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HALIFAX . On Monday , at abont soon , a deputation of { he zealous and enthusiastic Chartists of Halifax arrived at Bradford , with a postchaise and four , to conduct Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds to their own town . The carriage was drawn by four splendid greys ; the postillions wore green jockey liveries ; and on the box was seated a staunch friend , bearing a flag with this inscription : — " Feargus O'Connor—the Charter and no Surrender . ' An immense crowd was collected opposite the hotel at Bradford , to behold the departure of Mr . O'Connor and 3 Ir . . Reynolds , and the carliage drove rapidly away , the streets being lined with spectators .
On arriving within a couple of miles of Halifax , several vehicles , filled with friends of fie cause , met the carriage , in the rear of irhicb . they formed in dne order ; and the entrance into Halifax was a perfect scene of tri--flaiph . The road outside the town was crowded with spectators , and the streets of the tows itself resembled a busy hive . The reception was most enthusiastic , and ^ nothing could exceed the animation of the whole scene . Amidst the dense multitudes which lined the streets , and , accompanied by an immense concourse , the carriage passed on to the Swan Hoiel , at which Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds alighted .
In the evening a tea meeting took place at the Odd Fellows' Hall , when several hundred persons partook of the festivity . At about seven o ' clock , Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds appeared on the platform , and were sainted with lond cheering . At half-past seven , the tallies were cleared away , the benches arranged , and in a few minutes the immense Hall vas crowded to excess . Nearly four thousand pereons were thus assembled , and , throughout the proceedings which ensued , the utmost enthusiasm and the best possible spirit pre-Tailed . Mr . Bexjamet Rusirroy , a veteran Chartist—one of the staunch " Old Guards "—was
called , by acclamation , to the chair . i& . Webbeb moved , and Mr . Sutcliffje seconded , the first resolution , which was in favour of the necessity of joining the new Chartist agitation . Hr . Reyxolds was called upon to support fe resolution , and , on rising , he was greeted ¦ with great applause . In a long speech , which ttas frequently interrupted by ioud cheering , he sketched the condition of the industrial passes , showed the incompatibility of the existing institutions with the interests and wants of the present age , and pointed ont the remedies . On resuming his seat , he was again sainted with loud cheers .
jut . Mabsdex and 3 fr . 2 fobth proposed and seconded , the next resolution , which was in accordance with the objects and spirit of the meeting ; and the chairman then called upon jut . O'Cosson , who was received with prolonged and enthusiastic applause . The honourable gentleman proceeded to expatiate ppon the Labour Question and the Land , showing hor the Charter , if gained , would operate j » the benefit of the working classes . Mr . " Connor called upon the people to unite in ° enalf of the new organisation of the Chartist movement ^ and warned them against the consequences of any division in their ranks . He
™ T * ow that drawn had , in former times , « n < led to the weakening of the Chartist movement ; and le drew a picture of tie condition ^ . ^^^ ng classes in the manufacturing ^ Jtncts , which produced a great and powerful ll T * the audience- Having expatiated ^ on the present aspect of the political world ge nerall y , Mr . O'Connor resumed his seat SSUOst a / uror of applause . A deputation from the Halifax Short Time "Ointnittee , wasintroductd upon the platform , ^ exp ress to Mr . O'Connor the cordial thanks ^ ftat committee , for the able , manl y , and ^ ghtforward speech delivered by thehon our-* J'e gentleman in the House of Commons u the Ten Hours Bill . of of
^ pereon the name Xuttall , asked Mr . VjOnnor some antagonistic questions relative jj ° ^ Company , and which Mr . O'Conof j | r ered in a manner that elicited bursts ^ utJif ^ " ^ ^ Q uen % appeared that Com * &s not at present a member of the ^ P any at all , he having given 30 / . origij f "island , and sold it again for 7 < # . Sen * t 3 nnonncei nent produced an immense aionV ° and Nutta « utterly discomfited , ofcm , fi ^ ay fromthe P latform . A resolution * Cl i lCCin m - ° ' Connor waB then W ! a * - h \ iJ " ™ Pkd . and a collection was made on *! iirf , e ; Honesty Fund , the proceeds of ea acknowled ged elsewhere . lb nanks were voted to Mr ; O'Connor and * airm i ' for their *»* and to ^ e worthy ¦ " « nan , for his conduct during the even-
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SHEFFIELD . In accordance with a requisition signed by several Aldermen , Town-Councillors , and members of-the middle class , as well as by the Chartist Council , Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds visited Sheffield , on Tuesday evening . The Circus Theatre had been taken for the occasion ; and immediately the doors were opened , the rush to obtain admittance was tremendous . Long before the hour announced for the commencement of the proceedings , the spacious theatre , which holds as many persons as Drury-lane , was crowded to excess . The place was literally paved from floor to roof ,
with human faces ; and a most enthusiastic welcome was given to Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds , when they appeared upon the platform . ....-. ; .-.: - ; ...: ^ ' jCpnn ^^ trH ^ YE ^ was ipanimously called totijecSair , upon faking whicli he made a few ap ^^ a ^ obs ^ ations , and ! t , hen called \ ipon ^^ mmw ^ ^^^^^ rgm ^ ral rounds of the moSt rapturous applause that ever welcomed the people ' s tribune . When the cheering had subsided , Mr . 'O'Connor said , that he had heard , with pain and sorrow , of
the persecutions to which Councillor Ottley , of that town , had been subjected , on account of his Chartists principles ; and as he ( Mr . O'Connor ) understood that the objects of that meeting were to express sympathy with Mr . Ottley , and raise a snm adequate to the removal of those pecuniary liabilities , which persecution had entailed upon him , he ( Mr . 0 ' Connor ) hoped that these objects would be fully attained . Mr . O'Connor proceeded to show how Chartism and the Chartists had been
