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iBRX 6 HTOW .-JThe first quarterly meeting of the National Chart ** Association was held at the "Cap of £ «> erty , " Eartiaad-sfreet , on Wednesday week . Mr . OmncillOT Woodward in the chair , when the followirg wjwrt of fhe Cauneawaeread : —" Repoet op the QpOSClL . —Tbongh the t&sk of reporting to you the proceedings of the Badkal body of Brighton u not a * &w one , to those woo consdtate yonr Provisional Coun-* , yet do they fM ' aniinated by something like new ieeHngs , in submitting a fint report to yon , is a portion Ot the National Charter Association . That our feelings Jf « aifcgether joew it w ** ld b # wrong to sayfor you
, faow us to be democrats of several years" standing ; . w * & whatever may bare been the name under which we > Jura associated rith oth&n , oar ob ) &t , and the mo-- tires } hai urged us , faav «> tavarkbiy been" tire same . 1 ! be lore of jnstiee is not fiekle and variable , but one sad constant ; it is to-day what it was yesterday—it 'Will be to-morrow wfea * Jt i * to-dayl Bnt . if the-feeQngB by which " we are-animated are , act really »« w , the Jiope that has budyed up oar spirit * under every ap patent defeat , and despite ^ he persecution ! and tyran-Weal utflaiffiberlhat havafeeen opposed to as , has been wawakened , and we once more flatter ourselves that
» e approach nearer and yet more sear the object of oar long-tried exertions . The _ pregression of sonnd political doctrine * , among the minds of the great mass of the people , most of necessity be alow ; even under circumstances the most advantageous . That progression is yet ~ considerably retarded in a . country like thi » , where £ aristocratic domination , aristocratic prejudices , and the " i- thousand and one narrow interests that are thence treated , hare taken root « o deeply , that there is scarcely a petty occurrence in ordinary hie that is not tainted by tfaem . But , if the progression of mere opinion is slow , experience has taught na that the concentration of the energies , mental and physical , of a mass of peopie , is yet a more tedious proces *—a far more difficult task . Men—who from infancy hare been trained or compelled
-Into a servile deference to the opinions , the dicta , and commands of classes said to rank abore them—cansot be easily taught to cod tide wholly in themselves ; ft strength of reflection , a maturity of reason , an independence of spirit are required , whieh are the growth , not of a few months , nor , alas ! of a few years . In a state ol society where gross Belnshness is made the predominating feature— wbere every petty iatenat finds "Whereon to feed—where every soulless pandering is - encouraged , the task is , indeed , a most ardnoru aad jonl-trying one , to unit * the working classes into a firm a&d unshaken bond of federation . These men are . - . coaxed into apathy , and scarcely feel that they are men . ' ' " Chose are within the clutch of tyraots , and dare not think aloud , far leas act in opposition to the system on
Which , unhappily , their bread is made to depend . - Others , grovelling as filthy reptiles , find that trapping , , _ to « £ chery , and perjury may be taken to a good market .-Others , still possessing the required knowledge , lack that independence which alone con render the knowledge worth possessing ,- and , lastly , it must be admitted that there is a large class of our fellew-men who are yet scarcely persuaded to think for themselves at all . Among such a vari « ty of conflicting materials , it is , we repeat , a most ardu » us task to establish a national combination and concentration of political energy ; but we haTe seen that , isdependently of all these difficulties , no means are spared—no villanous machinations Beglected , in order to sow dissension among us—to - waiter our strength , and render us impotent . But we
- Shall succeed , despite obstacles so gigantic : truth , justice , tixa loTe of liberty , and the love of ' fatherland , ' are disseminations from the Great Being who formed ms , and these must ultimately gain the ascendancy . It may , perhaps , be thought that these remarks are not called for in a report of this nature ; but we deem them appropriate , for are they not . naturally associated with oar grand topic , the National Charter Association ? May we not , fellow-men , congratulate ourselves , and brother CbajjjMfc ~ e& the present state of the democratic p » rfej-o # ^ fiSfa £ ty ? --- ^ Caai we remember a time when th * flMEML-3 i-3 be people ' s cause were more mnanimoss uSfcrdilP p Can we call to mind a period when the enerf ^^ m ^ s purely Radical party "were directed in a manner so straightforward , undeviating ,
and undivided as n * w ? And may we not take these as Safe grounds for believing that at last we are progressing ? Hitherto we have been distracted by a multifarious promulgation of new plans ; bat now we bee that , taught by experience , our friends in all ~ parts of the country , are arduous in their exertions to render one * niTersally adopted plan of agitation and combination efficient . In this very unanimity of purpose is the teal secret of success . A very imperfect system ol organisation would be rendered efficient by the unani-Suty which is now , u a new feature , ch&racteriali . g our exertions . £ jKt the " Zfauonal Charter Asso - # « Hnn" is far . ttam being a very imperfect puin of - < rgaBiza £ ioj ) ; it eon tains within itself all that is ? ief ) £ ) ncLtO CMdTiet ns to a peaceable , unsullied , and
jpetatanenrt restoration , of the free exercise of those . rights which we deem inseparable from our character - a »« tiHB& We tee tin * jBtf » ja »» ciation j s everywhere ft ^ TTt iiyy its ' ** v WW < - » . tt ««« ^ asd nothing more is required than a steady , bold , and persevering adherence to the cause , on the part of tboae already associated , to induce thousands © f ofbers to unite \ rith ui , and tias more perfectly establish the nationality of oar Ibanctec In Brighton , iT the progress of Chartism ia Bot really so rapid as the moat sanguine among us would wiih to see it , it is rtiil gratifying to and that - <* d friends are returning to us , and that not a week puses over bat we receive fresh accessions to our fcody . It is a duty that we owe to the Chartists g ? ne nlly , to state officially that the experience of the last
fiuee months affords the most satisfactory evidence of the excellence of the chas gystem , in this our new organisation . There are , in this sub-division of our members , advantages so peculiarly valuable , that they cannot but form a leading feature in a report of this Batnxe , A first and grand consequence is , that men Be taught to respect and confide in themselves ; thus rendering the defection of more influential leaders lif such an evil should happen ; le&f disastrous in its consequences . Secondly , the subdivision of a large society fato small classes muit tend to encourage the study of each other's true motives , the extension of friendliness and sympathy , and render it more difficult for hireling miscreants to effect their diaboiie&l ends . Thirdly , the bonds of federation are multiplied and- more closely
drawn , and , under the guidance of class-leaders , communications among the member * , and the collecting - \ feem together at any period , become comparative ' y inexpensive , rapid , and eflcient . These are recommendations that , in the opinion of your council , cannot be too much urged on oar fellow men , as reasons why they shoold enter into our ranks with confidence and strengthened hope . There are other features of the movement , " as it now exists , which ought not Blentiy to be passed over . We kave seen that men are become so thoroughly persuaded as to tke inefficiency of agitations for merely partial reforms , that O'Connell , great as he might have been , supported by the onfidenc * of the people , has become a mere no ^ sy acaieerow , at whom nobody is alarmed , and that even
