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Akdotkr—Lord Hnntingtower , a Tory , has addressed the electors as an anti-Poor Law candidate , Anglesey . —It is rumoured taat Mr . Merrick , the laie candidate , will contest the county with either the Hod . W . 0 . Stanley or Colonel Frederick Faget , the "Whigs . Ashtoh-usbes-Ltkb . —Mr . Hindley ia canvassing to ensure his re-election . Atlbsbext . —Mr . Rickford having withdrawnj Mr . Rice Clayton stands with Mr . Hamilton .
Ba * buby . —YiBcent is in the field here , and has issued a very pithy and straightforward address to the Electors . The Oxford Chronicle has been lately trying to be witty , at the expense of Vincent ; we advise him to look out , for assuredly his thick head ¦ will ring if it be not too much cracked . We l earn by a eommnnieaiion from Banbury , dated Monday , that Mr . Vincent made a glorious entrance into Banbury , on Friday , with bands , banners , and flags , with which , and thousands of the people , he was met a mile and a half on the road , and as he nesred the town , the concourse of people became immense . On their first meeting Mr . V . he was Baluted by the greeting and welcome of the multitude , and the air resounded with their cheers . Mr . V . spoke a
few words to them , and the procession marched into town , -the bells ringing , music playing , and the people cohering , till they armed at tne Market Place , where , from the steps of the Market Hall , he addressed the mass amidst universal shouts of * pp ] au 5 e . An active canvass is going on . with every prospect of success , although the cunning Whigsare doing their best to prejudice the liberal and more B&aieal of their neighbours against him , by stating that he is an advocate for . physical force , exclusive dealing , Sac . &c ; but at present all appears safe . On Monday night , Mr , Tancred called a meeting of the electors ; this was to have been exclusive , even VicceDt was not to attend ; bat this would not do , the electors would not have it , and consequently , after two bills had been circulated , announcing the meeting , first at the Theatre , then
at the Flying Horse Inn , it ( the meeting was thrown open to all . Mr . Tancred and Messrs . Harris and Cobb addressed the meeting . Mr . Vincent teas not al loir id to speak . At the close of this meeting , Air . V . invited the electors to meet him , and he would address them from the window of his own Commirtee Room , and also invited Mr . T . and challenged discussion . The people assembled at eight o ' clock—somewhere about the number of 4 , 000 or 5 . WK ) , and listened with breathless attention to a full disclosure of ail Mr . T . 's sophistry ; and also to a statement of his own views ob politics , after which they quietly dispersed . He was to meet the Electors on Tuesday evening last , in tne Theatre , to which meeting he invited his opponent , Mr . Tancredj that their principles may be mutually Btated , explained , and submitted to the audience for approval
Bkveblet , at present represented by Mr . Lane Fox and Mr . Hogg , will continue to return two Conservatives . B&ad : fob . d is at present represented by Mr . E . C . Lister and Mr . Buvfield , two Ministerialists . Mr . Lister retires in favour of his son . Mr . Hardy will stand again on the Conservative interest , with a inoral certainty ' of success . Bkidgewatbb . —Mr . Conrienay , whose son was one of the passengers in the unfortunate President , retires . Mr . Broidwood , the other sitting Member , has again offered himself to the electors , with Mr- Forjnan , a stanch Conservative . Bath . —L » rd Demean h& 3 consented to stand with Mr . Roebuck , tis the second Liberal candidate . He joined his feilow-candidate last week .
Bkdfosd Coott . —Lord Charles Russell has issued an address signifying his intention of resigning his seat for the county in the event of a dissolution . A Conservative , says the Northampton Herald ^ ¦ will be put forward in the person of W . Astell , Esq ., © f Everton House , many years a Director of the East Tnd'a Company . Birkisgeum . —No names of Tory candidates are yet fixed upon to oppose Mr . Muutz and Mr . Scholefield ; but Mr . Richard Spooner , an anti-Poor Law man , is the favourite of the party ; and Mr . W . C . Alston , Mr . Whateley , Mr . Stapleton , Mr . Barker , and Mr . James Taj lor , the banker , are all mentioned for his coadjutor .
Boltos . —Mr . Ccbden having accepted the reqiusition from Stockport , does not stand for Bolton ; the only candidate , therefore , in the field is Mr . Ainswonh . Mr . Boiling , it is said , will retire , and two Conservatives -will be brought forward . Mr . Edmund Ainsworth and Mr . Andrew Knowles are the only Liberals at present talked of as likely to be invited . —Maiichester Guardian . —Daring the past week , many electioneering squibs have been displayed on the wails of this town , amongst which the most worthy of notice was one headed " A Voice from O'Connor's Dungeon , " in which a l « ng extract from Mr . O'Cmn . or's letter , " To those who love freedom and hate slavery , " is given , in which lie protests against a compromise being made wilh
the Tories to obtain his liberty . This is the first time the Whigs have made honourable mention of their victim since his incarceration ; but the Chartists were determined not to allow any portion of his writing !* to ba used for unworthy purposes bj the Whig 3 ; and , wcordingly , another placard , headed "Twenty-six voices from Manchester Infirmary , " giving " the Whigs credit for the late unconstitutional and brutal doings in that town , was placed in juxtaposition with the above . The Tories promise to bring two good men and trne into the field , but have not yet named them . The anti-Corn Law party , after the loss of Cobden , experieneed some difficulty in finding a man who would stand a chance of receiving the support of
all parties of Reformers ; but they at length succeeded . On Tfcurcd&y , the electors were apprised by circular that on that evening Dr . Bowring would : offer himself for their snffrages in the Temperance j HaiL A resolution was passed , pledging the meeting to Eupport him . From this meeting the nou-electors were carefully exclnded by the precautions of the "Leaguers , " which " being ] protested against by some of the electors ; it j was afterwards a ^ Teed at a private meeting of the j Doctor ' s friends u > call a public meeting , and on ] Siturday , a public meeting having been called , the ' Doctor addressed the inhabitants of the town , electors an a con-electors , in confession of his political faith . He declared himself favourable to Universal Suffrage , the Ballot , and Annual Parliaments , and , in answer to various questions put by Mr . Doyle , he stated his readiness to vote for the People ' s
Charter , he naTiug baea one of the ten who drew up that document ; but he would not say , with a great number of the people , that he would have the whoie Charter and nothing Ies 3 . He would ta&e Ies 3 if he could get it . If they were offered as £ 8 qualification be would take it ; and then a £ 6 ; a £ A ; untD no property qualification remained at all . Being asked if he would endeavour to reform the factory svstem , and vote for a ten hours' bill ! ( Hear and cWrs . ) Dr . Bowring thought it a nice question to decide upon . He did not think it right to say to the parents of children that they should be prevented from putting them to work where and when they pleased . Bat he would nevertheless vote for every measure calculated in his opinion to ameliorate the condition of the factory workers . He would not agrea io any proposition for wiping off the national debt ? The Doctor also said he should
vote against all useless plaees , pensions , and sinecures . —A motion approving of the Doctor , as- a fit and proper person to represent the borongh of Bolton , was proposed , seconded , and carried . — Thanks were aL-o voted to the Chairman , and the mating separated , afier a giand scramble for about half a cart load of Anti-Corn Law trash , which the Tepealtrs threw amongst the people . Brambeb akd Seokeham . —Lord Edward Howard has me ; the electors . Bridgsobth . — -An active c » nvaa 3 has been personally institut&d by each of the three candidates ; Jir . Whitmore and ~ hlr . Pigot , the present two Tory members , and Mr . Frederick Howard , a Liberal .