reviled and persecuted , in all parts of the kingdom , and how the Government based its power upon the disunion that existed amongst the people . He showed that Chartism was truth and justice , and not spoliation and wrong ; and as a proof of how the veritable principles of democracy ' are always reviled and scouted by those who fatten upon corruption and abuses , Mr . O'Connor pointed to the slur that was attempted to be thrown npon the Red Republicans of France . He showed that the name of " Red'' had been given to them in a spirit of calumny , and to imply that they were a
bloody-minded set of men . But they were not so ; they were , on the contrary , opposed to the punishment of death altogether , and were neither the advocates of cruelty , nor the supporters of any system of spoliation . [ No part of Mr . O'Connor ' s speech was received with more enthusiastic cheering than this . ] The hon . gentlemen then expatiated at great length , and in a most impressive manner , upon the principles of Chartism—the antagonistic attitude of the government towards the working classes—the necessity of supporting the National Charter Association—and the
inevitable tendency that Ghartism , when established as the law of the country , would have in knocking down the monopoly of the landlords , and bringing the land into the retail market . Mr . O'Connor resumed his seat amidst cheering which lasted for several minutes . Mr . Reynolds was then called upon to address the audience , by whom he was received in a manner which , must been highly gratifying to his feelings . After thanking the meeting for that demonstration of approval , with regard to the course he was pursuing , he
proceeded to paint a vivid and graphic picture of the intelligence , honesty , and humanity of the industrious millions generally ; and the ignorance , prejudice , cruelty , and dishonesty of their oppressors and tyrants in all parts of the world . He showed how the nations of Europe had everything in their own hands in the commencement of the year 1848 , and how they acted with too great a forbearance towards their oppressors . He ( Mr . Reynolds ) wonld not advocate the raising of the political scaffold : he was opposed to the punishment of death altogether . ( Loud cheers . ) But he
would have the nations of Europe , when they should rise again—as they avowedly wouldadopt such measures as would render their tyrants powerless for mischief ever afterwards . Mr . Reynolds then dilated upon the condition of the working classes in England , the abuses which deform and scandalise our social systems , the iniquitous manner in which the public money is expended , and the general tyranny practised by the rich towards the poor . He concluded by showing how the People ' s Charter would lay a solid foundation for remedial measures ; and he sat down amidst loud and prolonged applause .
Councillor Ottlev , in moving a vote of thanks to Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds , stated , that the results of the meeting would be to relieve him from all his embarrassments . Mr . Buckley seconded the vote of thanks , which was carried unanimously . Councillor Booth and Mr . Mitchell , moved aToteof confidence in Mr , O'Connor : and
this resolution was ably spoken to by a paid up member of the Land Company , who rose from amongst the audience , and ascended to the platform , in order to express that tribute of his regard and attachment to Air . O'Connor . The vote was carried amidst tremendous applause ; due acknowledgments were made , and thanks having been decreed to the chairman , the immense meeting broke up in the best possible order .
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THE NATIONAL VICTIM COMMITTEE TO THE CHARTIST PUBLIC . Brother axd Sister Democrats . —It is with extreme regret that we are compelled to again address you ( we trust this will be Hue last time , ) in order to state the very unpleasant position in which we are placed . " While we most cordially thank those who have generously supported the fund , we cannot but express our deep and heartful disgust at the base apathy of the thousands , who , by their bawling and
shouting , deceived the imprisoned patriots , thereby robbing their wives and families of their natural protector ; and after being the cause of dooming the men to dungeons , leave those who looked to them for support to linger on in misery and destitution . Shame ! 0 ! shame on such conduct ; especially when we are aware , that if only 10 , 000 had subscribed one half-penny per week , it would have placed them in a very different position .
But a 3 it 13 useless to address those who have no sympathies , we appeal to those who have hearts to feel for suffering humanity ; and I trust we shall not plead in vain , when restate that there is now nixe tee . \ weekly recipients on the fund , many of them with large families , and that two shilukgs eacii is all they have received for the last fobtmoht . Subscriptions will be most thankfull y received by William Rider , Northern Star Office ; and by John Arnott , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand . Signed on behalf of the Committee , 14 , Southampton-street , Jons Aksoit , Sec . Strand , March 21 .
P . S . —We learn that that energetic and worthy body of men , the Metropolitan Boot and Shoe Makers , who have rendered such valuable assistance , are still doing their utmost to aid the fund , by holding harmonic meetings every Saturday evening , at thei King and Queen , Foley-street , and also-at ths Rising Sun , Calendar-yard , Long-alley .
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PROVISIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL CHASTER ASSOCIATION . This body again met at' their office , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand * on Wednesday evening , March 20 th . Present — MesBrs . Miles , Milue , Arnott , Stalhvood and Reynolds . Mr . J . Milne was called to the chair . Cheering correspondence was read from Belper , El&erslie , Leicester , Newcastle upon-Tyne , and Stockport , on behalf of the South Lancashire delegates , &c . &c . A deputation , consisting of Messrs . Pattison - and Woodcock , attended from Bermondsey , and" reported that they had enrolled forty-two members , and that they were making rapid progress . . ¦ ¦•> . " ¦¦¦ - •"¦
The Secretary reported : that the meii of the BrunswickHall locality , Limehouse , had made an application , setting forth that they had spent one hundred pounds . in the ^ niprpyemfent ; of . j&eirHaU , that ihey ^ Bad a supplv q ? xai-ds , ^^^^ S ^^^ P ^ % WOn ^ Ttliatfxnoyg ^ visipnaLCowmttee should hold a public meeting in their Hall , on'Monday night , the 8 th of April . , The Secretary also reported , that the Working Shoemakers , who had opened the Co-operative Store , had resolved on starting a locality with every prospect of success , and that they had received cards for the purpose .
