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r-Rtina en extract from a Utter to a friend in f itftny Edinburgh . J Lancaster Cattle , Mfcreb 31 st , 184 L MT BIAS M + ?*»» . # ftan your repliM to my former letters , I see you -j Ljt tb * t I have not overrated , the jTiynenwieaiai or ZitiiaA po- « r of the middle classes . I have not yet CiTour expected answer to my last , in which I en-SJiwoed to show that their toeial power Is still ZZ&t & * & & eiT poetics ! Should we ( m I anticipate ) Lj aride likewise on thai point , then must you
inevitawTeooctade with me , that the middle classes can f ^ ore ill oar political and social evils whenever they jjv . - ^ i tbout either convulsing society , «• form lag any fended " Unions" with us for the purpose . You £ a * t &lsQ admit that w « have a perfect right to hold jLjn responsible fat those arils—Bering they wm ^^ er remote tkem themselves , nor suffer , tu to do so ^ Ijnd that » no sane person would think of uniting fa » ay purpose with known enemies , our proper vjjjoea , a * Chartists , is to combine together as one —a note *** the middle class , bat affaitut them , in order to pit an end to their usurpations .
Bir t , it S » said , " Some of them are friendly to us , ^ oaid yt » exclude them ? " are . Certainly not ; if th * y be jeeSf friendly , they will unite with us to get the CfcHfer—if they be not , they will exclude themselves . "We cum ot rtject any aan , of any elaas , who , bona jy . admits our principle ; nor have we erer spumed tfjP c o-operation of middle class Chartists . On the coatttfj . ¦*« ka ye * ' vir * J received them with open bCMi and will do so again , even to our persecutors , j joaid they become honest ; for there is more Joy i& bs » T « 2 tor one riangr that repentetb , Ulan for niaety ^ jd nine just persons . The P « opie '» Charter eXdrndes M from the rights of aUxsnafcip ; neither wiU Ibe Oar tists exclude anybody from their " Unions , " who voald not exeJede the Charier . But we can £ sra no Hanee—we « kb enter into no compact with aea -who
teamK from w , as the conditions of their jo ' smg n * . ti » t -re remmoce the Warier . To renounce the Char . Is , would be either to renounce our own rights—which T ^ cid b e sadness—or to barter away the lights . of jtoe * , wfckh would be wickedness . The Chartist ^ jjo eoa M = do the former is item cattpmt—iAa acts are pdlsadwid . The Chartist who eould dt > the latter fetched and a traitor to » ttwnosen * BJenfranchiseiBfflt he would suction . With wbat face can any QarttSt-coniplain of Whig or Tory efcebxsiveQess , if he * tows fcumeU ready to exclude others tire moment the ^ BS of -enfraBdiiBeuieD t is opened to -faimself > Why , ve sfcsuld not be able w hold teeetfeer one week , if « t jfc&itted eTen the possibilivy « C sty portion ot out koij being base enough to barter » way the rights of Mflber portion for any conskkentim whatever , propesed or supposed .
BdJere me , then , my dew it—— , that no portion 4 f < ih * middle classes can be friendly to us who would « & M to renounce the Chute * , it is asking us to « Kher degrade ourselves , ot betrtp one another . It is ttkutg one portion of us to eo * e ourselTes -with di » - { nee , by girisg out s&ncdoa to t&e enslaTement of the tosU It is uking uj to be gwity of the same crime 3 onrdt one another of wfeich we accuse the comnot oppressor . In short , it is asking us to commit a double poliiial suicide , one on owewi&e , the other on oar yuWic Charter ; fox it is »* Mng as to behare in sacii « T 3 j , tovxrds ene anotber , se 'Would at once annihilate * n nuitual respect and CffdCdflBce between Chartist a * d Qurtist , a&d almost . mstif j-sur oppressors in treMmg
alike dog * for the remaiader of oar lires . The man or men vho , under tiw cloak of friendship , would propose Each terms to « s » re- « smiti £ attii sconndrrfs , ' * nJy fflse dffree less bese than the scoundrel " CbttRist " vbo would accept tijain . If we bare not hittorto sehiered osr liberty , we tare at least done sonstbing to deserve it If we have not escaped persecution , we bxte xt any rate preserved our honour and chacaoter as tpsrtT . If -wehxv * not rsached tbe promised laad , ve bsve a : least the -eecsolation of knowing tbs > t we in on the high road to it , and that nothing but recrebb eompromise « u oar own part cm retard « nr
propesv Bat osee « dsit the infamous pelicy of setting off "cbesp bread" against invaluable -piineples , of p }» ewg inca in the same catego ^ with teici . B sad mortar , « ed sicriSciug each oUter- ' s rights to the guilty feats &ad cupidity of our enemies—once , I » y , adniit Aet = infamous policy , and JKray goes everrthm ; tiut now helps to bind bs together in the l&agtii o € »» tF , -yswer , character , self-reject . " mutal « mfid « ace , "the consciousness of growiag power , the terror we tare struct into the enewjs tie cer-Uintj Gf « KaK 8 tafBecess—in short , we beoeats morally ad politically delsoct
If taesad&e'tiaases choose to establish atBonsshold Eo&i-fi tjgtem , they can do so without o « r assistance —indeed , as well w&hout as with us—See we-have no vote * to give . JThe only aid we can give ar . y party ia the " pressure froai without . " That aid we will give to say party that goes for Universal Sa&sge . We Besot be ¦ eBpected to do m to any party that goes iptrftKt it , < for & £ t would be going agairnt- oimetvea , ) nor Cat goes for « nything else—for anythmg Vfeat can ke got wiiioK : JTerrersal Sufirage is not worth getting . Household SuffKge is not worth " a . pressure from » itbont " - ^ epe « . ' of the Corn Lsws is bc : worth itaotising te&i its ; middle classes have &&er to-offered « promised is ^ orth it —nothing tb » t tbey ever will < &r will fee w « rth it— 'CuiveTsal Ssffage alone is Worth h .