Bristol . —The correspondent of the Brighton Gazette names other candidates besides Sir James Graham ; Mr . Herries , Mr . Tindal Bruce , and Mr . BaiUie , son of Colonel Hughe Duncan Baillie , the member for Hoaiion . The last i > supposed to be the candidate selected . Mr . C . Blisset and Mr . Tripp are the Tory Candidates . Bvcrixgsam ( Coottt . )—Mr . Scott Murray , sneceeds Mr . Harcourt , in conjunction with Sir W . L . Young and Mr . Dapre . Bcckikgeux ( Citt . )—Sir Thomas Freemtntle and Sir John Chetwode are the Conservative candidates . Cakbigutshiek . —Mr . Pryse , the present Whig member , does not intend to offer himself for this town again . —Standard .
Cjlbusls . —On Saturday list , an emphatic address was issued by the Chartists . It has created a considerable sensation throughout the town and has given rise to a long leader io the Carlisle Journal ; which , frankly admits the truth of the statements therein set forth . Should a Tory candidate be brought into the field there is a great probability of his being returned , as nearly all the old freemen would support him . though it will be a difficult matter to unseat Mr . P . H . Howard one of the present members , for he is very generally respected for the many favours he has obtained for individual electors . As for Mr . Marshall , the other member , he is one of the most useless members that sits in the House of Commons , capable of nothing but discussing wine and walnuts .
Cheshirb , Noeih . —A subscription has been opened at Stockport , to defray the cost of Mr . E . ¦ J . Stanley ' s re-election , and defeat the coalition of the Tory candidates , Mr . Tatton Egerton , the present member , sod Mr . Cornwall Legh .
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Cabsabvoh Boroughs . —Mr . Bulkelcy Hughes will be opposed by a brother of one of the Queen a Household , Lord George Paget . Cheltenham . —Mr . John Butler has issued an address in which he states his intention of con testing the borongh with the Hon . C . F . Berkeley . He stands forward as " an independent Conservative , and unconnected with any petty clique or party . " The nephew of Lord Northwick will be opposed to Mr . Berkeley . Cobxwall , West . —Sir Charles Lemon has announced , his intention of retiring . Cambbidge . —The Hon . H . Manners Sutton and Sir Alexander C . Grant are in . the field as the Conservative candidates .
Cieencestee . —Mr . Joseph Cripps , the present Conservative member , retires . W . Cripps , Esq ., his son , and a barrister of great talent and respectability , will , it is understood " , stand in the room of his father . Colchester . —Mr . Sanderson and Sir C . H . Smyth have addressed the electors , announcing their intention to come forward again . . Denbigh Codktt . —It is rumoured that Mr . Myddleton Biddulph will oontest this county . The Hon . Mr . Cbolmondely will retire , to make room for his couiiD , Sir Wa-tkin Williams Wynn , who recently attained his majority . De ?? bigh Bobocghs . —Should Mr . Wilson Jone 3 decline seeking the honour of again representing this district of boroughs , Mr . Townsend Main waring will be the candidate on the Tory interest . He will be opposed , we learn , by Capt . Mjddleton Biddulph , of Chirk Castle .
Derby . —The friends of Mr . Strntt and Mr . Ponsonby , the present members , are actively canvassing in their behalf . Dkebtshibe , Soeth . —Lord Waterpark and a son of Mr . Gisborne are named as the Ministerial candidates ; and Mr . Colville and Mr . Mundy oa the Tory interest . . Devon , North . —Mr . Buller , who was defeated in 1839 by amajority of 4 S 0 , will be brought forward by the Liberals , in opposition to Sir T . D . Aclandand Mr . Buck . Durham , Nobtb . —There is some talk of Mr . Spearman being brought forward for the Northern Division ; but whe ; her it be as the colleague of Mr . Lambton , or that Mr . Lambton intends to resign , ( which is the prevailing opinion , ) is yet unknown .
Durham , South . —It is rumoured that Mr . Pease retires ; and Lord William Poulett , a Conservative , and brother of the Earl of Darlington , will be returned in his stead . The Morning Chronicle announces Mr . Henry Vane , a relative of the Duke of Cleveland , to stand with Mr . Bowes on the retirement of Mr . Pease . Durham ( Citt . ) The Tory candidates are Mr . Fitzroy and Mr . Shepherd . Mr . Grange , a barrister , will contest with them for the Liberal ? . Exeter . —Lord Lovaine , a Conservative , has announced himself a candidate to represent this city with Sir William Follett . F . K 0 H . E . —An opposition to the return of Mr . Shepherd , the present Conservative member , is spoken of , but as yet no person is named as his opponent .
Falmouth . —Mr . Freshfield and Mr . Hutchings withdraw . The only candidate in the field is Dr . Bowring . Fli-ntshire . —The Honourable E . M . Lloyd Mostvn opposes the present Tory member , Sir Stephen dlynne . Flint Bubghs . —Sir Richard Bulkeley has addressed the electors in the Liberal interest . Mr . Pandas , a Whig candidate , retires . Gloucester . —The Liberals have announced one candidate , Captain Frederick Berkeley , who wa 3 rejected some years since ; and have also forwarded a requisition to Mr . Phillpots , the present Member , who has announced his intention to stand again . Gba > tham . —Sir Montague Cholmley , Bart ., a Liberal , will contest this borough . The Tory not named .
Habwich . —The Globe announces " one of the Secretaries of Her Majesty ' s Treasury , " and Mr . John Bagshaw , as candidates for the borough . Hastings . —A Free-trade and electioneering dinner has been gven to Mr . Robert Holland , the Libsral Member . Mr . Planta , the old Tory Member , is canvassing . HFETFor . D Cou > tt . —Mr . Hale h 38 declined to stand fur the Tories , on account of ill health . The Honourable Dudley Ryder has consented ; and a subscription of £ 10 , 000 has been made to return him free of expense . The Liberals have invited a secoDd " Reformer to stand with Mr . Rowland Alston , the Honourable T . Brand , in opposition to Mr . Ryder .
