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- * - " """' BISBZZirGBAM . nT CBABT 1 ST MEETING AT HOLLOs beat Lfl *« head > ^ riaiB di 3 erenoc « existed between the Chartiats ^ Sm with r ^« d to the legality of the plan ^ Btf ^ aoa laid doWIl by the National Charter ** iH * ita it " *¦ " determined that a meeting should A ** T 7 , the parpose of considering the same ; and , ** ** * * ffi feetog , it ir&s thought advisable that the to f ? 0 { the meeting should not be entrusted to P ^ VLs of the Cl&istian Chartist Church , or the * - ^" charter Association . The cos : of the hustings S ^ tT -0 & defrayed by subscription , amongst those ^ ¦ - **! for a straightforward Political Associa ¦ wtfi ^^ ^ condncted exclusive of the Christian tJ * " p- « j . or the Socialist Institution , eo that all
LsJ ? iS * ^ dn 2 sn 3 m » 7 "were tiie conjectures as to ** t ? rtod pat oat the placards . A meeting Tbio P- ; gja ^ ed in the S / ar of last Saturday ) of firtitJ ^ j w j ^ e part in the meeting at HollojB ^ : 1 ^ J held at the Queen Tavern , Essex-* ' t ^ r- rawl ^ 0113 "were agreed to , and various * - Ecria ^ d to more and second them . AzraEge pS 5 ^ ; , jj ^ c made for fitting up a commodious **? „ 7-- the occasion . As the hour of meeting I *? ? ~ * -ps of men of all rants and cls&ses "were to V ^ ' ^ Zgni their vay to the far-famod Hollow&y k ^ - ^ dar Vas baastifnDy fine , and the meeting E *^ J ; 7 . I , rc At half-past vsrelve o ' clock business tf ^'
^^ Ge ^ bgs White stood forward proposed v t-o-j ^ s"Williamsontook the chair ; this yrtt ^ "T dbvMr . Barret , and earned unanimously . *^ CHaibma > " commenced his address by thanking r .,-,- ^ assembly then present , fer the honour % / % A KEferred upon him , but be thought the Cli *« rot conferred for any particular ability he ** -a v . Bt that the working men trere determined V ?^ ' rz f their oirn order in the chair . They were ? t 'ita' " as " ted m tiie P lacara ' to tate ^^ eon * * f ^ .,, T pbn of organisation laid down by the 5 jS ^ Trno ' assembled at Manchester , on the 20 th of ^ f ^ b ^ in order to tie adoption of the same ; 5 HP- Ciaess of the utmost importance , and , there-£ « te ioT * i that they -would assist him in . preserving him His
ZLTuA aB « w CTtry maa a Mr and impartial hear-* \ .. ^ . ^ Qjej ajferea from or not- motto ** as & *> ^^ order ; end he toped teat no ^ X T-caid ispsce it . He hoped that every man « ' ¦ -- before ami trere Ci&rtdsts ; i { they were *? - > r ~ Tiirwc reason trhy they should be so . He " 'Z ^ &je&n read the placard calling the meeting , ^ 5 X d das it k-d been printed at the instigation * j \ tsber el Cartists , cot connected with any \ Z ? in &M 3 that the real fettling of the men of £ J ~ % V £ 3 night be known . He concluded by ad-¦^ TT-C-to jiTe all a candid hearing , atd afterwards ^^ r 'Sd ^ e fcy tiJeir T ^ tes . He -sras pro ceeding to ST-- - t-ut 3 of the £ rst resolution , -whtn himselrnd saidthat
jj , oNeil prtseattd , a , v . ks lar tbe purpose of asking a question . He h « d K 3 a lcng ti 259 concerned -with politics and « v : ii ErTemena , bet so titraordinary a proct « iinjf « " vi"tsiEi be had neTer " witncSied . He ¦ wished to Ve ^ t rLs h » d called ibat meeting ? He also objected toib kaard . £ 5 it iisd no name attached . Yz ' ^'• zzz TVhite rose and stat-d , that bo was jja T *^ " » i ! 0 liad iit *^ n the placard and got i » ^ T& 'XZII thea asked , irhy 3 Ir . "White had n » t j ... .- - ¦ , _ . . —a to lbs bill ? He inssttd on an answer H £ z : 2 = Kio n , jb CvLLISS Etted that he hoped the meeting voz-i ais tsrticclar notice of ¦ whst had taken place , lit fMT ^ - ,. sj > tsld them that the placards -were got up fcr KtserictiMi , and ilr . White had stated that they ^ Br tSTip bj binv lit GiJssE Whjte thea curie fonrard , and sdjjeBi ae E « tmg : —B * - had no idea wbea this meeting » v > old . that such paltry , Ja ^ jer-like quibbles hs 22— ., sen , -iroiLld be broo ^ it forward by men calitEg ibeassT-ss Chsrdsts . Bat ss it frua so , ne was detei-Eiar- u . iL . tx ? isto a fail € rp !* oation of the whole masa . H ^ hid been about fire wetis in Birmingham , la tht c&sTse of wiich time he had frequently asked ilEsa . C j ^ rcs i 5-i O' ] Scii to call a public meeting of the Giants ia Birmingham , in ordtr that a strong Associ 2 i-2 inkb : be fcrmed in co . * junction -srith the otbii XiSc-iil CSiarter Associatioru turcughout -Jie 001 SL 7 . Thsj stated titir willingness to do so -when ttfcii ' i-aciiii- ' . slscil , sti sl * ihou : h a fcrtnight had
elapsrd Eiss ihe ddKate meeting had reo . uTeu u-e 3 bjeci :- ^ Triiich itij held , still they seerc&d as unviliixg as 5 Tcr . Thj = ivas also anoiher party in the ioyn , -s-Lo z . ct & : lv * rsBce-s » tet , in ihs Socialist Initinitioa , "aio fcsloartd to tie Kst . ons . 1 Charter Asso daticz—and ^ 3 th = re vas a feelisg of animosity eciurg brfsresn then , sad tte pardes -who assembled at tiiCnrisaaa Chsrtist Caurcb—it was , therefcre , d £ KE 2 iiacii by & r \ r . rr . ' - ^ T c * ; . PniTJiina ]» , - wIlO ¦ WTllied a sr € tit Ctarfet catae occupy its proper position ia BxEitgi ^ s , that a meadnf jhould be beid iadepciert cf Loth piria , 10 ifhieb all Chartist 3 shculu bekTiKd , and tha : the public irou 3 d tbtn hare ac ojf- ^ nu :: ^ - ;/; 32 * " £ 2 nr Trio were tie rial frietds of the
pecoji , Z 3 i who were £ t- t This had be ^ a done , and fe jnfcit rTuniriHu isaatais fnJly pr-. Ttd ihat the msi of Efra r-grani were anxious to do their duty if the pnr . * i nita ^ i w ere jcinted out . What in terfcst hid iL =-y is pa ; y or faction ? >" one . ' TLey -vrauttd fiber ? : Thry-vrarted the Charter . ' not to be ereriiEir ^ T humi-B ^ ed by the paltry differences of a fctrnE . He yould tsil Jlessrs . Gclliss and O'Kfcil tttaJ tte Er&etiag was gut up by the subscriptions of Bse wl Ciarti 5 t 3 , who were detennined that this to *! shodd asssae its prefer position ; &n& , to show tfcsi is stiKmeBt of ill . Collins was not true , he Tocid lai to tbeai the names of tha subscribers . < He fes iscerfHi to read the list , at the c-jcclusion of TtofeSi Colims nodued in token of his ipprobation . Hi iss pr .- < eedtd to ans-srer ilr . 0 " >" eil , aud ttiited &s : 6 ia § h his name was not attached to the placard ,
•• ia jasai-wco Lad called the meeting , it was not « a = fcii was staid to do so ; be merely acttd on fls icrite of tha other persons . ' Hear , bear , hear . But ia Eios was , nfe-renbeless , attached to the O" a qe : of the parties who would address ? ^^ * " Es "wculd gire no further satisfaction , telasakabed cis right , as an iniimiitnl , to cail a BSJatLa he thought proper , without asking any ^ l " ^ He * thon S it ^ » great pity that some « —nsisiea oa lie pJatforn had not been made s ? 1 Ti ~ "ey c : ) 1 = l 3 d rai 5 S otJ-c-: o : is ^ Poa s ^ ch a P ^^* - ' - ' - Hi saw before him thvUaands of the wsaarfEimirgnam ; te would place tie matter o -s ccii , srd bid no doubt tha : the present » p ?» Bua fully carry oct tie object for which it «** e cied , by holding out the band of ffellowship ¦^ JK-prJKloii to their brethren throughout the ^^ T ' . Load cheers ..