"BatwiBiocfcihe aid of the middle -classes , how is T / niTemi gaffrage to be got V This jzoos — " How sre the Barepresested people to get tbe * aachis < s without the consent of the middie classes , expressed bj iher rqireeaiitsSves in Parliament ? " Z answer that tpsesfea by potsing another— " How -did the middle daises get lbs franchise ? ' If yoa aMwsr this question honestly , yo * r answer will «— "TTajrj by takiBg it to be sare . " Or which SBonnU tethe-stme thing , * ' by letting ibe Government « e that a »^ w « cld take it , if not fre ^ y « 3 d proinpUy
« Bced « t- Has is the only way that any people have eT& eufraBdiised ; and whenever 'the working people shall fee as united and res 5 l * 4 e ** s were the Jfcidle classes in 1 & 31 , thsy wia get enfranchised in ae lame way . Soever , never , in any -ctfeer way ; fur »* to esjtecimg rtbe middle ciaswa to co-operate in such % * aA : ? ' " ^ ™ 7 quintessence of JoUy ; at least fiiere ii feat ooe-sray ol securing iheir-ecxperation , it uto shew &em we can do without it;—enleswe can K » " » that , we « iall never have thtiraid . Whenever »» 00 dlMriL Wfi shall have more aid from them than
* s era- img&iBea for . Tis astonishing a * w generous your audok ciHg dm »» to those who n « ed not their Psxnxix ?; they will not grudge spending twenty PWD& < a a dianer to a lord or opeaaire M . P ., i ** » ould-6 ee you dead and d—d before they ¦^ "a p ve job « dianei , if you ^ aat ^ djeae . Their P » aao » T 8 the tzact eoimterpzn , in thie . rtgpect , of JJ ^ i Uiiif . . They help only those who can help JS ** l * . in&od s name , with all talk afcett uniting Tjn the » iddle , ciasses Last year , and the year r ** ' *»? ack of - ^ naTes and fowls bronikt ridicule ^ w w by ererlaatiDgly arguing on tUe eotap&rative osna of moral and physical forceOne etdecl&red
. « .. "SBsavea for 2 w ^ ^ . g otiler f ^ yacc /^^ d they ^ M qwte > eidy-te empl oy the latte r force . against «« Kojjer , to decide which of the two -ifowsg . they ¦^ d e mpiay a gh a st the common eneay . 4 : never ^ T * ~ » ^ beiiigerents to enquire whetter we « r « LT la posaaeaioa of eitiler description of force , tt ^ HSr tofe ?*^^ ttat they were taiiog the * enectjai eoorse . te leave us destitute of both . For law > t ? teadeDCy - « ould their unmeaaiag dilutes « R . Tiayea ihsg- Ksem disposed to piay a siixiiar » " «• / noi of nothiag but meetings and ( £ * cu * Rionj S ^»«^ " to ascertain » whether we « ght tiaSw 11 ^ " 0 Bite " ^^ tbe middle classes . " while
last ilT " ftrlQ - * nquirijig about are altogstier > 2 j >? ' « . » nely , i « t , " whether the middie . classes ^™ -e wici ag , ted oa -what conditions ? and . 2 nd , i £ **« _ it would uot be better to abandon agjtatioi ^^ ^ , arty i * - **™***! that only brings £ ? £ " ^ " ^ « •» * k 0 take part in it , « re ^ TiauT ^^^ traders ? - feeaJT elswes » m not nnito with us far ^ y ^ fraiaanifegt . Ti » equally clear that nothing J 64 tt * , ? Tersal Suffrage m the Charter wiU aecom-S ^^ e , we reqni « J why waste breath , tbea . ' ia th 7 l-., . lleUlel' we on «^ t or ought not to unite *« So ^ tS ^^ d **** ? " About one half of them are „ aa « y the otter half ate Whig * ,- themiser » bl * *^ £ ai ~ T ? > artit * the remsiader , are either •^ iS I « f ^ y *** ^^ nondescript * b kaew \ 2 fiDd wil « a they are wanted ; even if % * c ^ d ^" v * fiad them ' *»* COBjd *™» t 116111 ' ** J 4 e aL ™! njele « to a * . aaJeas they declared * * an ^ T " , ' * •*!»»<« independent part , **» pabta ^ ^ ^ coant O '; T « ^ eak and J ° O 4 ettZ . D *** are > toey ** t ^ Chartist , to < S * SLV ^ P 00 * 6110111 Suffrags and Reptsl of the ^^ attlfeff ^^ " J oifliag the Cnartitts for * 7 PertL »; ? 8 mi no bumbug . 1 m it possiM « that *» £ b ^> , „ " ? ^ y M be stupid enough to desire $ : ^ toU ^ ^* ? If that be , I am sorry for *»< Be » lTy » : _ Pei . » ° * principle , do these sham-BeIt
• sshl aTtTrT fiold " common with ns . If you ^^ Ttm ^ V ! 01 m ? 5 irhen ' » UU » g ,- I iw wu h me in opinion once more , yours sincerely , James 3 . O'BfilEIf .
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^ ered lJS ^ P H ^ &WE . —A lecture was *** sn . 5 £ ° n Fr iday . Tenin ^ last , in the As-Hl * Sfa Iv which * Tej 7 ifri *** discussion ^ s ^ frf ^* , SeTer 41 members took part . ^ fUttOT ^ ^ le eture , the following resolu-?* :- ~ l * Th ! t' ! S ? carne 4 ^^ J one dissentient a ** tothelL v meeriD /? returnVheir sincere ^ e * to « ofe : ^ f old Fox > £ «> 5 for letting IJ VtnT ? ^ * P es , and the direction SS . A " ' *»» SSin trt ae the brare mea ^ trae ^^ a pi . r ^? Presen t organisatiou , and A ^ t Dosi ^ n ^ to at ""act them from their £ * , *» K ^' " n ? ^^ this meeting declare ^^ kle t ^ 61106 in tbose m ^ who so ^ Hfi , , ^ . ^ toolB of Gsvernment , which , h Ue ongiwors of the more to be . "
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WEST-RIDIISG DELEGATE MEETING . A West-Riding Delegate Meeting wm held ia the large room , over the Co-operativa Store , Xtewibury , on Sunday the 18 th of ApriL Delegates were present from tie following places : — Bradford , Mr . W . J . 8 mith ; DeWBbury , Mr . William Moeely Stott j Hudderafisld , Mr . Shaw ; Wakefleld , Mr . Pearson j Leeds , Mr . Hick ; Upper Wortley , Mr . J . Dudson ; Halifax , Mr . Crossland : Sheffield , Mr . Parks . letters were ^ Iso received from Leeds , Keighley , Suwerby , Barnsley , and York . Mr . Shaw was unanimously called to the chair . Moved by Mr . Crossland and seconded by Mr . Smith : — " Th&t Mr . "VTtn . Mostly Stott , hair drester , Town End , Dewsbury , be tfce Secretary , to whom all nwnfes must be sent , to be by him handed over to the Treasurer . '
A respectable parson residing at Dewsbury , was also appointed Treasurer . Moved by Mr . Wm . Hick and seconded by Mr . CBOSSLAND : — " That a Tote-of thanks be given to Mr . Arran for his services as Missionary , for the last month . " Moved by Mx . Smith and econtfcsd by Mr , HICK . "" That tin question of appointing & West-Riding Lecturer be adjourned to the next meeting . " Moved try Mr . Hick * md seconfltedby Mr . Smith .- — " That this meeting views wfth extreme regret the attempt tu&ue to supersede the present organization as adopted % y Delegates , chosen by the people , for a new one hy Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and sixty four others , as developed in a circular letter bearing their names ; this
meettef being of opinion , that * &ch a change is altogether uacaUsd for , and must necessarily , if carried out , prodMoethe worst consequences to the Chartist cause , by w&g&ig the energies o ! th « people without forwarding thek interests ; leaving , as ft does , on its very impress , a < a « el delay of our political Tedemption . And further , tkst this meeting considers the parties who have given tteir aid in this business > are highly censurable , a * d while the position they fcave taken up is maintsioed , ¦ feey are unworthy the wafidenoe of all Chartists . For while the play into tee fcands of Messrs . Hume , Roebuck , and O Conneli , is pursued , the most ftagrant
' insult is offered to all « oc incarcerated friends , &ad tnoro especially to th * t aotte champion of freedom Peargus O Connor ; as it is a well ascertained fact ttet the whole movement fr « n beginning to end has been concocted for the psrpoee of alienating toe affe « ion 8 of the people from t * e * 'best friend , to furnish tbo means of further triumph-of that arch-traitor , -who to * t once the curse of freedaHi and the sceurge of unbsppy Ireland . Against tins , the meeting begs to -enter its decided protect ; sad emphatically calls apon all the friend * of Cbutisu to rally round the stwadoxd themselves have raise *; and by this token of fature g « od , prove they are enteful for past services . "
A letter fro * Ur . Pitkethly was haw read to the meeting , when After a great deal of discussion , the following resatetfon was carried . Moved by -Kr . Crosslasd and eeceaded by Mr . Smith : — " That Ur . . Titkethly of HuddersSel 4 , having presented a bill totbis Delegate Meeting claiming a balance of £ 12 4 s . « d . which he alleges is dvs to him for services , as delegate to the Convention , and as this meeting is * ot to possession of the facts tto enable it to judge respecting the justice of that * ai ? u , it is expedient that this meeting do adjourn to Sunday the 16 th of May , to be bolden at the same plaes , aud that the Secretary be'instructed te write to Mr . iPitkethly , and alBo . to the X ^ elegates who attended the meeting which professed to- « ettle with Mr . Pitkethly .-requesting them . to attend « t the adjourned meeting , < sr t&e purpose of having tbe matter explained . " After a * cte of thanks " had bee « given to the Chairman , the meeting adjourned to the < lSth of May , at ten o ' clock 4 n the ferenoon , to beJioiden in the large room ovar 4 he Co-operative Store . Dawsbury .