the Anti-Cora Law agitation , extensively as it has bees pursued , with some of the most talented men engaged as lecturers to promulgate the views of the party , may be said to be a failure . The working ' lasses see too plainly that no real amelioration of their condition can be effected , without striking at the very foi of all existing political encounters . The Russoagita&ion is a failure too ; and your council would fain believe that all these . failures are unquestionable proofs MaX the people are not to be diverted from the path fbey have wisely ehosen . " It has given . your council ¦ nfeigned pleasure , and must have been equally grati fying to yourselves , to see that not only has an nnceast&g sympathy been ehown to out victimised advocates , sad their wives and children ; but that the liberated
patriot * have been received with . open arms by the people , amid demonstrations the most enthusiastic and triumphant It cannot be the lees gratifying to find , that far from crushing the patriotism of their Victims , the Government have really stimulated those ill used ¦ man to renew with an iucreaaed zeal the agitation of the people ' * wrongs . There is one circumstance connected with our local agitation to which we cannot refer without feelings of indignation . You are aware , that tn accordance with a recommendation streojiouBly urged upon the Chirtists of the kingdom , we took the necesi steps to get up a public meeting to petition for the restoration of Frost , Williams , and Jones to their homes . Our requisition to the High Constable oa this abject has been rejected , in opposition to every
Brincigte of justice , and in unwarrantable arbitrariness . There U a litUentss , a petty vindictiveness in this spleen of opposition , that while it fails to effect the tyrannous esd designed , serve * but to boid up those in authority fco utter contempt . If it is to be supposed that the Chartists of Brighton are thus to be put down , we bust that the working men will firmly evince a determination to endure emj inconvenience in carrying out their objects . " The re-port vu appropriately signed . Che balance sheet of the accounts of the Asaodation tot the past quarter , was submitted to the meeting , and on the proposition of Mr . John Go war ; seconded by Mr . Wm . Mead , it was iiBanimoculy resolved , " That the report and balance sheet be received , asd entered at the foot of the minutes . ' The balance sheet of the
O'Briea Foad was then submitted , by which it was MO , that doriag the past quarter , four pounds hvi ken dnly remitted to , aad acknowledged by , tbe wife •/ the cruelly-penecnted patriot Broaterre .- This also « s * approved of and passed by the meeting . Oa tbe pcopoaitiod of Mr . Caliimf , seconded by Mr . Head , tb » following address was uaiinouly agreed to : — "ToUu WdcowuU-Dm * D * motuirUio % C ** mtHm « f lrf * J * . —B& 01 HK . R CHx&nsis , —Thotfh far from yom , Veeaaaet bat reel m deeply iaterected a * ypanelTe * t > ¦ jghl that eon . de ia contact with the agitation of our natcaue . Whea the selfish ambition of some , and toe ret more baaeful interests of others , are incesaaatly ,
aad in a thousand shape * , opposed to the plain straightforward promulgation of our principle * , and progres sion of oar Innae&oe , it becmaes the duty—aa obligation they owe to society—of tbe more intelligent and high spirited of the people ' s true friends , to" expose all ( firty plotting * , evil machinations , specious pretensions , sad treaeberoas professions ; in fact , everything of Tiliany and humbug . We therefore rejoice in the fact , that our old-friend (?) Daniel O'Connell , "is , in his forthcoming visit to Leeds , to meet with that warm reeepfion , aad significant enthusiasm , which ever should characterise the respect doe from the people to those who industriously labour to make fools of them . Some
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, - *¦ ¦ sapient political economists would make iu believe that all markets are overstocked ; that then is a superabundance of all good things . Much do we trust that the Chartists of Leeds , and its neighbourhood , will convince the great " thnnderer" that' he brings his " soft sawder" and specious pretences te a bad market ; and that he at least , is one avdatfons hnmbug too many , among the swarm of that class who would impose on the mass of the people . This ia not so unimportant a matter as , at first sight , it may be supposed . There will be no end to political treachery until the people shew themselves , in the first place , too sensible to be imposed on ; and , in the next place , determined to shew up tbe impostors . We have remitted five shillings , as a trifling subscription towards defraying the expencea of your demonstration . Should there
be a pressing necessity _ for further aid we will , to the best of our bumble ability , contribute yet farther With every feeling of brotherhood , we remain , the Members of tbe NatUnal Charter Association ia Brighton . " At the conclusion of the reading of the address , a loud shout of triumphant exultation evinotd the feelings of the men of Brighton . Their feeling ia the same as that prevailing throughout the south of England ; and . though not with the men of Leeds in person , their hearts and souls are mingled in tbe fray with them against the greatest political humbug that Ireland ever produced , or England ever witnessed . A vote of thank n having been presented to the chairman , the meeting was dissolved . In Brighton , tbe cause advances right merrily . Twelve classes are already enrolled ; the 13 th . lttb ,-15 tb , are being formed . Hurrah 1 tor the Charter !! Universal Suffrage 1 and ao surrender I (
PLYMOUTH . —Chartist Meeting . —A meeting and tea party was held at Hawkins ' s Temperance Hotel , which was tastefully decorated for the occasion ; there were several beautiful banners , bearing the folio wing motto ? , — " The Peopled Charter ; " — " la God ia our trust ;"— " Equal rights ;"— && ., together with several portraits ; among the most conspicuous were those of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . and John Frost . The spacious Lecture Room was crowded , and many had to retire to other parts of the hotel . Mr . Petrie , a staunch Chartist , was called to the chair . He then called oa Mr . Mead , who sung an appropriate song . After which , he addressed the meeting : in the course of his remarks , he said , —That the conduct of Frost , Williams , and
Jones , did not deserve the severe punishment they were subjected to . That their crime was against the aristocracy , and sot against the law of the country , which made it appear greater in the eyes of those who rule . He , therefore , thought that Frost , Williams , and Jones , should be restored to their homes , as justice would thereby be satisfied . He then gave the following sentiment : — " The speedy restoration of Frost , Williams , and JoneB , to the bosom of their families . " Mr . Beer responded . He referred to the proceedings of the Courts of Justice , on the objections made in behalf of Frost , aud his companions , and stated that the Judges had acted uniauiy by finding them guilty , as it was admitted that the objection was made ia time . He , tnerefore , thought that they would not be doine their
duty , as Englishmen , were they not to demand their return . ( Hear , hear . ) He had no deabi but that a trap bad been laid for Frost , &c , and that the hief cause of his banishment was his unflinching advocacy of the people ' s rights . It was quite clear that he had not made the exertions he had , because he lacked the necessaries and comforts of life . No I bat it was his lore of justice that had impelled him to seek an alteration in the present corrupt system . The Chartists of Plymouth had Bent to their brethren ia Birmingham , and had received intelligence how to proceed with regard to tbe object for which they had then met , and they were determined to act in concert with them , and he would ask those present , whether they
