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MY DSAfcFBIBHDSr-I nQWpMOifi&ie . I » jJ » ft 8 W Ton the proceedings of the . epnoluding . week- « f ? , i eBifl'fcioar , wM ^ wi ^( Nrt' > wu ^ "I . -M * rt *»** ioae « B * food * o the «—e < if < atirtkm i Md given , general j ^ K ^ toWwi ^ M ^ tt ^ hMfe * fcWy rf-saifl ^^ - —^'•^"¦•"¦ . ' iViK- ^'' rj .. . «* £ &fofW&M ( 4 ; ii& Ax& ^ laKiWje * disUoee o / tlurij- « a « . , At Bsate i picked up tHlf iBT » hi » ble ftfcaoi J «* n © Sate , ti » e people ' s wpr * . aenWiia « f " tt »;« imV " * J& ^ JfjMji ; " *«>» eompsavf I ; v *« ' i « WR «^ :, *« ?™ feitt # 3 'OOqgLj *>* n « FoAr , yfeJaftMnfei * \ hi ^ bfajka * i *«» © eU ^
pUfe J « hg Cm ^ of fmM » n »» 8 uutUga «< K riety , ttd ; W **?§ tf . of Jja ^ l ^/ Oiartisin , bat whf , to kit iw ^ j J& ^ 3 JWf « r ^ tfutf instead of oar remains , tke *« && eareajeTtf - Wii « esrr h » fca » - « Mipr twi ^ . # ^^ ---- - -- ^ • . : ¦• "We were ^ t ; wSEjttw *;« l 2 eB of C 2 j * r By . * sp lendid ' proeesfiHM ^ -S ^ jt ^ M . ' tnawsinse ' nluiibtat ' . ' < £ ^ eaatiM-fiNft be ^ K » p » pci »^ i ^ t ^ wirile $ « bobbd ws » ealfronei by patriotic airs tnm the ke idiL and severiaotaer "bands . An open t 5 * nT » ge jad foot wu in waiting , into which Mr . Duncan
animjaoH' , mnftf « r * piy * bjiwb of the oosuiittee , ctepped ^ as seefca * tt » prooessJou WM *«*( lv to BOTe . The morning to wet i bnt Reared np about tbettme « f starting . When stt was " inarshalled , we proceeded- through , £ he lorn , and repaired to wbere an exceQal krataogs bad / beea eroded . Mr . Danaa , tie people ' s represe&txtive , tru unanimously called to tin t&air , tod opened the proceedings is a bold , &a eloquent ^ and a manly address . ; Resolution * , de-« $ uaiBry ef adeteraioatioa to adhere to the People ' s -Cksrtsz ; » nd « ppKmcgj > f the National Petition , were unanimously adopted ; after which I
ad--Messed the assembly at ftnsiderable length . The meeting is « p 4 aiowk > dRe 4 by ail to hare "been the sost fiamornB nsembiage erer witnessed in the gteat eoaaty of Fife . ? 6 etwo > WMg jewnals give ns eight thousand ; so thai it is not too mnch toesth gt ^ te oar numbers at twelve thousand j abd whin it ia u nderstood , that the population of Capar does aot exceed six Ihoasaad , some aetan&te may . be fcmed « f the disUaes from « Wel » t ^ oosaads cam * j tad h w worthy of eotioe , that a aptodid Chartist bsnd , dressed in Highland jwket ^ and blue bonnets , ease from Newbtsnga , a distance of thirteen miles ,
at their own expanse . In the eveaiag , we had a jpJecdidSoire e \ in the largest hiH tfiat ^ ould be . procured , which was erowded to sjriFocairari , ana at which many of the middle classes attended . Hotisag could surpass tie seal and . enthusiasm of all present ; and no social festival could hav # been eonfeeted vrivh greater propriety and decorum . Mr . Melville , from Marlaneh , filled -the chair in a most efficient and gehtle ' manlj . manner . Kr . John Duncan wade . another excellent
speechi irhieh was loudly applauded . Mine was also rewired with hearty dreeriDg ; but that wfeiek f » Te me the greatest delight was the maiden speech « f Mr . dsules Stuart , the only printer in St . Aadrewa . Stoart is quite » lad ; and although he serer aUe » pted to speak in psblio before , yet I hare so hestaiion in sxyrng , tint his speech was one of the most effective and eloquent I hare heard for a long tbte . Thus closed what the inhabitants tell me wu the most splendid dsy ever wit&essed in
On Tnesdsy momlsg I left Capar , in company wiia John Duncan , to hold & public meeting at Kizkaldy ; and baring heard that a Mr . Thcni Hattoa , » io resides at Orr Bridge , was * person whose acquaintanceship was in ererj w * 7 fcdr&ble , 1 h » d appointed to remain an hour tian , and I was amply rewarded ; f « r I met ft phi * ksopber is every sense at the word . Be is a complete genius . He has invented a vast quantity of BBeMoery for his own amusement , and al&o « odstreoted some eniou mnsifal mstruments ; ainonsst
others , a rery beautiful organ , which , from its tao&s , he calls Ms u fiatomm f he song two Bongs , and aeeompanied iims « lf upon this instrutte&t . In conTersation about the Garter , I asked him fcr his opinioa , and hegare it in * notrery eseooragi&g maaBer . I asked him if he would sip the National Petition f He plcmply refused . I feen asked him what our position would be if we got four minions of signatures ! He replied , then I will say the Charter it carried , and that he would ttea sign it ; bo I told him thai it sbcold be the petiiasn of four millions and Da-rid Hatton .
At elerpn o ' clock we started for Kirkaldy , and were met withis two miles of the tows by such a jroeessioD as I had aot anticipated . " I hare nerer sees 6 o many assembled together is fustian in all my life ; I should say th * t from 25 , 000 to 30 , 000 were eofigregaigd , and of th * t number two-thirds were festians . Whet I tell yoo . thit the popnlation of the parish is only 6 , 000 , you may form Borne estistate of the zeal of the district , and of the distance which thousands walked .