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THE ES : CUTIV £ TO THE PEOPLE , CONGERNING THE COX ^ E ^ 'TION . Ab procrastination might be injurious to our sacred eause in -the present momentous crisis , we have , tberef « re , iagreed to perform tfee duty of convening a public neeting , to select tbe acquired number of persons to form the Convention . As far as we have iuforai » ikD . on the snbject , ihree >< ptrfonB aro already agreed opon , namely : —One of the Frost , Williams , and J « ne £ 's Restoration Comairtbee ; the second , a gentleman from Wales ; and tke third , Mr . Pitkethly ., > wko , we believe is to ge in Mr . Heir ' s Btead , that gentleman being unable W eltend . The people of Giaa ^ e *? have appointed their o « rii representative , and ar © -deterained to pay him , « o t ' nai we can have nothiag to do in his case ; therefore , all we have to do is , tosee thai six other pers * ns * re fairly balloted from the 4 ist of candidates already nominated .
A public meeting will be held on Wednesday eveuiag ^ At Bevea o ' clock , the 38 th day of April , 1841 , lokallotthe required number of persons for the forthcoming Convention . The meeting will be held ia the National Charter Association-room , Manchester . We , therefore , expect ev « ry candidate ' s name will be in our secretary ' s possession by the forenoon post 0 * Wednesday . James Leech , President , m JiS . CiRSLtSGR , Richd . Littler , John Cams-cell , Secretary .
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SAxy » BD . —Mr . Campbell lee tared on Sunday evening to the Chartists ; Mr . Leech lectured on Monday erening , and handled his tubject in his usual masterly manner . Mr . JLand , / from Lancaster , a ChartiBt of tbe right stamp , addressed them on the plans -acd schemes of the Corn J * aw Repealers ; and , by iae-calm and collected tone , made a very great impression on the meeting . Mr . Horton moved , and Mr . Rauken seconded , tie following resolution : — " ** iThat it is the opinion of ithis meeting that the e&ezts of those persoas—vLovett , Collins , Hetheriogtoii , Cleave , Vincent , And others—is nothing better-than a base attempt of a band of
Malthusians to divide the people ; and , further , we are of opinion that these men are supported by other individuals , folding , in the « ant of the day , 'loftier situations , ' who , in oar opinion , have bribed the afesesaid individuals ; and , to ** oid those , we are determined to Adhere to the fteseni plan of organization , &ad oppose whatever maj tend to divide us , not resting in oar agit&tion until our just rights are eooceded to us . " The Chartiste are also determined th ^ : for the future , so far a 3 fitlford i 3 concerned , aeiAsr an English Ckuriisi KJLrcular , or aujthing eise , shall be purchased from any of that party .
BOtTON . —Tee " New Move . "—On Jfonday evening , at the weekly meeting , the following resolution passed nem . aon .: — " Tkat this meeting jriews with indignation Ahe attempt made by Meesrs . Lovett , Collins , an ^ . others , to establish & > atwnal Aysociation in eofitradistinction to the existing Rational Chartist Association of Great Britain , which , if successful , would be subversive of some of the principles eontaiaed in tbe People ' * Charfer ^ tb&t , therefore , this meeting repudiates w leader- ^ and deems as unworthy the confidenc * of Chartista tbose individaals who k » ve sanctioned the establiahmeot of such National Association . " Lktubb . —On Sunday . evening , Mr . Butterworth , from Manchester , delivered a lecture to the member * in tbe « room , Oxford-street .
COVENTRY . —Mr . William Martin addressed a crowded And enthusiastic audience at this place on Monday -erening last , Mr . Buckuey , the sab-Secretary of tie National Charter Association , in the chair . He addressed the audience in his usual style of fervid eloauence , on the principles of the People ' s Charter . He is ecgjged to lecture at Kenilworth , Rugby , and other towns in the district . BOL 8 ROO&- —On Monday evening , Mr . Vickers , of Belpex , « ave * most eloquent , argumentative , and impressive lecture to an audience of some hundreds of tbe brave , stalwart men of the Derbyshire hills , who escorted Mr . Vickers into ; he village by * band of music , and paid the greatest attention to the worthy lecturer , and cheered him most enthusiastically . The friends in great numbers have resolved to join the National Charter Association . The Holbrook lads axe up to the mark , and will stand by the Charter , " come weal , come woe . "
WICAW . —On Monday , the 19 ; h , a public meeting of the Chartists was holden in the Associationroom , ' liiilgate-, to adopt the petition recommended by Mr . 0 ' Connor ? and pablished in the Northern Star . The adoption of the petition being moved and seconded , was carried unanimously , aud petition sheets sent to the different wards of ihe town for signature . The meeting was addres ^ d by Messrs . Ward , Segreave , Grimes , and Mr . H . Bertwistle , who moved a resolution condemnatory of the new move project , and also denouncing Lovett , Collins , and Hetnerington , as unworthy the confidence of the people of this country . Passed unanimously .