would not do all in their power for the restoration of their exiled countrymen . ( Cries of ** We will . " ) The working classes cannot now go and present their petition to the Q ^ ieen . History could not furnish & pai&ilel state of tilings to those that had existed under the present Whig government , as they were afraid to allow the addresses and memorials of the people to be brought beforo her Majesty . They were met together for the purpose of immediately taking measures for the restoration of those m < m , and as the secretary was then in attendance , he called upon all who were willing to assist to come forward and enrol their names . This announcement was received with three times three hearty cheers . The Chairman then gave the following sentiment , — f
" The sovereign people , the only source olegitimate power . " Mr . Hancock responded . He said that he had been represented as a torch and dagger man , and one that wanted a scramble for property . This ho denied ; he merely wanted his rights , and that other men EbouM have theirs also ; but it was generally the greatest scoundrel that wai firet to cry "stop thief . " He then pointed out the enormous expeiices which monarchy entails on the country , aud also exposed the evils of the National Debt , and Pension List , and concluded by shewing up the cruelties and injustice perpetrated by the New Poor Law . The next sentiment from the chair was as follows : — " May we all become advocates of liberty , and the terms' tyrant , ' and'slave , ' be no longer
known to exist . Responded to by Mr . Gin , who stated that it was the real sentiment of his heart , and spoke of the superiority of moral to physical force , and algo recommended absliuenoe from all excistable articles . Ho was determined not to make a chimney of his mouth , nor dost holes of his nostrils . We are told this is a Christian country ; he wished them to examine how it corresponded with the professions of a Christian country to pay nearly nine millions of pounds annually , to a clergy who tell as to be subject to the powers that be , because ( as toey said ) the powers that be are of God . He would liken the present powers to Nero , Mahomet , and such like bloodthirsty men . If what they say be correct , why do they encourage and support a war which
barf for its object the destruction of other powers , which are equally ordained of God as themselves ? If they would be Messiahs in the cause of liberty , they must come forward and demand their rights . The next sentiment was , " Feargus O'Connor , and all ihose suffering in Whig dungeons , '' responded to by Mr . Arnold , of Tavistock . He addressed the meeting as his brothers and sisters in political bondage . He looked upon that meeting as merely preparatory , as he hoped there would soon be a larger one held , When he considered the creation of ( he world and the formation of man , he did not there find the name of royalty or kings ; but in the immortal catalogue of political history , we read of the people's friends gone in the ranks of the dead ;
but we retain them in history . ** The meatory of the jost shall bloom and flourish in the dead . " This is the case with all the illustrious dead , and although now gone , taeir labours are not in Tain . Their voice shall yet be heard , as it was in the city of Jerusalem ; crying , " Babylon's fallen , " and the " People ' s Charier" become law . If nothing else influenced men to become Chartists , poverty would do so ; but , in speakiag to Christians on this subject , he need only refer them to the words of Christ : — M Do unto others as you would have them do unto joa . " He strongly impressed upon tke meeting , the necessity of adopting the total abstinence principles . He then exposed the evils existing in the army , navy , and church , and thasked the Whigs for passing the New Poor Law , as they had thereby proved what they really were . After various remarks on otker important subjects , he concluded an able and powerful address , by calling on those present to be
trne and honest to themselves , and unite for the attainment of their jnst rights . Mr . Berry then sung " Sweet home , " in excellent style . The following sentiment was then given : — "The memories of Paine , O'Connor , Hunt , Emmet , Cobbett , "WashmgtoUj and the rest of the illustrious dead , who advocated the rigutB of man ; " responded to by Mr . Mead , in a neat and effective speech , and then gave a recitation for the accommodation of the ladies present . Several songs were also sung in good style , by Mr . Keys and others . The following sentiment was also given by . the Chairman , and responded to by Mr . Smith , who passed a high enloginm on the Star : — "May the Northern Star rise and Baine resplendently over all the world , and prove the beacon of safety to our beloved ship , the ' Charter , until it reach the haven of universal approbation . " The remainder of the evening was spent in a pleasant manner , and the company separated , well satisfied with the proceedings .
BOLTON . —Ma . Baibstow akd the Corn Law Repealers . —Early in the last week , placards announced that u Mr . Bairstow , the Yorkshire Chartist , " would deliver a lecture in the Town Hall , on Wednesday evening , on the alarming position of the country , and the means of ameliorating the condition of the working classes ; and stating that the anti-Corn Law advocates were requested to attend . At eight o ' clock , Mr . Bairstow made his appearance on the platform , and was enthusiastically greeted by as large an assemblage as the hall can contain . A number of respectablei were present in the expeetationofhearingBoaiedisenssioa on therwpeotiT © merits of Corn Law Repeal and Universal Suffrage . When the cheering had subsided , Mr . R . Maroden , late M . C wm caUed to the chair , upon taking which , he said there were probably some persons present who entertained views hostile to those of the Chartist * , aad who might , perhaps , wish to
express taeir senumeati ; if ao , he hoped . they would be listened to by the ¦ eetiag with courtesy . He knew their opponents had slandered then by calling them tbe enemies of free diseoaaion ; bat he trusted that by their eondaot that evening they would add another proof to the many they had before given , that it wm ihair opponents , and Hot thenselreB , who eadeavourei to Mine the voice of public opinion by clamour , by private meetings , and by a hireling press . Before introducing Mr . Sairetow , he would take the liberty of reading for them a letter from John Frost to his wife . He then read the letter , dated Port Arthur , July 21 st , 1840 . " It was listened to in profound silence , and at its conclusion , the meeting testified the pleasure they felt at the assurance given in it of the good health and spirits of the patriots by hearty cheering , and cries of " Well have them home again . " Mr . Bairstow then came forward , and commenced his lecture , directing the attention of the meeting to the state
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and condition of the three great classes of the community—the aristocracy , the middle , and the working classes ; boundless Wealth and'power on the one hand , and the moat appalling poverty and destitution on the other . This , in a country possessing exhaostless resources of wealth , and with ft power of production amounting to 1 . 2 W , 600 t 00 O of hande—a power equal to three fourths of the entire population of the world . The lecturer then went on to shew that this anomalous state of things existed solely by reason of class legislation-r-that it would . continue , and tbe wretchedness ; of the working class be perpetuated , until they become possessed of equal rights and equal laws , which could only be accomplished by Universal Suffrage .