HtnxFOKD Bohough . —In this borough an attempt it seem ? , is to be made to turn out Mr . Cowper ; and it is said that Sir M . Farqnh&r is to stand with Lord Mahon . At present nothing decisive is known . Jedburgh . —Mr . J . M . Balfour comes forward against Mr . Robert Steuart . Ipswich . —Mr . Wason has addressed the electors . . Kidderminster . —Mr . Godson attended a public meeting of the electors on Monday . He spoke with great confidence of de : eating the Liberal candidate , Mr . Rennie . K >' aresborougb . —Mr . Ferrand is the popular candidate . Both Mr . Langdale and Mr . R ; ch hive relinquished their pretensions ; and Mr . Ridley Colborne having ascertained by a convass that a ministerial candidate has no chance , has also retired .
Lo . vdos Citt . —The Conservative Association for the City of London have fixed upon four candidates to represent the City in Parliament . The fonr candidates are Mr . Georee Lyall , Mr . John Masterman , Mr . John Pirie , Mr . Wolverley Attwood . Lakcaster . —Mr . F . Da > hwood is convassing Lancaster as a Freetrader . Mr . P . M . Stewart , a former Member , is also spoken of . Lichfield . —A Captain Dyott , rumour says , will undertake to ? pend some money in opposing Lord A . Paget . All such oppositien will be fruitless . Liverpool . —Lord Palmerston and Sir Joshua Walmsley will oppose the present sitting members , Lord Sandon and Mr . Cresswell .
Malto * will -still return two ministorialhts . It is pomplptely a nomination borough in the hands of Earl FiizmlHam . Mr . Childers , it is expected , will continue to be one of its representatives , and the other seat will be a refnge for Lord Milton or Lord Morpetb , after their defeat in the West Riding , or perhaps , it may be occupied by the Hon . W . Wentworth . y Malmesbcrt . —The Whigs have put forward Mr . James Howard to oppose the Tory candidate , Mr . L . A . Burton . Marlow . —Mr . Hamden of Little Mai low is the Conservative candidate for this borough , in opposition to-Sir Wiiiiam Clayton . . Merthtr . —Sir John Gnest will be opposed by Mr . Hoiufrey , a large ironmaster , and a stanch Conservative .
- Aiidhurst . —Colonel Sir H . Seymour is mentioned a 3 like ! ? io stand on the Conservative interest . Middlesex . —Mr . Byng and Lord Edward Russell are ? TX > keii of a > the Liberal candidates . Colonel T . Wood and Mr . Henry Powuall have taken th ' field in g ^ od earnest ; it is extremely doubtful whether the liberals will start two candidates . Mo . tmocth asd Newport Boroughs . —Mr . Rolle of Hendra is the Conservative candidate . Morpeth . —Major Hodson Cadogan , a Conservative again , opposes the Honourable Mr . Howard .
Nottingham . —Mr . Walter has issused an address to the electors , in which he declares himself in favour of a fixed duty on corn . He will be accompanied by a son of Sir Francis Burdett . Sir J . C . Hobhouse and Mr . Lsrpent are to c ^ me forward in the Liberal interest ' . the latter gemli-man appears to possess a large-share of fortitude ; for he will certainly again be rejected , and that , too , by a large majority . Sir J . C . Hobhouse should be also sent to the right about . Northallertos will be gained by the Conservatives , and Mr . Wrightson will be superseded by Mr . Edward Lascelles . Newcastle . —Mr . Ord has again offered himself to the electors of Newcastle .
Newport , Islb op Wight . —Mr . Gisborne , the Member for Carlow , has been named by the Liberal electors to stand with Mr . Blake . Northampton . —Mr . Payne is mentioned as a Tory candidate . . Dr . M'Douall , the Chartist , also intends to start for the borough . NEWCASTLB-uja ) KB .-LTHE . Mr . Buckley announces himself as a candidate on Conservative principles , in conjunction , with the present respected Member , W . H . Miller , Esq ., M . P ., in the room of S . De Horsey , Esq ., who retires at the ensuing dissolution . * Oldhak . —George Barlow , Esq ., a large manufacturer , and Elijah Hibbert , Esq ., a magistrate of the borough , have been spoken of on the Tory Bide ; but nothing certain has as yet transpired , save that one candidate will be brought out .
Psxbbokx . —Mr . J . M . Child has addressed the electors as a candidate who u an advocate for an " abolition of all monopoly . " PsxKHSOKOBea . —Mr . Thomu Gladstone , late M . P ., for Leicester , and brother to the Members for Newartuand WalsalL will stand for this borough , with every prospect of success . The Whig candidates are expected to be Mr . George Fitzwiluam and Sir Robert Heron . Postefbaci . —Mr . Mflnes , the present Conservative Member , is sure to be elected , and Mr . Massey Stanley has consummated his disgrace with the electors of this borough by his vote of confidence in the Ministers . Lord Pollington , a Conservative , will replace him . —Herald , \
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Richmond will of course return two Whigs . Sir George Strickland , it iB said , will find refuge here . Sir R . Dundas retires ; and there is to be some chopping and changing between Mr . Wentworth and Mr . J . Dundas , who , if not elected for the Orkneys , will be returned for Richmond ; but , Bhould he succeed , Mr . Wentworth will probably retain his seat . Ripok will again return those two eminent lawyers and stanch Conservatives , Sir Edward Sugden and Mr . Pemberton .
Reading . —Mr . Fyshe Palmer ' s age and infirmities have induced him to retire ; and the Radicals , says the Times , have partly succeeded in persuading Mr . Pigott , of Heckfield , eldest son of Mr . Pigott Conant , of Sherfield , near Basingstoke , to stand . Mr . Charles Russell , who formerly sat for the borough , is one of the Conservative candidates ; the other is Viscount Chelsea , eldest son of Earl Cadogan . Rochdale . —Mr . Shaman Crawford , invited by a requisition , entered the borough in procession , and issued an address . He was well received by the Reformers , and the Chartists give him their support . Mr . James Fenton is carrying on an unostentatious but very successful canvass . Rochester . —Should Mr . Bernal not come forward again , it iB said that Mr . Ricardo will offer himself .
Rutlandshire . —The couaty will witness a contest for the first time these eighty years . A correspondent describes the celebrated electioneering agent Croucher as having bean busy since Monday last , engaging innB and public-houses at Oakham , and making other due preparations to return a good Tory , the Hon . W . H . Dawnay . a son ofLordDowne ; who is introduced to the constituency by Mr . Fineh of Buriey Park . Salford . —The prospects of the Conservative candidate are highly satisfactory . Scarborough . —Sir John Johns tone , a son-inlaw of the Archbishop of York , and viho at the last election was only nineteen behind Sir Charles Style , is considered to be safe . Sir F . Trench is also certain . Shaftesburv . —Lord Howard , eldest son of the Earl of EfEugham , is named as a Liberal candidate .
Sheffield . —The Tories announce two Tory candidates , Mr . David Urqthart , "the celebrated Eastern diploaiatist , " aud one of his followers , Col . Tayl or . Shrewsbcrt . —The Tory Member , Sir Winifred Jenkins , and Mr . Slaney , the Liberal member retire . Major General Sir Love Parrs is the Liberal candidate . Mr . D'Israeliand Mr . Tomline have signified their acceptance of the invitation conveyed in a requisition from the electors . Stapfobdshjbb , Nobth . —The Hon . Mr . Baring , retires from the representation , but will be succeeded by Mr . Watts Russell and Mr . Charles B . Adderley , two Tories . Stafford Borough . —Two Conservatives are promised : Mr . William Holmes , the Tory Whi pper-in , and Captain Carnegie , nephew of Lord St . Vincent .