The committee had arranged to hold ft meeting in a large store-house , capable of accommodating about lpOO ; bat when it was filled , at the admission price of one penny per head , the meeting outside appeared to be little diminished , so aa adjournment vu ealled for ; and to the honour of those who had paid for entrance , they were the first to more an adjournm ent to the sands on the seashore . We left th * building , again fell into line , and marched flffongh the streets to the beach . The day was like » saucer ' s day ; the son's blaze upon thenamerons ktt&ers , and ihe martial music from the sereral fcands , gaye to this spectacle the appearance of a P » nd military display . We selected a rock , firm » s cm principles , upon which we placed a table and
» ade onr orations , with the rushing tide of ocean in « r front . I was delighted to meet my old and *» hed friend Mr , Crockett , delegated to the Scottish Coflrentioa in ] 835 , a hand-loom wearer by trade , and in conduct , appearance , and demeanour , 1 ^ t in eotTenuonal langcage , may be tensed a gestleaan ; and no gentleman more respected than jfCroeketi by all who know him . As usual , John "awaa roused his audience . I spoke , so did Crockett ; « kJ after taking a show of hands for the Charter » od Petition , -which were like a forest of masts , I wo asked all who would pledge themselres to join « e association to hold up their hands , when at «* si 1 , 500 were raised , for each of which I pledged SjBelf . The hat then went round to aid the
comfiwee with a collection , when from many a fustian J «* et pocket was drawn a fcurpence , a sixpence , * M * bulling , giren cheerfully as a contribution to "te good cause . At half-past two , I started with Danes * for EdintoSfi , where we armed at haif-psst four ; I went to « tthi t ax to a splendid Soiree in a large Church , **« erery thing was tastefully arranged . I spoke r * * SI eight , snd tten started for Edinburgh , *** iag howerj and Abraham DaDcan to keep up the f ^ aam ent at Leith . When I arrived in Edinwgh , IT ^ sarpTlaftdj fOT &Bte j fonDd oneof the saaaesi spscucleg that can be imagined-the large vj ^ w room , magnificently decorated and bril-Mn « 7 lighted , and filled whh a well-dressed and
^ e-lent lorklag an dience , principally working-men x Z wiTes > ETery ssat was filled , while wue passage was left in the centre between the 12 S Blew&rds * ° P «» - About 1 , 200 or 1 , 500 ^^ ofiay , were pre ? ent ; many barristerB , attorns , TotBg phyEicians , and a good number of the J ™ cIasses ^ ere preseat . As I entered , Mr . ?**« 7 , thai great and good man , was on bis
* P , m tbe act of justifying my prudence by the 77-J * tlje Aitoraey General being compelled to pente for libel , as he could aot catefc me outside . ai f 5 thia gare me an opportunity of pitching it ¦» the defxmci " plain John , " Sankey tells me " ™> made a powerful speech , and all appeared £ ™ Pleased . Dnrcans ( John and Abraham ) and ** TOy and others made admirable speeches , and ¦^ n * d Charti sm a mose glorious night in Modern Zrf * L ^ ery « flow lecturer here , and has * * power of good . to
^ ttjutiee » good man , meniioa a fact ««¦ A Mr . Caiarks Dimcan put a qutstioi or two ^» Wattro to fpice in the Siar for the pnblieawS . n _! 8 Ti 6 W 5 ' x was Dot at the time acquainted Si OaBC »; bat I hare eineo learned that , baring *« « P hij h » ad & 4 * . he Calion Hill meeting for ^ J ^ ed hoUday , he struck work on the 12 th of Jfpy Md > i ^ g agardenir , he nerer pnt his J" * ia the ground again until his time had arrived » e elose of the moaih . Xcw this man deserres 81 I beliere he j § the pnly nan is ? be empire
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. who could haTa got work and . refused it ; and therefore , with" eYexy feeling of respect and , rererence , I ^ thai publicly to th tnk ^^^ a ^ d further to Wdd ^ haVbiaTiewB , atjb * ra ^ « T »» » hMaJtt » ow aiS tben , shall i « da p \ iat > in 0 b * Nortftfrn Stdrj Er % ry m « tittth ^ lic # ^ inrt 1 oT * tt « 'beTOtt ^ gillant Scotchmah ; ^ "p [* % ! & $ Wofa&bwt { bnVI tiuakil ' . wm ^ bo ^ ^^ T ierfjiMii ^ r my best apology ^ and * &bbti * t $ vimm * il » d not learned hifttme cbaraeUff » otillh « Wloifin * « wniter . - ' * -- ¦ " * r - ' ¦ *'" ' ' 1 ' " - ' iVir iJAi—r- -i
v ^; W ^^ q ^^^ j ]^^ W'tif ! 0 fM ^ in am open carnage , and loot , aecompanied Ij Abram Dunean and Lowery , and the Dtalkeith CommHteer . We were met wivhi * a mile of the town by an immense proeessioib with a prodigious number of flags and capital ansks ; and when the trades were marshalled , we formed a g pleatdid procession , walked through the town down to the entrance of the Duke of Buocleach ' s castle , where the forces cheend , then returned to die Market Place , where arery strong and commodious hustings was erected . An excellent
fellow , whose name I regret to eay I do not re * member , opened the proceedings ia a first-rate speech . The Charter and Petition resolutioas were unanimously carried , although oar meeting was thiek with the middle ^ laeses . Abrah aa Duncan and I spoke , and Lowery waa reserred for the-Soiree . While I was speaking , the meeting was fiaakftd by members of tke Caledonian Hunt , who are » ow txmgrsg&ieA ai D » 5 keith ; and they were kind enough to remain on horseback as ft very attentire portion of oar audience .
About , six o ' clock , s : delegat * from Dumfries arrired , after , a . journey of ninety-two * miles , to drag me to Damfrifs on Friday ; and , such was his * easoningand eloquence , that I was compelled to accede , and right glad I am that he prevailed . Our soiree in the eTening ' was ererything that could gratify . I spoke at great length , enforcing my principles , and pleading on behalf of the masons now on strike , when the meeting pledged itself to enter into an immediate subscription for their support . Lowery made fall amends for his . silence out of doors . He and A . Duncan made truly eloquent and soul-stirring appeals . They » re really powerful missionaries . At half-past ten , after receiving the congratulations » f the Committee , and the thanks of all , we started for Edinburgh .
Thsrsday morning : —and now I come to the fieldday—the day of days—the day which will erer be remembered by the citizens of Glasgow . I started at one © 'dock for Glasgow , forty-two miles , dined , and met my committee for arranging the Brewster discussion . My committee consisted of Messrs . Moir , Ancoat , Proudfoot , Mathew , Cullen , Gillespie , Colquhoun , and a working man whose name I do not know . We started at seren for the Great Hall , and on our way thither the rush from erery arenue was like a fair ; when we arrired , erery entrance was blocked , and we were obliged to be crushed through an iron gate , guarded by a strong police force . The room , and erery standing place , was crammed to " agony , " as the Herald states .