7 t ? : i 3 tAS t ^ 611 called upon Mr . William Dean ^ P prepese the fi rst resolution . _ Cf iiIUia 'WM roeeiTed with loud cheers , ard said «¦ '^ iraan iad Fellow Chartists , we are met here , — r ^ purpose of quarrelling , but to units . >' o P * Sf ~ u rssa . t from working men difftricg amongst ^*™ 7-co real good could be accosaplished by it ; -Par ^ ted in , it would only proTe that working v a £ '? e * Olm vorst and bitterest enemies . It as Cs ^ - to unite , and he would proceed to shew ifc . ** ' JI 1 "by they should do so . He was £ V ? t " " ^ y of the werkiag men of Binmns jjjj ^ , * cccsiijn of so much importance , one that g ^ KmKraed ereryr « rsonpreseut—tvery inhaja * ~ " ^ P ^ atons district , and that would haye r ^ cpoa eT = r ; part of the country . Birmingham ^ n to possess that political deration for j . i . 'Was once iO farotd . H ^ h < -1 H , TBsnlntimi in
^ J ?; * t » other gentlemen had to follow , he i fcj ^ ^ . oen 7 to read it , diaect it , and submit « VvT '' , ' i ^ Testigation . He advised them abe w - he adT 2 EC * d upon credit , but exafcavT e for ^ ems = lTes . Ike resolution read - ¦ j ^ - i-& j ^ ., ^* ^ eroas sad increasing eTils endured by Fok ^ ' 1 l ! lil coantry are clearly demonttrated to fcasj ^ *^ tic ksiTe legislation : this metting is , pte ^^ . - opinion that no amendmtnt can be ei-& b& i * 1 lot ^^ ^ People ' s Charter be made to ass ^ Presentation . We are also rcsoired nerer fea , **^ P ^ sful , legal ., and constitnticrnal exerle ^ ^ . G : artir ' as"Khole Charter , and nothing ^ ati ^ M Caner }* constituted part acd parcel of Hj ^^^ ys * - -2 * f vestrymen , this resolution is in three d « 2 s « f ^^ tiiat ^ eTils are c 21115 ^ by ——»» mil ) hAAfc kjcika » - » tii
- »^ j — ^^^ j ^ ie ¦ " ^ ' '" ** r&l ° M B 0 'w Present is an isdividual witeafes ^ T 114 of this eo untry are thre e-fold—local , ty ^ TZ ! Political Our local" eTils are caused k ^ iSttL ^* 2113 ' ^ tiie s ^ P masters , capiat ; ^ w ? 5511615 ' spsculatori , or middle-cla-a ^ J s « fce v ^ ^ bbed of the greatest amount of ^ 'S . " « toil increases , and his wajes lower : ***^ ° bolr ^ rs up the rich ani the great in * Si tfeZ' P 10 ^^^ them in thei * « ystematic tyranny , ^ fe&Lf * ^^^ slaTe to gubmit to the plnnders ^^« a npon him- ( Cries of fceai , heir , and * ¦ ^ ^ Z * "' Vre ^ " ^ al 80 «* le * ia 8 'ical eTils . ttss ^ rorat working people in the world , are iT ** 4 a ¦^ P ° church that cona more t >™ . n all 5 ^» « S * v " " * * P nt together ; our church , as « *^™ u ^ swallowing np from $ & pro dnc 8 of lea
^^** Dtr » T ^ * J , auu , uoo , -nng out all that is 2 ^ » &r * t diseE ^ f ssctarianism as ireiL A W * ^ t ^ 7 mtere £ t « to continue and increase SVlflr * acd for « e tb-5 fetters ° f physical j 2 * - » fc £ ' }*** : > ^ ciiurck , the foundation 2 ^ J > jad ^ -ii 01 ^ tij ^ recy were whoredom , ^! ** S 1 J r ' ' - Same shama ; Thii church S *«^ i , - * " * ' roPP ° rt « d by law , and the S ^ atT Pi ^ der aad spiritual delusion was £ ?***> tomJ ? * 8 a £ red thiD S by the law . We S * a tst ^ - " ^ comprising all the customs , 25 " . * -- » v' ^ Btate P * ' pensions , and i ^« e , tj . ?*?* 1 *^ , for starTaUon , poUce Bl ^^ aftiaif T * 5 ^ tte Jaass of bad laws , about j j * Si ^ -SL ^^ e ^ of the Church is the bead W *^ T ii »? 'FV *™^^^ ™ one - Tbe King , " ^ irit 1 Kic 8 ad Priest—we are , in fact , - *» sm or ecclesiastical bondsmen , a ^ d
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political slaypg . The resolution then proposes the People's Charter , as the only means by w-fcich our erils can be remoTed , by giving to every man of twenty-one years of age , of Bine mind , the power to use a right be possesses by nature , and reeeired from God , namely , the right to Tote ^ or have a voice in malftng and chooedng the laws 5 y which he is governed . The right has long been acknowledged , but the power to use it has been fraudulently kept from us by the political robbers of this country . Equal representation is the great lever by which our local , religious , and political evils most be removed . ( Hear , hear , and loud cheers . ) _ It proposes , alw , that we never cease our exertions—no more indolence and lazy grumbling while seeking " our civil and religious emancipation , while
¦ striving for national redemption that we may transmit it as a boon to our children , and that future generations may call us blessed . ( Cproarions applause ) It is the Charter , the whole Charter , and nothing less —not as in the Reform mania , ( amania , indeed , it wasan agitatien of insanity)—then it was nothing but the BilL Yes , we have the Bill , and nothing bat the Bill ; a Bill it was , long aa a lawyer ' s or doctor ' s bill ; nine years long , a booked bill , that has dragged every one of us into the meshes of Egyptian misrule . It shall now be nothing less than the Charter , as much more as our enemies phase , bat we are decided . He was—were t&ey . > \ Cries of "Yes , yes . "') We are decided , pesitively , to take nothiDg Jess . We are here then not to join the people together by the new process of separating them asunder , but to gather the broken fragments
of society together . We are here this day , men and ¦ womenof Birmingham , that with the spirit of healing we may pick up the scattered limbs of the petple , the the disorganised mass of minds , and join them together as the national b » dy ; just , happy , and free . We have worshipped men ; we have had our golden calves ; -we have worshipped , danced , acd played about them—let us now have principle . The principle of universal right , the principle of universal love—let us adore it , let us marry it as a partner for life , and then if all men turn their backs on us , we shall be true . We throw down the gauntlet of discussion , -we court investigation , we fear no opposition , we seek no favour , ire have resolved "we will be free , Be bad great pleasure in moving this resolution . Mr . Taylor sat down amidst the greatest cheering , which lasted sometime—this is bnt afaint outline of his eloquent speech .
