrious In the whole commercial circle , and probably
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none to be found who suffer imposition with more patience . The price for making -warp Silk Blonde oh a treble machine is 8 d per rack yard ; therefore 24 yardB per week , would be 16 i , and cow for the expenses a workmen has to pay out of that per week . Rent per week „ ..,.. 2 6 Standing n 9 Id . per yard for taking the work to the workhouse 2 0 Needles \ o 6 Mettle . q i Tallow or Gas " , 0 6 Coal , oil , shop-cleaning and fire 0 6 Accidents in work generally unavoidable o 2 Mending . i g
Total weekly expenses 8 6 Total weekly earnings 7 6 It is questionable whether a workman averages 24 yards per week , for there are . l 7 weeks he does not make above 11 yards , if that ; now if a man makes 32 yards per week for 35 wteks , and it is as much as be can do , and 11 yards per week for 17 weeks , it would reduce the number of yards to about 25 per waek ; but out of tha 35 weeks full work , he will have to stand still for 4 or b weeks , at the least , waiting for warps , break-downa , alterations , < fcc ., and this would reduce the number of yards per week to 22 yards ; and at the same time reduce his weekly
earnings to 6 s 2 d per tieek , for making an article which has never been superseded is the market , nor likely to be at present . One of the worst impositions practised is , that some of the owners of machines exact the expenses during the time they have half-work or none at all . There are other impositions , such as deductions for spoiled work , which " spoiling" the workman is but rarely the author of , as the work has to pass through a number of hands before being received at the counter . If he grumbles , he has notice to quit his degrading and pauperising employment . Nottingham . July 13 .
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• For 90 in . 30 guage . TO THE OPERATIVE CARPENTERS AND JOINERS . Fbiehds ahd Jeiaow Workmen . —When we look around us and behold the splendid buildings that are rising on every side as habitations for the wealthycombining every comfort and convenience to which the advancement in science can point—when we view our extensive system of railways , with their magnificent termini , and the facilities which they afford for rapid transit and communication , we are impressed with the stupendous results that are obtainable from the combination of our labour with that of our co-workers in the building trades , when directed by competent skUl : and when we contrast with these the squalid hovels and pent , np apartments in which the majority of these wealthprodncers abide , the question arises— " Why has so little of that power of which the capitalists know so well how to avail themselves , been directed to the improvement of our own condition i "
To the importance of this consideration we are anxioas to direct your attention and offer some suggestions as tc what we consider to be the chief disadvantages under which we have laboured , and to the means best calculated to remove these disadvantages , and give a permanent prosperity to our future exertions . We depend upon the demand for our labour in the public market for th « means of living ; and when such demand is diminished a portion of our number is thrown out of employment and deprived of the power to support themselves and families , thus offering an incentive to the enpidity of avaricious employers to attempt a reduction in the rate of wages .
To remedy this evil it has feeen usual among all trades to establish an union and co-operation , by which means thoie who continued employed have subscribed towards the support of thrir unemployed Brothers , to prevent the necessity of their working for a less sum than the average rate of wages , hut which means , whilst it palliated the evil , has always been ineffectual to prevent it or afford a remedy . Another circumstance in connection with our trade arrangements is , that they have constantly associated with public houses , and are thus mixed « p with a deteriorating influence that has a tendency to make us poor , and keep us so ; and , in addition , has prevented many well-meaning members of the trade from co-operating with their fellow workmen , and thus the double evil has been created , the trade has been weakened in its power for good , and the individuals have been deprived of the Sirotectfre influence of a Trade Society .
A few of jour fellow workmen who have been engaged in the operations-of the present Trade Societies haviDg reflected and communed together on these matters , at length determined to take the preliminary steps for the establishment of a Society which should combine in its Objects all the advantages of our previous arrangements and af the same time afford the members of the trade opportunities of associating together apart from the excitements of the public house , for the transaction of bnsincs * , ihe cultirati ^ n of their faculties ,, and the improvement of their condition . In pursuance of this object , a number of the trade met at the Parthenium , Coffee-house , in St . Hartin's-lane , &nd resolving themselves into a General Committee for such purposes , proceeded to a consideration of the objects to be obtained and the means for their accomplishment , ujsn which an entire unanimity prevailed , and a sub-committee were appointed to draw up sl Constitution and Laws , that should define the nature of the proposed Association .
In the choice of that committee , the previously known business l » bits of the individuals , was the only consideration and in thus offering the result of their labours to their fellow-workmen , they are actuated by no motive but a desire for the realisation of that time when the wealth producer shall also be a wealth possessor , and the badge of the artisan shall be a ppssport to respectability . The following objects are those for which the committee have endeavoured to provide , and for the accomplishment of which they invite the co-operation of their fellow . workmen . They hope that the means will he found practicable , and that the results will be contributory to our mental and moral advancement and independence . To provide the means , by the erection of premises or otherwise , i > y which the members of the Association , and their sons or apprentices in the trade , may meet together for the transaction of business , the study of science and literature , and for mutual improvement .
To ensure support to those members who may be unemployed in the public market , and by profitably employing such members in the production of wealth for the general society , converting that which has hitherto been a burthen and a drag chain , on previous trade societies , into a means of increasing the wealth and permanent prosperity of all the members . To ensure a sum of money at the death of a member , or his wife , and to guarantee a provision against the loss Of tools by fire or otherwise . To establish a depot for the supply of tools to tbe members at wholesale prices , and upon liberal and satis , factory arrangements .