Mr . Stallwood reported , that the Emmett locality would commence re-organising at the Rock Tavern , Lisson Grove , on Monday evening next , and that their was a considerable number ready for that purpose . Mr . Reynolds reported , that himself and Mr . O'Connor had held immensely large and most enthusiastic meetings , on the evenings of Sunday , Monday , and Tuesday last , in the towns of Bradford , Halifax , and Sheffield , and that in response to the joint appeals of Mr . O'Connor and himself , the people were most enthusiastic in favour of the National Charter Association .
Mr . Reynolds wishes it to be understood , that whilst travelling in behalf of the Democratic cause , he travels at his own expense . The Secretary reported , that Mr . B . Fullam had done the Association the honour of forwarding a copy of the " Irishman , " when it was resolved that this courtesy be acknowledged , and that the Committee do take the " Irishman " for at Iea 6 t one quarter . Mr . Reynolds then submitted the address of which he had given notice , which was discussed , unanimously adopted , and ordered to be published , and widely distributed .
The Hall of Science , City-road , was ordered to be taken for a public meeting on an early day , and the Committee adjourned until Wednesday evening next .
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TO THE PEOPLE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND . The Provisional Committee of the National Charter Association , appeal to you for » upport and encouragement , in their endeavours to obtain every point specified in the People ' s Charter . They rely , with confidence , upon your patriotism , your desire for freedom , and your consequent adherence to the Chartist cauae . Be assured , that no measure of good will ever be obtained from any Government so long as the people : remain 1 dormant ^ and apathetic to their own interests . - V- ~ : ' * "" *"
The Prime Minister , himself , tells you that he is unable to discern any wish , amongst the people for further reform , that he sees no symptoms of agitation indicative of discontent ; and makes this assertion an excuse for denying an extension of the suffrage , and other measures calculated to relieve the people from their thraldom . The masses of this country , living , as they do , by manual labour , have no time for prolonged agitation , or perpetual demonstrations .
Lord John Russell , fully aware of this fact , turns it to his own purpose , and triumphs in his antagonistic policy . He appears to entertain an opinion , that the working population of England are not only unworthy of the rights of citizens , but also of the name—for this reason , we suppose , that the agitatiou , so long and so unweariedly continued by the immense numbers constituting the Chartist body —being materially a demonstration of labouring men—counts for nothing , in Lord John Russell ' s estimation .
Convinced , that if the sense of the nation were taken , a vast majority would bo found advocates of those doctrines contained in the People's Charter , we , the Provisional Committee of the National Charter Association , call upon the people to exert themselves , to ¦ hake off the enslaving domination of a factious minority , and to accomplish this desirable object , join with the Association in making the utmost use of those limited means the law has yet left within their reach .
But , let each person also act , as though the success of the cause depended upon his individual exertions ; for it is unity , energy , perseverance , and zeal , that can alone conquer . These have been the weapons so effectually wielded by the Republican Socialists of France ; these are the weapons that have triumphed over the brutal force at the command of tyrants , and have nearly achieved their immense purpoie .
Let the people of England rally round the banner of Chartism , and support it with the same fervour as the Red flag of freedom has been upheld in France—it will speedily wave victorious , and a termination will be put to those grievances of which we so justly complain . You are compelled to pay for institutions over which you exercise no control ; you have no voice in framing those laws you are called upon to obey ; you are taxed , but unrepresented ; your persons , your labour , and your lives , are at the mercy and disposal of those who arrogate to themselves the monopoly of government , and will continue to do so as long as the nation remains indifferent to its own
interests . The present condition of England is a scandal to the world ; bufc it is only such a condition as can be expected , when the government of a country is vested in the hands of a few . To the people of Ireland , the Provisional Committee of the National Charter Association address themselves , imploring them to join tho Chartist ranks , as the only effectual method of obtaining by moral force , those rights to which they are so justly entitled , and which are so cunningly and cruelly withholden from deluded
them . Let them not be led away and by a miserable extension of franchise , promised by the English Government . It is never contemplated to ameliorate their condition , but only to swell the parliamentary ranks of their oppressors . The visits of Royalty—from which the Irish people were taught to expect so much—were mere idle pageants , contrived and calculated to divert the attention from wrongs of a tremendous magnitude . Until the Charter becomes the law of the land , Ireland must continue in its present debased , unhappy condition . Finally , it is the intention of tb . 0 Provi-
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sional Commfttfeej oh theHi ^ tiqiml ^ liil ^ Association ^ w ton ^ as ^ hewfJ ^ and cateulath ^ gujjotf i ^^ p | o | i ^ fi ^ u p ^ t ^ maintain ah ^ to getic- aiwi ^^ asihg ^^ g itaP tion , ' until thej Qonvincei 6 to > -ruier 8 that ' the sentiments of ^ n ^ ib ^^ npb ^' scoiTied with impunity . Tbeir ; policy is ' , tb /; remaiu " witliin the bounds oj »^ , { a ^^ in ^ ing ^ that law , as it at p |||| nt ' Btan 3 its inju 8 tice ,: ™| i | t » j ^^^ dities y ; and protest against i ^ plpan ^ irie ^ ality ^ : " . ; Edmund ® M $ d £ -Edward Miles :
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•¦ ::. . '• ^ sy ^' imtftfk ' . *;* €# &F&& * - ^ . ^ Cmp ^^ ra Cnj ^ gg ^ Sdliini ^^ il ^»« M grtgemcht . Mr ; Brisck then announoedv ; tn"fith Mr . ' Tomlinson was very ill and weak , from the effects of his imprisonment , but would perhaps be able to say a few words . Young Tomlinson spoke fora few minutes , but sickness overcame him , and he was compelled to retire for a short time . Mr . Brisck then addressed' the meeting until Mr . Tomlinson again made his appearance . He commenced by an examination of the motions brought before the House of Commons during tho past week—Fox Maule ' s title of Religious Congregation Bill . The Bishop of London's motion in the House of Lords , for a new court of heresy ; this eminent physician of the soul—as Mr . Tomlin » on named him—came in for a most satirical lashing . He then alluded to
the due observance of the Sabbath Bill , and in an eloquent strain , proclaimed his own religious views , in a powerful peroration , he showed himself to be a true worshipper of Nature ; his religion , he said , was love , his temple the wide universe , and he worshipped his God in beholding the fair and sublime works of creation , better than he could in any of their gaudily decorated churches or chapels ; and he wished to hasten the day when every man should become his own bishop , the parson of his own family , the interpreter of his own religious opinions ; then there would be no necessity to pay the bishops or an archbishop , so many thousands of pounds for preaching their mischievous doctrines . Mr . Tomlinson then commented upon Lord Ashley ' s motion for the Ten Hours Bill , and censured , in
strong langoage , the speech of Mr . Bright . After Mr . Tomlinson ' s address , several discussions took place upon the remarks of the speaker , which , in all probability , - will have & good effect . Hasungdbn . — On Friday Jevening , March 15 th , Mr . It . G . Gammage , editor of the Progressionist , delivered a lecture in the Chartist Reading-room , on Labour , its Origin and Importance—its Natural Tendency to Promote the Happiness of Mankind , ami its Claims upon Society . On Sunday , March 17 th , he delivered two lectures ; the first on the Lamentable consequences of popular ignorance , and the second on the Benefit which a diffusion of Knowledge would confer upon mankind , physically , mentally , morally , socially , and politically . The lectures gave general satisfaction .
