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f [ i &re under the necessity of Postponing the presentation of the O'Connor Medal to onr Lancashire , Yorkshire , and Scotch friends for * short time . The Medalist having expressed % great desire to pack each parcel of He&bj ™ * **! peculiar to himself , and which preserves them from injury , lists of the agents aod their respective numbers hare bees handed in to him : bat the time announced has been too short to permit him to complete
} iis task . They are now in the coarse of being sent off , and each agent shall be supplied as ftst as they ran be forwarded . The time of presentation iu the respective districts , we shall hereafter announce . fie P lates of the Momnoath Court House are nearly ready , and in most cases will be forwarded along with the Medals ; thas laving some amount of carnage fees . fbe Plates will be presented to the Subscribers immediately after the Medals are distributed . Dae notiee will be given .
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BRADFORD . THE O'CONNOR DEMONSTRATION . Monday last , was the day appointed for the Qyatists' demonstration of this town and neighfconriwl . The day prerions the rain fell in torrents ; all was anxiety for Monday , fearing the gate of the weather -would be unprophious ; the Bornisg certainly was lowering , and about ten j ' clocaywben the people of the different localities vere moving towards the place appointed for ih& jrooessio n to start from , -the rain fell freely about three quarters at aa-fcoor , « a ** pl « terj drenching the ttfpb froB Sead to fee * . Not witfc «*»< W ail this , ffe people Bioved with hearts li ^ ht and glad , to meet £ * r fearless and undaunted champion , Mr . O'Conys who arrived in a hackney coach from Brigb sse , and on alighting ' was loudly cheered by the ipenbled thousands . The procession immediately « lm , in the following order : —
Fear marshals on horseback with green scarfs . Large nag . Full length portrait of Mr . O'Connor . Hottc— " The people ' s friend and the tyrant ' s foe . " Reverse—• A eorrnpt government must bow before an united and determined people . " Forester ' s Band in green dresses . Demons tration Committee , two and two , with green scarfs and white rosettes . Members of society four abreast . Another large green stuff £ ag . Banner . Daisy Hill Caartists . Universal Suffrage , Annual Parliaments , ffa by Ballot , No Property Qualification , Payment of Members , and Equal Eleccori&l Districts . "
Reverse—God is our guide , no sword we draw , We kindle not war ' s battle fires ; By reason , union , jnstiee , law , We claim the birthright of oar sires ; And hark ! we raise , from sea to sea , The sacred watchword , Liberty . " Asoiher large green stuff flag , with gilt letters * The Charter , and no surrender . " Obverse— " Onward and we conquer . " Large green staff flag .
Little fionon Cdartists . " Hay the people of England never forget Frost , Williams , and Jones . " Eeverse— Poor working slaves , Hard is your fate , You ' re eaten up With church and state , " Then , another band of marie Large green 3 * g with gilt letters ; New Leeds— *» What is life but liberty . " Reverse—•* The Charter and no surrender . " Members four abrrast . Small Sag . " More pigs and less parsons . " fetat Herton . Large green flag— Whoso stop-Beta his ears at the err of the poor shall
cry mmaplf and not be heard . " Severs *— " The real property of man is the knowledge of enjoying that advantage . A society oppressed is composed only of tyrants and slaves . " Aiotherband in Highland dresses ; then the female Chartists , two and two abreast , with white scarfs and green favours , a large splendid oil painting , with portraits ; on one side " Arthur O'Connor the Exile of Erin ;" Bererse—** Robert Emmett , who died for the caase . " Green silk flag—¦ Let millions who labour , unite heart and hand , And the Charter will Boon be the law of the land ?'
Manchester-road Female Chartists . A large , beautiful , and splendid garland , MBposed of evergreens , interspersed with a large number of / sold balls . fke garland was in the form of an arcb , and was * ieraed with two csps of liberty . From the centre if ihi arch , hung a hollow globe , adorned with va-B 9 os coloured ribands , white , red , and green . The xbele was iarmounted by a dove , as an emblem of
peace . MR . O'CONNOR in ao open carriage , drawn by four grey horses , adorned with green rosettes . Postilions la green si'k jackets and caps . > Two marshals on horseback , « e on each side of Mr . O'Connor ' s carriage ; aa followed a number of carriages , in one of which TO Mr . Clarkson , attorney , and his friends , who went next to Mr . O'Connor ' s carriage ; llien followed another bind . Members and their friend fonr abreast . * & beautiful green banners from Thornton , Clayton , Qaeenshead , and several other villages ; then , Mother band , with members four abreast .