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CKiASGOW . —A splendid Chartist soiree was held in the Christian Chartist Church , last Monday evening , Mr . CuUen , Convention Delegate , in tbe « fe » ir . The house was crowded in every part with female beauty along with manly strength , integrity , and worth . After a sufficient supply of the tea apparatus had been furnished to the company * Mr . Walter delivered a very interesting address on the principle of right ; Mr . Pattison followed on eduoation ; Mr . M'Farlane , on the rights of women ; Mr . Ewan , on consistency ; and Mr . Brian , on nnion . Loud plaudits greeted each speaker during tbe deliverj of their excellent and eloquent addresses . Miss M'Donald ,
with her sweet and syren voice , repeatedly charmed the audience with song , and Miss Aitkin with recitation . The celebrated Mr . CoJline , Delegate from the original Anti-Slavery Society of America , who was present , declared he had never been in a happier assemblage of human beings , and who said , " I cannot see the sincerity and consistency of men professing to wish the emancipation of three hundred thousand blacks , a little removed from the brutes , in America , while they oppose the claims to liberty and justice of three millions of their brave , industrious , and intelligent fellow countrymen . The hour of departure arrived ,
" When each took off his several way , Resolved to meet another day . " asbbixrtow . —The cause seems to be progressing well here . Several publio meetings have been lately held at Zion Chapel North-street , iV ^ rhich excellent ' speeches were made , and the best spirit of patriotism manifested . BUSSA 6 E . —The Chartists here ait bestirring themselves ; they had an excellent meeting lately , to forward tbe Convention , and to petition for the release of all political prisoners . They wri te us that they are determined vo have nothing to do with the sew move gentry .
KARYXiEBOrTS . —At the weekly meeting held at the Mechanics' Institute , Circus-Btrcet , very , very strong resolutions were unanimously passed , denunciatory of the new move , and all conoerned in it , expressing gratitude to the Editor of the Northern Star , and regret for the appointment of Mr . C . H . Neeisom , as their delegate to the Convention , and a request to that gentleman to resign . TROWBRIDGE—On Friday evening , April 16 , a public meeting was held at the Democratic Chapel , for the purpose of hearing Mr . Bo ) well , jun ., the Chartist lecturer for Wilts , who gave a cheering account of the different places he had visited in South Wilts . He stated that where the Northern Star had made its appearance , the people were thirsting for knowledge . His lecture was highly approved of .
COVENTRY . —Mr . Martin lectured here according to announcement in last week ' s Star . He had a very crowded audience ; in fact , a great many had to go away without hearing him . After the lecture , a vote of thanks was given to tho Chairman , three cheers for the Charter , and three for Feargus O'Connor and all th .: imprisoned Chartists ; alter which the National Petition was put to the meeting for their approval , when it was adopted . Ten shillings w »> collected * t the door towards defraying expences .
CARDIFF . —At tho weekly meeting of tlw Chartist Association of this town , it was the unanimous opinion , that persona who are not members of our society are ineligible for election to office ; and , in tbe case of Mr . J . Collins , they consider hinj a very unfit person for a representative ; not ouly on tho ground of his refusing connexion with our Society , on the trumpery ground of " illegality , " but for his being so strenuous « a advocate of the insulting " Education" humbug . We look upon him as a man whft has sold himselfj not ou the condition of openly renouncing his previous opinions , but fer what is more dangerous , as it is uphold by sophistry—for
endevvouring to bauee . justice to be delayed , on the impadent , lying pretext oi' the necessity of education , the water and oil -mixture of the Chartists and middle class-men , religious Chartism , aud other trickery . If John Collins and other fallen Chartists choose to return tone , they can do so ; and , while they advocate pure democratic justice , they may rely on being recognised as iriends ; but let us not court the assistance of senegadee , or the middle class , if we must i £ rst eompromise justice . We mast do our own work , and then we shall know that it "is well done . " Resolved , ** That the above be s « at to the NorthernsSlar , with a request that it be inserted . "
OTOXFRXES . —M £ « TIN 0 ON BEHALF 0 ? Mr . PeDme . —A public meeticg -was held here on Tuesday night last , for the purpose of considering the case of Mr . R . Peddie , and ( -petitioning the Queen for his liberation , Mr . W . Wilson in tho chair . Mr . W . MtDowaD , in proposing the petition , adverted to the manner in whieh the Government actoi , in order terepresfl crime , or > what they considered a * such , by . the infliction of poeishment on the offender , after the crime was committed , instead of trying to reowe the temptations to vice , by instituting such a syeiem of education < as would tend to repress the propensities , and brie g into exercise tke on oral and intellectual faculties , and , by making rthe ministration of public affairs conduce to tho comfort of
the-subject , and thus identifying the Government with the people , and aaake all interested in maintaining its laws inviolate . The barbarities inflicted on < % Ir . Peddie , at Bevorley , were unjuBti £ able , even if be bad committed the greatest crimes . If the principles just mentioned were correct , how much more so , * rneu his offence was cne involving -no moral turpitude ? He called < upon those around him to co » e forward and do what they could in behalf of the < v ; ctim of political vengeance , and hoped thtt all of e * ery shaue of opinion , would merge their differences , and if they had one spark of benevolence , to eosie foi ward and try to rescue a fellowvireature froui . that treatment , which wat fast hurrying him to the grave , —his only hope of shelter , unless
public-opiaion aroused the attention of the * Queen to interfere in his behalf . Mr . A . Wardrope seconded the proposition , and it vrae on tho principle of humanity that , he did so . -He entered into a detail of the tortures to which Mr . Peddie was subjected , both bodily and mental— . put upon the treadmill , where . bacontinued , with slight intervals of resS , ( or nine hoars a a day . The exhaustion of his fcame , in coQSfguence , as exhibited in lo . 's of appetite , vomiting , giddiness , and dimness -of vision , with which he . was constantly tmzbled ; added to ( his , that he was deprived of tbe colace which the communication of his wife , famiiy , and friends might afford aun . iby the regulation -of the prison , or the wanton emefcy of his keepers . It was , taken altogether , a refinement in punishment unexcelled by tbe inquisition . Air . Wardrope west on at considerable
length , to -cocvpare the treatmentareceived by political prisoners at tbe hands of the present Ministers , witij what , they received from the To * gr party whilst in pewer , and £ are several instances tending to prove that thougk Caetlereagh and Sidsaouth were sufficiently blood-thirsty , they were * natohed by some of the members . yf the existing Wfeig Cabinet . He concluded by stating , that the peopde ,. in all efforts to benefit individuals , should still keep in view that greit measure whi&h would best enable them to do good to themselves and others , and titat they , when possessed of the Suc&age , would be ails to interfere with more cercai&ty < ot' effect , where eases , such aa the present , were brought under their attention . The petition to the < £ ( wen was then adopted , and it was agreed that it should be entrusted to 4 Ir . Ewart for presentation ; after which the maaiing was < lo $ ed by three cheers being given to the < iiairman .