After showing the eril effects of class legislation , by tb * enactment of ' suoh laws as those relating to primogeniture , game , corn , poor , rural pphee , iutr &c , which gave to the wealthy millocrat , as well aa to the aristocrat , the power of oppressing « atl plan-, dering the people , he made a review of ttomany schemes and clap-traps got up by the master class to delude the people from the pursuit of the anly measure which was calculated t * ameliorate ana permanently improve their condition . The most prominent of these schemes , he Baid , was the anti-Corn Law humbug . He then proceeded , in a very humorous and ironical manner , which excited much laughter , to examine the tricks employed by the repealers to induce the working men to fling up
their caps and ehout with all their might for a repeal of the bread tax . He next commenced a regular assault on the fallacious arguments and sophistries , set up by the advocates of Corn Law repeal , showing , by clear and convincing reasoning , that , constituted as society is at present , a repeal of the Corn Laws , unless accompanied by great reduotion in taxation , and restrictions on machinery , would cause greater destitution among the working classes , manufacturing as well as agricultural , than at present existed . He challenged the Corn Law repealers to prove the contrary , and offered to debate the question with them in that or any other place , night after night , until either party , should be satisfied . He finished his lector * , by exhorting the people to adhere to the plan of organisation adopted by the meeting of delegates at Manchester , and to join the National Charted Association , as the safest aad surest means of .
obtaining their political salvation . He Bat down amidst loud cheering , which lasted for several minntes . When silence was restored , the chairman rose and stated that , if there were any individuals present who wished to reply to the arguments of tbe lecturer , they were at perfect liberty to do 60 , and that they should be accommodated with a place on the platform . After remaining iu silence for some timu , and no Corn Law repealer , or other opponent ' coming forward , thanks were voted to / the lecture , who replied . Thanks were also rot ed to the chairman ; and about half-past ten th © meeting separated , giving three hearty cheers each for Frost , Williams , and Jones ; O'Brien , and the incarcerated patriots ; Feargus O'Connor and the Star ; and the People ' s Charter . The silence of the repealers , after such timely notice , and bo fair a challenge , has caused them to fall 25 per cent , lower in public estimation than they previously were .
XNVBRLEITHEN ( Five ) . —A Christian Chartist church has existed here for a considerable time . We . a&ve been several times virited by Messrs . John and Abraham Duncan , and having heard much of Glasgow preaching , one was invited to * attend , aud they therefore kindly consented to send Mr . ' Walker . We had snohaday as will Jong be remembered at Inverleithen . The church was crowded , at e . ach of the three services . Mr . Walker occupied the ? drenoon in explaining the principles on which the Glasgow church was based ; his address produced a lasting effeot on the audience . In the afternoon , he administered the ordinance of baptism to two children , belonging to two of the members . Thus are tbe Chartists of this place delivering tkemselvcs from
religious thraldom . < .-. DUOLET . —On Tuesday , the 12 th inst ., •? meeting was held at tbe Royal George , Miaories , in this town , for the purpose of forming a National Charter Association . A short notice having been previously given , some of the Tories were immediately on the alert , and , at the appointed hour , Mr . T . P . Stokes , high constable , made his appearance , with the intention ( as was supposed } of opposing the progress of the proceedings , forcible reasons existed to justify such suspicions , and which proved in the end to be well-founded . Through the difficulty of obi taining a place to meet in , a rumour circulated that no meeting would be held , which prevented many from attending who were well deToted to the cause .
Consaquently , our numbers were few ; and ( with the exception of three or four Tories ) all present were determined Chartists . Some persons inimical to the cause , proposed that Mr . Thomas Pitt Stokes should take the chair ; as he bad done so on a former occasion , he was not objeoted to . Our patriotic friend , Mr . Samnel Cook addressed the meeting in a short but most sensible and energetic speech . His remarks on tbe constitutional rights ot mankind were to pointed and so just , that all who heafdhizn ( except the Tories ) felt deeply im ^ re * 3 ed- > J )^ hiB zealous aad ardent appeal-to their utul » HWUulng , whieh was responded to with cheering applause . He raid , I have a resolution to propose , aad le ^ the chairman oppose it , if he dare—if he dare , let him oppose it . The worthy speaker then proposed the following resolution : —*• That a Society be m » vr
formed to be called the Dudley National Charter Association , for the purpose of obtaining , by intellectual , moral , and constitutional means * the enactment , by Parliament , o f the People ' s Charter , and that tbe motto , and the practice of the Society , and of each member , be Peace , Law , and Order . " Mr . W . S . Lyndon seconded the resolution . The second resolution was moved by Mr . Lyndon , aud seconded by Mr . G . Bullock , " That a committee be now formed to carry out the measures ef the Association . " The third resolution was proposed and carried . " That the committee do consist of the following persons : —Mr . Samuel Cook , Mr . W . S . Lyndon , Mr . H . Loyd , Mr . G . Bullock , Mr . Wist . Duan , Mr . J . Day , and Mr . J . Cadley . " The following resolutions were also proposed and carried :
— " That Mr . Samuel Cook be chosen treasurer to tbe Association . " M That Mr . John Cadley be secretary . " u That Mr . H . Loyd and Mt . < & . Bullock be stewards . " " That each member of the Association do pay the sum of one penny per week for the support of the cause . " " That a balance sheet of accounts be read to the society at their first meetings in every month , and that the books be , open to the inspection of each member at all seasonable times . '' " That this society do meet at the Royal George , Minories , every Tuesday evening , at halfpast seven o ' clock . " u That all the officers oT the society be elected every three months . " ., " That the proceedings of this meeting be forwarded to the Northern Star for publication . " Thanks were voted to the Chairman and the meeting adjourned . Many have enrolled their names during the week , and every day brings an increase of members , all of
whom are devotedly attached to the cause . IiANARK . —Dr . M'Douall visited this town on the 13 th instant , and delivered a lecture to one of the most enthusiastic meetings that has been held there for a long time . On entering the Town Hall , the Doctor and his friends were received with the loudest applause of the assembly . Mr . W . M" Williams , bookseller , was called to the ciiair , and introduced the Doctor to the meeting , as the noble but persecuted patriot , and the victim of the " base and bloody" Whigs . After the immense cheering with which the D ^ otor was received had subsided , he addressed them on the " Wrongs of Labour , " showing how the labourer had , from the euliest to the present times , been unjustly robbed of the fruits of his industry . At the conclusion of the lecture ( which gave general satisfactioii ) , threehearty cheers were given—the first for the speedy return of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; the next for Fuargus O'Connor ; and then for H . Vincent and all the Chartist
prisoners . - ~ j . .... POB 8 TON . —On Thursday evening last , ta « l 4 th instant , in accordance with a previous aaaouncement , Mr . Bairstow , West Riding Missionary , delivered a lecture on Chartism , in the Association Room , Avenham-8 treet , to a numerous and respectable audience . Mr . Edward Swindlehurst was unanimously called to the chair , and , after a brief speech , introduced Mr . Bairstow to the meeting , who was received with great applause , and during his lecture , which occupied above . two hours , received every mark of approbation . '
BRISTOL — Aim-Corn Law Lectube . —A meeting took place at the Hail of Science , Broad Mead , for the purpose of hearing a lecture from Mr . Paulton , on the old snbject of foreign grain and cotton twist . A Ii « j 3 number of Chartists attended , and demanded ihat a chairman should be chosen , and the question fairly discussed ; on which Mr . Paul ton insisted on his right to lecture without discussion , as the place had been hired for the purpose . This declaration caused a general uproar ; upon which one of the Whig clique threatened to introduce the
police if the lecturer was not allowed the proceed . This only added fuel to the fire ; the working men shouting , " you brutal Whigs ; " " where is FearguB O'Connor ! " " Oh , the smoky chimneyT . ' &c . ; am >< iat which the police made their appearance , but were afterwards diuni&ied by a rote of the meeting , and Or . Paulton was allowed to proceed , ou condition that a discussion should take place at the ejbse of Ms lecture ; but aa soon at he had concluded , he walked o ff leaving the Chartists to grope their way ont in the dark , the gas having been turned oj £ r So muoh for the shabby Whiga . . ;
Wkst RiDise Dklkoate Meeting . —A meeting of delegates from the various towns in ite West Riding took place , on Sunday last , at tin ) Charter Association Room , Leeds , tbe principal business of which was to arrange for the forthcoming < liaplay on Thursday . A great deal of business was ; transacted , and an excellent feeling pervaded the " assembled delegates . Mr . Bairstow , formerly the West Riding Missionary , was not re-elected . It km resolved that the next meeting take place at the Charter Association Room , Dewsbury , oi Sunday , 14 ch February , at which time and place the delegates who may be appointed are requested to attend .