Tl » precession then moved down to Great Horta , along Sonthfield-lane . This lane is nearly three farters of a mile long , and the procession extended w » one eiid to the other , and the road was used on both sides with persons anxious to get s . pmse of the " Uncaged Lion . " The immense Wj then went down Little Horton , Back Line , Won Lane , Manchester Road , down Hope-street , tUM-street , np Goodmansend , down George-•^ Ket , and Leeds Read ; then along New-street , p firkgate and Darley-street , to the Nelson jtt ; then on John-strees , down Westgate , and i *« Me , i 1 od £ Tvrill-street . and nr > Little Horton
^ » ae , to the place of meeting . The procession raehed Bradford about half-past twelve o ' clock . * m stneis through -vrhich the procession was an-* ° » ed to proceed were literally crammed with ]* 2«— so thai it was with difficulty the procession wed along . From eleven o ' clock till eight at « g « the weather was uncommonly favourable at jte season of the year , and the people mustered fwally at the place of meeting . There never was « ** e naif sbcb a concourse of people assembled in afford . Mr . Clarkson presided . * u ^ Joh » Areas , in an excellent speech , moved w first resolution , as follows : —
Eat thii meeting views with regret and dismay the " ¦ suing out of the present eorrnpt system of repre" ¦»•*> & , and which i » daily i-owftajrin ^ having wit-**» d the eosplete failure of the Reform Bill as a " ¦ Wo ! MnnmBg tKfi cooditwn of the iadasUirwi ?|™ » » e hold the present nicknamed House of Comrjj * « pally as bad as the Borougbmongering Parlia-^* rf former days , and coniider that all patchwork 2 ~ iratl * re unwise and dangerous , wisMng to see ^¦• ind » cial order prevail . That amrioaj for the r * 8 l tOd UromeritT nf all riiuacn nf y > iB Tvennl * , ¦ WB aiy
zr ' "C | e the ri ^ ht of erery man of twenty-one yean *• to the franchise , at being inh&ffent and lndaiiMy ^ « on the pajson o ! man by hi * Creator , asd that ¦**« or deny that right U an oflBence againit reaaon ¦ QHwauiity ; ire do petiUon Parliament setting forth _ ^ erancw , aad pointiBg out what we consider as " •«* etaal remedy . " g ^* re solution was briefly seconded by Mr . Joseph ««* , snppcrted by Mr . Wist , in a speech of " »» length , and of great merit , and was nnani-^« jy adopted , aaiidst tremendous cheering , which **^ for wae time . n ? « J « coiid resolniion was mcved by Mr . Jakes j ^ gg seconded by Mr . R . Ross , and carried
, That Qie National Petition now read be adopted " w ^ meetjng . " B » er esolution was responded toby Mr . O'Coshob , ™» oa ceamg forward was again received with an ^ OMa alaost without parallel . He spoke for 2 * " 7 an hour , in a strain of elo < piene « which r ^«<< l the attention o / his aadiesoe . The truths 3 ™» aowed from his lipB , the s # andni « of Mb Jg » , the exocllence of hit advice , and the manly Z ^ 'Winanon -W > li ^> i Vo ammu / l in Hiinnli rrrt > T
JJ ^» s tacle , until the whele rights uf man were 7 r *** i * Me an impression upon all which will J ^ J ^ o m e rased , and called forth hearty and re-TkT fe dlts - to ^ if ? . re » lBtion was mered , seoonded , and ^ y *! in appropriate and able addresses , by jJt ^ ^ Gs Mr . Ei ) WAiD 5 and another gentleman . jy *«* iso ^ carried by acclamation , and was to the " Thauhis meeting pledges Itself never to rest « fi » - ^ J »« il MeKrs . Frort , Wiiliama , and Jones , be gl * » «» boaonu of their anhappy aod di » eonso-£ Tm ^ ^ *» » eU aa to nw er&j lawfal meaa * for m * ati « trf all pouaeal priioneM . "
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It was then , on the motion of Mr . Knowles , and seconded by Mr . B . Rushtok , proposed" Thai Feargos O'Connor , Esq ., Mr . Gee . BinnB , and Mr . West , are fit and proper persons to represent the West Riding of Yorkshire in the forthcoming Convention . " This was unanimously agreed to , and the proposition met with the most hearty approval of the meeting . Thanks were then voted to the Chairman , for his coadnet in the chair ; and hearty cheers having been given for the Charter , for O'Connor , for the Sfar , and for Frost , Williams , and Jones , the meeting broke ap , in order to attend the so ree . TEA-PARTY , AND THE SOIREE . Thii was well and tastefully laid oat in the spaciou saloon of the Social Institution , which was fitted up for the occasion in . a style that reflected the highest credit on those ladie * under whose management the aaaBgementa had been made . At the principle end of the room wai a large and well executed banner belonging to the Bradford Female Chartist * , containing , on one aide , a fine portrait of Arthur O'Connor , with a motto , " Arthur O'Connor , the Exile of Erin ] " on the reverse was a portrait of Robert Emmett Opposite to thl * waa placed a large banner with a full length porteait of YetgUM O'Connor . Surrounding the platform , OB which wM placed a table for Mr . OCosnof and the principal gnetU , wai a magniffoftnt artificial bouquet , of very tasteful workmanship .