The William and Sharp Commutes met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Monday evening - W . Davis in the chair—when the following resolution , was unanimously adopted : —r" That this committee believing that the widows' and orphans' of Joseph Williams and Alexander Sharp have a primary claim on all lovers and friends of democratic progression , their husbands and fathers having been sacrificed in the cause of truth and justice : This committee , therefore trust , that their brother and sister democrats . in the metropolis , will aid the fund , now raising for their support , by attending the tea meeting , which will be held in the National Hall , Holb . orn . on Wednesday evening , April 10 th ; and-that' the' friends , ¦ throughout the country , ' be hereby " specialty ^ requested'to devote the saidmemoriable day to the above laudable object . " The committee then adjourned to Monday evening , April 1 st , then to meet at the Chartist OJfice , 14 , Southampton-street , Strand . v
Rochdale . —Mr . I ) . Donovan , of Manchester , delivered the fourth and concluding lecture on the " Organisation of Labour , " on Sunday last . Mr . D . showed the advantages at present obtained by the various co-operative societies established in various parts of the country , and what they might bo if the working classes had a thorough knowledge of their own rights and interests , and would work in unison on © with another . Mr . D . also took an examination of the Free Trade measures , nnd said , his system of free trade was that tho working classes should have tho means to purchase both food and clothing when they required it ; the present free trade exported the clothing , while , at the same time , the man who marie ' tliem was naked . Mr . D . concluded by thanking his audience for their attention , and the meeting separated , highly satisfied .
PApinAsr . —The friends of Mr . O'Connor held a meeting in the Odd Fellows' Hall , on Sunday night . Marchl 7 th , to devise the best mode of obtaining funds to help to defray the expenses incurred by that gentleman in defending his character ; Mr . J . Pato in the chair . A collection was made , amounting to 13 s . 4 d ., and it was agreed that the subscription should he kept open . A letter was then read from Mr . G . J . Harney , accepting an invitation to visit Padiham in the course of six or seven weeks . Belpek . —At a meeting held on Sunday evening , at the Angel Inn , Market-place , the following persons were elected to serve on the Council for tho next three months : — "William Vardy , Joseph Gregory , John Poxon , William Buxton : Joseph Tonks ,
treasurer ; John Dean , secretary . All communications to he addressed to John Dean , Wyver-lane , Belper . After -which it was agreed to meet every Sunday evening , at seven o ' clock , at the Angel Inn . The South Losdon CiuimsTS held their weekly meeting at the Ship and Mermaid , Snows-fields , Bermondsey , on Tuesday , the 10 th of March , . when it was resolved to , open a subscription for the Honesty Fund , and to remain open for two months ; and that the money in the treasurer's hand belonging to the National Charter Association be forthwith paid to the General Secretary . _ Sheffield . —On Sunday last , Mr . Buckley delivered a lecture in tho Democratic Temperanco Hotel , 33 , Queen-street , on " The advantage of
a concentrated union of England with' Ireland , in the obtainment of tho People > Charter . " The lecture gave general satisfaction , and at the close Mr . Mitchell was requested to address the members and friends in the above room next Sunday evening , at eight o'clock . ; ,. A considerable number of cards of membership were taken out , which augurs well for organised Chartism in Sheffield . . - Hull . —At the usual weekly meeting , held at the Malt Shovel , North Church Side , Mrs . Copeland and Mrs . Grassby , two well known Chartists , made known their intention of making a collection amongst their female friends in all of the Honesty Fund . They were furnished with collecting books , and no doubt will serve as a worthy example to the females in other towns , to save our noble champion , Feargus O'Connor , from being ruined by the Melbourne policy . Thanks were given to the two
females , and the meeting adjourned to Monday evening , ' March 25 th . Bradforo . —A few friends met together on Monday evening , and came to the resolution of forming . a section $ r ward in Bioomfields , and a proposition was made , that Thomas Gano should be elected chairman , which was carried . It was proposed and seconded : — " That . a ward meeting should be held on Monday next , the 25 th of March , for the purpose of strengthening and cementing tho bond of union on the pure principles of ultra-democracy . " It was afterwnrds resolved , " That that meeting should stand adjourned till Monday evening next , at seven o'clock ) at No . 105 , Tavern-yard " , Broom-street , Broomfields , Wakefield-road , Bradford , when all persons are invited to enrol them- ; selves members of the National Charter Associu-; ion . "
Padiiiam . ¦— A preliminary meeting of the members was hold in the Chartist Room , Thorn-street , on Sunday week , for the purpoae of considering the best means of commencing a subscription for the Honesty Fund , when it was resolved : — " That » secretary and treasurer be elected to receive subscriptions . "
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THE : LITERARY ANB > SCIENTIFIC ¦ IK 8 TITUi TNMS ; ^ OHN-STRE . E . T . ,. FlT . ZBOY-SQUASE r . Was again crowded on Tuesday evening , March the lQth , aft ihe call of the Provisional Committee of the National Charter Association , to discuss the week ' s ' proceedings in Parliament . "Mr . JiiKBS Ghassby war unanimously ; called to the" chai > and having stated the object of the meeting ,-ami the position of the Provisional Committee , ealfed on the meeting foextenjdio that body ] its cordial sapport , The . proceedings in Parliament had not beeraof much interest to the Proletarians . They were all acquainted , and satisfied ,, with the principles of She Pcbple / s Charter ,, and it would be ^ lA " . . ^ to discuss social questions- ia ; oider that