CAERX . EON ( MoNMOOEttfiHlRB ) —GRElT PCBLIC Meeting —Defeat or tub Whig Police Advocates , AND GUHUOVS TBIUltPH OF THB CHAUWilS . — Some time ago , a requisition was drawn out by two well-known characters , and taken round the towa to obtain signatures , for the purpose of calling a meeting to introduce a police force into our peaceably-disposed town . Most of the Whig party signed the requisition ; others , not aware of the nature of the requisition , allowed their signatures to be attached to it . On Sunday , the llth of April , a notice was placed on the church door , Announcing the meeting to take place on the following Wednesday , signed by the chtirchwarden . The late Mayor ( once termed the " Prince Bishop ") boasted of his having obtained all the respectable gentlemen ' s signatures in the town , and those who refused were the
ragamuffin Chartists , who were not worth notioing . The Chartists determined to retort with equal severity on his Worship the term he had so misapplied to them , and mustered all their force to the place of meeting , headed by Mr . J . Brown , sen . Shortly afcerwardB , the " Prince Bishop" and the tyrant king made their appearance . The inhabitants were then waitiDgfor the magistrates to eome , before they commenced tho meeting . During the i n terval , the Chartists and Tories were busUy employed discussing the subject , to tho great advantage of the former . Presently , Sir Digby Mackworth ^ nd T . Fothergill , Esq ., magistrates , entered the room . T . Fothergill , Esq . was called to tbe cbair , and be opened the meeting by introducing tho subject , and giriKg his own opinion , which was in favour of the police . He was followed by Sir Digby Mackworth , who in the course if his address endeavoured to
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point out to the rate-payers the benefits that would result from their having a police , and further stated that he had no doubt the adjoining parishes would assist them . Shortly afterwards , the churohwarden from one of the parishes entered the room , and Rfcid that he came there , in the name of his pariah , to say that they would have nothing at all to do with the police . Sir Digby said no more on that subjVot , bat before he concluded he told the meeting that it would require a majority of two-thirds to put down the motion . The u Prinoe Bishop" then followed in a long strain of invective and nonsense against the old system , and highly applauded the new police system . He commented on the ill oonduofc of the inhabitants of the town , but was publicly
contradicted by one of his own party , Sir Digby Mackworth , which created some contusion among them . In concluding , he endeavoured to throw a sarcasm ou the Chartists , but was contradicted with warmth and ener / jy by Mr . Henry Walters . Mr . J . Brown , sen ., the Chartist leader , having mounted a platform , claimed the attention of the meeting . A tyrant maltster requested the Chairman to silence him , but be refused , and ordered Mr . Brown to proceed . In the course of his eloquent address , Mr . Brown pointed out to the meeting the poverty of the working classes—the sufferings they had endured in the past winter , and the inconsistency of enhancing tho taxes , when they ohould rather diminish them . Ho further demanded to know to mfet extent crime had-been committed in the town , that they should require a police now more than
usual . In concluding , he requested the meeting to look at the public journals , and see how crime had increased in the towns where policemen were established , and then Bat down amidst the applause of the meeting . The Chairman rose , and put tha motion , when it was lost by a majority of twenty to one . The Whig tyrants proposed the adjournment of the meeting , which was lost by the same majority . They then demanded a poll , as their last resource , which will take place on the 5 th and 6 th of May . The Chairman having closed the meeting , the Chartists gave three load and hearty cheers for their speaker and their victory . On tho Friday following , a meeting to change tte churchwarden took place ; the Whigs tried to get one of their tools in the office , but they had the mortification to see themselves defeated by the same party who defeated them before .
TIVERTON . — ( Devon )—The United Working Men ' s Association of Tiverton and CoUumpton met on Friday , April l « ih . to hear from Mr . Francis Harris , whom they had eleoted as their delegate to Totness , to represent them at the county delegate meeting held there on Sunday , April llth , a report of which he gave iu a pleasing and satisfactory manner ; and also observing that there wsb nothing wanting but a lecturer iu Devon to make it a noble aUy to the North in the causa of freedom , and urged on his brother members the necessity of getting themselves enrolled in the National Charter Association ; when Mr . Land gave notice that he
should bring forward a motion to that effect next meeting night , when it is expected it will be finally settled . The secret movement document of Lovett and Colling * was brought before the meeting by Mr . Wm . Rewcliff , and its principles discussed , and ultimately condemned by all present , as a thing calculated to cau . so a division in the Chartist ranks , and consequently injure the cause of the -Charter . Tha meeting also gave it as their opinion , that Lovett and Collins were highly censurable for taking part in it . The meeting thon broke up , after coming to a decision to oppose all and everything that came before them contrary to the advancement of the'Charter .
CARLISLE . —Public Meeting . —A public meeting took place on Monday evening , at the Beaming Machine , Water-lane , for the purpose of choosing a delegate to the Convention . It having been announced that Mr . George Julian Haruey would attend the meeting , it was unusually large . Mr . John ArmstroDg was unanimously called to the chair . He said , my friends , I am truly sorry that Mr . Hamey is not here ; the coach has arrived frem Scttlaud , but he has not come . What is the reason I know not , for he was fully expected . No doubt you will feel the disappointment , but various causes may have conspired to detain him . However , wo have other business to do , which we can proceed with . The Council have waited- until they
ascertained what men were chosen to sit in the Convention , before they wished to fix on any one to represent Carlisle ; and , as that was hot yet done , he presumed that the Council would wait until they got further intelligence . The pdtition sheets are , I understand being wall £ lied . Any person who has them will please to take them down t * Mr . Arthur whan filled , and receive fresh Sheets . I trust you will exert yourselves in this respect , for if we do uot do &U in our power in behalf of those who are suffering on our account , we are unworthy the name of men . Mr . Blyth then came forward and moved a resolution , which being amended as below , was finally carried : —* That while the people of Carlisle view with regret the elopement of MeBsrs . Collins , Cleave and Co ., from the ranks of the people , as was all who may retrogade in the vrotk of moral and political regeneration , we nevertheless
cotteidar , that it is rendered imperative on our part , after witnessing the means resorted to by these men to-creato division in the Chartist camp—aud the manner their scheme has been received by that monster O'Couaell at the Corn Exchange—to warn all to keep from attaching their names to their circulars , as we believe that their only object is division , and thaUtbe plan has been concocted by the Big Beggarman . That wo object to John Collins as being one of tho Petition Convention , because be is not a member of the National Charter Association . " Some angry discussion took place as to tbe passing of this resolution , Mr . Arthur contending , that the best Kay would be to treat them , the new movers , with . contempt . This called forth the vile invective and personal bpleen ef Mr . Blythe , which however , the meeting soon put ¦ down , and the resolution was
carried-CaskvQF poor Duffv . —Through the great anxiety of a son of James Duffy , for the fate of his unfortunate father , a petition was got up to Lord Normanby , praying for a mitigation-of his severe imprisonment , aud punishment . The petition was presented by P . H . Howard , Esq ., M . P . for this place , who , w » believe , did all in his power to succeed in behalf of poor ( Duffy , who is personally known to hits , having once resided in Carlisle . However , aa might be expected , his efforts proved unavailing , as it will appear froo the following letter , received a few days ago througfc Mr . Howard : — " Whitehall , April 6 . 1841 .