The demand for ticktta was far greater than the comnittee could supply . At the first it was arranged to l « ue only one thousand , but these were found bo very far from supplying the demand , that a large extra number were given out , besides which , after all these had been disposed of , numbers were admitted on payment of mosey , so that in tie whole , not fewer than 1 , 500 at down to tea . The Committee sow regret that they did not at once build an amphitheatre of their ownhad they done bo , they would have sold five thousand tickets .
To accommodate the number now present , however further arrangements were still necessary , and as only about 500 could find room at the tables at one time , the Committee determined on applying for the use of the Hall of the Mechanic * ' Institute , which was granted , and ai toon as the first 500 had taken Ua , they adjourned to the Mechanics' Institute , where Mr . O'Connor , Mr . West , and other speakers had to attend to address them , after having first spoken at the Social Institution . To attempt to describe the enthusiasm which
prevailed would be a work of supererogation . But while we mention this , we most not forget to notice the * xcellenee of the whole arrangements ; the ladies vied with each other , and success croimed all their endeavours . They are doubtless well repaid by the glorious re * ulta of the most important days proceedings which has ever transpired in the town of Bradford . There was no confusion—there was no dissatisfaction ; order was the polar star of every one present ; the working classes proved to demonstration their superiority , by their excellent and very proper demeanour .
The second party had sat down to tea before Mr . O'Connor entered the room ; he w&a reeeiTed with most tremendous eheerisg . The whole company aro 8 , and continued standing until he had taken his seat , at the head of the table , provided for him on the platform , where tea was served by Mrs . Ibbetaon . There were two excellent bands of music , one stationed In a temporary orchestra and the othn in the gallery , which played a number of cheerful and appropriate aln . The immense auditory having all partaken of tea , the tables were cleared away , and the forms arranged crosswise , when snch of those who had previously retired , who chose to return , were admitted into the room , as well as the public generally on payment of a kmall sum as entrance money . Th * room was speadily crowded to suffocation , and the temperature rose to nearly bolting beat . At nine O ' clock
Mr . Cxakkboh , solicitor , the chairman of the day ' s proeeediBga , advanced to the frost of . the platform and proposed the first —m ^""^ t of the evening ; one , he remarked , which could not have better selected , for , unless the whole people had a voice is the formation of those laws which they were called upon to obey , it was impoes . bie . that happiness or prosperity could dwell npon the earth . He gave the people , the only legitimate source of all power . " ( Cheers . ) Mr . West was called opon to respond , which he did in a pleasing and talented manner . He remarked that tne toast itself , by the splendid appearance of that meeting , seemed to furnish a realisation of its own truth . The factions were fond of bandying the toast , and of responding to it , while they practically denied
their own doctrines by the denial of the people ' s just rights . To show that the people were entitled to their rights , he instanced their power in production—the splendid palace , the triumphal pillar , the mansion of the peer , the most exquisite machinery , the finest manufactures furnish proofs of their skill and p « wer ; proved that they were the creatores of England's greatness , and demonstrated that they must be the saviours also . ( Cheers . ) The proceedings of tkat glorious day were a practical proof of the power of the people ; they were met for a / practical purpose ; not to take part in what be would call a " babby" meeting—such things they left to those who called themselves the educated and the enlightened classes . They were met to prove that they were determined no longer to be deprived of their rights , —that they were determined to exercise their power for the benefit of themselves and
of posterity , and thus convince the factions that they were above all their attempts to be any longer gulled , Mr . Wetl In a Very humourous style , related the fable of the ass and the lion hnnting , which , be illustrated by remarking that the aristocracy were the " lion" of society , and the people the " ass , " who when they brayed for the benefit of the lion till he had got all there was to get , and then asked for their share of rights , were told by the wealthy that they ooght to be very thankful they had not passed more fctnngett lavs to deprive them of even the small portion which they bad . He called upon them to persevere in their present ccorse , and the foil measure of their rights could not be long withheld from them , After stating that it had been arranged by the committee that he should address tbe assembly at the Mechanics' Institution . Mr . Wett retired amid it cheers .