Fire minutes to eight was the hour for the chair being taken , I mounted the hustings at seven minutes to eight , accompanied by my committee , and was received with sereral rounds of cheers and waving of hats . As I hare seen the report sent by the Star reporter , and acknowledge the correctness of the outline—I need not go into detail . Brewster spoke for an hoar and eight minute ? , amid a storm of groans and boatings , and folly ( attained his previous character , as a barefaced , impudent , insolent slanderer . He had neither manner nor matter , and
sat down as he rose , in the midit of howling . When I got np I was loudly cheered ; a few hisses from the Bxewsteritee followed , which however 1 epofce down in less than ft minute ; when all was calm I spoke for my half hour . Brewster then took half an hoar instead of a quarter ; my reporter is in error when he states that I then had half an hoar ; I refused to t&ke more than fifteen minutes , and , in tratk , I did not require so much . When all was concluded Mr , Moir rose to more the following resolution , which was seconded by Mr . Giilespie : —
Resolved— " That this jmblie meeting of the eltiseng of Glasgow , after baring heard Mr . Brewster , deems it its duty to state , that it has heard nothing to induce It to withdraw that ecmndaBte whieB it hat hitherto placed in Mr . O'Connw aa as able advocate of the People '! Charter . " I have this resolution in Mr . Moir ' s handwriting ; and it will be seen that not a single paper has given it correctly . Brewrter rose to move an amendment , consisting of two resolutions ; the first of which vras as follows : — " Resolved , that this meeting pledges itself nerer to cease agitating for the Charter until it becomes the law of the land . "
The second was one of the Brummagems ; but after a consultation with the members of the Charter Synod , the wily knaves thought it best to suppress the latter ; and , ab their Chairman paid , to put the principles against the man ; and therefore only the first was moved as an amendment . Upon its being proposed by Brewster , he was met by a hurricane of hooting , Efionting , and yells that baffles all description ; and when M'Farlane , his Chairman , rose to make a speech to crroBCE the peixciples agajhst thb maw , the Irish , who were canrassed to oppose me , headed by John
Campbell , an Irishman , about six feet four inches in height , rushed to the platform and threatened to rout the Brewsterites in the most moral manner imaginable . It was long ere anything like order could be restored ; bat when a moment ' s silence was procured , M'FariaDe put Brewster ' s amendment , for which , out of a meeting of 8 , 000 , or perhaps more , no ! 200 individuals held up their hands . This was followed by a tremendous groan . When Mr . Proudfoot put the resolution , the show of hands appeared to be unanimous ; and here a scene followed which beggars all description . The immensity of the crowd rendered it almost impossible to raise their hats , which resembled the rising of a flight of crows from a rookery . I never beheld such a thing .
The exultation lasted nearly » quarter of an hour . Subsequently , another resolution was mored on behalf of the citizens , declaratory of the manner in which the agitation for the Charter should be conducted ; which was met by an amendment from Mr . Malcolm , who was most unceremoniously treated by the meeting . The resolution was carried unanimously . After this & resolution of censure upon * and no confidence in , Brewster , was moved by John M'Crea , and seconded by Mr . Proudfoot . Thus ended the business part , and the torture commenced . The hustings was charged by the Irishmen , who seized me by neck and limb , claimed me for their own , sad literally dragged me through the meeting , jumping and cheering till I thonght the boildtag would came down .
Now , I come to the important part—namely , the attempt made by a portion of the press to prop Brewiter , and to make his defeat appear as mild as possible . The Whig and Tory papers give ua 6 , 000 ; so it is not too much to Bay that 8 , 000 were congregated ; indeed , there were nearer 9 , 000 ; for erery niche was wedged , and the two spacious galleries are capable of holding nearly 1 , 500 persons . One paper makes the number 6 , 000 , and gives Brewster . a iidxd . I stamp this * t once with the brand of wilful
aai palpable takxbwxi ; » o < j , tfaftsk God , there were too many eyes present to be blinded by the dost of ft Whigllng reporter , who , after declaring in my presence , and in the presence of twenty-five otbera , at Paisley , that we had there " a sweeping xajobitt , and so mistake , " had the insolence in his report to say that tbo numbers were eo equally divided as t * render it impossible to decide ! From previous attempts upon the part of this gentleman , I bad my suspicions ; aud I told John
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MXrea , who sat next me at Paisley , that I would get lftrttiftf riepottahr ) optni < ra , * -which he gjwojia statedabore . ¦ . - ¦** ¦ ¦¦ ' ¦¦ X ^ t nshowseewhs * tte 4 e » diag ' . T « rt papOCQf Glasgow , , the Htrtfi + g * y « of ; t » ff woWty . It 8 ftJ * + * - ' ' ¦'¦ ' !? U > ' f . uTAi ' r . ( . p . a ' . ' i . _ ¦; * '« iisf mghV'ko l ^ t meWi * -pc \ W' $£ place under a rooT in Glasgow , was teTd Iff "the new hall of Jfce Qftfap , ' W pmu jtjse disputation between Feaigus O'Connor and the Rey . iit . Brewster of Paisley vaxtm be * weans of Obtaining tbe * foartMr . The ball , gaOpfes , rtatr-bead , m $ st * k f cue * . were literally packed to ' tbe extent of personal agony , anil ft is computed that about eodo members « ihe ; tow « r « rders- * iere at one tba * pnsent to listen to thti osabxio »! eombst About the commencement of . tbs proceedings ,: tin sailings of
the great ttairc&se gave way with a fearful crash , from the pressure of tne crowd within ; the wooded Dallasbade was snapped at the head , and the iron upportlng stancheons were torn away , earrylug porUpD 8 of w solid itone along with then from every rt * p on the stair . Fortunately a few weo&ds of alarm were gives by the creaking , and while none of tQ 6 ae * fe 6 fbU were eeriotuly hurt , some escaped almost tnlracttldwly by sliding down the descending baUustcade . . The police after tbia took the . wiaa pteciatloa of luting erexy one out who Uked , bat none in . The djsputafion went on till near midnight , amidst alternate cheering , howling , and groans of a most terrific kind . Brewster charged O'Connor with betog a ; spy and a traitor te the cause ; but the wild work ended by the pastor of Paisley being himself beaten by a tremendow majority , amidst how ** of defiance from the majority . " - - —
- NoWj the Herald would have given Brewster the majority if he had 1 , 500 , muck lesV 2 , 000 , or onethird . That is quite blear ; and he oallfl onr majority ft " tremendous majority" ; while { he leading Whig paper , the Glasgow , Chronicle ,, calk it a ** vast majority . ? . ; I most solemnly deelftre , before God , that I' do not believe that three hundred persons held tip their hands for Brewster ; and I particularly beg to observe that the Chairmari ' a attcution was directed to the galleries ; in the right hand one , the largest , not one SINGLE HAND was neld op , while about thirty or forty were held up in the left hand gallery , making fifteen or twenty Votes , as all held up both hands . For the truth of my assertion , I refer to Mr , Ross , the Chairman of the meeting , and than whose word no man's will go further in Scotland .
I have already had several letters from different parts of Scotland , complaining , of this system of backing the fallen enemy of Chartism , especially in Dunfennline and Paisley . The poor fellows complain loudly of the glaring falsehoods . I find that Brewster has declared that the meeting was packed . What nonsense 1 Eight thousand . persons to be packed 1 ! But if any had the advantage by the premature opening of the door , it was the Brewsteritee , who belong to the idle olasses , aad who had been canvassed and exhorted for ten days , and whipped in on Thursday night .