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HULL . —We have great pleasure . instating that the prospects of the National Charter Association of this plaice , are very promising . Ii now numbers about 10 ( K members , and shortly w « hope it will become a great and important auxiliary to the glorious cause of Chartism . The members and the public have frequent discussions in the Freemason ' s Hall , Mytohgate , on Monday evenings , on subjects ef vast importance to society . .. A » HTON . 0 NDER- £ YinB . —The members of the National Charter Association have removed to » larger and more convenient room than the one they formerly occupied . On Sunday evening Ia 9 t ,
Mr . AHKin lectnrea on me necessity oi we people being in possession of both political and scientific information . " * 8 TMSPQRT . —Mr . Doyle , of Manchester , deliveretf ' a long and interesting lecture to an attentive audience , at the Association-room , Bomber's-brow , on Sunday evening . At the close of the lecture a subscription was set on foot to defray the expenses of aidejegate , to meet Daniel O'Doublefaoe , and to the credit of the meeting , be it said ; ' they collected th # 8 um of fifteen , shillings . Mr . John Wright was chosen to be the delegate ; a vote of thanks to Mr . Doyle and Mr . T . Webb , the chairman , terminated the business of the evening . /
EDINBURGH . —Dr . M'Dotjali . —The Doctor delivered a lecture in Whitefield Chapel , Edinburgh , on Thursday , the Hth , in the course of which he described the sufferings endured by the working classes : he then proved the right of the poor to subsistence in the land of their birth ; he counselled them to abide strictly by the law , impressed pn th « m the necessity of organisation and intelligence , and gave great satisfaction to the assembly ; be sat down amidst repeated bnrat 3 of applause . A vote of thanks was then given him for hia able lecture . Three cheers were given for Feargus O'Connor , three for the Charter , and three groans for the Whigs , and after thanks being voted to the chairman , the meeting separated .
• 8 BUCIR& . — -The Giartists of this place wejee lately favoured with a visit from Mr . James Gray , of London , and Mr . Alexander > Hogg , formerly secretary to the Selkirk Association . A meeting was held in the evening , when Mr . Hogg laid before it the resolutions agreed to at Sedburgh , on New Year ' s Day , by the Border delegates , which Were higniy approved of . The institution of Chartist total abstinence societies to be formed into a Border Union , gava universal satisfaction , and a number of individuals volunteered their services to carry the resolution of the delegates into effect . The meeting agreed to address her Majesty for the restoration of Frost , Williamo , and Jones , and the liberation x > f the incarcerated Chartists . A committee was elected to carry on the business of the association for the next three months .
tONQTOWN . —There ate more Chartists in this part of the country than is generally imagined . The affair at Newport has created inquiry , and nothing seems [ to be wanted but sound iutormation . The only Radical works possessed by tbe people of this neighbourhood , are the writings of the late William Cobbett . Chartism is daily becoming more popular . YORK . —The City of York National Charter Association continue to hold their weekly meetings
every Tuesday evening , at eight o ' clock , in the largo Room , Fat Ox , Cattle Market . The advocates of total abstinence are respectfully invited to attend , as they may * now do so without inconvenience or expenoe , the room being engaged by the Association for the above purpose ; and it is earnestly hoped that all friends to the cause of liberty will come forward , and enlist under the broad banner of freedom , and show their love of justice and abhorrence of tyranny , by advocating ( he principle of Universal Suffrage and No Surrender .
LBCTtfBB . —On Friday evening , the 15 th instant , the shop-windows were filled with bills , announcing a sixth lecture by Mr . Thomas Smith , in tho Albion Lecture Room . " On the possession and use of wealth . " The former lectures were delivered in the Merchants ' Hall ; but on account of the Governor receiving information that Mr . Smith was a Socialist , the use of the hall was refused upon this occasion , although the lecturer used all means to convince him that he was neither the desperate Socialist nor Chartist , denouncing both those parties as deluded men . The lecturer is in the habit of quoting Scrip ture texts to prove his assertions ; and shews up , in good style , the hypocrisy of the ministers of the present day preaching peace when there ia no
peace , and contentment in the midst of oppression . In his fifth lecture , he stated that the Chartist leaders were id the habit of preaching sermons from the texts he had quoted , which texts they construed to their own delusive purposes . This dtd not at all please the Chartists of York , who therefore resolved to let him know , at the next lecture , that they do not consider themselves " deluded" men . Accordingly / Mr . Edward Burley , a member of the National Charter Association , wrote a letter to the lecturer , complaining of the injustice of his denoun-Wng a principle wjihwut shewing the "delusion , " and stating his intention of attending hh future lectures ; when ho hoped to he ^ r him attempt to remove that prejudice which he might have created .
Accordingly , on Friday evening , the lecturer referred to the letter he had received that day , from whioh he read extract .- ' , and stated that he still held the same Opinion—that , as the texts he had quoted were used for an unchristian purpose , it was delu-Bion ; and that if the condition of the people was improved , it must be by reforming the Church , and impressing upon the ministers the necessity of their being charitable , aud obeying the commands of Christ against striving after riches for themselves , whilst their poorer neighbours were starving . At the close of the lecture , which lasted an hour and a half , Mr . E . Bur Icy requested to ask the lecturer two questions . He was at a loss to know how Mr . Smith would reform the Church , and make it as he wished
to see it—the house of God , without first obtaining a reform in the state . The Church , he contended , was the seed of the state . He read extracts from "Richardson's Black Book , " to prove that many of the great livings that were enjoyed by the clergy were given by Peers who spent their time in the gambling-house or racing stable , thereby proving them to be very unlikely persons to have the selecting of men of virtuous character , which the important office of the ministry required . After speaking of the law of primogeniture , and of the connection between Church aad State , he concluded by asking the lecturer to shew the manner in which he would reform the Church , and what part of the Charter he considered a delusion , and inconsistent with Christianity V The lecturer replied that he did not
consider the principles of the Charter a delusion , but contended that no political movement could have the deBired effect of improving the institutions of the country , and bringing happiness to the people . Mr . Charles Stewart rose to contend that the present state of tiio country demanded some great change , and contended that , as a political body , the Chartist leaders , in bringing before the public the state of suffering endured by the working classes of this country , brought on by a system of tyrannical Government , have a right to refer to Scripture to shew that such a state of things is not consistent with the rules laid down by Christ ; and concluded by challenging the lecturer to discuss the principles , and to prove that the principles of the Charter are inconsistent with true Christianity , but the lecturer declined .