The Chaibmak then proposed " the health of our distinguished gneit , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and may be live to see the Charter become the law of the land . " The toast was received with deafening cheers , which lasted for some minutes . Tbe cheering having subsided , a company of young men advanced to tbe platform , and sung in excellent style the following glee , composed for the occasion by Mr .- Ross and Mr . Dewhirst , the one a woolcomber and the other a painter . Air— " Here's a health to all good lassies . " Here ' s health to brave O'Connor , Fill a hamper to his honour , Let O'Connor's health go round ; Maycs live a life of pleasare , When attain'd the people's measure ; Let O'Connor ' s health go ronnd ; Still dismaying Whigs and Tories , Still displaying all that ' s glorious .
Herea a health , ice . Peace and happiness attend bin , From his foes may heaven defend him , Long and happy may he live ; 'Ibus , in strains of lively measure , We'll rep « at with joy and pleasure , Let O'Connor's health go ronnd ; BtUl dismaying both the factions , Still displaying generons actions . Here ' s a health , < Scc liberty It now appearing , Freedom ' s voice is fondly cheering , Onward may onr patriot go ; May fee live a life cf pleasure , When attain'd the people's measure , Let O'Connor's health go round , Still dismaying Feel and Russell , Still displaying strength of muscle . Here ' s a health , fee .
A deputation from Thornton was then introduced to present an address U Mr . O'Connor . This having been read , one of the deputation briefly addressed the meeting on the evils which class legislation had inflicted on the country , and calling upon them to rally round O'Connor , amd not to rest satisfied till the whole Charter had become the law of the land . Mr . O'Coskob then rose , whea tbe cheering was renewed with increased vigour . Be addressed tbe meeting for about an hour and a half , in a strain of fervid
aod impassioned eloquence , whieB produced a powerful effect upon tbe whole asdiaace , and called forth repeated cheers , bat of whieh it would be impossible for as eves to give an ostUne h « re , for ao connected was it , that to commence would be to give the speech entire , and then farewell to the eoatribmtioBS of all our friends , for it alone would occupy a very great portSo » « f the Star . Mr . O'Connor sat dowx greatly exhaasted from tbe beat of the room , and bis previoms exertion * The Chaiskaji next
gave" The People ' s Charter , and may it soon become the law of ti » land . " tGreat cheering . ) Mr . Rcsbtok responded to the toast . He said the Charter bad now become tbe rallying point of the whole people , and well it might be , tor it was tbe . foundation stone of their rights—the Corinthian pillar on which
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most be baaed universal liberty . He was an old man , bat still he hoped to see the day when the Charter should be the law of the land . He lashed the Whig and Tory factions moat unmercifully and said that the only point of difference between them was as to which of them should have the largest share of the plunder which was annnally wrung from tbe toiling millions . He called upon them to unite as one man against both Whigs and Tories , to jein the National Charter Aasociatiou , to let their watchword be the Cnatter , the whole Charter , and nothing leas than the Charter ; and then , come what might , they would be more than a match for all their enemies . Mr . Rushten , on account of the lateness of the hour , spoke very britfly , and rttired , amidst great cheering .