I took no hand , aot , or part in the arrangements either at Paisley , Dunfennline , Aberdeen ,-or Glasgow . I left all to the respective committees ; and 1 defy mortal man to produce more good , worthy , sound , and moral men , than those / who composed my several committees . Brewster declared that the Aberdeen meeting was packed also ; but here , too , the eyes were too numerous to be deceived . Suffice it to say , that every Anti-O'Connorite was mastered in the sereral places , consisting of Brewsterites , Whigs , Tories , and Chartist Church
preachers ; and here I beg to say , that I only include the bigots , and not those who attend the Cbarttsh Churche ? . I do not include the Chartist preachers generally , bat merely refer to the Synod of Glasgow * , composed of the outcast Methodistical fanatics . The brave Irish were also mustered ; bat to a man they opposed those who dared to canvas them to oppose me . I shall , please God , address them in a letter ; of thanks in next week ' s Star , when I shall also touch npon the question of Char tist preaching , pointing out the true from the false teachers .
To conclude the sketch . Never was mortal bo unmercifully drubbed and justly chastised as the spy Breweter , who has been begging the means of following and opposing me from the Total Abstainers ; but who , to their honour , have sent his raise and begging appeals to me . So much for the finish of the Bpy and the roastiBg ef his poor remnant of the Glasgow rump . I went to bed at one o ' clock—rose up at four , and wu off for Dumfries , a distance of eighty-two miles , where we met a splendid procession , what the Dumfries Tory paper calls " numberless numbers . " Yes , in troth , it was a procession ! but as they , good fellows , have sent a report ,
I need say no more than that both prooesssion and Soiree paralyzed the eye of faction . I met that amiable man , Andrew Wardrop , who is the beloved of all classes and the idol of his own ; he is a glorious ; fellow . One of the most chaste speeches I . ever heard was delivered by Mr . M'Dowall , quite a young maD , bat promises to be a bright ornament to i our cause . 1 was presented with addresses at all the meetings from the Charlie ' , and teetotal abstainers ; I but there i 9 no use in asking for their insertion , ! for I see Mr . Hill can find room for addresses to , others , but not for addresses to me , or for songs ; about the black slugs . However , he has no sineoure ' in pleasing all ; and I must take my chance .
From Dumfries I started on Saturday morning at fire for Newcastle , 100 miles , where at four hours ' noiice we had , at twopence admission , the large Music Hall crammed . It was a fine sight . I spoke for more than two hours , and then remained , in compliance with a request from one of the blistered hands , which appeared ii the Star of the week before last , to enrol memberR for the Charter Association . I enrolled and received money from
sixtytwo new members , about fifteen of those beiDg Irishmen and one a convert from the " New More " party ; and I rejoice to observe that here , as well as ererj place where I have attended , I left my friends in funds , after defraying expenses , to enable tht > m to carry on the Chartist campaign . In every place those who were in debt paid off their arrears , and have uow , by voluntary contribution , resources in the Exchequer .
The working mrn of Newcastle have bravely stood against all opposition , and I hare promised to spend a week in tbe locality , when in return I am promised 150 , 000—AYE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND SIGNATUKES TO THE NATIONAL PETITION , aud au augmentation of orer 2 , 000 paying members to the National Association . That shall be my way of meeting the nndergrowl of faction and the sneer of my enemies . I shall provo my worth by my actions . 1 made an appeal on behalf of the gallant stone masons on strike , and hare been . promised support for them . On Tuesday night I addressed a splendid meeting in the Music Hall , at Leeds . I enrolled fifty new members ; and the meeting did me the honour to elect me a member to the forthcoming Convention . Here ,
as elsewhere , I was charmed by a new feature ia our cause . Mr . F . R . Lees , an able , an eloquent , and a graceful speaker , who did me tbe honour to second my nomination , made one of the most lucid and convincing appeals I ever heard , on behalf of the Charter , versus alt other agitation ; and I do trust that however I may be passed over in silence by the Star , that Mr . Lees will meet with attention . Ha is graceful ia appearance ,. and as graceful in action ; his voice is fall ftnd melodion * his language beautifully selected ; his points well put , and arranged in ft logical and masterly Btyle ; he will be a host in himself . He is the able Editor of the Temperance Advocate , published in the- Isle of Man , a work which should be fonad upon every table in the Empire . He is a glorious fellow , and was the first to enroll his name with me as a
member of tho Leeds Charter Association . I go to Vork to-day to address tbe people of the Micrter 4 own , in the aristocratic Concert
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Room , free adniWnon , " and I expect ajv overfld ^ in odiflfliMfcUna Yfv ^ ; . ^!! > v . ' - ^ o - ¦ iT ¦; t- ' - " -u > Tttis , «» the en < t « C my , week ' s jommal , it f not the flt ^ UK ^ lftc ^ c to tei ^ ef' tnf thanks to m / Soetoh l tt&ti 4 e . f BS ^ kflPrl Bhairdo ttiftt ! n ft ^ ojfffres )^ fu ^ iasaiBer f , bftt . , hejr » 1 $ mo * t »* th ^ t . < iritou * , $ Jb , « . month t bars tarftveiled ; upon an = » v « rage ^ mord than frtity tntfe * vdsy , and have addressed between ffif .. ;« $ " sjxiy ; ., me&ihgs ; ' / ' lftWa ^^ 'trpbii " ;^ arenge , fifteen boars a day . To thcVrhi ? perer ^ » Qt ! groanere I B&j , " joo do likewise , andvdon't % ' tii ? r me with your granting and jtttrr muupiags . You shan't , . fight with me tin the hut of the 4 , flOO , ( lOO rtaaaes is affixed to onr petJtioa !; and tHeo ^ have a >/ you , allin the lump ! » | , .: ¦ .. ' /> -V \ -
Fustian jackets , blister « d hands , and , nnshorn cMwJ , my- only friends , we will Btand or fall togen 'tbW- Ohfttard and nee conquer % backteard ^ mtd t iie / all , . Universal Suffrage and no surrender ihalt ever be my motto . Our strength it in qur , union , our powet in our . voice , and our , success in our perseverance . ¦¦ - ¦ '¦ ' . ¦ - ' •' ¦ ¦ - ¦ ¦ - ' ¦ ; r ; v' " ' v : ' •¦¦¦'¦ ' ¦ , ' , ¦ ¦ ' May heaven bless yony : And believe me , : ^> , Yowf ^ tWal friend , t And hatfd working labonrer , ' - ;¦; ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ¦ < • - ¦ - 'i ' - - - FearqwsO'Coswb Leeds ,. Wednesday , 10 th October , 1841 . '