CONGLETCK —At a delegate and council meeting , held on the 17 th instant , Mr . Thomas Beresford was unanimously appointed to the chair , and after a few preliminary remarks , called upon Mr . Allen , the delegate from M&oolesfield , to give his report of the state of the eauee in that place . Mr . Allen said th « Chartists had been lukewarm for Borne time past , but the association was now gaining ground , and . promised to become a very strong body . H , e believed 400 Stars came weekly to Macolesneld , and this shewed there must be a many Chartists . He gave his opinion that a regular lecturer , assisted by local ones , would do good . Mr . William Swain , from Liwton , alluded to the men of that place being unable to pay into the union on account of the turnout
about wages ; hut now the dispute was settled , and they had gone to work again , and were determined to support the Chartist Union . Mr . C . Naseley , from Congleton , reported that the members iu that Union were not now so numerous as they were , owing to the persecution for opinion then existing , and to the men being out of work . A letter from Nantwioh was read , in whioh the offer was made to pay a share towards a lecturer ; as also another from Stockport , which brought ou the question of the joining of Cheshire to South Lancashire . It was entered into at great length , by the delegates aad council , and , though all agreed that a regular lecturer would do good , they thought that Cheshire was not * sufficiently organiiadfor the proposed union .
It was finally agreed that the question be postponed for a month ; and that every exertion be made by sending men to Sandbaoh , Middlewioh , and Northwich , and other places , so that a better atiendanoe might be secured at the next meeting , or letters be sent . It was moved by Mr . Allen , seconded by Sir . James Gosling , and carried unanimously , "That Macclesfield and Congleton , in the interim of this month , invite a lecturer from Manchester , the expences to be paid by both towns . " An address to the men of Cheshire was resolved upon , calling upon them to rouse themselves , and exert themselves , in behalf of the cause . Mr .
William Binton then brought forward a plan to aid the imprisoned Chartists , and forward the cause generally , which was as follows : —That 109 , 000 Chartists subscribe one penny each weekly , which would amount to £ 416 13 < . 4 d ., or £ 1 , ( 66 13 a . 4 d . monthly , andinayear to £ 21 , 66613 i . 4 < i . Mr . B . eaid all this might be done by making a little sacrifice , in denying themselves intoxicating drinks , sugar , tobacco , or some useless article , and he very urgently enforced the propriety of this step upon thorn . The suggestion was approved of by all present ; and a vote of thanks being passed to the Chairman , all went home imbued with the spirit of Chartism .
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LONDON . —Atl * late' meeting ^ of th e Finsbury Charter Association , it was resolved— That three of the late Convention be appointed to deliver the memorial to the Quepn , on behalf of Frost , &c ^ and we cordially agree to accompany them to the place , according to their wishes . " Lambbth Natioiux . Cjubtkb Association ^—At the weekly meeting of the Borough of Lambeth National Charter Association , held at Castling ' s Coffee House , 19 , York Terrace , Borough Road , on Tnesd » y evening , the Secretary read to the meeting the amount of income and expenditure of monies
contributed for carrying out the Frost demonstration , held at White Conduit House , on the 4 th inst . The report was approved and passed . A resolution was passed , to the effect— " That spy member of this Association , . bringing up seven new members in one quarter , shall receive an enamelled card , ( one of those got up for the benefit of the victims , ) with an inscription , stating it to have been presented as a mark of approbation for his exertions in the cause . " It wai also decided on that a tea patty and bail shall be- held for the benefit of the viptims r and a committee was appointed to carry out the object ..
Mr . Thomas Pbeston—We have received _ a letter from Mr . Culvertjouse , stating that this " atauncb and aged patriot" ^ in great distress ^ aftd stating that the City of London , the Marylebone , and the Finsbury Associations have , much to . their credit , taken up the case in a -very proper manner This is as it Should be . The people ' s friends should not be allowed , in old age and poverty , to suffer . Waudsworth National Chabtbb Associatiok —At a meeting of the Working Men ' s Association , held at the above pla-je , it was resolved io disaolre their Association , in order to form the National Charter Association of Great Britain , which was accordingly done . Four , classes were formed , and t-e officers nominated .
ASHBURTON . —The cause of Chartism is rapidly progressing in Devonshire , through the medium of the many cheap publications that emanate from the Chartist press . An association -has been formed at this place , consisting chiefly of working men , who are determined not to be behind their fellow labourers of other towns , in the race for freedom . They hare sent twenty shillings , to be equally divided between the wives of O'Brien , Peddie , Roberts , and Brown . ' . ¦ . - ¦ SOUTH WtOtTOM . —A fanatical parson , called
the Rev . F . W . Meadows , has been preaching a sermon on the 27 th December , against the tract styled " What is aChartist t" in the course of which he delivered himself of the following edifying language : — " I would sooner lose my right arm than see the church go down "— " I am determined to uphold the church / ' He then told his hearers that the Chartists wished to divide property and to create a revolution in the country , and prayed that the people might not be permitted to injure our virtuous Queen . -
MANCHESTER . —On Sunday evening last , a numerous and respectable audience assembled in the National Charter Association Room , Tib-street , Manchester , expecting to have had an opportunity of hearing Mr . William Aiken , tke late liberated Chartist of Ashton-under-Lyne , who had been detained lecturing at the latter place . All the best speakers were scattered in all directions to the surrounding towns . Fortunately ,. however , Mr . Tillman arrived ju 9 t in time to save a disappointment . Mr . Tillman gave a very animating lecture on the progress of the cause . ' Since the question of legality had been mooted , there had been an accession of 700 members . He spoke of Ringley , a complete Tury town , joining the grand National Association , thus shewing that tha bugbear about illegality had not intimidated the people . The speaker entered upon many interesting topics . A question or two were asked , and answered satisfactorily , and a vote of thanks waa given to the lecturer .
Lhctdbk . —A lecture was delivered in the large room , Brown-street , on Sunday evening , on the right of the working classes to possess the Suffrage , by Mr . Campbell , of Salford . The speaker handled his subject in a masterly style , by shewing the inoroachinents which have been made ; and how the people have been robbed of the Suffrage by various crowned heads , assisted by the aristocracy of the country . The lecture on the whole gave the greatest satisfaction . A vote of thanks each was given to Mr . Barker , chairman , and the Lecturer . IPSWICH . —A Correspondent writes us , that a Charter Association has been formed here , which is expected to do well . , ¦ wig AN . —The Association of thia -place have sent a letter of congratulation to the Committee of the " Welcome-to-i » an" Demonstration , on account of their spirited exertions for the properly receiving of the arch-traitor , Dan .