To establish a library , and assist in the Information Ol classes for the study of architectural and other sciences . To promote as far as the increasing means of the society will permit , the health , comfort , and intelligence of its members , and to co-operate as far as practicable with other sections of the working classes , who are , or may be , aiming at , and progressing towards , the general advancement of OUT order . To accomplish these objects a let of regulations have been drawn np with great care . It is intended that the Association shall be constituted on the broad basis of Democracy , so that such alterations as experience in the working of them , or increastd intelligence shall dictate , will be easily admissible at any time , and the Committee earnestly solicit the attention and assistance of the thinking po rtion of the workers to this endeavour to give pract ical tffect to the efforts they are making for improvement in tbe condition of the people .
At a subsequent meeting of the General Committee to receive the report of the sab-committee , the Jaws which they had prepared were unanimously adopted , and the society was constituted , the first Monday in August was fixed for a general meeting for the admission of memberi and the election of officers . The sub-committee wers appointed a committee of management , pro . tern ., and were instructed to forward an address and report of proceedings to such of the pnblic journals as were believed to be favourably disposed towards the objects of the Association . Signed on behalf of the Provisional Committee , W . J . Toung , Sec . pro . ttmi
Caepet Makcfjictdkbhs . — The friends of the working classes will be gratified to learn , that at tbe annual meeting of the "Associated Carpet Manufacturers of the North of England , " held at the Old Robin Hood , York , on the 2 nd of July , a deputation from the workmen employed by the leading inns of that district waited upon the gentlemen assembled , and presented memorials embodying the wishes of their fellow-workmen . These being read ; a friendly conversation ensued , ir-which the manufacturers appeared to sympathise deeply with their operatives ;
and in proof of their sincerity , at once agreed to give an advance of ten per cent , upon the wages of thoie workmen , in their several manufactories , who are engaged in the production of superfine or Kidderminster carpeting . It is but just to add , that about four years ago the same gentlemen , by pursuing a most disinterested line of conduct , prevented a genera ] reduction of the rateB of weaving ; and should they and their workmen continue to act in the sane friendly spirit as they have d « ne since then , strikes , with all their disastrous consequences , will be for ever avoided .
Frame-work Kjiittbrs Movements . — At a general delegate meeting held at the Central Committeeroom , Dove and Rainbow , Parliament-street , Nottingham , it was resolved" That each locality be requested to make out a statemeut of all their various qualities of work , viz , the weights , length , width , guageB , number of cotton , and price for making , and to forward the same to the Central Committee as early as poisible . " " That each lacaliiy he also requested to draw up a code of laws for the better government of the districts , and forward the same to the Ctntral Committee as early as possible . " " That the delegates meet every Monday night , for the
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present , for the purpose of attending to any local buginegr ' and to attend to any infringements that may be practise , upon any of their fellow workmen . " P . S . —It is requested that all those districts whiclf have hitherto stood aloof from this associated bod ^ will come forward and join with them as early as possible , for the time is not ' far distant when every one will rejoice at the day that he joined the " National Association of United Trades for the Protection of Industry . "
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SECTION No . 1 . fHAKEI . £ I . d . Cash as per Balance-sheet , May 19 th .. 8 , 080 16 7 Received since that period .. .. . .. 1 , 265 19 6 Profit on sale of Calender ' s Farm .. .. 1 , 350 6 0 Halifax , per C . W . Smith ., „ „ riJ « Keigtiley , per J , Vicars .. „ ,-, 10 0 9 Dodhurst Brow , per J . Bouden .. .. 12 6 Crieff , per J . M'Leod .. .. .. 3 0 « Botrowash , per B ; Boaworth „ .. 1 19 * Georgie Mills , per W . Median .. ., 6 6 9 Arbroatb , per J . Stephen .. „ „ a 11 3 Burnley , per J . Ward .. ., .. 5 0 0 Norwich , per J . Hurry 10 0 0 Bacup , per J . Mawson .. .. .. 10 0 O Nottingham , per J . Sweet 4 12 o Stockport , per T . Woodhouse .. .. 2 0 0 Oldham , per W . Hamer 2 0 0 Birmingham , per W . Thorn .. .. 10 0 0
Sunderland , per IT . Haines .. ., .. 7 18 0 Bradford , per J . Aldergon 5 0 0 Wakefield , per W . Farrand 119 2 Huddersfield , per J . Stead 1 G 6 1 ( Lepton , par L . Lodge .. .. 318 ( Northampton , per W . Monday .. .. 10 0 Rochdale , per E . Mitchell .. .. •¦ 5 0 0 Manchesster , per J . Murray .. 31 3 f Ashton-under-Lyne , per E . Hobson „ . , 917 10 Kidderminster , per G . Holloway .. .. 6 5 10 Leeds , per W . Brook .. .. .. 12 0 0 Torquay . .. « « 5 0 o Leicester , per Z . " AstiU .. .. .. 3 0 0 Bolton , per E . Bodgkinson .. .. .. 10 0 0 Clackmannon , per 6 . Faterion .. 115 ? Tonbridge Wells 4 0 0 Bschae ) lioirxl .. .. .. .. 0 10 M . N . 0 2 0