thdy might kn&w what to do with the Charter when bbtainea . Twe > societies—tailors- and sliQemakera -thad commenced work on their owa accounts resMVeartotbeat once produoers and consumers of yttiplth : Jle wished them every sueces 9 and trusted fcheiriexiimple would be followed . ( Loud cheers . ) ,., t ^ Mr .-Wj . Davie 8 ihen came forward to move the ; fpUj > win ^ ¦ treeolutiojn : — " That this . ' meeting ' isVof ppinjon ^ Jhdt thfcpirpceedirigs in the House of Commons ^ t fqrin ^ tho ( past week , are unsatisfactory , and hojpvQgthfeof ^ the support of the people , and this * I ^^^^ B ^ 11 ^^ uposthe industriou s ckasesf iMe {|^ M ^ i : w i air . rEwart ] 1 a d , l . roiiRl 1 t .: inii b # fcolM pu ^^ Sibthorp observed : " -He never liked > eading ., wherr at collage , he did not see the use of it , never could , and should oppose the measure . He differed with the gallant member for Lincoln . He thought it a good thing , and no doubt the great mass of the
people thought knowledge a good thing to . ( Loud cheers . ) We find Mr . Milner Gibson , member for Manchester , opposing Lord Ashley ' s bill for limiting the labour of women . and children in factories to ten hours per day ; but much as he ( Mr . Davis ) differed in opinion with Lord Ashley on certain questions , he could but admire his groat philanthropy on this subject . ( Cheers . ) Mr . O'Connor , likewise made an admirable speech on the occasion , —( loud cheers)—but he was immediately and virulently assailed by the men of the Manchester school . ( Hear , hear . ) Of course aa these men were masters their opposition was to bo expected . The Whigs have brought forward the budget—they have taken the duty off bricks . . A 3 the resolution spoke of the Charter , he thought the best way of rendering support to that was by rallying round the Provisional Committee , and enrolling their names as members of the National Charter Association .
( Loud cheers . ) He hoped he might be permitted to say a few -words relative to a nation across the water—ho meant Franco . Well , a portion of . the pres 3 was lamenting the loss to the cause of " order " Paris had sustained by-the late elections , —( laughter)— -and wished to make it appear that the people ' of Paris were now sorry for what they had done , and were endeavouring to console the tyrants , by stating " that it was not so bad after all , for if they had lost the elections in Paris , they had gained trie seats in the provinces . " The press might endeavour to smooth it down as they pleased ; but he ( Mr . Davis ) thought the gain could not be estimated too highly , when they found that the people of Paris preferred a man who had fought at the barricades to a minister . ( Loud cheers . ) Well , it
was said , that Lous JNapolean bad thrown himself into the hands of a few men of all parties , and that an attempt was to be made to curtail the liberty of the press , and to render the suffrage less than universal . Even the Morning Advertiser of yesterday , was base enough to support this view of affairs . ( Groans and hisses . ) Her- } , in England , the press followed public opinion , but in France it l « d it . He ( Mr . Davies ) had always been opposed to violence ; but if such things as some portion of the press alluded to , lvero accomplished in opposition to the wish of tiie great majority of the people , then he did say , they would be perfectly justified in flying to the " Dernier resort , " and defending their lives and liberties as bent they cdtld . ( Tremendous cheering ) .
Mr . Henrt Ross seconded the motion . Mr . Ward ( stated to be from Hackney ) said , it was a characteristic of Englishmen that they . invariably heard both sides of . the question before they gave their decision" ;" ( Hear . ) He did not come there to offer any factious opposition . They were leagued for the Charter and its great constitutional principles . Ho had faith in them ; and as they were all free and equal in the sight of God , ho hoped , ere long , it might become the Law of the Land . ( Loud cheers . ) The Charter was a series of great principles , and every step obtained towards them was a piece of intellectual territory gained . The principles were good , but unless the theory was reduced to actualities it would be of littlo service . ( Hear , hear . )
Well , then , what were the necessary steps to rcduco them to practice ? Mr . Ward then proceeded to allude to what had fallen from the Chairman last week , and was called to order . Well , then , he had heard a gentleman say , that the Charter would come with continental revolution—but he ( Mr . Ward ) told them they were Englishmen , and that they should trust to their own efforts to gain their rights . ( Hear , hear . ) A provisional government had been established in France , but the Charter did not come with it . Another gentleman litid said , Lord John Russel had been courting the voxpopuli ; but he ( Mr . Ward ) could not see Lord John different from what he was—no ; their only hopes rested with themselves . ( Cheers ) Mr . Reynolds had said ( and
he must confess this annoyed him most , ) that he would move an amendment at the Parliamentary Reform Conference . ( Loudcheers for Mr . Reynolds . ) There was a man—a veteran—who might be 3 , iid to be the father of the Charter , and who had nursed it into manhood . ( Loud cheers , and "Aye , and grossly insulted us when introducing his motion for the Little Charter . " ) Oh , he meant Mr . Fenrgus O'Connor . ( Loud laughter , at the adroit turn the gentleman had evidently given to his speech . ) The gentleman next indulged in a long tirade against Mr . G . W . M . Reynolds—nnd said lie merely jumped into tho movement at Charing-cross , ( Hisses , groans , cheers and cries of " Order . " ) After appeals from Messrs . Daniels , Harney , and the Chairman , order was restorod .