Mr . Po RT £ B , boot manufacturer , of Bull-street , seconded the Hiotion . He "would do so cheerfully , as be saiv no reason why all men should not have the franchise . The good of the many , and strict justice to all , was hi 3 motto . Therefore he was in faTour of the People's Charter . He was so , although it operated Tery prejudicially to his interests ; but why should men consider merely their own interests , when the lives and happiness of bis fellow-creatures were at stske . ' He did net 'wish to injure any man . He would , as far as lay in bis power , ds good to all ; every man had a duty to perform , and he was determined to discharge his fearlessly and honestly . Hundreds of the middle classes would cheerfully join the Chartist movement , but they dare not They were afraid of each other ; bat the state of the country , from loss of trade ,
bankruptcies , and the like , would operate upon them so as to remove the fears which at present possessed them . The Ckartists of Birmingham bad been charged with the fires that had occurred in tbe Bull Ring . But he liefisd a » T man to prore it . He thought it Would not be Vfer ; . ' U'ficuJt to prove that Lord John R'issell knew somttliicg about them , and that th « y framed an excellent excuse for passing the infamous police bilL It was the same sort of work whirij had banished Frost and Lis companions from the country ; and he had heard that a Government spy wa 3 hired for the purpose of leading the Welsh people icto the Newport job . He had no doubt that the iE 3 j irity of tUe working people of this country were g'jud and well disposed , sjid when that was the case , xrhj not trust them . ' Why should any man be deprired of his rights ? Be "would most cordially secocd the resolution .
ThB Chjukmas then asked whether any other person wished to address the meeting , and none appearing , te put therasolation , which tras carried unanimously , amidst loud and repeated cheers . Mr . George White proposed the second resolution , which 'vr&s as follows : — Resolrsd , 2 d . —" That as the plan of organisation , laid dotrn by the CSartist delegates , who assembled at Manchester on tbe £ oth of February last , is acted on by the Chartists throughout the country , and as this mettiag is of opinion , that the above-mentioned plan is now strictly legal , we therefore determine that tbe saice be adoped as the basis of the Birmingham Ann . ClitlOtL "
Ur . White thin addressed the meetin ? on the necessity of uniting with the remainder of tbe country . He said that if the town of Birmingham had one sort of political association , and other towns acted differently , they would bs worse than aseles 3 . Tha : meeting had been caiied for the express purpose of taking into consideration the pian of organization , adopted by the delegates at Manchester . He was aware of tbe division that existed on this point , ( and sorry he was for it , ; but he had no doubt the men of Birmingham would not suffer themselves to be nullified through the bickerings of a few individuals . They wanted a just sy&tem of Government , and songbt information as to the best mode of obtaining it ; they did not wish to be conlintnlly inggled , by first one m--n end then another .
He would , thertford , ask them -whether they were willing to off = r one band to their brethren at Liverpool , asd the other to London , and thereby go on working harmoniously together for the attainment of tbeir just rights . iLoud cries of " yes , yes !") He would proceed to tbe business for which tbe meeting bad been called , and read the rules and plan of organization of the National Charter Association He then read a plan , as it appeared in the A'orffiern Ster of the 27 th ; after whicn , he addressed tbe meeting as te the propriety of adopting tbe same . He remarked that there was now no excuse for any man who professes himself a Chartist , to hold aloof from the 2 fa : k-Bi ! Charter Association . True , it had been objected that it was illegal -, that objection bad been
removed , bo that the most timid had eo cause for alarm . For his own part , he cared very little abont the legality of the thing ; for the Under-Secretary of State ha 4 ordered him to b « sent to York Castle contrary to law ; so that if one rich nun had power to break the law with impunity , why should he trouble fcis bead about legality ? The Attorney-General ur any other member of the Government might take any po * r nun and place him in a dungeon , whether guilty of a crime or not , and have no fear of consequences . Why , then , talk of law , when every day of eur lives we prove the law to be a farce , when a working man is deemed a proper object of persecution . Tbe law -would haTe kept him seven months in prison if Feargus O'Connor had not paid for an appeal to tbe Queen ' s Bench . They were , therefore , well satisfied that what was called law was a complete farce . But as there were men who mDSt be sitislied on the point of legality—all those obstacles had been removed . If tbe working classes intended to
deliver themselves from the present unjust system , it must be so 3 e ! y bj their own exertions that it could be done . If they allowed the Attwoo < ls , Muntzes , and Salts to do their work and not manage it for themselves , they had bo reason to say that they had been deceived . He had heard BeveraL say that they had been deceived by their leaders ; but he would say that they deceived themselves by not doing their own work . He would not otject to the assistance of a rich man . He should feel very thankful fur all the assistance they could get ; bat no more middle class leading . They have deceived ua once , and let us be determined that they shall never hsTe a chasce of doiDg so again . Our only remedy fo-- that is , to do our own work . Tbe National Charter Association was formed for the purpose of enabling them to do » o , and he therefore hoped that the honest and straightforward Chartists of Birmingham would rally round the National Charter Association . He begged to move the resolution ; after reading which a second time , be sat down , repeatedly cheered . "
Mr . T . P . GB . EEN seconded tbe resolution . He did so because be knew tbe National Charter Association to be such a one as would best suit tbe working classes , and that it was well calculated to organise the people of ths country . After a few able remarks , Mr . Green concluded by cordially seconding the resolution-Mr . Jobs Collixs then stood forward and addressed the metting as brother and siBter Chartists . He said it was with very peculiar feelings he arose to address them on this occasion . He felt pleased "With the very excellent speech made by Sir . Dean Taylor , sad thought it did him infinite credit , not only for the ability which it displayed , but also for the excellent
sentiments he expressed , especially that of investigation and free inquiry . He also was proud of tbe sentiments uttered by Mr . White , as regarded the middle classes , for he felt confident that nothing would induce the working classes to allow themselves to be led by them any more ^—men were now beginning to think for themselves , and would not worship a man on account of bis purse—they now took principle as their guide , and if any man deserted his principles , in God ' s name let him go ! As it was necessary at times to examine and investigate inte matters , ho would beg leave to move an amendment to Mr . White ' s motion , namely : — ...