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NEWCASTTJE . —A meeting of the Demonstration Committee was announced for Sunday , at one o ' clock , but the arrival of Mr . O'Connor spread through the dl »> trict like wildfire ; and long before that hoar , delegate from ^ the eotintry anived indozens to see their cb&fi mapj coming upward * of twelve miles , and were greatly disappointed when they Itemed that Mr . O'C . bad Wt town »¦ few minutes before their arrival ; and nothing could equal their expressions of joy when the Secretary told them that Mr . O'Connor pledged himself to rettum in about three weeks , and give them a whole week of it . Mr . Frankland having been called to the chair , the following xesoluUona were carried unanimously ;—Mored by Mr . Cockburn , and seconded by Mr . Sinclair , " That the delegates now present be tequested to communicate with the Chartfsts fn their
respective localities , and correspond with the County Secretary , stating the hour most convenient for a majority of them to hear a lecture from Mr . O'Connor when he visit * this neighbourhood . " Moved by Mr . Sinclair , ' and seconded by Mr . Sloane , " That a committee of seven be now appointed , ( with power t * add to their number ) to sot , in Case of emergency , in getting up the above meetings , and . that Messrs . Cockburn , Sinclair , Dees , Maugham , Crothers , Morgan , and M'Whiunfe form that committee . " Mr . Cookbura delivered a very able addressY and the meeting separated , hoping to get satisfaction for their dlsfeppaintmant in about thre « weekK The Chnrtteta of Segblll paid ill , per Mr . Wm , Langiaods , 6 s > 6 d . to tbe Missionary Fund ; and Measra . Oockburnand Sinclair were appointed to go to Seghill on Saturday evening . 13 th idstant , to deliver addresses and open an tusoelation there—hatf-past six o ' clock the hour of UMetlng . ' ' ' '
the Chartists held their weekly businesa meeting on Monday evening , Mr . Wra . Dees in the ciair . The Secretary read the minutes of last meeting , which were confirmed , likewise a letter frem Mr . O'Brien's Press Committee , in Leeds . Several bills were submitted to tbe Committee , and ordered to be discharged . After a lengthy discussion tho following resolutions were agreed to : —" That the town be dirided into districts , and that persons who may have time to spare be respectfully requested to canrass each their district for signataras to the National Petition . " "That the Treasurer be instructed to enter , weekly , into a book kept for
that purpose , all the contributions received , separately , and that the book lie on the table for the inspection of any member every weekly basinets night . " " That a public meeting ef members be held on this night fortnight to nominate a new Council . All who axe friendly to the CUarter in fall are respectfully requested to come and join this National Charter Association o& or before Friday week , and thereby reader themselves eligible to election , and to rote on that occasion , and if a sufficient sum is collected by voluntary contribution , on or before Monday week , to announce the meeting by placard , it be so annodBced ; If not , that the sums bo contributed be returned to the respective donors . -
TIVERTON . —Taa Cbartiato of this town held a meeting on Friday , Nor . the 5 th . at the AfiaociaUon Rooms , OoWen Lion , Westexe , when it was proposed that copies of the National Petition be not for ; also petition sheets for signatures , which was agreed to , and one hundred and fifty copies ordered to be distributed among the populace ; and nine petition sheets for signatures ware ordered forthwith . STONE , 8 ta FF 0 BD 6 H ire . —On Sunday last , Messrs . Peplow . Ward , and other friends from Stafford , together wiUx Mr . Leader and another friend from the Potteries , attended at this place for tbe purpose of establishing the National Charter Association . Cards of membership were taken , and there is no doubt but that with a little attention being paid to it , Stone will become a flourishing Chartist town .
DEPTFORD . —The Charter Association met at the Pilot , High-street , on Tuesday , Mr . Heywood in the chair . Mr . Firth brought forward his promised motion , and mored the following resolution , which was carried , " That this meeting view with regret and alarm tbe attempt of Mr . Todd , of No . 18 , Davis-street , Dalestreet , Liverpool , to attempt to print and publish a work to be ealled The National Chartist Directory and Almanack , considering such publication to be of the most destructive nature and tendency , by placing the National Charter Association within the immediate grasp of Gorernment ; ami further , that tbis meeting view with the greatest concern all such attempts to blow to pieces the great bulwark of British liberty , and are resofcred to use their utmost influence to put down every publication that is in any way calculated to injure the Charter . "
MEWPOAT ( Isle of Wight . )—The Chartists of this place have at last , after mature consideration , come to the resolution of joining themselves to the National Charter Association . On Tuesday evening , November the 2 nd , tbe subject was brought before the association , when after ssine observations from several of the members , it was resolved to dissolve the Working Men ' s Association , which was done unanimously , and the members present ss uti . mimously resolved to join tbe National Chartist Association .- Thoss who were present named Messrs . Gains , Oliver , Tailor , James Canteto , and Smith , to the Genoral Council , Mr . Oliver being appointed aua-treasurer , and Mr . Cantelo , sub-secretary .
ARNOLD—At a meeting here , on Thursday week , in the Chartist chapel , it was unanimously resolved" That this meeting is of opinion that the principles contained in the People ' s Chaster are founded in immutable truth and justice ; that che Cora Laws are iniquitous and unjust ; and that it is the duty of erery lover of his country to join heart and band for the enactment of the one , and the abrogation of the other . DAVENTBY . —A meeting was called on Saturday evening last , in the market-place , to hear a lecture from Dr . P . M . McDouall , on " the Evils of Ciass Legislation , " which was attended by above one thousamd people—more than was ever expected , considering tbat there was no association in the town , ana it being a bigoted Tory placa It was the first time tbat aver a meeting was got up by the working men ; and they hare shewn the enemies of freedom that they can act tot themselves , Tke meeting commenced at half-past six o ' cluck . Mr . M'Farlin , of Northampton , was called
to the chair . A resolution was proposed by Thomas Webb , cordwaiuer , { seconded by Dan . Marks , labourer , and carried amiitst the cheers of all present , adopting the National Petition , pledging the meeting to support the Executira Council , and to join the National Charter Association . Tho chairman then called upon Doctor M'Douall ta address the meeting , which he did in Ws usual expressive and animating ( style , f « r nearly two hours j shewing the evils of class legislation , and the benefit to be derived by making the Charter become the law pf thelAnd . The Doctor was cheered repeatedly throughput th « 4 eoture ; after which , twenty-six persons enrolled their nambs as members of the National Charter Association . The Chartists of Daventry will meet every Wedataday evening , at eight o ' clock , at the house of Thomas Webb , Union-place , when the sub-secretary of the National Charter Association -will Win attendan « e to enrol the name of any person who may wish to become a , member .