Stockport . —Mr . Anti-Corn Law Cobden has accepted a requisition signed by six hundred of tho electors of Stockport , requesting him to come forward as a candidate at the approaching contest . Somerset ( West ) . —The Radicals intend to put Mr . Charles Tynta in nomination in the room of Mr . Sandford . Southampton . —The canvass of the Conservative candidates , Charles Cecil Maxtyn , Esq ., and Lord Bruoe , has been ontirely successlul . Bets are freely offered , but universally declined , that they head the poll by a majority of 190 . Strovd . —It is expected that Mr . Symons will stand in tho room of the ' * little" Lord John . Sussex—Mr . John Cobbett , who appeared on two former occasions , refuses to come forward unless by a requisition of 300 voters , which , it is said , he cannot obtain .
Tamworth . —Captain is coming forward to oppose tin present members , Sir R . Peel and Capt . A'Court . Thbisk . —Sir Samuel Crompton ( ministerialist ) retireB in favour of Mr . Harland , now member for Durham , who will be opposed by the Hon . C . S . Wortley . Tiverto . n . —Should Lord Palmerston be again brought forward for this borough , the Conservatives will show fight , and in all probability with two such good Candidates as will shake him from his seat .
Tower Hamlets . —CFrom our London Correspondent . J—On Saturday , the Chartists in this borough , started Mr . E . Perronet Thompson , the son of Colonel Thompson , in opposition to Colonel Fox , the nominee of the WhigB . A most numerous meeting of the electors was holden on Monday evening at the Greenland Fishery , Stepney Green , Mr . Fraser in the chair , fer the purpose of hearing Mr . Thompson . Mr . Thompson commenced by stating that the honour of representing the Tower HamletB had not been Bought lor by him , and , indeed , when first asked , he felt astonished that one so unknown as himself should have been selected , but he could feel that the reason why he had received so numerously a signed a requisition , was on account of his
relationship to one of the oldest and staunchest Reformers . As a young speaker , they would forgive him if he did not express himself so fully as it waa wished . He would state that in his opinion the first essential for good Government , for permanent good Government , was the extension of the suffrage . He would go for no half measure . He would support the measure of Universal Suffrage , for he considered nothing short would content the people . The voter required protection from aggrandised wealth ; the Ballot was in his opinion the best mean 3 to remove the difficulties under which ' the voters labour . He was against legislating for the agricultural interest alone , or the commercial er manufacturing , but for all . The representation should
then be given not to boroughs , or cities ; bu t to electoral districts . Ab in the ordinary course of life people took care to have an annual review of their affaire , be thought therefore there should be annual election of members , which he was convinced would not have the effect which some supposed ; viz ., that of depriving a good man of hia seat , but would act ia the contrary way , that of securing him his seat for life ; indeed it would be quite sufficiently long for any member to learn his businebs . He considered the New Poor Law unfair in principle and harsh in detail ; it was for the supporters of tiiat measure to prove that any part of that bill was good in any point ; he was for the total annihilation of the bill . ( Cheers . ) He was againsc that principle which obliged oue
man to pay for the use of the church which another man used—( hear , hear)—and in connection with this he would vote for the destruction of those oppressive courtB called the Ecclesiastical Court ? . ( Cneers . ) The opinions of his revered relation as to free trade were well known . In those opinions he participated and would carry them out . In conclusion , he would state that he was the advocate of freedom of conscience aud the political liberty of all . ( Cheers . ) Ia answer to a question , Mr . Thompson stated that he should vote , if returned , for the liberation « f all political prisoners . A resolution in favour of Mr . Thompson was unanimously passed . The men of the Tower Hamlets have proved by bringing forward Mr . Thompson , that they have courage , and the position which he now holds is alone owing to the working Chartists of the borough , though backed by none of the leaders .
Wakefield . —The Hon . W . S . Lascelles will not be unopposed . A requisition , numerously signed , has been presented to Joseph Holdsworth , Esq ., who has agreed'to stand on the liberal interest . Walsall . —Mr . J . N . Gladstone has announced his intention of again offering himself for this borough . Warwickshire . —It is Baid that Mr . Bracebridge intends to contest the Northern division of the county with Mr . Dugdale and Sir Eardley Wilmot . For South Warwickshire the present members will be re-elected . Westmisbte-r . —We understand a requisition , most respectably and numerously signed , has been prepared for the arrival of Sir Willoughby Cotton , entreating that distinguished officer to consent to be put in nomination for Westminster at the approaching election .
Weymotjth . —Lord Villiers and Mr . G . Hope are up ; they will probably be unopposed . Worcestershire ( East ) . —At present the two conservative members , Mr . St . Paul and Mr . Barneby ' , are the only candidates . Whitbt . —Mr . A . Chapman ' s re-election is certain . Winchester . —Mr . East and Mr . Esoott have issued addresses , and together commenced an aotive canvass . It is said that Mr . Mildmay will not again offer . Wtcombk . —Mr . Bernal , a eon of Mr . Ralph Bernal , has come forward in conjunction with Mj . Dashwood , on the Whig-Radical interest . Mr . FreakSeld and Mr . Alexander are the Conservative candidates .
Yorkshire ( East Ridiho ) . — -This Riding , at Ere sent represented by two stanch Cong « rrative » lessrs . Bethell and Broadley , will evince its sense of their consistent services by again returning them to Parliament . No opposition- is at present expected . Yorkshire ( West Riding ) . —Th& Ministerial candidates , Lords Morpeth and Milton , are to be opposed by the Hon . J . S . Wortley and Edmund Beckett Denison , Esq . A good Chartist will , it is expected , be pat in nomination . York- —The return of the present Conservative memiSer , Mr . Lowther , is certain . Mr . Dundas , the present Whig member , retires . Mr . Sergeant Atcherl ey , oa the Conservative side , and Mr . H . R , Yorke , Itinisterialist , will contest the second seat .
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SCOTLAND . Argtleshirk . —Mr . Campbell , of Monzie , again comes forward on the Conservative interest ; and as S \ he is without an opponent . Mr . Campbell , of ay , the sitting Member , does not stand *; and we do not think any other will be hardy enough to do
so . Atbshire . —Here there will be no contest , and Lord K elburne will be allowed to walk the course . Berwick . —Two Ministerial candidates , it is said , will be returned here . Mr . Hodgson , a Conservative , wiJl , however , contest the borough with them . Edinburgh ( City ) . —It is whispered in certain circles that Sir James Forrest has indicated a wish to contest fhe represntation ef Edinburgh with the clique candidates , Sir John Campbell and Mr . Macaulay . ( Haddington BuReHs . —The old hack of the Treasury , Mr . R . Steuart , is to be opposed in the Hadddington and Jedburgh burghs , by Mr . Mait-1 and Balfour , of Wittinghame , a stanch Conservative , who has made a most successful canvass of the electors .