Crovdon .. .. .. 010 0 Selby .. .. .. ,. 5 0 0 Wootten-under-Edge .. ,. .. 2 12 4 Monmonth .. .. .. .. .. 4 14 0 Prescot .. .. 2 2 0 Boulogne .. .. .. .. 13 0 Chorley 16 0 Derby .. 810 9 * Elderalia 0 14 « Lamberhead Green .. .. ., .. 1 5 o bilston ,. .. 5 0 0 Rotherham .. .. .. 6 13 6 Belfast , A . Clement 3 14 0 Whittington and Cat , A . Wiltshire .. .. 1 12 6 Westminster .. .. .. .. 6 15 ( I
Mertbyr , per Jones ., „ „ ,, 156 Oxford .. 3 9 0 Heynood .. ., .. ., .. 5 0 0 Clitheroe 6 14 6 Hull 2 0 0 W . Middleton .. .. .. .. 2 12 i £ 380 12 24 let Section , total 1 ?> . 997 I 5 3 i SECTION No . 2 . HAMS . Cash , as per Balance-sheet , May ISth .. 155 14 9 Cash since that period .. .. .. 560 1 7 Halifax , per C . W . Smith 1 13 0 Dodliumt Brow , per J . Borrden .. .. 0 15 0 Criefij per J . M'leod .. „ ., 0 2 0 Arbroath , per J . Stephen .. .. .. 0 3 1 Shrewsbury , per J . Powell .. .. .. 0 6 1 Norwich , per A . Bagshaw .. ., .. 2 0 0 Nottingham , per J . Sweet .. .. .. 6 15 0 Sunderland , per II . Haines .. .. .. 2 2 0 Bradford , per J , Alderson >> .. 5 0 0 Newport , per J . Williams 2 0 0 Mancherter , per 3 . Murray •• •• 8 10 0 Kidderminster , per 6 . Holloway .. .. 0 14 2 Leicester , per Z . Astill .. .. .. 10 0 Horeley , per Chapman ., „ .. 5 0 0 John Thomas Tapp .. ., .. 10 0 S . Bowling , .. 0 5 0 A . Porter 0 10 0 W . Wilkint Hoare ISO G . Taylor .. , 10 0 Croydan „ ,. 0 8 6 A . B . Z 1 10 0 C . » ., < tc 3 18 6 Belper , S . Brown , ., ., » 5 4 4 W . Cuir 0 4 6 H . Reeve 0 6 4 Bath 5 0 0 Mountain .. 6 4 8 Croydon , perNobb » .. .. 0 2 0 Monmoutn .. ., ,. 0 1 4 Boulogne .. .. .. 014 0 Belper , per Gregory .. .. 012 0 Longtou .. .. .. 1 1410 Blderslie .. .. .. 362 Lamberhead Green ... „ . 015 0 Bilston ... ... . „ 5 0 0 Strood , Rochester ... ... 4 9 4 Westminster ... ... 0 8 0 Peter Banner ... ... 0 17 3 ferthyr , per ' Jones ... •„ . 5 8 0 A . J . Cooper ... ... 0 2 6 Falkirk ... ... ... 16 6 CUtheroa ... ... ... 5 5 0 W . Nockells ... ... ... 2 12 2 £ 94 14 7 Section 2 , total ... ... 810 10 11
RECEIPTS OF NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION . ? M OEN £ BAL 8 ECBETART . £ s . d . £ s . d . Greenwich - 0 2 0 Leicester ( No . 2 ) , Somers Town - 8 3 9 per Goodby - 0 1 0 Westminster „ - 0 4 0 Barnsley - - 0 0 0 W . Salmon - 0 0 6 Mr . J . Pocock - 0 1 G T . Salmon . . 0 0 6 Mr . Cameron , Edin-Newcastle-on-Tjne 0 4 0 burgh - - 0 10 Sunderland - 0 11 2 FOETBCOUI . NO CONVENTION . Newcastle . on . Tvne o 8 0 Tower Hamlets- 0 10 0 Tiiojus JfiBTiN Wheeleb , Secretary . lift . 11 CHA 1 D 6 . P 21 CENEBiL BECBETABY . Mr . Elliott , Clap- ! Mr . Wright , City 0 16 ham . - 0 10 Scarborough . 0 7 0 VICTIM FUNS . Wootteu-under-Edge 0 2 0 MX . JOHN FROST . Bradford , per J , Alderson ... 5 0 0 Hamilton , per J . Park ... ... 0 10 0 Coventry , per W . Hosier ... ... 2 0 0 Clackmannan , per 6 , Paterson ... 0 8 6 Carlisle , per Lowery ( omitted ) ... 10 4 Tarraby , J . Houghton and Anderson ... 0 3 0 Wootten-under-Edge ... ... 0 8 0 Jersey , Mr . Baxter ... ... 0 10 Whittington and Cat , per Mills ... 6 11 6 Warrington , H . Anderson ... ... 0 11 8 Du ., J . Houghton , „ ... 0 4 4 Mr . Ritchie , Westminster ... ... o i o £ 10 19 0 Deduct 4 d . money order , for Warrington 0 0 4 j £ 10 18 8 Ekkatum . —The sum of £ 11 , acknowledged last week from Lambeth , should have been , Lambeth , £ 5 ; Greenwich , £ C .
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HALIFAX ELECTION . THUHsnaT , Jclt 9 . —The election of a burgess to represent this borough in Parliament , to fill the vacancy occasioned by the appointment of the Right lion . Chales Wood to the office of Chancellor and Under-Treasurer of her Majesty ' s Exchequer , took place this morning . ; - Mr . Jonathan Akboi » ( manufacturer , ) propoged the Right lion . Charles Wood . Mr . Morris seconded tbe nomination . Mr . JosEM Hanson , innkeeper , then proposed Mr . George White ( a Chartist woolcomber from Bradford ) , as a fit and proper person to represent them in Parliament . Mr . Smith seconded the nomination . The returning officer , Charles Norris , Esq ., announced that the name of Mr . Smith , who had seconded the nomination of Mr . George White , was not on the register of electors . He therefore declared the P-ight Hon . Charles Wood duly elected member for the borough of Halifax . ¦
The indenture of the return having been signed in duplicate , the court was declared dissolved , upon which Mr . White commenced an address tothe spectators assembled ; but the returaing-officer , with Mr . Wood and his committee , left the Piece Hall , and the assembly soon after broke up . —
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ALVA . The shareholders of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society have resolved that the sum realised by the sale of " Calender ' s Estate " shall be added to the general fund ef the irat section .