Mr . Ward proceeded to draw comparisons between the leadersdip of Messrs . O'Connor and Reynolds , apparently with a viow to disparage the latter . He next quoted a paragraph from tho -Democratic Review , which he declared supported Mr . O'Connor ' s view of union with all parties . The meeting had now evidently grown tired of Mr . Ward , and the shouts for " Harney" were loud and incessant . However , he craved three more minutes—which was granted—and again deprecating tho proposed amendment of Mr . Reynolds , and thanking the audience lor the reception given him , ho resumed his seat . Julian Harney came forward amidst tremendous cheering , and said , as ho had been apprised that Mr . O'Brien was desirous of saying a few T 7 Or j 3 __ and that ho was compelled to leave the meeting early—with thoir permission ho would givo precedence to Mr . O'Brien . ( Cheers . )
Brontkrrb O'Bribn then came forward amidst enthusiastic cheering , and said : —When he came to the door of tho Institution , he begun to think ho must have made a mistake , and that it" was a meeting of Protectionists and Free Traders being held ;—( laughter)—and , said he , during tho last three months scarce a meeting of the kind , to which he had alluded , had been held without bloodshed , — ( hear , hear)—but , he hoped the friends of the Charter had power and sense enough to crush such things in the bud . ( Tremendous cheering . ) The srentleman had made an attack on Mr . Reynolds , founded—as ho ( Mr . O'Brieii ) believed—on a mistaken notice . Mr . Reynolds had said he would move an amendment;—yes , but where ? why , at a
conference of their own members , and which amendment he ( Mr . O'Brien ) averred , was well cnlulatcd to serve the immediate body to which it appeared Mr . Ward . belonged , as well as foN ward the cause generally ; and there was all the difference in the world between moving an amendment in n conference , and inciting a large mass of people to opposition ont of doors . ( Loud cheers . ) He could not agree with that gentleman , when lie insinuated , that wo should go for any point of the Charter—tho kallot was a point , and a . necessary- point—but it would be injurious by itself but very good indeed , when they hail such a suffrage . 19 would take in every body—yet tako in nobody . ( Loud laughter and great applause ) . Tho Charter ,
itself was a good bolus when taken altogether 1 but like many a pill , when the ingredients were taken separate , they often proved poisonous . ( Loud cheers ) . Well now , gomo of you who are not teetotallers , suppose as you go home you were to drop into a tavern , Mid ' tho landlord wcro to give a glass of brandy and water by instalments —( laughter)—first the lemon , noxt tho sugar , then the warm water —( load laughter)—and last t . « e brandy , you would exclaim this is intolerable—but mix the whole together , and you will say this is a , good draught . ( Immense applause ) . To bo good , the people ' s Charter must be complete—wholo und entiro . Rapturous cheering ) . Now for : a > few words aa iogarda Trance , 'iMo . it would appear they
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^^^ AJ ^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ were aboiito raise ^ ro an inithense . extent , therfjau- - iion ' * rrioney for n ews pa ' pcr 8 , ^ 'and . fafio * ihey »| % thus destroyed the people's press , an attempt is to be made to abolish universal suffrage ; and these thing ' s were to . be ' . dqne . with a ., viow , ta drive the . ? « pcoploint ' o " Sn . ^ mCK ^ fo ' r i ' which ' they were ript , pre- "" . ' ' pared , in 7 ordp ' r—to " use thei'lSngiihgo of Charigar- ' :. ' nier —?' tH ' at they bight dest ^ r there was ' aglorious ' triumph it was ' attnerecenfc ' , election ^ in France . ( Loud cheers . ) " Out' of the ' : ' - ¦ ¦ twenty-eight returned the . reds have-a -great ¦ majority , leaving the moderates only ! ten .. M'hia ¦ f . was , a blow to tyrants . all over Europe ; ( Loud che * rs 0 Tho people of Paris lind immortalised themselves by returning men like Carnot , who had , dared to avow first principles ; aha' from the Pkh £ XiPJTST " * ' \ d rec o "" ncnded that - ' m ' eiT ^ fallowed to fill posts but those who were ^ W
m pnaeiple-althowgb they might 'be-cbmparatiTely ' as ijaorant as V « tel who had declared that the laws' -: ¦ - werff made for the people , not the people for tho < ' laws ^ j » DeFlotte , who had risked his all , on the b > rricwcte 9-for thep * sple .. The people had reversed a prevwu * verdict , and ga ? er an uninistakeab ' le opinion <* whom they believed to be in the ri ^ ht ' ( He ' ar , hear . ) What was the oecaaon of " the £ uiieoutbreak ? WhytheiiigenJou ^ inen employed irfTijhe raaniiSiicture of papier macfe ,. Ac ^ 'by which tKeflearned some six or seven francs-a day , were told they musi leave the ateliers , and go into the pVpyiheea to- ! be » ak stones atone frane-a day—it was-.. not likely tho men would easily submit to " such a .. sudden revulsion . The assembly that ordered it
did not anticipafcs it ; and they were told if they did nob . got they wMild' be drivern out of Paris—and ¦ hence the "insurreetion . ( Lou * cheers , ) Well ; let us slww ¦ the ' people of'Paris thab-we appreciate tlieir ' magnariJmoua-efforts , by giwng three eheera ; for the 130 , 000 eleetors who voted / for the brave , patriotic , and philanthropic Caraet ; Vidal , and De Flotte . ( Tremendous cheering . ) . . : , •¦; ; Joi . iAK Harnet , , then came focward and ,, was' -, . . ¦"¦ . greeted with prolonged . cheering . He saijl : ' Some ' gentleman hiid placed a note in . his ; Aan ' di / asking ' ¦ •¦ : '"• " ¦ '¦ Vvjas ' there' arty triitb in the . ru moor that Ernest ' ' : Jnnes was liberated . " He had heard nothing ' of taa \ "•;¦' . . sort ; Mr . Jones had been very ill ^ Vatidne ^ the - ' ; speakW ) jhad waited on several membera-of par'i iaf- ¦ '