" That a committee be appointed to inquire into the legality of the National Charter Association . " —He had heard Mr . White ssy that there bad been a Tast deal of small talk abmt illegality , but it was small talk with a big meaning . This talk had existed for six months , and ought to be inquired into . But it was stated that the Association was legal , and that some parties in Birmingham bad received letters to that effect ( Cries " of " W « have . "Well , Borne
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said they had , and , if so , it was only tbe opinion of one man . They had often been duped , and therefore he weuld move the amendment for a committee of Inquiry to investigate the matter . Mr . O'Neii seconded the amendment He was glad to find the calm spirit of inquiry that existed with regard to the subject under investigation . When he first came to Birmingham he was told that the Association was illegal ; and he now found the NorUtern Star confirming everything : which M > . Coitma had toW 'him at that period . He then proceeded to read the remarks made by the Editor in last week's Star , and dwelt with
great emphasis on that part which enumerated the penalties , and several times repeated , " seven years transportation . " He said he had now given proof from the Star itself , for tbe justification of the course he had adopted , and although they iiad been maligned , they investigated the plan for themselves , and found it to be illegal . He did not know that the other plan was illegal , but had written to a lawyer on the subject It was true the law might be evaded ; but if they were to do so under the new plan of organisation , perhaps the method they might take for evading the liw Mould be the way to get within its meshes . He would second tbe amendment .
Mr . Porter objected to the amendment , and made some stringent remarks an the manner ia which Mr . O'Neil treated the question . Mr . T . P . Green would oppose the amendment He thought it came with a bad grace from Collins and O'NeiL He thought the most illegal part was , that £ 5 per week was not allowed to the Executive . In his opinion , tbe amendment was put bocause some men thought that nothing could or should be done unless it proceeded from them . Mr . Empso . n rose to support tbe amendment He was glad to see such a very large meeting , bat he
thought it would have been much better if it had been called in a different manner , and not done by a stranger , as was tbe case in this instance . It appeared that Feargus O'Connor had written to Birmingham , stating the Association to be legal , and tbe Star of Saturday stated that it was not Then wby should they trust O'Connor or the Star ? ( Tremendous groaning foilowed this declaration . ) But it appeared that the laws of the Association bad been altertd lately—perhaps there would be another alteration in three inontt " . He was determined to have tbe highest legal authority before he acted .
Mr . Cihswell supported the eriginal motion . He maintained that Mr . O'Neil had not read the Star fairly . He had taken care not to read that part which went to show tho strict legality of the Association , za it stands at present Mr . O'Neil bad merely read the penalties attached to a breach of the law in certain cases , for the purpose of intimidating the meeting ; and , in order to set tbat right , he would read that part which should have been read by Sir . O'Xeil . After reading the parts of the article omitted by JM . O'Neil , he proceeded to state that there was no need for a committee of inquiry—that the present meeting was fully competent to enter on the question . Tha whole of tbe rules ha 1 been read by Mr . White , aad he saw no objection made to them . He would support the original motion .
Mr . \> HIT £ then came forward to reply . He said be never sa-w a nicer specimen of trickery or lawyerlike twisting in all bis life . The proposition for a committee of enquiry was truly laughable—it reminded him forcibly of the niethoii resorted to ia the Houie of Commons , for burking the petitions of the people . Whin a petition was rtad praying fcr relief for the starving band-loom weavers , thera was an enquiry—( laughter )—and now that aprojwsition , asplainas possible , is iuad « , we are told to enter into an enquiry . He bad come there to enquire , and he would not allow two or three men to do that for him in a corner , which he could do for himself in tho sunshine , and under tbe canopy of heaven . He was particularly amused with the statement made by Mr . Empson , who would not be satisfied unless he had tbe hightst legal authority . Why , tbe Attorney Gvueral was tbe highest , and bo would advise 31 r . Empson to go and ask him whether he was to join a Chartist Association . ( Loudlaughter . ) There was no use disguising the matter . Tbe supporters
of the amendni&nt did not "want a real union to exist . He had "watched their proceedings and the uncharitable spirit displayed by them even that morning ; he had been told by Messrs . Coliins and O'Neil that be could not have a meeting , unless it was called by particular persons . Bat the mass of beings then before him showed it to be false . ( Question . ) The question has come to this . Men . of Birmingham , are you for a real union or are you not . ( Cries of " We are , we are . '} Are you willing to go with the rest of your fellowcountrymen for the Charter . ( "Yes , yes . ") Well , then , yen have now an opportunity and let your votes to day decide . Why do those men want a committee of enquiry . ( " They want to gull us . ") If they waut enquiry let us enquire here , and I will begin at the first clanse and read them through . If any man can shew that there is anything wrong or even doubtful in the p ! an , 1 will agree to an enquiry . IIs then warned the working ruen against being led astray by such sophistry , and conclnded amidst loud cheers .
Mr . Collixs rose , amidst cries of " order" from the Chairman , and 6 tated that it would be impossible to examine the pliin in tbe manner stated by Mr . White ; it would take a fortnight to do so ; besides public meetiBgs Were not fit places for deliberation , they were more for demonstration than anything else . Mr . O'Neil - % tood up to deny the assertions of Mr . White , and was called to order . [ Great confusion prevailing at tbis time on account of the attempt made to continue the discussion after Mr . White baJ replied . ] The Chaiiiman insisted on the meeting supporting him in preserving order . He stated that Mr . Coliina and Mr . O'Neil persisted in addressing the meeting after be had wished them not . He would now procetd to put the amendment to the meeting . Mr . Collins then stood forward and read his amendment . Mr . Whtte also read his resolution .
The amendment was th ^ n put , and declared to be lost ; the original motion being carried by a very large majority . Mr . Collins reqnested tbe Chairman to put the motion again , which was agreed to , and upon a second shew of hands being taken , the Chairman declared tho « riginal motion to be carried . Mr . Collins again objected , and called for a division . The meeting then divided , when three-fourths were in favour of tbe original motion ; thb was followed by loud and repeated cheers . Mr . Taylob then moved : — " Th&t a Provisional Committee be appointed to carry out the previous resolution . " Mr . Babrott seconded the motion , which was put to the meeting and declared to be lost This decision was immaterial , as tbe Council of tho Ncitienal Charter Association will remain in ofiice until the first general meeting , when a fresh council can be chosen by tbe members .
An attempt was afterwards made to cause Messrs . Collins and Eropson to be placed in the chair , but it was rejected by tbe meeting . The meeting was then dissolved by the Chairman , as a vast deal of confusion was creatod by a small knot of individuals near the hustings . Three cheers were gWen for the Charter ; three for Feargus O'Connor ; three for Frost , Williams , aud Jonea ; and three for tbe incarcerated Chartists , previous to the meeting dispersing . Mr . White announced that all persons who thought proper to join the National Charter Association might do so on Thursday evening , at the National Charter Association Room , Freeman-street , where meetings would be held on Monday evenings , for the purpose of enrolling members , and transacting the business of the Association . Lectures will also be delivered on other evenings . The room is over Mr . Richards , furniture brokers .