DARLINGTON . The members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society have resolved [ that the £ 1350 gained by tJie tale of " Calender ' s Farm" be added te the general fund . They have also passed a vote of thanks to F . O'Connor , Esq ., and the other directors . THE CHARTER , AND THE CHARTIST COOPERATIVE LAND SOCIETY-MEETING AT RICKMANSWORTH . A numerous , respectable , and highly attentive public meeting was held on a piece of common land , known as the " Fortune , " near the town of Rickmanswortb , Herts .
Mr . HENRT Ross was unanimously caHedltothechair , and said the directors of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , had become their near neighbours , and it was necessary they should become acquainted with each other , and hence this meeting to explain the principle ! of which they were the advocates ; with that view he would now introduce Mr . Doyle , one of the directors .
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Mr Dotle gaid they had come there in all probatauty , ticketed with a bad ' eharacter , and' hence ' it was necessary that they should / stand . before their neighbours , and vindicate them from the foul aspersions cast upon them , by laying before them those glorious principles of which they were the advocates—( cheersWnd which he believed were the only win . cipks calculated to confer . happiness and prosperity on the whole human family . ( Cheers . ) The Chartist to-operative Land Society was established for the purpose of putting the people in possession , or rather of repossessing them , of that great natural right of which they ought never to have been deprived—the Land . ( Loud cheers . ) It was a plan by which the humblest labourer could obtain two acres of land and
a cottage for the sum of £ 2 12 a ., with £ 15 to subsist on , until his crops were grown , and to possess this , a ' a mere nominal rent , on lease for 999 years . ( Much eheering . ) The contributions commenced as lew as threepence per week , and ascending at pleasure , until the share or shares were paid for , ( Hear , hear . ) Was not this worth obtaining ? ( Hear , hear . ) Who would remain a pauper , when they could etfect their own social redemption ? Had not an ex-Minister declared that one person in every ten was a pauper ? That in point of iaet was saying , that there was one million and a half of paupers in Great Britain alone ; yet , herein this boasted land of freedom , the industrious millions were perishing of want ; but did they ever near of thoHe things called Lords—the useless aristocracy , dying of hunger ? Did they ever hear their neighbours , Lord Grosvenor or the Earl ' of Essex , going without their dinner ? No , no , they fared sumptuously every day , although they never earned a dinner , or did any other useful thing . Well then , he
asked , would they agree to remain in a state of serfdom , when they had the means of working out their own salvation in their own hands ? The Chartist Co-operative Land Society ; although founded by Chartists , was open to the world , without reference to creed or sect ; Mr . Doyle here entered into a luminous exposition of the principles of the Chartist Land Society , and its mode of operation , and showed the practicability of the plan , and the great blessings it must bestow on the great mass of human kind , invited discussion , and ca'led on all who had not yet seen " Herrlngsgate" with its " Chartiat Villas , " those handsome residences for the sons of toil , to pay it a visit , and sure he was they would be desirous of becoming allottees , and consequently would' lose ho time in placing themselves on the road thereto , by immediately enrolling themselves shareholders of the Chartist Land Society . ' Mr . Doyle moved the following resolution , and resumed his seat amid the most hearty demonstrations of applause .
That in the opinion of this meeting the Chartist Cooperative Land Society , is based ' upon sound principles , ani is eminently calculated to promote the comfort and independence of the Working Classes . ' Mr . E . Stallwood seconded the motion , which was put , and no one asking any questions , or attempting any opposition , was carried unanimously , amid much applause . ' .-... . ¦ : Mr . Philip M'Grath said they had doubtless heard of the " People ' s Charter "—( hear , hear)—and no doubt from the characters given of its advocates by the oppressors of the wealth producing classes ; thought it some hideous black book , filled with Egyptian hireoglyphics , or some other species of witchcraft , and probably expected to see us with hoofs and a long tail . ( Laughter . ) Now , although we do possess the latter —( Roars of Laughter . ) I mean a long tail of
followers—( great cheering)—yet we have not the former . We believe it is bad lawsthat compel the working man to exist on bad , course food , to be clothed in rags , and to reside in a wretched hovel . ( Loud cheers . ) Aye , such hovels as Lord . Robert Grosvenor would not put his dogs into , and so long as the working man is unenfranchised , so long will those debasing things continue . ( Hear , hear . ) But give the working man the Suffrage , and depend on it he will elect such honest intelligent men to represent him , who will make such laws as shall conduce to the good of all . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . M'Grath next entered into a lucid , able , and eloquent exposition of the principles of the "People ' s Charter , " which elicited hearty and enthusiastic cheering , and concluded ( amidst vociferous cheering ) by moving the following resolution : —•
That this meeting considers the system of Government now prevailing in this country , which denies the rights of citizenship to seven millions of men , to be tyrannical and unjust ; and as the People's Charter is an embodiment of the principles of equal representation and details to give them effect , thii meeting hereby expresses its decided approval of that document , and resolves to use every means compatible with Law to make it a statute of this realm . Which was seconded and carried by acclamation . ( Several voices here exclaimed , ^ " Where c an we obtain the Northern Star . "
Mr . SiAixwoon : —Of " Chartist Jack . " ; ( Roars of Laughter . ) Yes , leave your orders for Chartist Jack at Mr . Beeston , Rickmanswortb , at Mr . Holts , Mill End , at Mr . Barbor ' s , Chorley Wood Common , or at thej" People ' s Estate , " Herringsgatc , and you will be sure of obtaining them ; and where you may also obtain rules of the Land Society , or hand books of the National Charter Association , or become shareholders ! of the one and members of the other . ( Cheers . ) A vote of thanks was given to Mr . Ross for his services in the chair , which he acknowledged and left
the chair , when a Mr . Gat asked a question relative to the rules of the Chartist Land Society , and expressed a wish , at that late hour , when darkness overshadowed the "Fortune" to enter into an opposition to the principles of " The Chartist Co-operative Land Society . " He was respectfully informed by Mr . M'Grath , that the ' night was too far advanced for such a purpose , and requested to attend on Monday evening next . July 21 st , at the t-amespot , at seven o clock , when an opportunity should be afforded him . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Gat : You know I live in London , and can ' t sfford to come down .