" Sir . —T * e Marquis of Normanby having carefully considered your application in behalf of James Duffy , I am directed to express to you his Lordship's regret tkat there is not sufficient ground to justify him , consistent with hia . public duty , in advising her Majesty to comply with tbo prayer thereof . I am , Sir , " Your obedient aervant , "S . ML Phili-ipps . * JJq ! no . ' there k not sufficient ground , consistently with his publio duty , for Lord Noraacby interfering iu behalf of poor Duffy , who is a victim to a system of . espionage , countenanced , if not carried on , by the Government . Had it been the case of some wicked and < base offender against the laws , in tha shape of a lordliag or captain , then , indeed , might Lord Normanby hav « readily interfered in his behalf .
DAI £ T HUL-Oi Easter Tuesday , the Chartists of this democratic village held a tea party for the wives and families of tbe incarcerated Cbartisti , ia a large Club Ilottn , engaged for the occasion , wbfch was beautifully decorated witti evergreens . The walla were coveoed with portrait * of the most noble and illustrious patriots of the past and present age ; that of Feargus O'Connor , Eaq . tbe caged lion and champion of tho poor man ' s rigfcte , in a very splendid frame , was hung in the centra of the room . After a verse had been given out and sung , more than one hundred sat dovn and partook of an excellent repast , which reflected great credit on tte committee who prepared it Mr , Joseph Stave ] jr was unanimously wiled upon to preside . He made m few observations
respecting the object for which the tea . party had been held , and concluded with reading the &nt toast , " Tha people , the legitimate lourcft « tf all power , " which wai responded to by Mr . Hodgson , in a very appropriate speech . Tbe Chairman then read the second tout , ' The CWtisUi of Daisy Hill ; may they never relax in their exertions until tbe People's Charter becomes the law of the land . " Mr . Burnett responded in & ntat speech , which occupied an hour In IU delivery . The next toast was "justice to one and to all , " which vat renpopded to by Mr . Alderson , of Manningbam , in f short address . Tha evening vns spent in recitation , singing , and dancing ; all endeavouring as much as possible to contribmte to the evenine ' s entertainment
Wseklt Meeting The following resolutions were pasted at their weekly meeting , on Sunday last : 1 st . " Xbat we , the Chartista of Daisy Hill , are ' satisfied with the present National Charter Association , and that wo denounce altogether the plan of Lovett , Culiins , " and Co . " 2 i ? H . "That a vote of thanks be given to Mr . Hill , Editor of the Northern Star , for his able and manly conduct in opposing tbe new-fangled scheme . "
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CITY OF LOKDON . —A full meeting of ChartistB was held , April 19 tb , inst ., at the Dispatch Coffee Booms , Bride-lane , Fleet-street . Mr . Lewis was appointed to the chair . A very warm discussion took place relative to the new move of the Malthusian band of knaves , with the few apostates from the Chartist camp , to destroy the Northern Star , and , consequently , oar Association , before our glorious champion can personally fight for us the divine battle of liberty . The discussion terminated by the unanimous adoption of the following resolution : — "That this meeting , having carefully and calmly considered the proposed plan of Messrs . Lovett and
Co ., are of opinion that it is calculated to divide the Chartists of England and Wales , and to cause a temporary triumph of the sham Radical Maithusian party , and are hereby determined to continue as members of the National Charter Association of Great Britain , unless it should fail to carry out the objects for which it was formed , and pledge them-BelveB to uphold the Northern Star as the fearless advocate of" the oppressed millions . " Messrs . Saunders , Matthews , Hogg , Parker , Cater , Dale , and Henderson were the leading speakers in support of the above resolution . The books for the General Penny Subscription are finally to be called in next Monday night , the 26 th instant .
East London . —At a meeting of the East London democrats , held on Sunday evening last , at the Hit or Mtii < s Inn , 79 , West-street , Globe Fields , the part in last week ' s Star * headed * Who will bell tbe cat ! ' was read , and we do hereby return our sincere thanks to tho editor for his able comment on the new more gentry . A deputation of two persons was then appointed to wait on . Mr . Neesom , requesting him to resign the office of delegate to the forthcoming Petition and Charter Convention , as we are determined not to countenance or support any of the new move gentry . Mr . E . Pickersgill opened the diacuswon on the best means of obtaining the People ' s Charter . As there was no denuite plan laid down for the oblainment of the Charter , it
behoved every man to study tho best means of doing so , that it might be discussed calmly and deliberately . Suppose there were half a million of men organised at one halfpenny per week , or one million at one farthing per week , which would be much better because of the numbers , it would produce above £ 1 , 100 weekly . Now , supposing the country were u > eleci a Convention of fifty honest men to establish a national daily press , it would give to those men £ 2 per week , and £ 2 more for travelling expences , leaving about £ 800 weekly to establish the same . At the close of the address , it was moved by Mr . Pickersirill . and seconded bv Mr .
Wilson" That wo , tbe members of the East Loudou Democratic Association , consider the attempt of the new move gentry , to turu tho minds of the Chartista from their present organisation , as impolitio , nnwise , and unjust , believing it to bo for their aggrandisement , and that it is not through ignorance of the rights ol the people , but through some sinister metivea they have in view ; and w < s do hereby discountenance any of their proceedings , and will do all in our power to carry out the present organisation . " The other business of the evening being disposed of , it wae moved and seconded , " That the proceedings of thu evening be requested to be inserted iu the forthcoming Star . "
Tower HjiMtEis . —The Chartists of Tower Hamlets held their weekly meeting , on the 19 th inst ., at the Bricklayers' Arm * , Cheanira-street , Waterloo Town ; the minutes of th « last meeting were read and couflrmed . It was moved , " That Mr . R . Spurr is a fit and proper person to sit in the permanent Executive of Manchester . "—Carried unanimously . Mr . Wall lectured , on Sunday evening last , to a crowded audience , in the Chartiets ' -room , Tower Hamlets , and explained , in the most simple manner , how the work peoplo are robbed by the stock jobbers of this country . Mr . Wall closed his lecture by telling his audience that he would , On the 2 nd of May , lecture again on the paper currency . A voto of thanks was given to Mr . Wall , which he acknowledged , and told the members of the Association that he would attend the Cern Law lecture ou Tuesday night , which Sydney Smith is to give at the British and Foreign Day School , Cowper-street , City Road .