Thus ended one cf the most important meetings eyer held in Birmingham , from which the Chartists of Great Britain will perceive that the working men of Birmingham are determined to do their duty .
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BIRMINGHAM . —Chartist Soiree in honour of Messr 3 . White , Binns , anp Vincent . —A grand soiree took place at tho Hall of Science , Lawrencestreet , on Tuesday evening last , in honour of the above-named individuals , which was numerously and respectably attended . The spacious Hall W » 3 deoorated in a very tasteful manner . Banners with various mottoes were suspended from the walls , besides numerous portraits of the leading Chartists of the day and other friends of the people . The splendid full-length portrait of Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., was placed in a prominent position , surrounded by those of Frost , M'Douall , Arthur O'Connor , Marvel , Oastler , and others ; and , amongst the other decorations , none appeared more appropriate than a long list of signatures for the restoration of Froat ,
Williams , and Jones , which was suspended between the platform and the gallery . Upwards of one hundred and fifty well-looking and well-dressed females were in attendance , and no less than three hundred and sixty persons sat down to tea , the Hall being literally crammed ; apd to add to the amusement of the evening a good band was engaged for the occasion . The platform was occupied by the guests and the following females , who were honoured with that distinction for the service they had rendered the Chartist cause : —Messdms . Lapworth , Oxford , Langston , Clewes , and Spinks . A place was also reserved for Mis 3 Groves , who was absent on the occasion . —Mr . ilogg , of Wolverhampton , was called to the chair ; and opened ths business in a B eat and appropriate speech , in which he described the cause which had
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brought them together , and concluded by proposing the first toast , " the sovereign people , the only source of political power . "—Mr . Chance , of Stonebride . responded to the sentiment . He maintained that anything short of the Charter was merely delusion ; and he was convinced that nothing short of their political rights , would eyer satisfy the people . After a few other appropriate remarks , ho sat down amid lond ojifw" . tfti » next toast put rtvia me chair was , the Charter , the only stepping-stone to political liberty , and national prosperity . " — -Mr . Wm Dean Taylor responded to the toast in his usual style of eloquence ; after which the Chairman rose and stated that the next toast was one in which he had no doubt , they would all axreo . It read as follows :
— "Feargus O'Connor , the brave , unsullied , and unpurchaseable friend of the working classes may he continue in perfejt health antil Yonc Castle disgorge him , and he returns to an admiring and grateful people . "—Mr . Harper responded . Ho maintaiaed that Mr . O'Connor was one of the most straightforward politicians of the day . His name was fcever found associated with humbug , and no man had made more sacrifices on behalf of the people . H « delivered an eloquent address , and sat down loudly cheered . The Chairman then gave the next sentiment as follows : — u The immortal memory of all patriots , who have been banished from their country , and died upon the scaffold , in defence of the liberty of their native
land , through Whig villany and Tory persecution . " —Mr . Southwell * Socialist Missionary , responded tp the toast in ail able and effective speeoh , in the course of which he showed up the manner in which Nature ' s nobles had been persecuted for endeavouring to benefit mankind ; he was repeatedly cheered . —The Chairman then gave the following toast , which he stated to have been posponed , in order to accommodate the person who had to respond to it , as he was busily engaged at the commencement of the businoss ; after pacing a high cuiogiuin on the public couduct of the parties named iu tho toast , he then read it : — " Messrs . White , Biuns , aud Vinceut , tho eloquent advocates of the People ' s Charter ; health and prosperity to them , and may
the faction who have persecuted such men , be branded as sycophants and knaves , by every honest Chartist in the country . "—Mr . George White responded to the toast . He thanked them for the honour done him and the other gentlemen included in the toast . He then went on to show them the necessity of increased exertion , and , after referring to the nieeiing held at Hollo way Head on tho previous day , said that as their time was 6 hort , he would draw their attention to real business . The meeting was aware that as the meetings of the National Charter Association were held in that Hail , the Chartists were held up to public opprobrium a 3 socialist ? , infidels , &c . Although he considered that all men had a right to think for
themselves , yet if there wore people who held those prejudiced , it wa 3 necessary to remove them , if possible . It was , therefore , determined by the Association to tako a room , wbicii 3 liould be used as a Political Association lt-jom , ennrely unconnected with religion of any description . A room had , therefore , been engaged ia Freeman-street , where ieetures would be delivered on Monday , Tuesday , and Thursday evenings . Ho sat down amid loud cheering . —The Ciiairuiau thea rose and said , that ha had to propose another Bentimeut , aud although last , yet it wa * not tho least , it was as follows : — "The Chartist ladiea of Birmingham ; may thay always remember , that if one lady is fit to rule , another is fit to vote . "—Mrs , Lap « orth respouued in a speech of great feeling and elegance , wuich did honour to her sox . Amongst a variety
ol other remarks which she made , for the purpose o ( shewing the females the necessity of joining the Chartist movemtiu , were tho following : — " If the females were advised by her , she would make the men do their duty ; not a saiile should greet them , not a button sheuld be sewn on their clothes , nor an atom of coujfort should they enjoy , until the Charter was passed iuto a law . " ( . Great cheering . ) Tne Chairman then arose , and stated that as his list of toasts and sentiments was txiiausted , and probably their patience also , he had to thank them tor the attention they had paid , and thon gave notice that tea would be immediately served up . The company then enjoyed themselves over a ¦ " social cup , " alter which tho ball commenced , which was kept up with gveat spirit until- one o ' clock , when the company dispersed , hi ^ ijJy delighted with the proceeding ? .
As Mr . Wm . Martin , lato inmate of Lancaster Castle , has ber . n engaged as a lecturer for Birmingham district , and is expected in town next week , it has been determined that a delegate meeting shall be cailed , at tho earliest opportunity , in order that a proper arrangement aud understanding shall be entered into as : o the time when the various towus will be prepared to receivo him , or Mr . Dean Taylor , as there will then be a probability of removing all cause of disappointment in future . 1 ONDON . —The Sunday meetings , at the Working Man ' s Ciiapel , D ^ ck Head , iJermoudsey , are
still tiutfering from the religious bigots iu that neighbourhood . A newsveuder , who was appointed to sell their tickets and publications , has beou threatened , tbat it' he continued to be their agent , they will withdraw their custom from him . Notwithstanding the determination to put down and render inefficient the efforts of these poor people to rid themselves of priestly dominion , and tyranny , the meetings are rapidly increasing ; and it is hoped tbat other places will soon bo opened , where tho working men can meet on Sundays in their own hired houses ; none daring to make them afraid .