> Mr . M'Giuth said he was net aware of that circircurnstance , but trusted the gentleman would not let thatstandjn his way , as he ( Mr . M'Grath ) would undertake that his expences should be paid . ( Great cheering . ) Mr . Gat : I accept your offer and will be here . ( Cheers . ) The meeting was then adjourned until Monday evening next , at seven o ' clock precisely . Mr . M'Grath announced that Mr . Feargus O'Connor would be present at the next meeting . The vans , light carts , &c , then left the Common , forming a procession followed by a concourse of people , and thus proceeded through the town of Rickmansworth , making the Welkin ring again with those songs ef " Liberty , " " Base Opressors , " and "We'l rally around him again and again . "
TOWER HAMLETS . At a general meeting of the members of the Whittington and Cat branch of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — That in tbe opinion of this meeting the £ 1350 realised on the tale of "Carpender ' s Estate" should , in justico revert t 9 the general fund , to assist in locating the mem . hern of the first section .
BURNLEY . The shareholders of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society have passed an unanimous resolution : — That the proceeds of the sale of Carpender ' s farm ¦ hould be added to the general fund , The following resolution has also been adopted : — That We view nith contempt the base and unmanly attack made on the character of F . O'Connor , Esq ., by Thomas Cooper , the Professing Chartist ; and we , the Members of this branch of the Land Society , have the greatest confidence in the honour and integrity of Mr . O'Connor and his brother directors ; and we tender our sincere thanks to Mr . O'Connor for retaining the office . PERSHORE ( WORCESTERSHIRE ) . At a meeting of the members of the Land Society , held in this town , on Tuesday evening , July 7 , 18 i 6 It was unanimously resolved;— f
That we recommend the Directors to place the turn O £ 1 , 350 , which has been realized by the sale ol Carpen . ders ' a farm , to the general fund of the Society ; inasmuch , as we think it would be unfair and unjust to dispose of it in any other manner . Wm . Conn , jun ., sub-Secretary .
BRADFORD . On Sunday the members of the Chartist Association ( O'Connor Brigade ) held their usual weekly meeting in Butterworthbuildings , at one o ' clock in the afternoon . The following sums were paid in for John Frost : — £ i . * Great Hortoa , per Shackelton 1 2 0 Wm . Oddy ' s Book 0 11 4 j L . Rawnslv's Do 0 8 10 Daisy Hill , per Heyirorth 0 2 6 Idle , per Sugden , 0 5 0 R . Wilkinson ' s Book ; ........ 0 5 0 R . See , Do 0 4 3 J . Alderson , Do 1 C * J . Smyth , Do 0 14 6 J Friends 0 5 2
5 5 0 . [ Parties holding collecting books are requested to bringthem in immediately J _ ... „ '' On Sunday the members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society held a weekly meeting in their room , Butterworth-buildings , at two o clock in the afternoon . Mr . Alderson in the ' chair . The disposal of the £ 1 , 350 wai then taken into consideration , when it was unanimously resolved ;—1 That the profits arising from the sale of Carpender's Estate be placed to the general funds of the Association . 9 . —That we urge on the Directors to enroll the rule * as speedily as possible .
S—Reiohed , that a public meeting of the Members be holden on Sunday ( to-morrow ) at two o ' clock ill the afternoon , in Butterworth-b ' uiWings , to tak « into consideration the proposition of the Committee , to lay on a levy of 8 d . per member « n the first section , to pay to each member obtaining a prize in the ballot , tee . tnm of £ 2 12 s . r
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v ; : CITY LOCALITY . ' j JvW 12 . —The members of this branch of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society held their usual meeting , at the City Hall , when the proposition of the Director ! w » 9 discussed , and it was unanimously resolved : — ; That the money accruing from the sale of "Carpender' « estate" should be applied to the purchase of more land , and the location of more members of the first section . . . ; . . ,.., \ ¦ < - ¦¦¦ - ••; ' Emjah Nobb 3 , sub-Secretary . : P . S . —I beg pardon for the mistake last week ; it ir « s the original motion that was carried . . ¦• , « ...,... _ ., „ ..., j ^ jj 0 BBSi I beg to announce the receipt of Is . 6 d . from two Chartists of the City of London , per Mr . Overton , in aid of Miss Willmott .
' CAMBERWELL AND WALWORTH . A meeting of this district of the members of the Chartist Land Society , was held on Monday evening , July 12 th , at the Montpelier Tavern , Waiworth , Mr . Rliedes was unainiously called to the chair . When the following resolutions ware . passed : — ; - . That it is the opinion of this meeting , that as Carpender ' s Fonn was purchased with the general futidet any profits arising from the sale of thetmmu should rcver te its original source , for the benefit of all the memberi . That this meeting placing confidence in the board of directors , do hereby authorise them to buy and sell estates , as often as they can do so with advantage to the society .