Lanarkshire . —A highly influential and respectable meeting of the Conservative Association of this county was held at tho Black Bull , Glasgow , when Captain Lockhart , of Milton Lockart . was proposed as a candidate on the Conservative side , in room of the sitting member , who retires . A requisition , not numerously signed , but from the liberal clique , has been forwarded to Buckingham Palace , beseeching the Queen's Master of the Household , the Hon . Mr . Murray , to stand as the Radical candidate . It is supposed he will accept , and if he do so the contest will be keen , although thore is no doubt whatever of the success of Mr . Lockhart . Renfrewshire . —P . M . Stewart , E ? q ., has arrived , and is to start for the county of Renfrew on tho Liberal interest . The Conservative candidate is Win . Mure , Esq ., Caldwell .
IRELAND . Bandon ( Borough . )—Capt . Stuart , of Limerick has been invited by some of the eleotors to offer himself ; but hia coming to the polt will not disturb Mr . Sergeant Jackson's return . Cashel ( Borough . )—Mr . Waldron , a Dublin calico-printer , is spoken of for this borough . C » bk ( County . )—Lord Bernard , ( son of the Earl of Bandon . ) and one of the Leader family , are the Conservative candidates for this county . Dublin ( CiTY . ) -Mr . J . B . West , Q . C ., and another gentleman of Conservative principles , will fight the battle of the constitution in the metropolis with the great agitator . Dundalk ( Borough ) . )—Lord Jocelyn is canvassine thia borough on the Conservative interest .
Kilkenny ( Borough . )—Mr . Smithwick , a repealer , puts out Master John O'Counell ' a candle . It is said he is provided for . Kinsale ( Borough . )—A "liberal of great eminence" is announced for this borough , but the name is as yet a secret . Louth ( County . )—Mr . J . Chester and Mr . JR . M . Bollew stand on the Radical interest , aud will be opposed by Mr . Fortescue , of Stephenstown , and Major M'Clintock . Mayo . —The Earl of Altamouut has sent circulars to the electors of this county without expressing any political opinions . It is rumoured that Mr . Brown will be provided for in the colonies , and Mr . Blake will retire , it is said , because his father does not consider the honour worth the expense . The Honourable Mr . Dillon has kept silent on his politics a 3 yet .
Mallow ( Borough . )—Sir Dcnham Norreys will net allow his personal ambition to endanger the liberal cause . He , declares himself for tho Ballot , a fixed duty , and freedom of trade . Newry . —Viscount Ncwry and Mourno will be ; the candidate for this Borough on the Conservative interest . Mr . Ellis retires . Queen ' s County . —The Hon . Thomas Vesey and Sir Charles Coot will oppose Mr . Fitzpatrick . Ross ( Borough . )—The Radicals have touched the £ 1 , 000 on nomination , though they know Mr . Tottenham must be returned . They have abandoned repeal ! i Tralee . —Maurice O'Connell i $ the only candidate as yet in the field .
Westmeath ( County . )—Mr . Pollard , of Castle Pollard , comes forward with another eminent landlord to rescue the county from the priests .
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SOUTH XtANCASHXRE . —DELEGATE MEETING . —The above meeting took place on Sunday , Juno nth , In the Chartist Room , Brown-street , East Manchester , when delegates were present from the following places : Mr . Thomas Da vies , for Tib-street , Manchester ; Mr . John Cartleilge , Brown-street , Manchester ; Mr . John Joyson , Hardman street , Manchester ; Mr . J . is . Holmes , Hume and Chorlton-upon-Medlock ; Mr . J . F . Craig , Salford ; Mr . Henry Chappell , Oldham ; Mr . William Watchem , Shaw ; Mr . Joseph Eckersley , Unsworth ; Mr . Robert Tender , Newton Heath ; Mr . Jonah Schctield , Opensbaw and Droylsden ; Mr . Jo 8 hua Brigjfs , Pilkington ; Mr . TUomas Dootson , Rooden Lane isml
Prestwich ; Mr . Tuos . Lowe , Warrington ; Mr . Janus Cartledge , Liverpool ; Mr . Janiea Bower , Stal'jybririgt ! j Mr . Juhn Butterworth , Milnrow ; Mr . John Ltecb , Hyde ; Mr . Thoniaa Stover , Ashlon ; Mr . Martin Ireland , Bury . [ The Council wish most respectfully to request that their friends at Bolton , Itochdale , Mottram , Middleton , Heywood , Failsworth , and Ralcliffe , will not neglect to send a delegate to the next meeting , which will be held in the same room on that day month . ] Mr . John Cartledge was called to the chair—The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . T 2 io financial accounts were examined and found correct , and tach man tendered in his quota of mon « y from his constituents , towards the support of the South Lancashire Lecturer . Every delegate then
proceeded , in due order , to give an account of the progross of the cause in his district , in doing which they all declared that their constituents were disgusted with the Whigs of Manchester for their late conduct , and pledged themselves to assist the Manchester Chartists by every means which lay in their power . They con-Bidered it a national qut&tien , and that the insult offered to tho Chartists of Manchester ought to be considered an insult to every Chartist in the Association . The Whigs began , at head quarters first , fancying that if they succeeded there , they could take every other town afterwards . Thof gave great credit to the Chartists of Mauchester , and conceived they liad achieved a moral victory in shewing that they only wished fair discussion to promote tl . eir cause , instead of the
bludgeon , &a which had been resorted to by their adversaries . They were aware that were the Chartists , to make the least resistance , they would have to beat police , soldiers , and all other force which could be arrayed against them . The following resolution was then canied without a dissentient ••—"¦ That we the delegates prisent conceive it to be our duty—aduty which we are determined to fulfil—tocallpublic meetings in every town and village around Manchester forthwith , at which collections shall be made towards defraying the expences incurred by the Manchester Chartists , for the purpose of openly and fairly meeting the " bloodies" in free discussion , and to bring justice the instigators of the Manchester butcheries . " 2 d . " That a new plan of lecturers be drawn up , and that Mr . Cartlodae be
appointed to get them done by the proper time . Mr . Baby beins ; present , the delegates requested be would allow his name to be put upon the plan as a lecturer . In answer te which Mr . B . said that it was high time for every man who had the least spark of philanthropy or patriotism , and who possessed the least amount of talent to come out ; therefore he could not have any objection . Mr . John Leech was next proposed to be added to the plan . He rose and said he felt honoured at being chosen to be put up on the plan as lecturer . Ha could assure them that though he might not have the talent of some men , he had , he trusted , Spirit and deterniiiiatiou second to none In his capacity . There was a man of his name who had gained the respect of the Chartists of this kingdom .