8 AKQUHAB . Julian Hamey reached our ancient burgh on Saturday , April 17 th , on his way to Lancashire ; we procured the Town-ball for a meeting , on condition that nothing should be done or said , but what was strietly legal and constitutional ! Our friend , Julian , being notoriously a " strictly legal and constitutional" speaker (!) we of cowtbo had no hesitation in complying with the conditions imposed by our worthy magistrates . At eight o ' clock the meeting took place , and notwithstanding the shortness of notice and other disadvantageous circumstances , the hall was well filled by an audience delighted with the address of the speaker , which was testified by their repeated and enthusiastic plaudits . This is the third \ 'iat of our friend ,
Julian Hamey , and we are sure he will do ua the justice of acknowledging he has found the good cause stronger and stronger each time of his visit . Mr . Harney told us that he hoped , ere he returned to Scotland , to have the pleasure of-visiting the " oaged lion" of York ; if so , we beg that our friend will present our sincere respects to our champion O'Connor , together with the hope expressed that if at all possible , Mr . O'Connor will , on his visit to Scotland after his liberation , give Sanqhuar a call ; we are poor , but we hope honest and determined in the good cause , and if we are the serfs of Bucoleugh , his Dukeship shall find that we are not willingly so , but that we will never cease warring with injustice , until we burst the fetters that bind an . —Correspondent .
SOWERS ? . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists of Sowerby , tho following resolutions were unanimously agreed to— "This meeting is ot opinion that the plan of the 'London rat-catchers , promulgated by Lovett , Collins , and Company , is only part and parcel of the ' rint' associations , of that libel to humanity , Daniel O'Connell , for the express purpose of putting the money of a generous and confiding people into the pocketsof a few moneyraougering scoundrels . " " That the thanks of this meeting are especially due to the Editor of the
Northern Star , for his able exposure of the new association schemers , and shewing them to the world in their proper character ; and we pledge ourselves never to unite with any society but one formed by the universal voice of the people . " " That we view with feelings of sorrow the names of such men as Vincent and Cleave , appended to the new Utopian scheme ; and , considering them to have been led away by some foul means or other , we hope they will see their error and turn to tbe right path again . "
LOfJGHHOBOUSH . —At a weekly meeting of Chartists , held April 19 sh , a resolution , condemning tho new move , and the parties concerned iu it , aim also to stand by the National Charter Association , th « Star , and Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., so long as they stand by the people as they have done , was unanimously agreed to . It was also agreed that a publio meeting should be held at the Fish Pool Head , on Monday evening next , at seven o ' clook , for the purpose ot * reading the National Petition , and exhorting the people to sign it , when the attendance of all friends will be esteemed a favour . On Ejistee Monday , the female Chartists and frieuds took tea together at the Association-room . Tne evening was spent ill dancing , and siDging patriotic songs , to the delight of all present .
XEWTOWN . —On the 27 th ult ., the Chartists of this towa met in their School and Reading Room . After selecting a Chairman , their attention was called to Mr . O'Connor ' s address , and proposed National Petition . The Chairman , in making a few preliminary remarks , stated , that they had wasted much of their time in worse than doing nothing , while their legislators were busy making laws to secure their owh avaricious advantage . He advised them to make better use of their time , especially at this important crisis , by assisting those
noblemicded patriots who were endeavouring to efftct their liberty . The Northern Star newspapers of the 23 th sod 20 th ult . were called for , and the address and petition were read to tho meeting ; after which , it was moved , seconded , and unanimously carried , " That the petition be adopted . " It was also proposed aud agre « d to , " That the town be divided into districts . " Person * were appointed for each district to call at every house for signatures to the petition , and collect the halfpence , which is going on rapidly every night after leaving work .
MERTBYR tYDVlh . —At a meeting of the Chartietaof Merthyr TydvU , Wales , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : — "That this meeting is of opinion that the tendency of the plan laid down by Messrs . Lovett , Collin 8 , and others is to create disunion amongst tho Chartists , and should therefore be discountenanced , and that we cannot do less than regard them as apostatesfrom tho Chartist cause . " " That we consider that all plans having for their object tho organisation of the Chartists should , in the first place , be submitted to the Executive Council at Manchester , as we consider that body to be the only one recognised by the Chartists of the kingdom . - " > That we tender our Biucere thauks to the Editor of the Star , for bis able exposure of this matter . "
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• UNDBRIAND .-On Snaday afternoon , Mfc . Binoft lectured at vbe Life Boat Honse , tm the comh parative merits of the Corn Law and Charter a « K tatiops , proving incontestibly the decided yaperionty ofthelatter . ^ Socialism v . Chartism . —On Friday evening last , I the members of the Debating Society , connected §¦ ¦ with the Mechanics'Institute , Sunderland , di 8 cu 88 od I the following question : — " Whether ought Socialism I and Chartism to be agitated conjointly , or separ- I ately ; . and if the Jatter , which ought to precedeti » ' other V * There was an atumatedifdiscassion ; ontha part of the Socialists it was contended that Cba * . , ' tismwas a paltry and insignificant change—that not * Government , but competition was tbeohief cause of J the oppression and poverty of the people—tha * '; Chartism was unattainable , except by force , or through v the medium of communities . On the part of tM
Chartists it was contended that Chartism included Socialism , and every other ism , necessary for . securing- the permanent welfare of the people ; that wheat the people were politically free , they would then have the whole national resoQTCOB under their coat * mand and be able to adopt any management , or ear eoontge any experiments which seemed likely tc > increise thiir happiness ; that as Boon as the ariskkcracy , rulinR , and middleclaeeesdiecovered that Social Communities were likely to overturn the system by which they exist upon the products of Jabour , they would display the same deadly hostility toward * Socialism as they bave done to Chartism ; that bowever much the Community system might increase the production of wealth , until tbe Communists possessed tbe law-making power , they would , in ono shape or another , continue to be plundered of thft surplus wealth which they produced . The discussion was adjourned till aext week .
Tyrannt op the C 01 XIKB . T ViE-wEBs . —Such ha * recently been the tyrannous conduct of those gentry towards tbe poor "scourged miners , that there is now scarcely a man in any one of the collieries who will dare to collect signatures for the National Petition . The principles of the men remain unchanged , baft persecution has for a time intimidated them—for time we say , the time will not be long . Everyday experience , deepens the couviction that the mighty dormant power amongst tho miners must again b « aroused ; Year after year since- the memorable-striko
te 163 l tM «« Hwy fttwera-have been encroaching upon the privileges of the workmen , and sponging them of their earnings by the most disgraceful fraud * —the time howeyor will come when they mu ° t alter their poHey or be made biUeriy to rue . Theyfett the power of union amongst the men before , and they will again call that union into existence . Th © - men have once , though possessing far lessintelligence , gained a decisive victory over the selfishness ana fraud of their hand-masters , and now with tho mighty power of an honest joifrnal to back them , they are not likely to be less successful .
ittBRS . —( Wiltshire . )—A public meeting of tb » wording classes waa held here for the pnrposa ot carrying into effect the People ' s Charter . Mr . Tudgey , from Monkton Deveral , attended , with a few friends from Sbaftesbury , who addressed the meeting . The parties assembled were , principally , tbe wealth producers ; and the meeting was one of tbe most cheering description .- At the conclusion , subscription was entered into for the purpose of aiding the cause . One of our members , while collecting , held the plate to a party of gentlemen , if we may so call them , who w ^ ro standing ou an elevation , on the opposite side of the road , but as none of them thought proper to give anything , the collector walked away from them . He was immediately called back by a farmer of tbe name of Dupe . Tbe
collector not knowing that he was going among a > hot-bed of Tories , returned to them . Our friend having got to them , the old Dupe , leaning over the place whore he stood , held in one of his claws some copper , under the pretence of giving it to the collector , but instead of doing so , he sent forth a stone from his other claw , which broke the plate to pieces * and scattered tho money tbat was collected amongst a heap of stones , where most of it was lost . We thought this to be a striking and forcible Tory argument of tke intelligence of a member of the middle class . Although we bad police officers at basil , we left this poor fellow to escape , in hope that some kind friend will take care of him , and have binv confined in somo Innatio asylum , before he commits any other depredations .