The business of the Land Society having been concluded , the chairman left the chair , but was reinstated as ' chairman of { the Chartiat locality , when the proposition of joining Camberwell and Waiworth , with Lambeth and Westminster , for the purpose of sending a delegate to the ensuing Rational Chartist Convention , was submitted to the meeting , and after much discussion in which Messrs . Sewei ) , Marshal ] , Cunningham , Jeffries , and others took part , it was resolved on the motion of Messrs . Simpson and Keats : — That this meeting most cheerfully accepts the invitation made by Mr . Knight , and hereby resolves . to cooperate with Lambeth and-Westminster , in returning a delegate to the ensuing Chartist Convention , provided that Westminster and Lambeth \ agree with this meeting , in ; giving instructions to the delegates who may be elected to protest against Mr . Cooper ' s sitting , on that Convention . ... ¦ ;
-After the transaction of other business a vote of thanks was given tothe chairman and the meeting terminated . ¦¦ •>¦ .- .
. . BACUP . The members of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society have adopted a resolution that the profit made by the sale of . " Carpender ' s Farm , " revert to the general fund .
NOTTINGHAM . At a meeting of the Nottingham Election Committee held' at Mr . Smith ' s Temperance Coffee House , oh Sunday morning , July 12 th , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — . On the niotion of Mr ! S . Boonham , seconded by Mr . Jofseyh Souter , Mr . J . Hawson waB called to the chair , the following persons were ^ added tothe Committee ; Messrs . Oldknow , Clarkson , Goodson , French , and Elijah Bradley . i Moved fey Mr . James Skerritt , seconded by'Mr . J . Blatherwick , " That a subcommittee of three persons be appointed to draw up an address to the public , Betting forth the objects of the Committee . " That Messrs . Boonham , Barber , and Carrington , constitute tbe Committee .
Moved by Mr . J . Carrington , seconded by Mr . J . Barber , " That this meeting stands adjourned till next Sunday morning at 10 o ' clook precisely , when it is hoped every member of the Committee will see the necessity of attending , as there is business of importance to transact . "
ADDRESS OF TI 1 E NOTTINGHAM ELECTION . COMMITTEE , FOR PROMOTING THE RETURN TO PARLIAMENT OF CANDIDATES WHO , WILL VOTE FOR THE EMBODIMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S CHARTER AS THE LAW OF THE LAND . The time has at-length arrived , when it is the duty of every lover of liberty to be up and doing , to shake off the trammels of party , and join in one common struggle : for the redemption of the human family , for the political emancipation , moral regeneration , and social happiness of our fellow countrymen , who only live ^ to toil , who lie down to rest only to rise again to toil , and for- whom civilization has done nothing , except to make wretchedness still more wretched ;
The rude inhabitants of the foreBt , clothed in the skins of wild animals , and , sheltered in the caves of the earth from the blasts of winter , and the heat of the summer sun , are far more happy than they . As irt and science flourish — as wealth is more easily produced , bo in proportion does the poverty ef the working classes increase , and they naturally aak how is ik thai such ft state of things exists ? Why some lord it over millions , while the great majority re nothing more than slaves , creating wealth i in abundance , while they themselves pine in miser ; and wretchedness ? . ¦ • '
The dark cloud which overhangs the minds of the people , is nowbeing dissipated , and . the working classes are beginning to emerge from that state of ignorance in which centuries of . misrule have placed them .- It is now well understood , that class rule is the cause of most of the evils which afflict society . So long as class rule exists , so long the moral culture and social well . being of the humbler classes will be neglected , and the middle classes burdened with poor rates . The , bit-by-bit policy of the two great political parties cannot permanently benefit either the middle or lower orders ; no plan has hitherto been devised for that portion of the population made surplus by the necessary improvements in Mechanical Art ,
but quartering them on those whose burdens are already too great . Man has more capacity for enjoyment than any other creature , and yet he surpasses the brute creation only in crime and in suffering , and why is , this ? There must , be some cause , of which the human race hitherto has had but an imperfect knowledge , that cause has been discovered by the most intelligent men of this and every other civilized » ation , to be class legislation . It is . therefore , the duty of every Philanthropist—every lover of his species—the duty of all who are interested in the emancipation and elevation of the working classes , to unite in order to break down that barrier to universal happiness amongst all classes .
We do not wish to impugn the motives of any party , we are willing to believe that all men are sincere in the advocacy of the opinions they hold , but this has nothing to do with our present position in society . We attack fuinciplbs not men , and it is our duty to endeavour by every rational means , to raise the working classes » b moral and intellectual beings to that state for . which nature intended them . We call upoR the middle classes to come forward and assist us—we call upon the good of all parties—let the lover ? of j ustice—the working wifin and thfe middle man , form one indissoluble phalanx which
will make itself respected amidst the storms of contending factions . We believe that until the principies contained in the people ' s Charter become the law of the land , the Bame moral and social degradation will exist . We say to aS , Jet the petty squabbles which have broken our rahlo cease , let us unite as members of one family , and rally round the Committee which has been formed for the purpose of endeavouring to return to parliament at the next general election , a known advocate of the principles embodied in the " People ' s , Charter , " no matter by what name such advocate may be denominated .