NOTTINGHAr / L-At * meeting here , at the Democratic Ch * pel , Kice-placo , on Monday , Mr . Russell in tbejDbair , the National Petition was adopted , and Mr . ueorge Harrison , of Calrerton , was elected delegate U tha Oonrention for Nottingham , Leicester , Petby , Lincola , and RatUnd . Mr . Gornelins Fawkea delivered an excellent lecture , to a large audience , on the Ponding system , allowing , in a very clear and masterly manner , bow the increase of paper money had tended to enhance the value of every species of proriflions , and , at the same time , had depredated tho « value of labour ia an equal ratio , and had p . boanvrded additional facilities in the improrement ancJ cre&tiou of machinery . New members again joiasd the Association . A vote of ti . aDks was fjiven to the lecturer , who responded , and the meetlngr quietly d ' . spersod . I
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1 fiXltlllirtCfHAJtt . —ChaKTIST MKETIUGS—FHEKki ^ ST tiEBT . —The usual weekly n » eeting of the . mem-\ jen beloogtog to tbe Nalfonal Charted Aswlatlon was hela at tne ' rooiB in Freeman-street , ote Monday erenlnc last' m Alfred Fawell was eaUed to the chair . Mr , 'Qeofgii'Whlte addressed flie ' tneeUng at great le ^| tb « AcpbsiuVr ' the enormous cruelties p ^ erpetrated oa tbe ! wo \ ldng ' elases by the present un | rrtt-aiid rrturderous system ^ The balance sheet was theit rfea 4 ty the TfeasjtrBr , after which the foHewir ^ persons'wwre noininAtod «« members of th&Counen , tO ««¦ Oie p ') &ce <• Mf . Bough , Who ^ ^ ha * resigned , ^ ^^ Ir . Thorpe , > Sr . SpinkB , and Mr . Pountriey . The election will take place oa Monday venisg next . A latge ¦ number of petition : sheets were handed to various pewons to procure elgnstona j after Which tbe meeting separated .
"Fox IHN , SWAtLQW-STUEET ;— -A . ' meetiBg called by placard , was held at the abore place , on Monday ^ te ^ pa last , Mr . J . Williamsott in the chair . Tbe iocgiing was addressed by Mr . J . Mason , of Newcastleot-Tyne . . ' . Tajrious plans were after wards laid down for snTJ » dlni ' the principles in that populous neighbourh «) 4 , af ^ er which the meeting was adjourned to next Alon ^ ayevening . ' .. ' . ' .. ' . ' ..., ' , ¦ . ; ,. ;• -. " . '¦ tDOMBStic Coffee . House , Henbietta-Stbeet . The Hampton Ward National Oharte * Assooiation held th (^ , wtt » alw » ekly meeting at , the , above piace , on Thursday evening , Mr . John Pare In the chair . Mr . Gteorgt WAite addreflsed the meeting at some length on rarioos tepios , aa 4 eneooraged those present to persa
Tennee . Sbeata oounected wlfch tbe National Petition ito A * signston * at tbe fcouse of Air . Pare , H « nrtafcts jfUttbil / r ^ - : . ¦ ,..- - ¦ ¦> ¦ ¦ - ; - ' >; ' r - '¦ ¦ - ¦ " = ' - :. ( GUAKTIBTS 4 > V BlBMlNGHAM LOOK OUT !—The » nti-Com Law Whig faction are about hiding another meeting very floon , to which they have invited Cobden , of- § tepb « nsoii ' s-square notoriety , and Curtis , from Amertesyia order to thrust their nostecms down your tnroaW Watch tbe TOiserable plotters well ( and shew l ^' fyoa i littendaa * 8 at tbe Town Hall , dtttlie idayof taaetitig , ( which accordihg to Mr . J . Stirfgen statefflent , wttlbfton Monday nexW and give theta tb «« ui 8 biDg tttok * . rtH * o hanbug I the Charter , the whole Charter ^ iffd uothlag-lee * ' >
'• ' ¦ NOTICK TO BlBMlifGHAM DISTRICT . —All places conneeted . with this district who are in arrear to the lecturer's fund are requested to send in their quota imtiiediately , 11 they intend to secure the future service * of a , lecturer . " i . ¦ ¦ :. ¦ ¦ ' . ¦ . ' - ' r . . ' - ¦ l ¦ ' ¦ ' - * ' Fjiost , Wiluams , and : Jones . —At the uaual weekly msetiag of the Qeneral Restoration Committee , held at the Charter Assoclatloa Boom , Freeman-street , on Tuesday eveoiogla t , Mr . Boug& In tha chair , it was resolved— " That the form of agitation and petitioning which was laid down in the roles and object * of this Committee , be now carried into effect , and that we , as
a Committee , recommend tho country to follow out the said ! plans , being of opinion that the men will be brought back if the country will follow oat the same , and ftJBO that the said plans be published . " Correspondence was read from tbe country , and also from the Members of Parliament for Birmingham , in reference to presenting the petition , and from the Home-office , in reference to this Committee's Memorial , which was ordered to be published . . The said correspondence will , therefore , appear asJariy as possible . In consequence of the 89 iree for the benefit of Mrs . Roberts taking place on Tuesday evening next , this Committee , at its rising , adjourned for a fortnight
Public Meeting , Steelhouse-Lane . —A meeting was held at the Ship Inn , Steelhouse-lane , and addressed by Messrs . Ernes , Horsley , Porter , Davis , and others . Shannan Crawford ' s letters were read and warmly applauded . Several petition sheets were distributed , and a handsome collection made for the lecturers fund . : - tdW |> OJf .--CHARXisx Hai . l , 55 , Old Bailey . — On Thursday , Nor . 4 th , a meeting took place , Mr . Stall wood in the chair . Mr . M'Qtath delivered aa excellent address on the principles of the People ' s Charter , proving tbe ineontettible light of the people to the Suf frage , and disproving the calumny that they were too ignoranito exercise it Mems . Cator , MaynarA , SU 11-wood , and others , also ably addressed the meeting , which continues to increase in numbers .
8 r . P * NcaAa—On Sunday last , at the Feathers Wanen-street . Mr . Martin delivered an excellent leetore , subject—True Patriotism . The Lecturer gave the highest satisfaction to a numerous and intelligent audience , and was much applauded . Tbs Chair was filled in an able manner by Mr . Polling . Nine members were enrolled , and votes of thanks were gives to the Chairman and Lecturer . Tower , Hamlets . —Mr . RuffyRWley lectured here on Sunday evening , to an excellent audience , and much good wm effected . The sum of 7 s . 8 ( 1 . was collected for a distressed mechanic ; and Mr . Ridley , accompanied by other members , conveyed it to his abode , where they found the man , his wife , and seveu children in a state of destitution which is a shame and a disgrace to a Christian country . Tailors . —On Thursday last , Mr . J . Fussell lectured at the Bricklayer ' s Arms , King-street , Golden square , to the great satisfaction of bis audience .
Middlesex . —London Delegate Meeting . —On Sunday last , a meeting of delegates was held , Mr . Martin in the chair . After tbe transaction of considerable business , receiving reports , and appointing deputations , tbe following resolution was carried , with one dissentient , " That ft is the opinion of this Council that the Editor of the Northern Star acted wisely in noticing the observations of Mr . Black . At the same time , thia Council doubt not the integrity and z ? al cf Mr . Black in tbe cause of freedom . " The foUowiog resolution was also passed , " Tbat this Council recommend the necessity of the various localities inquiring into the character and capabiiies of the various candidates for the delegates of the ensuing Convention . " London East . —Boot and Shoemakers . —Mr . Benbow lectured at the Star Coffee House , Golden-lane , on Sunday evening .