NOTTINGHAM . —The Chartists of this place have sent us an address to O'Connor , expressive of their unabated affection , and of their indignant feelingB , on hearing of the additional ! Btringency of Ms treatment . On his behalf , w 4 thank them . STOCKPORT . —Mb . Pbtbb Ghaspru . —This individual having been proved guilty of dishonest practices in relation to the Victim 1 und , has . been voted unworthy of confidence , and incapable of sustaining any offioe in the National Charter Association .
CUMMOCK . —The cattse prospers well in . this little village . Mr . John M'Crae , late of Cumnock , now of Kiibarchap , recentl y delivered » Chartist lecture to the friends , whioh appeared to give general satisfaction . On the succeeding evening he preached a sermon , as is the custom with the Scottish lecturers , and , at the close , a few came forward to meet regularly every Sabbath day , for mutual instruction and edification . A vote of thanks was given to Mr . M'Crae , as a mark of esteem , for his services ia the cause of Chartism ; The friends here are , at all times , willing to bear testimony to the straightforward character of Mr . M * Crao , who , they consider to be the father of Radicalism in "Little Cumnock , " as Mr . O'Connor used to call it , and , therefore , wish him good speed , as the teacher and preacher to the Chartists of Kilbarchan .
DERBY . —We learn from a correspondent , that the place of meeting for the association , is at present the Marquis of Anglesea , formerly the Butcher ' s Arms Inn , Saddiergate-bridge . BIRMINGHAM . —In pursuance of announcement by placard , a public meeting was held , in the Christian Chartist Church , on Monday evening last , for the purpose of appointing a delegation to the Leeds meetings . The church was crowded in every part . Mr . Horsley was appointed to the chair , and stated that the Town Hall had been applied for , but had been most shamefully refused . Before they went , therefore , to the business of the delegation , some resolutions would be submitted to them on that subject . He then called upon Mr . Collins to
move the first : — * That w » view with regret and indignation the unjust and partial conduct of the Commissioners , in granting the Town Hall for many religious and political party purposes , while at the same time they refused it when applied for by two working men , who requested it solely for the parpose of spreading intelligence among the people . " Seconded by Mr . Hill , and carried unanimously . Mr . George Nichols moved the next resolution , seconded by Mr , Hill , aud unanimously carried : — " That until we obtain , equally with others , ihe right that we are justly emitted to , of meeting in the Town Hall , we will take every opportunity of arousing public opinion against the Commissioners ; and for this purpose , we declare that we will attend every public meeting held in the Town Hall , whether moral , reli ^ iou « , or political , and there , after stating the cause of our interference , proceed
to make such amendments or additions , as shall furnish us with an opportunity of explaining our principles , aud of commuaicatinR that information which we are unjustly prevented from doing in a more legitimate manner . "—Mr . Cooper moved the third resolution , which , having been seconded , was also unanimously carried : — " That in order tOBecure the efficient operation of the foregoing resolution on all occasions , an Observational Committee of seven individuals be now appointed , to give notice to the working classes when any such meeting ia to take place , and that the sum of £ 2 be left in their hands , to employ messengers to warn the inmates of the factories ; and we pledge ourselves that we will attend whenever such notice shall be given , even with half an hour ' s warning . "—The Committee were then appointed , whose duty it should be also to print the foregoing resolutions in a placard , prefaced by an address to the people .
Leeds Delegation . —The Chairman , after Btating the great importance of the approaching meetings to be held at Leeds , called upon Mr . John Collins to move the first resolution , viz . " That we view with intense interest the approaching meetings to beheld at Leeds , and being fully sensible of the great importance of a perfect understanding among the various elasse * to be there assembled , of the principles and intentions of each , declare , that baying , after mature oonsiJeraUon , adopted as the object of such ^ BoUtical struggles the principles contained in the document entitled the * People ' s Charter , ' we will neither countenance nor assist any
body who shall , thioagh expediency , seek any enactment short of the full measure of rights therein contained . " Having been seconded by Mr . Fallows , it w&b carried unanimously . Mr . Empson then moved , "That to express our principles and iutentions in the various meetings and demonstrations to be held at Leeds ; as also , to confer with the Chartist delegates from England and Scotland , on the best means of furthering our objects , Messrs . John Collins and Arthur " O'Neill be appointed as our representatives . ^ ' Mxi Blacksland seconded this resolution , which was carried unanimously . An address to the Leeds Parliamentary Reform Association was then read by Mr . O'Neill , after which the meeting adjourned till to-morrow evening .
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WUGHBOROU 6 H .-The National Charter A ; sociation is progressing here . They met on Saiito ; evening , when addresses were given by ¦ Miwj ' j Turner , Onions , Skevingtou , and Biker : alM ^ T Monday evening , when ^ Ir . Skevington addresa them ; after which , persons were appointed tona § form certain dnties . It was agreed that all iJilH for the present should be sent to Mr . James Foa ? - Wellinjtton-street , Loughborough . %
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¦ " ¦ ' . ¦ -. * y ¦ ¦ . : " DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY TOXJ ^ I Hartlepooi — Mr . Deegan lectured at this rid on Tuesday evening , the litk inst . ; Mr . . Csa £ was called to the chair . Mr . Deegan cohtradj ^ a report which the foes of liberty had indus trioSS circulated—that the Chartista were a body of te fidels , and pointed o « what thej really Wia B The Association , whioh has only been eatablJS three weeks , numbers forty members . The CouaS is composed principally of me * who have signedtk total abstinence pledge . Three policemen atteo 2 t thel « cture , and , it istobehoped , profited by « C they hoard . Great credit is due to Mr . Wiosplg ? who has voluntarily offered a room for the nor ? the-Asflociation . ; * t
, Sio < jktow . —Mr . Deegan visited this town on WiA nesday evening . In an address , whioh was - * 3 received , he pointed ont several means by wm Chartist principles migbt be advanced ; such as * S lie meeUngs , discassions , lectures , the estabm ment of reading rooms , and the circulatieUr Chartist newspapers and tracts . He also ree « a > mended Total Abstinence from intoxicating driX The meeting was well attended , and the AsaodaS is iikely to gel on w « il . ; ^ Dablingtow . —On Thursdayevening , Mr . Deetn ? lectured at Darlington , in the Associatioh-ToS in Priestgate , Mr . Bragg in the chair . The (^ tists of Darlington have been verj inactive is M * but a few of the most active are again endearto ! ing to get up an association , and to raliv ttS townsmen . *¦¦ " ^
West-AcckIand . —On Friday evening , Mr ju gan delivered a lecture at West-Auckland ' fe Microft in the chair . At the close of the lecture ! shillings were collected towards defraying thJS pences of Mr . Deegan to Leeds , who is tobe-pnJiL at the demonstratipn on the 21 st instant . " ^ Gateshead . —On Sunday morning , Mr . Dmm . delivered a lecture in Gateshead , at which as !! , shillings and sixpence was collected in aid ofW expenoesto Leeds , and several new members * m added to the Association . " ^
Svkdbbland . —On Sunday evening , ' " Mr . Desi » lectured in the Co-operative Hall , in SunderST after which , the sum of ten shillings was oollectiZ 2 aid in defraying the expences of the public weloonZ be given to Messrs . Williams and Binns , on tU liberation from prison , on the 25 th inst . —A snarf five shillings , collected among the masons empltmi at the pier , was presented to the treasurer , in sldrf the county mission .