He ( Mr . Le * ch ) would follow in his footsteps . His lectures should be bia motto , and his namesake's principles his principles . ( Loud cheers . ) Mr . Storer , Mr . Rankin , Mr . Roberts , and Mr . G , were also carried as fit and proper persons to be added to the plan . The following protest against the proceedings of the Corn Law Uepealera of Manchester was read aud adopted : — " Wo , the Chartist Delegates of South Lancajshiro , wish to enter eur protest , collectively , against the cruel , unfair , and atrocious conduct of tho Mancbestyr bloodies' assembled in Stephenson ' s Square , on the 2 ad of June ; for the mean , low , and cowardly manner in which they acted to arrest the progress of free discussion . It is our firm conviction that the Manchester authorities are
highly culpable for not preserving the peace of the town , instead of laughing while their fellow creatures were being helplessly bludgeoned . We consider the man , or men , who could maliciously , and , no donbt , for tbe worst of purposes , circulate falsehoods to cause jealousy , a » was done on that occasion , amongst the working classes , to be our most direful enemies—and we look with utter contempt upon the conduct of the individuals-who attacked the Cnartiats at Carpenter ' s Hall , "when about to meet to ceusure the conduct of tbe parties to the Stephenson's Square butchery . Although those ignorant and deluded persons nave nearly murdered poor old Wheeler , cut and wounded
Mahon * and nearly killed Cairns , besides brutally boatifig many others of our best friends ; yet are we determined to ' perseTere In propagating our ju » t and sacred principles , until eT © n tho « e men , who ttien acted so brutally , shall see their folly aad our sincerity , and ultimately ba induced from asenseof justice and s « lf protection , to join us in contending for their and our lights , immunities , and privileges ; and which are laid down in tbe document called tbe People ' s Charter . Furthermore , we particularly enter our pretest against the conduct of Sir Thomas Potter and Charles Walker , Esq ., magistrates , who were on the hustings of tbe Corn Law Repealers ; and also that of Richard Cobden . Esq ., Chairman , on tbe occasion in
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sanctioning such unlawful and outrageous conduct Having had a true specimen of Mr . Cobden ' s conduct towards working men , we call upon the people of Stockport to reject him at the approaching election , and never allow a man who could preside over a meeting where such barbarities were committed to misrepresent them in the Commons' House of Parliament . The proceedings of the anti-Corn L » w League during the past week have proved them to be the advocates of their own particular interests , to the destruction of all others : it baa shewn that they are not favourable to , but that they flinch from , open and fair discussion , and that they have resorted to all means , ' however unfair and despotic , to silence the real advocates of the people ' s rights , and to gain their ends , either at packed meetings in doors , or
what has been wrongfully termed public meetings out » f doors , and thus give an hireling press an opportanity of misrepresenting the sentiments of the people ef Manchester and its vicinity . " Mr . Leech was re-elected as the lecturer for South Lancashire for the next month , he having given satisfaction during the last . A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman , Mr . John Cartledge , and to the Secretary , Mr . James Cartledge , for their unpaid and voluntary services in the cause of the people . The delegates sat upwards of seven hours , every one wishing to do what he could -to . forward the cause in which he was engaged , and to give satisfaction to his constituents . Instead of having their spirits in the least damped by the late occurrence , they appeared mora enthusiastic Two shillings and ninepence was collected and given to Cairn ? .
MANCHESTER . —On Sunday evening last , the Tib-street room was filled to overflowing with an enthusiastic audience by half-past six o ' clock , which was composed of English , Irish , and Scotch people of both sexes . The attack made upon the Chartists iu this town by the anti-Corn Law party has caused » great excitement in tbe public mind and raised the sympathy of many who looked upon the Chartists with contempt before , but who axe now amongst their most zealous friends and supporters , who have given tokens of their sincerity by joining the association , and are willing to subscribe towards the expenses incurred , and the support of the victims of the " bloodies . " Mr . Joseph Linney was called to the ' chair , and , in the course of bis remarks reprobated tbe parties who calumniated
the Chartists by representing them to be in the pay of the Tories . He said the sore place consisted in the working men being able from taking a retrospect of both Whigs and Tories , to come to a common sense conclusion , which was , that neither were the friends of the workiDg classes . ( Cheers , ) The only difference was , that the one was a professed friend but always proved an inveterate enemy , while the other was an open foe and stuck to his profession . Mr . Mahon rose , aad was greeted with a burst of chetrs , but no sooner did he lift his hat off than the tune was changed to execration for the Whigs , at seeing the plasters on his head and face , placed to cover and heal the wounds which he had received while in the discharge of his duty , peaceably and
constitutionally . At this time , a still worse sight presented itself . Poor Cairns came into the room , and shewed his face , which had been dreadfully mangled and disfigured ; a murmur and a thrill of horror ran through the whole meeting . Mr . Mahon said , the Churmnn had told them that he would tell them how he got his beating , but becuuld only tell them ' that he had been dreadfully beaten , and that was all ; but served as he had been , it did not deter him from crawling to the meeting on the following day . He then went on to exhort his hearers to still more determined perseverance , and he would say , let no man be considered a Chartist unless he would have his name upon the books as a member , and subscribe towards carrying on the work—( cheers)—aud bye and byothey would out
number all the factions put together , which would be the best way to prevent bis bead being broken again . He could not allow the excuse of poverty for joining . He knew something about the book * , being once the secretary , and from his own observation he could Bay , that the weavers had always paid better than any other branch of artizans , though getting less . He then compared the commttees and tiio Executive to the Parliament , who was weak if not well supported from without . So it was with the committee when not supported by the members of the society . After touching on many other points , be told the ' people they never could expect redemption only through tbeir own exertions , and the medium of political power , and gave notite that the five rooms would be filled shortly to hear lectures ;
after which collections would be made towards defraying the expenses—for , notwithstanding all the money they had received from the Tories , he believed they would have to pay it themselves . The Chairman , after making a few remarks , said he would then introduce Mr . Leech , who had been appointed to lecture that evening . Mr . Leech rose , and said that , notwithstanding the rows , riots , and tumults , the many heads that bad been broken , tbe blood wiich had been spilt , it appeared they could have a good meeting in Tib-street yet—indeed , he believed it almost as possible to cover tbe San with a blanket as to stop tbe people from meeting , to demand those rights which they have been deprived of by factions who have trampied them under foot by thn iron heel of despotism and tyranny . The
parties who had been manoevering last wesk labour to prove to the people that if their designs were carried into execution , namely , a Repeal ef tbe Corn Laws , the wages of the working classes would rise . This was , indeed , fine logic from the very parties who hid more than auy other been the means of bringing wages down . ( Cheers . ) He had been iu conversation with a gentleman who bad observed that it was not in tho power of the masters to raise wages . Mr . Leech asked him why they did not prevent tfcem falling when they vrero double what they weve at the present time . The fact was that the masters , cotton lords in particular , would not cure how small the wages were so long aa they couid keep them io senility , ami make them into slaves . ( Hear . )