ARNOtD , N 0 TXiN 6 HA « SHiRE . —On Easter Sunday , a spacieus chapel was opened here ; which will bold 40 » persons , when two sermona were preached ; ia the Afternoon by Mr . John Barret , of Nottingham , and in tho evening by Mr . George Harrison , of Calverton , to very crowded congregations . —The principles of the People ' s Charter bave taken deep root in tbe heart * of tbe people , and the consequence will be . other societies 'Will be compelled to give up . Mr . Tinceofc paid us a visit on E ;« ter Wednesday . —We have est * . blished a literary , and are going on well . We also intend eatabllsUiug a Sunday school in our chapel , on Sunday next ; and have also a co-operative store , which is working well ; and in connection "With th « co-operative store , we have commenced a sick society V it numbetB about fort ; members , who pay one abilUag «> month , and there fs also another 00 operative » tore and .
sick club in connection with it in onr village . One sick club , that was held at a publio house , has left tbe ale bench and the glass , and there are others on the eve of doing tbe sanJe . —The working classes of this village sre in a distressed condition ; but , notwithstanding our distresses , we are for the Charter , and for the noble motto of that bold , Di-flmching , disinterested , and dungeon-proof patriot , Mr . O'Connor , " Universal Suffrage , and no surrender ; " and > ve shall have no confidence ia any man , or set of men , that would Bet on foot any other agitation or movement , and we hereby publicly protest against tbe secret move , and tbo men who would support that move are unworthy of the confidence of the people of England . What do they wan % to de ? They want to take advantage of Mr . O'Connor's imprisonment , and to betray the people of England . If they do , away with such knaves aad viUaina , and tbe Btoner they leave our ranks the better .
DERBY . —Tbe Chartists of this place beld their weekly meeting on Sunday evening , as usual , and the new movement soheate waa ducussed csolly and deli * llberately , when tbe following resolution * -were unanimously passed : —" Xbat we deprecate the new fangled scheme propounded by Lovett . Collins , and Co ., feeling convinced that it is a Whig scheme , for the purpose of sowing strife and discord amongst the Chartists ; and even if Feargus O'Connor himself sanctioned tbe scheme , % e would denounce anything that waa supported by the hoary-headed traitor , Dan O'Connell , feeling convinced , that "whatever he has a band in , will end in deceit and fraud on one hand , and disappoictment on
the other . " " That a voto of confidence be givt-n to F . O . Connor , Esq ., and his ( miscalled ) wild associates , who are for tbe Charter , the whole Charter , and nothing , less than the Charter , and that ' oar right bands shall forget their cunning , and oar tongues cleave to the roof of our mouths , ' rather than swerve one jot from cor present determination , viz ., Universal Suffrage , and No Surrender . " We are pained ia the extreme to see division in oar ranks ; . and Oh , the once patriotic Vincent , Cleave , and C > Hina , to be a party to this filthy trick ( Lovett we have bad a mean opinion of a long time , on account of bis silent sleeping iu carnal security ) make * us almost read ; to say ,
" Cursed is he that trusts in man , . Or maketb flvsb bis arm . " We would wish to ask Lovett , Collins , Cleave , and " Vincent especially , whether they feel proud of tbe patronago of D . in O'Connell , the Irish and English traitor—supporttr of Trades' Unions—subjugator of Canada—seller of the factory children—promoter of Iriah police , and bludgeoning the hungry and discontented—and out&tripper of tbe Tories in royal wagM . If the above gents are proud of him , they are welcome to hia patronage ; but we Chartists * of Derby would rather die an ignominious death on the gallows for thesuppression of our country ' s wrongs , than bask in tbe sunshine of affluence in Dan ' s palace at tbe ( indirect ) expence of the poor deluded rint payer * of Ireland .
BRISTOL . —At a publio meeting of the Chartist * of Bristol , held at Mr . Simeon ' s , 1 , Temple-street , April 19 th , 1841 , Mr . Wm . Morgan in tho chair , the following resolutions * were adopted : —Proposed by Mr . PiV man , seconded by Mr . Butter , and carried unanimously , " That this meeting is of opinion that tbe National Charter Association , if fully carried out , ia sufficient for every purpose , and well calculated to effect aa extensive organization of the people , &n « l this meetingis determined not to countenance any persra vrho shall attempt to create division in our ranks . " 2 nd . Proposed by Mr . Reed , seconded by Mr . Cummins , audcarried unanimously , " That it ia the duty of tho Government to supply the people -with a good moraleducation , with play grounds , pleasure gardens , baths .
and no on ; but , believing , as we do , that whilst tha House of Commons is composed of men who represent only a ciM * of the people , no government will do these things , we are determined , therefore , never to cease agitating for the People ' s Charter , winch will gi *» us education , and all other things for our benefit "—3 rd . Proposed by Mr . Valentine , ' seconded by Mr * NorrU , and wrried unanimously , " That the thanks rfthis meeting , aro due and hereby given to Feargu * O'Connor , Esq . for bis almost super-bmman exertion * in the cause of the people , and to the Editor of tb » Northern Star * for hia vigilaBoe and watchfulness over our righto ; we are det » rminefl , ttierefore , to « ive amx undivided support to that paper while it continue * In its pr « Knt conKe . "—4 th . Proposed by Mr . Tudor , seconded by Mr . Barosford , Jan ., " That we repudiate
with scorn the charge of personal Idolatry which ba « been brought against as , and are of oplnlom that tb * parties who wish to ' ape the prooeedioga of a corrupt and tinselled aristocracy , ' are the projectors of the ' secret move / as they would fain avoid then ? share of useful labour , diminish tbe publio stock of wealth , and throw their owff , burden mpon tbefar neighbours . "—Proposed by Mrjpeaeely , mecondM by-Mr . Berry , and carried unanimously , •< That tbe Editor ofthe&ar < ievoves too much of hia valuable spaoo to ¦ Moscow' Instalment' Boras , and John Collins ^ persons who we coj ? 3 i » i « should be beneath his notice . *' —6 th . Proposed by Mr . TafSntiue , aeconded by He Gibson , " That this uideting protests against or . ; of tho ? secret move" men being elected on the Petition Convention . "
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Northern Star (1837-1852), April 24, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct546/page/1/
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