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TWENTY-FIVE REASONS IN FAVOUB OF CHARTISM . W 1 . Because each individual comes equally hdj . less into the world , and therefore has the « u rights and the same duties to perform by nature . 2 . Because experience teaches us that the riuW the few is injurious to the interests of tha many . i . Because the laws should be made for the bta * fit of every member of society , and therefore ft » making of them cannot consistently be delegated !
a few , except ^ ^ by representation . i . Because the number of the constituency w ( d { make successful bribery impossible . 5 . Because it works well wherever it has tat tried , and is the , only means of discovering i nation ' s will and causing it to beobeyed . Thus much for Universal Suffrage , now fit Annual Parliaments . 6 . Beoause * representative ought tobethei * vant of the people , and give an account of ty stewardabip whenever called upon by them to k
7 . -Because " short reckonings make longfriendi , ' and prevent extensive injury t » all parties . - 8 . Because it affords the means of spee&Iyi charging an unfaithful servant ,, and yet learn th re-election of a faithful one secure . 9 . Became a Parliament thus constituted wwH always " remember the reckoning . " 10 . Because annnal elections are found tobel ) ta » fioial in practice in otker matters . 11 . Because the Ballot is used with benefit totia members of mutual assistance and other sodetka amongst all classes of sooiety .
12 . Because there is no other mode of prt > v « ttis the rich from oppressing the poor ; it is , therefo ^ the most independent system . . ; : 13 . Because it would withdraw the inducemartt bribery , as tbe briber could have no certainty rf being served after all ; for the man Who is m enough to take a bribe for promising to votnM way , is base enough to vete another , even wka bribed . 14 . Because it is the most economical and pttte * able plan of conducting electiojjBWj j . ,- > 15 . Because it woula prevent | ttpst interfewp in elections , as there could neitbaflie the ceriMi nor the probability of success from soeh conduct k-
lb . Because a property qualification can bt fF test of intellectual vigour or honesty of purpose . ; ; 17 . Because wealth has afforded no seouriJyil the past for the olaims of justice and impartiah % > 18 . Because wealth and poverty have seldom aj feelings in common . . / 19 . Because it is an infraction of the equality if nature , and sanotipns the inequality of society . 20 . Because all ought to nave an opportunity 4 serving their country , and of qualifying tbeowni for guiding and instructing others . 21 . Because the fifth point of the Charter mril secure equality of election , influence , and repfr sentation .
22 . Because the welfare of society is made up « the well-being of its individual members . 23 . Because the true interests of all classes , V * % in fact , the same , when properly understood . 24 . Because paid representatives would diswflt it to be their interest to be honest at all tinwa , * their loss of office could not compensate theMte temporary gain . 25 . Because there is no prospect of relief froatti present system , and the Charter , at least , beiif worth trying . —Dundee Chronicle .
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^—MESSRS . WILLIAMS AND BINNS WILL B * AT LIBERTY ON THE GLORIOUS 2 SH OF JANUARY ! HUZZA !! HUZZA 1 H
TO THE BRATE AND TRUE-HEARTED UBS OF THE C 0 LLIERIE 8 . ' Fellow-Cobntrtmen j—You have a sacred W | to perform on Monday , the 25 th of January , and It i ; mine to let you know it If ever you listened to *• caUof an humble individual , I beseech you to " Vti \ me your ears . " If it ever were the duty of the vafr ; ing men of this county to atep forward to ahewBuk / love ot virtue and hatred or vice ; of frea an *** bounded taUnt , and their contempt of niaglsteriilt « becility ; their real respect for the generous , the aUs , ; and the ancompromfsiDg Messrs . Williams andBta * who put all on the " cast" for them , and nobly bmwi tbe " hazard of the die } " now la the time to perfu * that duty . '' ¦ .- ¦;
On the 25 th of Jannary , tne bolts will be drawi , »» > bttflky locks loosened , the massive doors ef the pi * : of Durham will fly open at nine o'clock in the mortis ^ and your two of the " bravest of the brave" will »»** before you aa " large as life , " ( unchanged , and » b * in mind as ever , ) in all their glory and innocence ; tsi to the eternal diagnce of the impudent and tcai-nHH Jury who made ( not found ) tbsm guilty . * You will beat Durham on that day ; ( tbe JiW surely none who ardently pant for liberty and Kj «» taxation , will be absent ! On that day It will be )»«•» whether Chartism is dead , or only has been elumbirW . in this county . Yon must be at the prison doon * nine o ' clock in the morning precisely ; y « u most mv > into the city three abreast , if not in a military , at 1 «* in a civil order . Attend to this ! All eyes wlB j * upon you !! And do for once make the liberty-loyal thopocrats , the long- « ared men of the law , and Hie nonosed men of the gospel , stare at you * if not in adms ** tlon , in wonder at your discipline .
There will be a pn » Ue breakfast given ' tottoW gentlemen , at Bradford ' s , at ten o ' clock , by the "bo * and tone" of the city . ¦ \ jh ¦ The tree of liberty has been planted in the law-l * and pTiaaMdden cUt , daring tbe last six month * . " *? , is bearing , not only a profusion of leaves , but « cen » and delicious fruit At the conclusion of the breatM the atreeto will be paraded at the sound , not P «** j of tbe " drum and fife , " but of melodioui instmnw" ^ abd at twelve o ' clock , a public meeting will bew ; aad you will once morellaten to the « e gifted individo * wfc » flnt taught you the principles ot the Cla « W »; who travelled at all seasons , at alt time * , 7 <" « otxnty , for your benefit ; who preached politicalwTI aeration in your glens , aad on your hills . Bat for tw » v bat for their honesty aad energy , the oontyof D ** ham would have been still enshrouded in the m «* f etauU of Whig and Tory darkness .
In conclusion , thoae who like only to work for ti ** * selves and bmilles , and . oat for reand-billed J 0 ** Jcaavlan ioan-mtngers , and splendid paupers . «»! P * . the "demonstraUon r Those who would wish tW * wolves la bine , stripped of their bedevilled attire , * £ tend tbe gathering . '—those who love to " attend ^ freedom's holy <^ U , " be at your post!—those who **™ liberty , and Messrs . Williams and Blnns , and UP * tne narrow-aouled , impudent , and ferocious WWg «' S ; Tory tools , " Come to speak a tyrant faction's doo »' lam , Working men of Durham , / ' Your devoted servant , .. Evward LAWSOJf . East-Pasture , nswr Coohoa , January 3 . 8 UU ld « .
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