Mr . O'Connor now left the room to address those assembled at the Mechanics' Institution , and who had become impatient for his arrival . He evidently incurred great danger , as he was ttill ia a bigbfctateof perspiration , and oat of doors the wind was blowing a hurricane , and the rain pouring in torrents . It was after eleven o ' clock , but before his departure he announced that he should return , in order to enrol the names of those who wished to join the National Charter Association . He stated that he had brought seven hundred cards from the Executive , at Manchester , and he trusted that all who had nob yet joined would ahoir their sincerity by at onoe coming forward to do so . The Executive did a great deal of work , and did it well too , and for very little money ; be trusted , therefore , the people would give tbem hearty support .
During Mr . O'Connor ' s absence some other sentiments were given and a number of excellent songs wei * sang , not a tittle of the enjoyment having abated at the time Mr . O Connor returned , at considerably after midnight Mr . O' Connor , on bis arrival at tbe Mechanics Institute , was received by the crowded audience with tremendous cheering ; he spoke here , though suffering from a dreadful hoarseness , for nearly an hour . At the close of his excellent address , he announced bis intention here , also , of enrolling members of the association , and requesting those who wished to do so to hold up their hands . A considerable number being held ap , Mr . O'Connor despatched a messenger for his portmanteau , and was soon at work , entering names avd giving oat cards , in the whole , 63 cards were issued here .
On Mr . O'Connor ' s return to the Social Institution , he sat for above an hour for this purpose , and 44 cards were issued , making , with those taken at the Mechanics' Institution , a total of 97 . While this was going on at the platform , the other end of the room was cleared , and the music having struck up , the merry dance was participated in for some time , the happy party not finally separating till nearly four o ' clock . The retrospect ot the day ' s proceedings is of the most gratifying kind ; nothing occurred to mar its pleasure , and tho success of the demonstration far exceeded the most sanguine expectation of its promoters .
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loud and long continued p laudits . Not the slightest expression of dissatisfaction escaped any part of the procession , as they passed the houses of their more violent political opponents ; nor did any accident ocour to mar the pleasures of the day . On arriving at the Odd Fellow ' s Hall , Mr . O'Connor vervbriefly thanked the assemblage for the manner id which they had received him and conducted themselves on that day , and encouraged them to proceed , legally , peacefully , and in union and good fellowship one towards another . The Rev . Mr . Jackson of Manchester , also addressed the assembly for a few minutes . The numerous procession then separated , in order to prepare for theiprincipal festivity of the evening ,
THE SOIREE . This elegant entertainment was given in the Odd Fellowa' Hall , a very large and spacious room , but , as we have said , not capable of accommodating onetenth of those who tots not only anxious , but had come miles to attend , in order that they might hear and see the great chieftain . The committee of management , unwisely , we think , limited the issue of tickets for tea to 500 ; the room , however , will comfortably accommodate more , and after the tables
had been onoe orowdtti , others were admitted , so that vWm 900 to lOOO / ltf-sdl , took tea . The provisions were plentiful and excellent ; and the good management of the females who presided rendered all & 8 happy as could be ; all , in fact , went" merry as a marriage bell . " The good things having been amply discussed , the tables were cleared away , and the forms arranged as close as possible , in order that as many as tbe room would contain might be admitted . Upwards of 2000 were packed m . Every inch of space was soon crammed , and thousands went away unable even to get near the doors .
Mr . B . Rushton was called to the chair with acclamation , on the motion of Mr . West , seconded by Mr . Barns . Mr . O'Connor here entered , and was received with three enthusiastic cheers , and reiterated clapping of hands . Mr . Bell , from Manchester , gave the toast of " The people , the source of all power . " ( Cheers , ) The epeaker observed that this was a sentiment on which those expatiated on the platform who were crushing the liberties of the people ; and they would only cease to violate their professions when the people themselves became the active wieiders of their power . No Government , not elected by yourselves , will ever legislate for your benefit . After commenting upon the plan of emigration , and the advisability of reforming the country , and living happily upon its produce , rather than forsaking it , and traoiDg our evils to class legislation and popular apathy , pointing out the remedy in the suffrages of the whole people , and nothing short of it , the speaker sat down amid loud cheers .