Surret and Deptford . —At a meeting of members of the Council residing in Surrey and Deptford , in Kent , held at 1 , Cbina Walk , Lambeth , on Sunday last , the reports from eaoh locality were read and received , giving a flattering account of each district . Resolved , " That eaoh locality be requested to enter into a voluntary subscription towards the support of tbe forthcoming Convention , and would recommend that the easiest method would be for each member in employ to pay ljd . per week until February next , which would raise ample funds , for their proportionate share . "" That 1 , 000 petition heads , as printed by Mr . Hobson , be purchased immediately for the use of the localities , to be left from house to house to be called for by the
Committee for signatures . " Bermondsey paid 2 s . 2 d . to the Council and 5 s . for the petitions . After considerable discussion upon tbe best means to agitate Surrey and Kent , a Committee was appointed to bring to an amicable arrangement some dispute that has arisen among themselves at Deptford . The meeting adjourned to meet at tbe new room taken by our friends at Wandswortb , the King ' s Head , when it is requested that eaoh member of the Council , with other members , will attend to strengthen the hands of such a noble patriotic band as these who reside at Wandsworth , who have proved themselves always ready to stand in the front of the battle against all opposition ; therefore , let no excuse be made for non-attendance on Sunday next . Chair taken at half-past four o ' clock .
Limehoush . —Mr . Ayling lectured to a numerous and attentive audience en Tuesday evening . The cause is rapidly progressing in this locality , and it promists ere long to be one of the strongholds of Chartism . London , —A ball , concert , and tea party were held at tho Social Institution , John-street , Tottenham-courtroad , on Monday evening last , for the benefit of Mr . Carrier , late a prisoner in Westbury goa ! . Nearly threehundred persons ' were present . Thoa . DuBcombf , Esq . M . P ., took the chair , and after tea , addressed the meeting at great length , as also did Mr . Moore , Mr . Roberts , Mr . W . Carrier , Dr . M'Douall , Mr . Eaffy Ridley , Mr . J . Cleave , and Mr . Parker . The following resolutions were carried amidst tremendous cheers : —
" That we heartily congratulate our guest , William Carrier , on his release , and on his continued adhesion to thegreat principles contained in the People's Ciiarter . " " That this meeting viewing the frightful distress and degradation of the working classes , the rain inevitable to a great portion of the middle / class , and most of tbe evils which afflict society , as being the legitimate offspring of class legislation , pledges itself to united and unceasing exertions to obtain the People's Charter as the means for a removal of existing , and preventing future abuses in all our institutions , of raining the productive class to' their proper position in society , and thus removing all cause fer discontent by restoring to all their lust riahts and enabling « Jl to live In
comfort . " "That this / meeting returns itasincerethanka to Thomas Dancombe , and thS other Members of Parliament , who have supported the interests of the working class ; this meeting also returns its thankB in particular to Mr . Duaoombe fox his great exertions on behalf of the political victims , and his kindness on taking the chair this evening . " Mr , Duncombe returned thanks for the latter , and presented £ 5 to the committee , on behalf of Carrier , The Chartist females of the Tower-Hamlets presented . a satin stock to Mr . Carrier , who returned thanks . Danoing was kepi up till a late hour . A very long report of the interesting proceedings at this meeting was famished to us by oar correspondent , which we have been r « lactantly compelled tfeus to curtail .
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TRTJRO , ( CoRKWAXL . J-Ott Stodayj ^ "" defeg&te meeting took place at the housg or Mr . Joba Eadean , ( cofiea-house , ) Castle . atreet , when-the following places . were . reDreseBted :- —Truro , Mr . T . H . Loogmaidf Jtedrfco , Mr . Hancock ; Helstoue . Mr , Gijlard ; Sfc .. Coiuinb # G . JBndean ; St . Day , Mr . Thos . Oron * wi&s # venl friends ffora « Mh society . Mr . GdwWcalled lo the chair , and JT . H . Longmai < f v ^^ ftNwM' &W !* # ! & " $ » '¦ sereril delegates having reported progress , , 0 iey went into dia-^ a ^ on ion , * hiBi r riett : po ^ p , lQ ^^ iaeanB for ^ further ««»?
agitating roe : qpxraHr . ; wnen » wasiwuyy . < - gM «? f «^^ © ne " mopth , to teAvt ? In tin countf , and ft Pls ^ i be drawn m fo ?! his future coarse , wtach was agreed upon , and ^ ot salary-fixed ; each locality nobly < woMng forward to the eopport of the lecturer-^ . t the ttiontn end gteat hopes ire entertained that ofter town& ^ ill ' c ^ n i ^ forward to . their assi stance , ¦^ y Ii ? 6 ly dl ^ oassipn' " took plao « on ihegreat , ^ he all * powerful jpetit ^ D | wfiiah waai to b& adopta ^ at the different | rafces , ; wBeri at i ^ ^ ftr ^ yrj ^ : ^ ven to the sbJDifC Tsry to wrj # a for sixty BKeets-andti » a , ^ uadred headings ^ and at a futare-period to obtain as many waifa ok maV be found aecessarr . and that the taredo
^ t Meettng now invite ; . the attention of tha IExecafive . 1 ^ : tWb most im portant ; county , thai for th 6 semiring of not only signatures , bat eapport to ^ t htir body ^ a ^ Convention to > carry out those grand objects , and causing . the Pepplo ' s Charter to become the law of tbe land , assuring ( hem py their sjsndjngsaohasDr . lU'Douali , or such oth ^ r ii ; flaential gentlemen of their body , that Cornwall , though low down , will not be least , thongWast , in the struggle . The lecturer having daring ihe last week footHred at iledrath , HeTstone , St . Colomb , Wadebridgej Trurd , &o ., whed at each of those places excellent meetings and great accessions of numbers to the ranks , aad two associations formed , being the result of . his labours . At Trurooa
, Tuesday , we bad an open air meeting , on Castle Hill , which was addressed by Mir . Powell . > aifP ^ lijpBW ^ -bfl J > ida yv 5 ov . 5 th , aiconcerC was held imhe National Ohajtor Assooiation room , the baud and gjee singers volunteered their services op . the occasion , and a great many songs and rt-dtationp were song and delivered by other members of the Assooiation . The greatest satisfaction , was given to all present , most of whom were females . About thirteen shillings were ; cleared , whieU Is to be devoted towardB defrajipg the exponcea of the National Petition . On Monday , iVIr . Leach lectured to a namerous audience out of doors , whea he explained the prinwples ^ f the ' People ' s Charier to upwards of seyon huudred persons . r
HARTtEPOGL . —A public meetins : was held here last Monday . Mr . Holteastead , of Middle ? bro ' , spoke for upwards « f an hoar and a half , and was warmly applauded throughout the whole of his address . A considerable uunibor of the middle c'assea were there" and seemed to pay great attention to the speakel ? ., ¦ MIODIMJSBRO ' . —The Chartiats here have adopted the foliowing resolution : — " That the thanks of this meeting are due and are hereby given to the patriotic Irishmen who so nobly defended the character of their bravo countryman F . O'Connor , Esq .. from the base and malignant assertions of Parson Br « water sad his tools . "
RrjUk . —On Wednesday night , Mr . Vincent addressed a nnmerous andience in the Frao IVJason ' s Lodge . He was listened to with the greater attention , and raptutOHsly applauded . It mast be acknowledged that he has made great improvement in Normanby ' s colleges . His style and tfoa are admirable ; and it is difficult to decide whether his sound and powerful reasoning in favour of the Charter , or his keen satire gave the greatest satisfaction . —[ By some accident this waa omitted in our last . ] WARXJET . —The cause of Chartism is Readily progressing here . At our meeting night , on '; he 1 st of November , it was agreed that a voluntary subscription , be entered into for four weeks in Succession , to enable the Executive to carry out their objects in view .