After so much misery , starvation , and ¦ which had existed in tho land , and the people had been b ; tmboczltd and cheated for nine years , it had resolved itself into tbe question as to who should have o&ce . O , said some of the Wbigs , you must keep in our friends . ( Laughter . ) Mr Leech considered it a worthless question as to who should hold office with the working classes . It was a question at any rate which had not sufficient merit about it as to justify one party of working men to break the heads of another party . ( Hear , hear . ) Those very men that bad been the instigators of the bloody affair in Manchester would bring the charge against tUe working men , and plead it as a sufficient reason , as sufficient evidence , that the working classes were not qualified to possess the political
franchise , that they were too ignorant , as fully exemplified in their conduct towards each other . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Leech then went through a detail of the persecutions , prosecutions , and imprisonment which the Chartists have suffered for their endeaveurs to achieve justice not only to themselves but to those who bad been persuaded that they , the Chartists , were tbeir greatest enemies . It had been said that the Chartists were enemies to a repeal of the Union , but would Sir Thomas Potter , Captain Sligb , or Gibson give them a repeal of the Union ? ( No . ) These men had by falsehood and calumny stimulated them to break tbe heads of their only friends , and would afterwards turn round and laugh at them . But had it forwarded the cause of the repeal of the Corn Laws ? No , he maintained the
Whigs have given themselves a fine slap in the face . ( Cheers and hear . ) Nor had it done any good to the agitation for the repeal of tbe Union . He did not lay blame to the reasoning portion of the Irishmen ^ because he knew that they were as much opposed to such like conduct as the Chartists . The parties who had perpetrated those acts of cruelty were men who cared little about anything but a glass of whiskey and a stick . ( Hear , hear . ) He was sorry to say that it bod injured a many poor men who had to go into the villages to pick up a living by selling a few things . It bad caused great hostility against them , be had been in a village where a great many had declared they would not purchase things from men who had committed sueh deeds as those in Manchester . Those
men who were upon the hustings in Stephenson ' s-Equare would make merchandise of England and Ireland had they the power . A man had told him that the manufacturers of England would never be satisfied until they could compete with the foreigner . What did competition mean ? Why , the very word itself means sorrow , tears , and blooi . ) ( Hear , hear . ) It meant that the people of France must starve the people of England , to satisfy the avaricious appetites ef a set of grasping inoneymongers , or that the peeple of England must starve tne { . eop ! e of France , that was the real definition of competition . ( Cheers . ) But it was not so much competition that , even themselves had in view , in trying as they were at the present time , to shake society to its centre , but it was the last kick of a
withering , graceless , and rotten faction . ( Hear , hear . ) Mr . Leech saidJhat they , the people of England , could not do withTthiee parties . There should at nil events be one destroyed , and if the people could bring them together and set one to destroy the other , the one remaining would be a target for the people to fire at ( Cheers . ) Mr . Leech then went into a detail of the principles and effects of the competitive system , and stated the wages obtained in countries against which the English people had to compete , giving at the same time , the price of provisions in those countries , as compared with the price in England and tho rate of house rent , fee . He glanced at countries where they had Corn Laws , and at thosi which were without , and drew the inference that where they were cursed by class legislation , the same e-rUa existed ; and where the people enjoyed more liberty , they whera more happy . W by Was it that the
operatives of those countries could do better with five shillings , than the people of this with fifteen or twenty ? simply because they hare not £ 30 , « OO , OOO of interest to pay for a national deM £ 18 , 909 , 00 * for the civil ; £ 50 , tOO , 000 local taxes ; £ » , M 0 . 6 M to a clergy to spout the most horrible spaciw of blasphemy , in proclaiming to the world that all the poverty and wretchedness- which existed , was in accordance with the will and pleasure of Deity . It mattered not to them—the working classes—what law was repealed so luag as labour was unprotected , and so long as a privileged class had the power to monopolise all the benefits which might accrue from repealing » bad law . Those men who bad been kbring forth the good sense of the working classes one day , and telling the country , through an hireling press , that the working classes bad sealed the doom of the Cora Laws , and that the fiat of the intelligent < p'ratives has none forth , a .-tf that their monopoly was tlnking—would tell a working man to
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Ms teeth , that be was too ignorant to possess the franchise . ( Hear , hear . ) Could they but see tbjM » men ' s hearts , they were as black as sin ; and the whote ot their scheme was , that they wanted the workin * classes to assiat them to obtain a iRepeal of the Corn Laws , while they < the working classes ) must ba content to be slaves . ( Heat , hear , and loud cheewLi Tbe speaker continued that the middle dosses never would concede to the people their jnst rights nntU tfi ^ r ¦ were forced . ' Then , such being the case , tbe workin * men shouldnot make themaelTe « into tools at thefa ! bidding , and his word for that , they would soon be glad
to Join them for Universal Suffrage . As a strikiM illustration of the consistency of a middle-class man Cobden fold him that he would not allow himself to be put in nomination for any town , and the very next week wrote an address to the electors of Stock ™** . and again , when they found they had been beaten even at meetings called at eleven o ' clock , when a great nnm ber of slaves would be shut up and could notcet to v « te for freedom , and when they had been closel * watched in the surrounding districts , and further the * knew that the Chartists , could carry a resolution for tha Suffrage at Ashton , Droylsden , Newton H « ath FailJ ort
worm , HwcKp , jsccies , ana Warrington , Prentice ' * favourite walk , they hit upon a knack of packin . thefa > meetings , so that a sufficient number could get round the rostrum and prevent the working classes cettin * near it Finding that they got severely exposed ther then resorted to physical force , and being too bi « cowards themselves they were compelled to hire & body of working men to break the heads of another body of the same class . And these gentlemen are those who cry out against the cruel and abominable Corn Laws , and who have so very ranch compassion for the poor that they would actually wish to give them a large loaf and high wages , in order to compete with the foreigners . Ah , the base hypocrites ! they would not care the toss of a button if all the artizans
of Manchester were upon an emigration ship if the * could only make the machinery do the work . ( Cheers ) He would promise them that their kind acts should not be kept in the dark . They must not think that it would end there . They have settled the question w to their motives in the out-townships . Ho ( Mr . Leech ) would promise them when he met any of them in discussion again , he would take the liberty of jast bringing 4 t to their memory . It would not last long : the men they bad made tools of would soon begin to see through their policy , and seeing their error would join the Chartists in declaring liberty , not only for Englishmen , but Irishmen likewise . ( Cheers . ) In allusion to the pitiful cry of " Tory gold , " tha speaker said , be could tell them that they , the Repeal . tri