Cut of London . —The usual weekly meeting was held , March the 8 th , at the Dispatch Coffee House , Bnde-lane , Fleet-street . Mr . Parker , tho subsecretary to the Petition Committee , recommended all the friends to the People ' s Charter to send in th « ir petitions to the Committee , on Tuesday nights , at the Dispatch Coffeee House , Bride-lane , F : eet-street ; aad stated that thoy have a few friends in Parliament who have promised to present them . The Committee have already received a great number . It was then unanimously agreed— " That
the members of this locality do take a house for tho general business of the members ; and do agree to pay from the funds sixpence , under every fifty of tho members weekly , ior defraying the rent . " It was likewise moved— " That the petition read to the meeting , for the liberation of F . O'Connor , Esq ., be trigued by the Chairman . " Unanimously carried with acclamations of satisfaction ; also one for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and another for Mr . Robert Peddie's liberation from their cruel and unjust sentence .
SAINT PANCRAS , ( MiJ > D « ssEX . )—Tho Political Victim Committee of this parish , held their second grand festival and ball , on Monday last , at the Social Institution , John-street , Tottenhamcourt-road . The following resolution was a&ieed to : — " That ia the opinion of this meeting , the Whig Government have acted in the most tyrannical and cruel manner towards the people ' s best friends , by imprisoning them , for the expressiug of their honest opinions as to the cause and iho cure of the suffering condition of the working classes of this country ; aud therefore pledges itself to use the utmost exertions to increase tne funds in behalf of the support of those men , their wives and families , during the continuance of their imprisonment . " The resolution being put was carried unanimously . A letter was read from Mr . W . V . Sankey , stating that though heart and soul with his fellow parishioners of St . Pancras , he was , through ill health , obliged to decline attending .
Fjnsbury . —On Monday evening , the usual meeting was holden at Lumb's Coffee House , Clerkenwell Green , when , after the transaction of some general business , the following resolution was unanimously adopted : — "That the persecution and imprisoment of Mr . Henry Hetherington , for publishing , in the mere routine of business , a work said to be of tf blasphemous character , ( a crime at once undefined and incomprehensible , ) is , in the opinion of this meeting , unjust and tyrannical ; aud that , while we deeply sympathise with Mr . Hotherington in his persecution , we cannot but admira tbe bold and manly stand he has made in favour of the rights of freedom of opinion . "
CASTLE DONNXNGTON . —On Monday evening last , Messrs . Bairstow , Baker , and Skevingtoa visited this place . The Primitive Methodists kiudlv lent their 4 place of worship for the occasion , which was crowded to excess , numbers being on the out- side . Mr . Skevington Bpoke for some time with great effect amid the applause of the meetiag . Mr . Bairstow then , with great force and energy , ad- dressed the meeting ; after which , a resolution was come to , that the people of Castle Donningtou ought to join the Natioaal Charter Association ; also , a vote of thanks to Messrs . Skevington and Bairstow , and three cheers for O'Connor , the imprisoned victims , the Northern Star , and Messrs . Sicevingten and Bairstow . The meeting was ? t most euthusiastio one ; and there is every prospe et tbat Cassti . e Donnington will boldly deolare itself , in favour o ' i the movement .
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W £ STfflMN » TBR . —The Chartisv's iu the habit of meeting at the Marborough Cbff » e-house , Great Marlborough-Btieet , Golden-square , . haying been turned out of their room , are endeavouring to procure means , through the medium of 5 s . abarvs , to purchase the lease © f a good house , which is offered to them . More than fifty shares were takes at the first meetinjj of ah ""* >* r «»» iy dombtars ; » hU ** ia hoped " that the Chutists of this distrist will sot permit this opportunity to escape of locating themselveB where they can remain tree of interruption . Mr . W . Y . Sowter , 25 , Little Poultney-street , Goldensquare , will furnish all necessary information to any Chartist who applies to him .
MACCtBSPXEU > . -On Sunday last , Mr . West delivfirea a ^ ery eloqaen t lecture m the large room of the Old Bundle of Sticks , Water Courts , on the fallacy of the anti-Corn Law humbugs . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , and to the chairman , when tha meeting broke up , highly satisfied . ™ ? ? ? ? - -Tne C 011 ™! of ^ e National Charter Association of Great Britain met at Chesterfield on Monday evening last . After the regular business was transacted , the letter in the last week ' s Starwas read , signedW . H . Cotton , and thefollowing resolution was unanimously carried : * - "That this s cl 0 \ & 8 ! lal 1 adoPt tbe Plan as recommended by Mr . W . H . Cotton , for the relief of the Whig-made widow of poor Clayton , and call upon * ii friends to adopt the same , being sensible that such a course would convince par tyrannical rulers that ¦** we ¦
not oniy rurtiiti in thawju t » l in ymnfai . " " BARNStET . —The uaual weekly meeting was held at Peter Hoey ' a . The deputation which waited upon the Rev . W . Hill , to request him to preach a funeral sermon on the death ot CJayton , announced to the meeting the result of their interview , which was , that tho Reverend Gentleman kindly consented to deliver a tuneral oration , in Barnsley , on the 28 sh of March , 1841 . Tho meeting was highly pleased with this announcement . * Petitions are in progress { " Ashton , Hoey , and Crabtrce ; and also for Frost , Wilhama , and Jonea , and all other imprisoned Chartists , and are to be proposed to tho meeting for adoption , immediately after the sermon is preached . A lettor was then ordered to bo sent to Dewsbury , with the halfpenny contribution , to defray the expences of the delejrat » to Manchester .
WARRJNGTON . —The Chartists here met as usual at their room , on Sunday evening last , when a discussion arose as to the propriety of discontinuing the Weekly Dispatch , which ended in a resolution that the Dispatch be discontinued , and the Northern Star taken in its stead , for the use of the Association . An animated discussion then took place upon tho best means to secure tbe People ' s Charter . The discussion was opened by Mr . Whitlaw , and was kept up with great spirit by Messrs . Savory , Houghton , Barton , Yates , and others , until nino o ' clock . -
AT . LOA . —A meeting of the Central Committee of iho Alloa districts wa 3 held here in the Universal Suffrage Hall , on Wednesday last , Mr . John Sinclair , from Alva , in tho chair . The Secretary then brought forward letters which he had received f / om Mrs , O'Brien , Mrs . Vincent , Mrs . Williams , and Mrs . Jones , acknowledging 10 * . fach , and from Mrs . Peddie , acknowledging £ 1 Is . thoy had received from the said Committee , and returning their grateful thanks . BIUSTOTj . —A petition has been adoptod by tbe Chartists of Bristol , against the continuance of the Poor Law Commissioners , and that law generally ; and another has also been agreed to in favour of the liberation of Mr . O'Connor . A meeting will be shortly held here for the nomination of a candidate for the Executive . The Chartists hold their meetings every Tuesday night , at Mr . Simeon's , No . 1 , Temple-street .