WIOAW . —Qn Snnday evening , at the Association Room , Millgate , there was a good muster . wBsri one feeling only seemed to pervade the meeting—that of a determination to bury all minor diiferencoe , and to work with one aceord for the acoomplishoiant ol Universal Suffrage . Speakers from various p . is of the town were present , when that zealous aL . i unflinching Chartist , Mr . James Hyslop , draper , delivered a powerful and energetic address , cailinat oa the working men to stand or fall by tho Cnarter . Mr . R . Ward wound ap the proceedings Avith a
speech ol considerable length , urging the necessity of supporting the Executive Council , for whom a sum was voted , and also an order for 100 copies of the National Petitioa for 1842 , to be circulated . among the middle classes chiefly , to preoluc ^ the possibility of any excuse , on the score of ignorance , of our principles , the reasonableness of oar claims * and the justice of our cause . BARNSLEY . —Some new members were enrolled on Monday last . All are determined to nse their utmost powers of esertiou in procuring siguatiir-is to the petition . ;
AR 0 SLET . —We are adding to our numbera every week . Thanks wera . Toted at onr last meeting to the Aberdeen trades , for their noble reception of O'Connor . : Newton HBATH . —Mr . James Leach delivered a lecture in the Chartist Room , Newton Heath , on Sunday last , which gave great satisfaction . Mr . Bell , of Salford , delivered a lecture in the game room on Monday . KNAKESBRO ' .-Thc Chartists of Knare-bro ' met on Monday evening last , in the Assoeiation Roomr Raw Gap , when Mr . William Johnson was called to the chair . After the business of tbe Society was over , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : —' ¦ * That the Chartists of Knareabro' return
their siaoere thanks to the Chartists of Aberdeen and its vicinity , for their magnanimous display ia honour of that noble of nature , Feargas O'Connor-Esq ., and to the Chartists of Scotland generally . * "That the Chartists of Knaresbro' place implicit confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esq . so long as that patriotic gentleman stands firm to the Charter . w That a vote of censure be passed by tbe Chartists of Knaresbro * upon Daniel O'Connell , Esq ., for the abuse of the Chartists generally , in his striug of re 3 o 3 iitione , which appeared in the Star of last Saturday , and for advising his poor , deluded , bat honest countrymen to hate the Charter , but hopes the patriotic Irish will adhere to the Charter , as it is the only means by which they can gain their , independence . "
BILSTON . —A general meeting of the Chartists o £ this town was held on Tuesday evening week , for , the purpose of hearing the reports of Messrs . Stiran and Cadley relative to their respective delegations to Stafford and Birmingham . Mr . Mosely was called to the chair . Mr . Stiran and Mr . Cadley , in lengthened and eloquent speeches , made known the purport of the delegate meeting at Stafford en tha previous Sunday . Mr . John Ma ? on waa nominated a 3 a fit and proper person to represent the counties of Stafford and Salop in the forthcoming Convention .-
ALPRETON . —At the weekly meeting , on Saturday last , it was resolved to get a number ox' the National Petition to distribute amongst the people of Aifreton . and the aorrounding districts prior to the Petition sheets being taken round for signatures . There was a suggestion made as to the propriety of establishing a joint-stock provision company , and tha feeling it created almost amounted to universal satisfaction . Several persons put down their names as members . The cause is going on well . Four new members wore enrolled , ana took cards of membership .
STjKDsiiXi&NQ . —On Tuesday evening last there was a full attendance at the Arcade Room . Messrs . Binns , Williams , and Bragg addressed the meeting Several new members were enrolled . A new and beautiful song , entitled " The Banner of the Charter , " composed by a Sunderland Char tist ; was sung by the meeting , and received with great applause . Life Bow Hobsb . —The meeting here , on Sunday afternoon , was well attended . Mr . Binns addressed it in hia usual effective style .
BEDUNGTON . —On Saturday evening , * Mr . Williams , in compliance with an invitation , paid a visit to this spirited and intelligent village . He held a good meeting immediately after his arrival , and another the following ( Sunday ) forenoon , » t tbo Cross . They determined to enrol themselres ia tha National Charter Assooiation , and there is nocdonbfc a flourishing and powerful Society will speedily be seen here . SOTTTH SHIELDS . —Latterly there has been new political life manifested in this place . A fine , intelligent , and upright body of men , lamenting the apathy of their town , and desirous of seeing it oeenpy that position in the movement
for freedom which it once .. held * recently invited Messrs . Williams and Binns , of Suaderlaud , to aid them in holding a public meeting for the purpose of bringing the ciaimBof Chartism under the notice of the men of Shields . Mr * Williams and Mr . Alexander Wilson , ( the mason ' s delegate , ) attended the first meeting , which waaheld U * ' * Jarge room uX thm Banks of the Tync . Mr . Jalin Doufilas w * s called to the Chair . The ' room was er ^ wdjed to suffocation . After spirited and excellent addresses from Meamr . WHson and Wj ] lfiHBs , resolutions ia favour of the
National Chatter Aesocistion , and also in favour of the National Petitfdu , were « naaimou 8 ly adopted . Attb . fr olese of the meeting , several eurolled ^ emselv < 58 inthe Aafiociatiftn . ; On Wednesday last , the second meeting was held , which Mr . ' WuHanis aad Mr . Bragg attended and addresssd at greggWritlK ^ andsnccestuUy , for forty-two cards of tWrm ^ ffN . Charter Assooiation were disposed of an ^ aKPSSA ^ - , orders have been given for thirty mo » et J ^^ 5 ^ wP ^ W \ lias hcea permanent . ' y engaged for JedBKBmiralHL \>^ . Well done meu of Shields I that iBjSbm ^^ O 0 ^ QJ : $ S $ MW& "Wmw
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Nov. 13, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct404/page/1/
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