^^^ getv . ; them ? tOvi » teroede -rwwte-fcheMHotne > raf ! riTCiTy ~ ni £ ^ ... had kindly given their aid-to-theig 6 o * -. wopk ;^ n'S * ' matters were in trim to obtain , if'possible , tlie restoration of Mr . Jones to his family . ( Loud cheers . ) He feared , however , that thereport that their friend was already at liberty was premature . Would to Heaven it were true . ( Hear , hear . ) Commenting on Mr . Ward's speech , the speaker exposed the non- . sense uttered by that gentleman concerning ' " physical force . " Mr . Ward had said that a former Provisional Government in France 'had been
established , but had not brought the Charter in this country . Ho ; but that was because the middle classes gave their support to the Whigs in opposition to the Chartists ; and because . also the Provisional Government itaelf—at least a majority of its members—betrayed the Revolution , and thereby prevented the progress of freedom in every country . in Europe ; Mr . Ward had carped and cuvilled aC everything clone by tho Chartists towards getting the Charter , and intimated that lie ¦ would enlighten them as to the course they should pursue . Well , Mr . Ward ? s notable plan to get the Charter was for the Chartisti to join a movement which had for its object a great uual less than the Charter . ( Loud laughtur and cheers . ) Mr . Ward had read .
with great gusto a paragraph from the Dexnocratic Review . He ( the speaker ) « tood by every word of that paragraph , lie still advised the people not to offer factious opposition to the middle class reformer * , but he also advised them not to join that class , nor any class or party that would not adopt the principles of equal justice embodied in the People ' s Charter . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Ward had made great use of the name of Mr . O'Connor ; bufc with all respect for that gentleman ' s talents , services , and patriotism , he ( the speaker ) must say he had no faith in the Chartism or' men who voted indefinite resolutions in favour of what they called " full , fair , and tree representation . " The Whigs in the time of the Reform Bill also advocated "full ;
fair , and . free representation . " lie ( the spealiw ) demanded something more definite before he could give his confidence co any set of men . ( Applause . ) Mr . Davis h » d already commented on tho proceedings in parliament during the last week . He ( the speaker ) called their attention to two bills at present before parliament ; the first was a bill introduced by Sir John Partingdon , which proposed to nact that any boy or girl under sixteen , accused of stealing property worth less than a shilling , shall , ' on the decision of two magistrates , be liable to be flogged . This was a most infamous measure . Would not Cobden and others , who had been foremost in denonncing tho women flogging Ausirians , raise their voices against the flogging of thoir own
countrv-women . He said women , for females above fifteen years of age were more than girls . Ifc might bo said this bill would only affect youngthieves and prostitutes . What mado thieves ant prostitutes ? The present infamous stsite of society . If persons were to be flogged for stealing less than a shilling ' s worth of property , then ( he said ) let all thieves , big and little , be flogged who had robbed - the people to tho extent , not of more shillings , % ¦ ¦ } but millions of pounds . ( Great cheering . ) Tho ; ' * other bill he had alludeTd' to had been intro- " '' ¦ ' "' duced into the House of Lords by the Earl of •""• llarrowby . It was designed to prevent the sale , or even the delivering of a newspaper , or periodical , fromtwelve on Saturday night till twelve
on Sunday night . ( "Shame !") The poor man would also be prevented from obtaining even a potato , or any vegetables , tea , coffee , or sugar , &c . f after the hours of twelvo on Saturday night . ( "Shamo ! shame ! " ) Meat and * fish would bo ¦ allowed during June , July , Augjst , and September , —but then only till nine in ihe morning , While tho poor man was to be thus restricted , under the seventh clause , the nobility and gentry might liavo goods delivered at their habitations uutil ten in the morning , all tiie year round : namely , moat , poultry , tish , pastry , fruit , and ice . ( Renewed cries of
" Shame "' ) Tho penalties are five shillings for the first offence ; twenty shillings second offence ; not more than forty shillings for the third offence ; after the third , then every separate article sold would become a separate offence , nnd render the offenders liable to the heavy cumulative penaltiesviz ., 20 a . for every separato artich ; sold or delivered ; —whiuli , if not paid , the magistrate might issuu a distress warrant against the goods ; if not sufficient goods to cover the distress warrant and expenses , then to commit to some common gaol or house of correction , for any time not exceeding three months . Should this measure become law ic would
bo necessary to form an association to protect those who would feel it a duty to break such a tyrannicl law . ( Loud cheers . ) He congratulated them on the victories gained by the French democrats . The Ordermongers were furious , and were conspiring to crush the Republican . prcs . % destroy Universal Suffrage , and subvert the Republic ; but these very means would ensure their destruction , and give France to the rule of the Red Republicans . ( Tremendous cheering . ) The " honest , and moderate" scoundrels dusired to drivo
tho people into an unsuccessful insurrection , that they might murder every man who was known to bo a Socialist Democrat . ( Hear , hear . ) What did they think of the atrocious words of one of the organs of tho French Government , tiie Ritric— " Do not despise the sword . Contempt of force is foolish . ^ The enemy taithin must be destroyed . The sword it * hobi . '" [ Expressions of execration . ] He woulit advise the denunciators of " bloody democracies " if they had any virtuous indignation to spare , to expend it « i theso assassin Ordcriuoiigcrs ,, ( Great cheering . ) After sonic more remarks , the speaker resumed his seat amidst prolonged and enthusiastic - applause .