Signed on behalf of the Committee , Jonathan Barber , Joshua Carrington , .... . . . Samuel Boonham , Secretary . Sjiepfikij ) . —A meeting of the Shareholders of the Chartist Co-Operative Land Society , was held in the Democratic Temperance Room , 33 , Queen-street ; on Tuesday evening . Mr . Youle was called to the chair . The following resolution was moved by Mr . Powles , and seconded by Mr . Low «; " That the money realized by the sale of the Carpender ' s Farm revert to the general fund , to facilitate tbe Location of the rest of the members . "Carried . /
The case of "Mr . O'Connor v ; J . O'Connell " was next introduced in the adoption of-a motion , moved by Mr . Bulling ; seconded by Mr . Dyson : — " That , a subscription be entered into to aid Mr . O'Connor in the trlal ;" - ^ Agre ed to . , - The subscription then commenced in good earnest : Thanks having been voted to the Chairman , ? the Meeting disolved . According to a previous resolution agreed " to . by the Council of the National Charter Association ; tlie members than proceeded to nominate fit and proper-persons to represent us in the forthcoming Conferenre . ; Mr . B . . Glossop ; was called to the Chair , wh « n the following persons were nominated : —Messrs . Briggs , Vallance and Goodlad . Thanks having been v » ted to the Chairman , the meeting separated . SHEFFIELD AND BARNSLEY .
The adjourned district delegate meeting was'held at Hud Hill , on Sunday July 12 . Oh tliemotion el Mr ., Violence , Mr . GoodJad was called to the Chair . After the Chairman had opened the business , Mr . Valle ' riee moved the following resolution' : — "That' it is the opinion of this meetingr ,- that in reder for this district'to have due weight in Conference , that we send two delegates : " The motion being seconded hy Mr . Cavill , it vraa agreed to . On the motion of Mr . Murray , the following resolution was agreedto . ' " That the ' respeetiye localities be requested to proceed to nominate fit'and proper persons as candidates , and that they be elected on or before Tuesday July 21 , in order that the successful candidates may have sufficient time to take the opinions of the members . " " On the motion of Mr . Vallence , Mr . John Ward , was ' elected district secretary . The meeting then adjourned . John Ward , Distr ct Secretary .
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WORCESTER ,, - ' - ^ - : --At a meeting of the . Chartist Co-operative Lrad society , on the 13 th instant , the following resolution h * M » n > mqusiy ^ , 8 ed > .. that the £ 1350 which re > eSK l 8 ei 1 & * ^ of Carpeiider ' fl ' form , ZlZ $ , i i &e ? eraI fund > and Hot to the forty-tbree S , r ^ 8 ha « holders at the next ballot . 'We al « o tS ^™ * those only Toting who have paid up tSSSSS ? contraryto the princ 5 P les **•
BOULOGNE . : f V hiJ « tt » , 5 r m T embers ofthis branch of the Chavtist Co-operativ e Land Societ y was he ) a in the Heckler ' s Library-room , 110 , Rue du MouHn £ Vapeur , on the evening of the 10 th instant , to coiT suter the- questions of the directors relative to the £ 1350 realised by the Bale of Calender ' s farm . After sortie conversation on cooperation and mutual benefit , it was moved by , a paid-up member , " that the £ 1360 revert to the general fund , to aid in locating the whole of the members . " The jvdte being taken , it was carried unanimously . A vote of" thanks to , and confidence in , Mr . O'Connor and his brother directors was then passed . After transacting some local business , the meeting separated .
MERTHrR TYDYIL . , . The members of the Merthyr branch of the Chartist Co-operative Land Society met in their room on Sunday last , when the sale of Carpender ' s farm was taken under their consideration , and I am instructed to record their opinions as follows : — " That all pront made by sale of lands should revert , 'to'thegeneral fund , for the benefit of the whole of the members ; to oe equally divided when the members are allocated as laid down in our rules . " D . R . Morgan , Secretary . TODMORDEN AND HEBDEN BRIDGE :
CAMP MEETING . ; A very numerous and respectable camp meeting was held on Tuesday the 12 th instant ^ at Studey Pike ; its numbers and respectability have reflected credit on the good and glorious cause of Chartism . Mr . Eliaa Kitchen , of Hebden Bridge , in ; his usual masterly style , first entertained the . meeting by reading , from the Northern Star , Mr * O'Connor ' s eloquent and able speech at the Nottingham , election . The multitude listened most attentively throughout , showing a strong indication that Chartism above all other "isms" must be in . the ascendant . Mr .
Uitchen was then called to : the chair , who , opened the meeting by calling on them to stand by their own order , and not to neglect the present opportunity of sending a delegate to the forthcoming Convention Jo represent the localities of Todmorden and Hebden Bridge , . . .. -, ,: Mr . Samubi WnwHAM , of Todmordenj proposed the first resolution , seconded by Mr . Jambs Staui-FiELn— " That a delegate beelected to represent the localities of Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in the forthcoming Convention , to be held in . Leedaonthe 29 th instant . ¦ i
The second resolution was moved by Mr . ; Johh Smith , of Hebden ; Bridge , and seconded by Mr . RicnARD Demden— " That James Mboney be thedeleaate , " which was duly carried .. , : . Mr . Thomas Tattkrsam ,, of Burnley , was then introduced to the meeting , who spoke in a flow of eloquence never surpassed , for upwards of an hour and twenty minutes . Little Lord John and his Whigling crew received their due reward , and so did every other party opposed to the just rights of the toiling millions .- Mr . T . concluded an excellent and argumentative address by calling on the people to unit * for their charter and the land .