UNSWORTH .-Mr . Leech delivered a lecture at this place , on Monday evening . The cause ia going on very well both here and in the neighbouring villages . HEYWOOD . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists oa Sunday last , a now committee was chosen to act for this year , and it was also agreed that Dr . M'Douall be invited there as early as possible , and that a petition for the release of Mr . O'Connor bo sot on foot . BUBXJN . —Chamist Association . —The weekly meeting of this Association was held on Sunday evening last , in the Reading Room , Golden Lane , which was numerously attended . The meeting was addressed , in very eloquent terms , by Mr . O'Malley , iu support of tho People ' s Charter ; after which , the following resolutions were put and carried by acclamation : — "That we sympathise with our illustrious , unflinching , and patriotic countryman ,
Feargus O'Connor , Ji&q ., who is now suffering in the felon ' s dungeon , for advocating the People ' s Charter ; and that wa cannot but lock with horror and disgust upon that base and tyrannical Whig Government , tor their unprecedented cruelty and barbarity towards him , and the other patriots still suffering in the different dungeons throughout England , as well as their tyraany towards Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Joaes , who wore illegally banished from their native land . " " That the marked thanks of this Association be given to tho different persons iu England , Scotland , and Wales , for their kindness in sending us the Northern Star . " " Tiiat v ? e unanimously requeit tiiat all communications and papers that our friends may deem fit to favour us with in future , be directed to the care of Mr . John Norton , No . 8 , Golden Lane , for this Association , to prevent their being mislaid . " After this the meeting separated , giving three cheers for Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and threo dismal groans for the base Whigs .
I « AnTI ( BBO > 7 E . —At the weekly meeting of the Chariistft residing in this locality , held at tho Mechanics' Institution , Circus-street , last Sunday , Mr . leat delivered a lecture on the position of the Tories , Whigs , and Chartists . After a vote of thanks had been given to Mr . Peat for his lecture , a petition was adopted praying that the House of Commoua would address tho Queen to grant a free pardon for Frost , Wiiliam 3 , and Jonea , on the same grounds that the House of Lords acqaitted Lord Cardigan , namely , iu consequenco of a flaw in the indictment . This was carried , as was also another praying for a mitigation of the punishment of Robert Peddie .
MIDDIiETON . —Chartist Oraiorio . —In the Reformers'Chapel , on Sunday , the 7 th inst ., in the afternoon and evening , a grand Oratorio took placy ; a very powerful and efficient overture band was engaged lor the occasion . Mr . Wm . Butterworth , of Manchester , addressod the audence in the afternoon , on labour and capital . R . J . Richardson , of Salford , addressed a full house in the evening , propounding his uotioas of Government . BUTTON BONNIWGTOW . —Ou Tuesday evening , Mr . Bairstow addressed a large out-door mooting at Sutton Bonnington , on the present position of the working millions , and tho Charter . Three cheers were given for tho lecturer , and for O'Connor .
MELBOURNE . —This place was visited last Monday by Messr 3 . Baker , Skevington , and Bairstow . At two o'clock , a number of persons assembled round the Market-cross , which Mr . Skevington mounted , aud gave a sliurt address ; at the close of which he introduced Mr . Bairstow , who entered at length and with great energy into an exposure of the present unjust tystem of class legislation , and an elaborate explanation and defence of the principles of the Charter . It is hoped that good will result from the exertions made .
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' DURHAM COUNTY MISSIONARY TOUR . Ddrham . —Ou Monday last , Mr . Deegan , in compliance with au invitation from the friends of Chartism in this place , visited the city of Durham , and delivered a very excellent lecture , which was followed by the enrolment of twenty-four members in the National Charter Association . South Shields . —Mr . Deegaa lectured here on Tuesday evening . The audienoa was good . Gateshead . —Mr . Deegan lectured here on Thursday evening . A suitable place of meeting cannot be got but at an enormous teat . This is an evil , and a source of weakness to the cause , which demands the most serious attention . The Chartists of this district labour under peculiar difficulties : they are nearly all teetotal Cbvemsts , and hence tho publicans , as . a class , are embittered against them ; while the sect called teetotallers are too fanatical and contracted to
1 ^ - | J < ] \ render the a any aid . Sondet , fcAND . —The town of Sunderland has during the last * eek been effectually agitated by a new and valuab ! « ally to the cause of Political Reform , Mrs Marti- k lecturer . Ou Saturday evening , she delivered the fi / at of a course of lectures on Liberty . The , first lecti / re treated of the general principles andt W " of Government , ia the course of which ehe j * £ pr « yed that no Government was enUtled tc >* upport , if established in defiance or disregard of the law oi ' ffuman nature , and the fact . of the equality of _ mm . SBSSiisg inoculating the aud . ence with his political bigotry . Her second and third leoturoa were upon the nature and importance of « M 1 *«<* religious liberty .
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/ P " v ^ - ^ ir yy * / / Tk ^ U / J . ^/ fZ ' . "yS MW-T-The friends t 6 the Charter assembJed in-DaUin * few nights ago to extend their nnmbere , and are detennined to persevere in their efforts to do so . _ Our correspondent says the Chartists rejoiced to hear of the Marshall ' a mil Meeting , an * the manly and spirited conduct of Messra . Seal aad Markham at Leicester , towards Dan and his friend Home . At the conclusion of their meeting , tha party gave three cheers for the gallant Feargus 0 Connor , and expressed their heartfelt wishes Tor his health and happiness ; and three cheers for the Charter , with their best wishes for the * return of Frost , Williams , and Jones . '
SHAW . —Mr . Leech delivered two lectures . a * this place , in the Chartists'Room . Tho afternoon ' s lecture was upon the people ' s right to the snffrag ^ , as founded upon natural law . The lecturer gave a vivid description of thfl alarming state of the country ; and contended that neither life , limb , nor labour would be protected till the working classes were protected by the law , ia the same manner as the property of the higher sad middle classes was . In the evening , Mr . Leech expatiated npon the unequal condition and privileges , social and political , ? iJI . "boureir and _ capitalist , a&dar tne _ Dreaen * system , &c , at tfie conclusion of wfeich , thanks were given to the lecturer .
MERTHTR TTOVX 6 .-GlaM 0 B « ANSHIHE . —A meeting of the Association at this place , took place on Monday night , March 1 st , to takemto eonsTder ation the case of Mr . Hetherington , no * imprisoned for selhng a blasphemous libel . There was a very full attendance . The following resolotiona were unanimously adopted , after the delivery of appro-£ * k . W 601168 ' 7 the movers and seconders : — lhat this meeting ia of opinion that Government prosecutions for opinion , are direct ^ iolatioua of the freedom of enquiry , and consequently the sacred rights of man . " 2 . « That the prosecution cf Mr . Hethenugton , by the Whig Government , is aaact of the grossest tyranny , aud deserving the severest reprehension . " A petition , embodying the abov » resolutions was also agreed to , which is to be Ibrwanrdedt © T . Buncombe , Esq . M . P ., for presentation to tne House of Commons .