Air . Gerald Massey 3 aid , the meeting was ostensibly called to discuss the proceedings , iu parliament , but he did not look at the daily papers , as he did not expect to find much them to interest the people . Mr . Massey then proceeded to . show tho productive nature of our country , and the poverty of our people . England was called tho " Glory of surrounding nations , " but with all her show , sho was rotten at tho core , and might be blo'vn away by the first hurricane of revolution . ( Great
cheermg . ) . Iho Charter was very good , but wo wanted something with it—ouraccial rights . The capitalists wore the great bane and curse of the nation . In 18 il 8 , kings and priests wo-vo kicking about , but the capitalist could buy up , both kings and priests . The remedy was Co-op » ration , Chartism , and Sooialisiu uaited . ( Loud , cheers . ) Tiiuy had already estaolishud a tailors , a printers , a shoemakers , and a provision , store . { Loud chcevs . ) Mr . Masaey concluded a highly pooiioal speech which elicited I ><» rtyap | ilaiiso . '
, „ , ___ , Mr . B . O'lJsiGN 3 iiggcsted that landlords and capitalists should b . 9 botti included in the condemnation , as without landlords tUevo would bo no capi-USiats . ( C'hcexs . ) Tho resolution was then , put and carried imam * Hiously . , , ., ¦ 1 - 1 A vote of thanks was given to the chairmaa and tho mco ' tiag quietly dispersed .
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Ths Tixks ox Knowledge . —On Friday evening last , Mr . C . Lsishington , M . P . ior Westminster , pves&Mted a petition , signed by the compositors in ttio iVortJicrn . Star O ( 8 eo , pmyinj ? for the repeal o . F the newspaper stamp , paper , and advertisement duties . . ! Not the lonsb envious-of CnpU «> Layard's dta covorics at- Kinoveh , are several hundred mothw *> ' " '' pearl si mis , in form exactly rese-mbling . our shiyfc buttons . " . There is-nothing « ow under t \» ew « , '' ,. Thk I . VHXU 1 TAKTS of Carlisle have , in . the course of a very few-days , subscribed nearly . 4 ^ . 00 towards ^ - ^ the purchase of a building for the use J \ U $ * &f 3 l& Mechanics' institute , , ; , „ , ' ' ' i «|!** 5 sSpT
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' " BRAKFOKJ ); - ; ; f V _ cnndav evening a grand demonstration ^ 2 S" tbe ' Char&ts of Bradford , in tiie V ranee " Hall of that town . The ' spacious iBfSWtna crowded ; to excess , upwards of fSnsand persons being assembled , while i ^ rV ^ ent awayTinable to obtain achms-^ ° n- ^ nnt ei <* ht o ' clock , Mr . Feargus At *" oaIi Mf ^ d Mr . G . W . M . 0 'f > rao /!_ who had . arrfved by ^ trajQ Bej ^ j ^ on-entered tiie Hall , and were frouj j ^ jth the most enthusiastic applause . receI T TrirrowLEK—who represented Brad-- the National Convenfionof . ial 8—lB lled to the chair ; an 9 , after a few ffaS nt observations , he called upon . - , ® ° f nsxsotDS to address . the meeting . ^ Ionian was saluted with great
ap-¦*• " -, / J \ VllCll IU Altt \* QUUQlULU j X 1 C pi \ J " p k ^' + o touch upon the various social and ¦ ¦ eee ] F . abuses whicb characterise the present ^ Sobs and condition of the country . o- eech ^ as Teceivei with mnch a PP lau £ e , > % O'CoXXOK was then called upon to adie uie eting , and , upon rising he vras Turned vi * the m enthusiasm . n Z \ i that some years had elapsed since fhadtold Lord Campbell—then plain John r bell—tbat Chartism might be stricken FS by tyranny and persecution , but , Sn « vere thosavital elements which ifU eed its resuscitation ; and th , predic
• had been fnlfiued oetore , ana was receiv-* on f ^ er fulfilment at the present time STciiartist movement had been re-pr ^ n £ ; S £ &M 9 piNM ' tS as he ( Mr . ' O'Connor ) had been reviled , ; Scented , and maligned , he had never de-Sed the Chartist canse , and never wonld ; sia after the Easter holidays , he would make tour in England and Scotland , to revive the ! mtation—and he would then proceed
tolre-2 nd , to cement and consolidate tne union beftreen the democrats of the two islands . ( Loud / leers . ) Mr . O'Connor then proceeded to touch upon the afiairs of ihe Land Company ; the exact position of which he explained in a manner satisfactory to all present ; and , jiaving dilated at length npon tiie condition of flie working classes , the Ten Hours Bill , ana ihe principles of the Chiirter , Mr . O'Connor ggl down amidst long and enthusiastic theer iug .
Resolutions in accordance with the object of the meeting , were duly proposed and adopted . It was resolved to join and support the National Charter Association , and thanks were ¦ votedto Mr . O'Connor and Mr . Reynolds , £ . r paving the people of Bradford the present Tlat Sir . 0 'CoS 2 fOK expressed due acknowledgments for himself and Mr . Reynolds . Thanks were then voted to the chairman , and the immense meeting separated in the best -possible spirits at the prospects of Chartism . 4 to
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 23, 1850, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct1566/page/1/
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