NEWCASTLE . At ? a meeting ofthis branch of the Ckartist Co * operative Land Society , held at Mr . Martin'Juries ' * , Sun Inn , Side , on Sunday evening ; July 5 th , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted :-j" That in the opinion of the members of this branch of the Land Society , the executive council or directors ot the above Society ought to he as guarded as possible in putting forth suggestions contrary to the principles and rules of the Society , seeing that such suggestions -are calculated to mislead the unwary , aad may by possibility cause a division of the members of the said Society . " " That in the opinion of the members of this branch of the Land Society , all members of the first section , whether they have paid up their shares or not , should have a vote in the disposal of monies" obtained from thi sale of an estate , and also in all other matters , according tothe rules of the Society . " '• ' '
" That in the opinion of the members of this branch of the Land Society , the money gained by tha sale of the estate lately purchased , duly belongs to the whole of the members of the first section , and ought to be applied to the purchase of other land , Buch practice being in accordance with the principles we advocate , and also with the rules of the Society . " . - ¦ ¦ ¦' . ' ¦ ; At a meeting of the Chartists of Newcastle . and Gateshead , held on the same evening at tbe . same place , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — . ' " That we transmit the sum of 8 s . to the general secretary ot the National Charter Association , towards defraying the expenses of the forthcoming convention of * be National Charter Association , and that a . levy of 3 d . each member be collected for the same purpose , * and transmitted to the general secretary-as soce as col . lected . " •' ¦¦ ¦ . "
"That our proper quota of subscriptions , two mojith » , collections , amounting to 4 b ., be sent to the' executive committee of the National Charter Association "
¦ ... . DUMFRIES . . -. ; .., On the evening of Monday last , the 13 th inst # Mr . Andrew Wardrop ^ unfolded ope of his budgets ol general . and local politics and interesting news , to ft yery numerous and appreciating audience of : our iownsfoJks in the usual rendezvous ,. Queensberrysquare . The topics touched upon by the speaker were so varied that . even their enumeration would encroach too much upon your space , i It may b # stated , however , that , under the head local politics , Mr . W . has got hold of a fresh item of : municipal malversation . It appeal's that our worthy councillors have been treating themselves to a guzzle , ariJ swill in the shape of a public dinner , the needful being supplied from the funds ef the bureh , or rather
from its credit—the income , to the present idaie , of the corporation net reaching the expenditure by gome three hundred pounds . A significant commentary this on tbe administrative abilities of the '/ great middle class , " and their incorruptible integrity ., Th « sinners do not , nevertheless , escape scot free . Mr . JFardrop , whose usefulnessin thiswayat Jeasi , every body . but the sufferers themselves willingly admits , unfailingly exposes these robberies tothe public gaze , without being chary of giving full particulars of names and all the rest of it . He might as . well try to banter maggots away from carrion . However , the public at least get fun for their money , so guzzled and swilled , in seeing those who have been surfeiting in their pantry taken up one by one and " straiked" by
Mr . Wardrop as nurses do with leeches . Though , as the respectable leeches make a point of never diggorging , a better comparison . will be found in the proceedings of the maiden lady who , when Tom has been taking liberties with the press , grasping him by the nape of the neck , rubs puss ' s-snout on the cupboard door , with a vengeful " Will you go there again—will you ? " ¦ . The same evening a weekly meeting of the Dumfries arid Maxwell Town Working . Men ' s Association was held in their reading room , High-street . After the transaction of a variety of routine business , the following resolutions were duly proposed and unanimously agreed to : —
" That tbe hearty thanks of this association be gratefully tendered to Mr . O'Connor for the noHe stand in the " good old cause" made by him at the late election at Nottingham . " " That this association respectfully press upou the Chartist Conference about . to assemble the proprietyn « y , necessity—of appointing an agitating commission to proceed through the country , for the purpose of marshalling public opinion in favour of the views and tactics go ably and eloquently laid down by Mr . O'Connor in his Nottingham speech , which they also think should be printed for-circulation , as they consider it to embody the sentiments of the Chartist party regarding the present crisis . • ¦ ¦ : ¦ " That to defray the expenses of such an agitation a national tribute should be raised end expended inth « nay tbe conference shall deem best . "
" That this association pledges itself to aid in those measures to the utmost ; and directs that these resolutions be sent to the Northern Star for- publication . " Never , perhaps , were there such materials / for a healthy and hopeful suffrage agitation as now exists in the country . But as the organised democrats are few compared with those who , though friendly , and even anxious for the success , of the right , - have not sworn allegiance to freedom , the agitation should be a national and not a party one . And -even although the management of a national'fund was ' not . vested in the societies , their organization would always give them a preponderance in its application ; ¦ The association here ia in ft healthy state ; numbering upwards of sixty members ; although from-the lengthened truce we have had with the enemy , many : ofi them never been under fire .- There is no fear , however , that the youngest recruit will fail in his duty , when the tug of war comes . . ¦
WESTMINSTER , The Members of the Chartist Co-operative land Society have resolved , that the £ 1350 realised by th « sale of " CarpenderVFarm" shall be added to the general fund , tor the benefit of the whole of' the members . A resolution of thanks to F . O'Connor , ksq ., and the other Directors , has been unanimously adopted . At the same meeting it was resolved , That a voluntary contribution be made for tbe purpose-, of getting a Blue Silk Banner , for the Grand Demoi »» tra » , tion to " O'Gonnorville ( late Herringsgate ) Farin . The sum of teven shillings wai collated , Subscript tioni will be received . ' ' . ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦¦
BURY . • ¦ , The membera of the Chartist . Co-operative Land Society have passed a resolution in Javomvot the ^ appropriation of the profit realised by * J * sale ° f Carlender ' s Farm" to the general fund , for the benefit Sfti ? whole ™ th eTmem&rs of the . « First Section . "
Receipts Of The Chartist Co-Operative Land Society.
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Northern Star (1837-1852), July 18, 1846, page 5, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1375/page/5/
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