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¦ ?— : CHARTIST MONTHLY MAGAZINE . „ - « - . ' My demerits "" y ?** ' wftonnetted , to as proud a fortune As this tbat I havereach'd . " Othello . The first rank of Chartist leaders—the conscript fathers of Chartism—are now wishful to substitute the pen for the tongue—to pass from speakers to writers , as many of them pasaed from writers to speakers . Not that they shun danger—not that they court repose ; Vut because their exertions in the oratorical field are rendered unnecessary by a second rank , which has sprung up in their place . These are actuated by all the zeal of their progenitors ; but they have been taught that " hAiourable atop , Not to outaport discretion . "
Th& TfaV ll&S VfcAAYI f > loinu 1 fn * fftsim m mi . 11 . 1 ~ t . The -way has been cleared for them—a path has been made—a chart or map laid down—they may venture into the " stormy sea of politics" with comparative safety . Tho shoals , the rocks , the quicksands , on which , several of their predecessors struck , are all marked out for their avoidance by soundings , buoys , and beacons . Tho first navigators won honour—their followers will reap the benedt . Discovery baa left a tract for conmurce to pursue . A new era has commenced in Chartism—yes , the youth of Chartism 13 past—it ia now entering the of manhoodThe
stage . passion of Chartism has become stronger , deeper ; . and , though mote silent , i » not the less likely to effeet its purpose . " It cometh and will come ! " It is not to be swept back by a physical force government j nor lured out of its straigh ( forward course by the smiles of middle-class harlotry . The flrsfc period of persecution has been nobly withstood , and we ¦ will -withstand another , and another , aud another , should they succeed , as in go > d truth they may ; fer , bo it remembered , that the early Christiana were tried aa _ by fire , ten or more times , before they were permitted to rest , conscience-free .
The first hearers « f Chartism have become readersthe awakening impressions which they received from the speeches of the first Chartists will now be confirmed by their writings—writings not less bold , and more effective speeches , are seldom heard by all seldom all remembered . Writings can always be recurred to . Tbere is the Northern Star , and brightly has it shone to guide , to guard , and to cheer the Chartist on his difficult , his painful , and perilous way—may it long centinue to " silver o ' er hi * path" in spite of howling wolves , and the dogs- ' that bay it , for Its brightness . It has been all that it could be ; but not all that it -would be . Its limits have shut out loads o € we « kly intelligence—the Editor ' s notes have continually reiterated tho cry , " we have no room—a mass of matter cannot even be noticed . " This deadency of space will ba remedied when O'Connor institutes his daily , or Morning'Star . He ia the Atlas of the Chartist world . With a daily and a weekly paper -what more will be wantiag?—nothing , save a Monthly Magazina
Newspapers are chiefly for news , as their name implies—for the passing occurrences of the day , and for ephemeral totnments . A Magazine is wanting to stoia up matter for more lasting use , or for preservation Newspapers are read ; but seldom or ever keptrr they are not very portable iu volumes , and are too bulky even for a table . They are chiefly useful as " winged couriers" the air , to fly per post with intelligence of facts—reports of actions . A monthly magazine might contain , in a condensed form , much muter too heavy for the Hying pages ot a newspaper , iiiographtas , autobiographies . of Chartist victims , with portraits , tales , reviews , poetry , &c A magazine might form in itself a Chartist library . Its price should be moderate ; but not so low as to prevent its being published in a neat form . Why should not Chartists take pride in patting forth a periodical which might rank with the most respectable periodicals of the day ? 1 am sure they could furnish matter not inferior . Tho Methodist Magazine might be taken as a model .
Truth is a sterling quality , and when " unadorned ia aderned the most ; " but it will not refuae to sacrifice to the graces , if it thereby secure itsslf a favourable reception in circles where its voieo is most needed ! Tbe Chartist Magazine should not be a halfpenny nor a penny magazine—the world would rate it as no better worth—it should be a sixpenny or a shilling work , and sure am I , that the Ckartists would give sixpence for a good book seoner than a halfpenny for an indifferent one . The writer has mentioned this desideratum to Mr . Cleave , who says he -would do his best to promote it , and he doubts not that other Chartist publishers would do the same . The writer ¦ would volunteer his services to such a work , and he doubts not that other Chartist writers would do the same . What say you , then , Chartista ? Do you call for a magazine ? Tell me if'I have said well . J . Watkiks . London , 26 , Percy-street , Rathbona Place .
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THE SHEFFIELD NATIONAL CHARTER ASSOCIATION'S ADDRESS .
TO FEARGUS O'CONNOR , Esquire . Dear SIR—The Sheffield National Charter Association having long admired and duly esteemed your persevering and undoubtable zeal in the cause of the oppressed millions of England , Ireland , and Scotland , have felt a desire to give expression to their admiration , and confidence , and their gratitude , to one to -whom they ara so much indebted . We do not , however , do this as mere vain adulation ; these are not the times for empty pageantry . Whilst the strongholds of irresponsible power continue to threaten , not only our entire liberties , but even our existence , as an acknowledged portion of the British nation , we haTe no time for useless ot profitless ceremony . But it cannot be idle or vain to encouraga tho
bold and detennined defender of an injured , insulted , and oppressed people . Such , Sir , yon have been ; and we augur from the past what will be the future . The battle has only just commenced , a few victories have been achieved , but we hav « to go forward together , from conquering to conquer , until the cries of the distressed and the famished shall na longer be heard ia the land ; until the proud oppressors , like tha sinners of the last day , » hall call upon the locks and mountaina to fall upon them , and hide them from the wrath of an indignant people . Our cry , we say , Sir , ia , forwards—forwards , to unrestricted and complete success . Wherever , Sir , you faithfully and honestly lead us , we -will follow , % uite regardless of dungeons , or oven of death itself , to secure our country ' s rights , or
to even ledress our country ' a wrongs . We have be « n induced thus to address you , Sir , more particularly at this time , because there are , we fear , some deserters in the camp—some secret enemiea ; as if it were not sufficient for you to battle with open foe »» but to have to wat « h and guard against the insidious and false friends dt tha peeple . But , by the atraightfocward course you have pursued , yon h » Te discomfit *** th 9 one , and stauck tewoi iuto the other . Even yrhOsH you are encircled witbia the walls of a prison , though many a betrase * of th » glorious cause may essay w sub it in the dark , the almost omnipresence aad omniscience of the people will proJteet not only it , bat you , from , danger . Saea uoceasing zeal , and uatonag efforts , and unconquerable- energies , cannot fad el ultimate anccefis . . . _ __
We v » ait , Sir , -with unceasing anxiety ^ expectancy the time of your eacape from the fangs of an uncoo stitutional , because an in ^^ m ^ l 9 _ J owe !\ t , Jl ^ Chartism will no longer be the Charbam tttta pj , but its numbera and ite powers wiUbe imBatible ; and guided by an intelligence , «* £ . *«" , *• % 2 S 5 voice of omnipotence , when he « poke to chaos , I aid let there be light , and it wm aos " . and creation burst forth in all its iacomprebensible and houndless wonders ; thus shall our n&iive land spring forth ftom the present darkness , eonf nsion , and discord , into a united , woBperoua , enlightened , and happy people .. May an all-beuntifol Providence eontlnue to give jou health , energy , and prosperity , fer many years to come , is the ardent wiah of yours , in the great cause of national redemption , THE AlJiBBKBS OF THE SHEFFIELD NATIONAX CHARTBa ASSQQUTIQJ ^ March 1 st , 1841 , '
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Northern Star (1837-1852), March 13, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct370/page/1/
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