, the Whigs , offered to pay him ; he could tell them that the Tories offered to pay him to go into the agricultural districts to counteract the statements of tha Repealers ; but he treated them both with contempt Ho belonged to the working men , and they adhered to principle , and he and they would go together . ( Cheers . ) He could have gone into the agricultural districts with a good gracn ; but when the question was put ; to him , he wished to make the agreement with them , that while he denounced the cotton lords , he should be at liberty to denounce the landlords , and every other class of society who prevented the people from obtaining their rights . ( Hear , hear . ) O , said they , that was Chartism , they could not allow that He , Leech , said it was , and he was glad to hear them form such an estimation of it
iCheers . ) Mr . Leech then argued that labour was the foundation of all wealth , and asked how it was that a Rothschild c ^ uld realize in profits no less than 5 , 0 * 0 or 6 , 000 per week , and Baring and Company 5 , 000 , 0 * 0 pei year . They had net produced it , and those who produce nothing bad nothiag to give . It was simply because labour was unprotected , and thus every man wbo wfsaed to gamble and speculate was at liberty . Every encouragement was given , to the profit mongers ( Hear , hear , and cheers . ) Mr . Leech then showed how much cheaper the people of Salford were obtaining their goods , and . playing the d 1 with theshopkeepem As much as 2 d . 3 d . asd 4 d . per pound was saved oof of some articles—and said , that shortly there would be a similar shop opened in that district , as the Salford
one was doing gloriously . Another instance of the distributions of wealth . He , not long ago , was at Had < dersfifld , and while there he inquired the price of a waistcoat-piece for his own information . He was told that it was three shillings per yard . He came to Manchester , went to a shop in Market-street , and inquired what they sold it at ( the very same quality ) and he was told seven shillings and sixpence . He was not surprised at that , because he knew they bad large rents to pay and high taxes . They had to pay £ 29 , 000 to police . They would go worse every week . Why , because when those shops were built , wages were better , and the people were enabled to purchase the goods . Therefore , taking off the wages had , as a matter of course , taken away the money which formerly found its way into
their tills . ( Cheers , and " well done Leech . " ) It did not matter whether this law or that was repealed , the whole system must be changed , and the people must have political power to protect themselves , and when that was done , away would go tbe influence of both cotton lords and landlords , thia could and would be done , and up will rise the people from long-bound slavery and bjndoge . When the people have the will they have the power . ( Cheers . ) Had the surplus population ( Whig phrase ) been put upon the land to cultivate for themselves , as they left tbe factories , the soil of England and Ireland would have been like a beautiful garden . The masters had ruined each other by their competition with each other , when they found that by double-decking and self-acting , they could not come into the market and carry tbe same profits , they , madman-like , lowered the people ' s wages , and by so doing very much lowered the market
and there they found themselves in the pit dug for others . ' Mr . Leech then drew a woeful picture of the wrongs and sufferings of the people * f Ireland , and shewed why the produce of that country was consumed by the non producers , whilBt tbosewho produce cannot get enough to supply tbeir physical wints . He glanced at the clap-trap of Lord John Russell , for endeavour * ing to increase the revenue by bringing down taxation , and concluded by exhorting every man to be » t his post , assuring them ( his hearers ) that a great crisis was at baud . The speaker was loudly cheered In retiring fron the rostrum . * A question was put which was satisfactorily answered . A geDtlenian from Chester , an eloquent speaker and a new convert afterwards addressed the meeting , giving a detail of the opposition he has met with since joining tha Chartists , yet he was determined to proceed . The people were excessively crowded and the room -was like a bath .
Brown-street . —oa Sunday evening last , Mr . Whittakor gave a very feeling address on the necessity of laying aside all religious prejudices , and uniting together for the purpose of gaining our political freedem . As a Roman Catholic , he was determined to denounce the men professing the same religion as himself , but ' which men were a disgrace to any religion , fer the conduct they had exhibited in Stevenaon ' s-Bqnare . and at Carpenter ' s Hall , the week before . The Chairman then called upon Mr . James Cartledge to address the meeting , who , in a humorous style , opened a fire upon the Whigs , which raked them fore and aft , till they were fairly " cleaned out "
STOCKTON . —The " plague" have had a private meeting here to agree upon a publie petition for the repeal of the Corn Laws . The Chartists were on tbe lookout , but did not hear of the meeting till it was over , so Vsetret bad they been in their movements . There were not more than eighty persons present , and these , our correspondent observes , " the most inconsistent men in the town . " They boasted loudly that they would not ' support any candidate who would not pledg * himself to vote for a repeal of the Corn Laws , while , at the same time they agreed to support Lord Harry Vane and . Mr . Bowes , neither of whom will promise to support their humbug policy . They threaten , a public meeting after this ; they had better try it on . The Chartists are ready .
KERBHCTJXR . —At » public meeting held here , a few days ago , we had the pleasure of hearing for the first time an explanation of the glorious principle * ot the People's Charter . A goeilly number were assembled under th « clear canopy of heaven , at the time of the meeting , eight o ' clock in the evening . Mr . J . Gibson , jun ., took the chair , and introduced Mr . John W . itow . a most indefatigable advocate , who delivered a meat excellent and spirit-stirring address , which lasted nearly an hour and a'half ,-and which gave great satirf&ctton } at the conclusion , cheers were given for the Charter , and a vote or thanks having been carried to the lecturer , the meeting separated .
KENSINGTON—The fustian jacketed masons , bearers cf the national petition , deteimined not v > slacken in their exertions for the good caase , got up , » their own expense , a public meeting in York-street , Westminster , on Thursday week , and invited Djcwt M'Douall U lecture on the rights of labour and theiflroaris made upon them during successive governm « n » The place ; was crowded with hundreds of anxioM listeners , ' and many were compelled to leave for warn of accommodation . Mr . Ridley late M . C . wa » calhd » the chairand opened the proceedings in an excellent
, address , and was followed by Dr . MDooall , man excellent aud energetic lecture which occupiedan & ° ur « " * a half in its delivery . At its conclusion , Mr- Wilson moved , and Mr . Wheeler , seconded , the adoption or » petition to the House of Commons , denouncing the law atrocious bludgeon attack made upon the ChartutsM Manchester , and praying for an inquiry into the circumstances connected with the same . After the lector * the HUMUS , 2 > r . M'Doaali , and other friends , * d joorn « to tne Blue Anchor inn , where arrangements werejmj tared into for the nnrnase of brimztitf oat the tnww . «•
the metropolis ; it is confidently believed that v » whole body of masons will join the National Cbsr « r Association , and that their example will be followed W MTeral other trades . The proceedings concluded ww » a variety of excellent songs and recitations , »» " ? dress from tht Doctor describing his tour to fl » »>»* dUtt-TEMHAm . —Mr . Hmry Vincent pa *» throagh this town , on bis road to Banbnrf , to »» ' »" that town , when , by request , be addressed the m «* bers of the Mechanics' Institution , in their « P » f *" rooms . : Mr . William Holies in the chair . At «» conclusion of Mr . Vincent ' s address , it was " ^ " ^ — " That MhwripUon be eomxneneed tow *" defraying the expences of the Banbury election , on au » Vincent * behalf . " Tbe mOjserfpHon was entered «>«* and a good collection ww made in the room . ^ conclusion , three cheers were given for Mr . ana mv Vincent ; three forFevgus O'Connor ; three for «» Pens Gaskell : aad three for the Charter .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), June 19, 1841, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct554/page/6/
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