Mr . West then gave the toast of " The Executive , and may their labours be attended with success . " ( . CheerB . ) In order that this toast should be carried out , there are duties to perform on your part , to support that Executive in the dangerous post they have assumed , After a just euloginm upon the intelligence a « d honesty of that Executive , composed of men from the three kingdoms whose prosperity they are seeking to accomplish . He implored the people to enroll their names and support it with their means as well as their voices . The Executive have a bombshell to watch over , to see that it does not explode prematurely , and that is the National Petition . ( Cheers . ) But money you know is the sinews of war . The big loaves are suspended on long
poles very significantly ; for you all have to climb the pole for it , and then only get the little loaves , for the promises of tho Whigs are always much greater than their performances . ( Laughter . ) Mr . West then humourously proceeded to explode the M knowledge diffusion" lallacy employed by men who taught the people useless sciences bat not how to nil their bellies , the most usefsl of all . He contrasted the proceedings of the people ' s meetings with the catcalls , brayings , and grunts of the birds and boasts , the sort of knowiedge to be learned by the books of the knowledge mongers . The people alone know the wanta of the people , and if they do not come forward to assist in the work of reform , they richly deserve the miseries they must endure . ( Cheera . ) Mr . LEESgave theeenttment of the"Chartist Press . "
He congratulated the meeting upon the condition and prospects of Chartism , referring to the "' new movement" of the more honest amongst the Cora Law League , Mr . Sturge and othera , for complete Suffrage , he trusted that the document to be issued would at least contain the Ballot as one of its points , for without that there was no security for the free exercise of the Suffrage . This would form a test of their honesty and sincerity , aud in this case , he would not oppose the movement , though it would be fit for them to adhere to the Charter in its perfection , that was the design to which the people must gather . Referring to tho plea of ignorance , he said that the two factions dreaded above all the enlightenment of the people—for they loved darkness rather than iight , and for tbe usual reason . ( Cheera . )
An address was read by Mr . Crossland to Mr . O'Connor . Fbahgus O'Connor , Esq ., then stepped forward , and was received with tremendous cheering . He said—I have been present with you on many previous occasions , assisting in your straggles , and glorying in your success ; but , after two years absence , 1 now recognise the accomplishment of one of my favourite objects—to teach the working men to serve their own interests by their own efforts , After feelingly thanking them severally for the manner in which they responded to the address , and especially to the alluBion to his native country , he observed that wo were not seeking seotional privileges ; but endeavouring to create a public opinion for the rights of man . In his own eloqueut way , he
referred to the position of the CnartiBts , and tho policy of attempting , should the National Petition fail , to throw out the Tories , but not bring in the WhigB . The press of this country would not report their proceedings and meetings . Since the Reform Bill , we have had no opposition , but one which impelled the Whigs on to measures which have proved their ruin . ( Hear , hear . ) Four millions of of signatures to the petition will leave no doubt on the minds of Parliament as to the power of the people . Two millions of signatures , a year ago , taught them not to despise the ChartistB on the day of election , but we shall send now twice that namber . He then referred to the system of emigration . He would rid the land of its social weeds
to allow the working man to flourish . He opposed the political economists that population pressed upon the means of subsistence . But these saddled nature with their own iniquities . There was sufficient land to feed twice the number of the present inhabitants . He now came to the exposition of the tricks of the "Plague . ' The Corn Law Repealersnow , afterfatling to 6 everus from our principles , are coming out for Universal Suffrage . But ho was not for anything short of the Charter , for without the rest of the points we have only to take the best of a bad lot—to select out of the class of those who who have always mis-legislated for us . He was therefore sorry to differ with Mr . Lees , but be thought all the points essential to tbe Charter . Now what respect can we have for those who have joined us at the eleventh hour , and asked us to do
what they could not do themselves . He who is not for us is against us- ' The shopkeepers axe now discovering that they are more dependent upon the consumers of the country , and that steam power , under its prasent arrangement , is no more their friend than of the working man . For ten long years they had the means of carrying your measures , but only when going down the backstairs of Downingstreet , that they call upon you for support . They tell you that you are unfit to vote , while they throw themselves upon you for support 1 No great question ever originated in the Legislative House . I t is impossible for them to carry a Repeal of the Corn Laws without the Charter ; and then you will repeal them when their advantages can ba turned into the pockets and stomachs of the people . ( An exposition of the power of new machinery to produce the great amount required to exchange for corn . ) But what will the shopkeepers do in the mean time t
" A fellow feeling makes ub wondrous kind . " ( The raw material forms ao estimate of the price of the manufacture . But what goes through more processes ' , &c . ) You have bo power over its manufactured state . The elements may blast it , and tho prioe of flour will be raised 6 d . per stone . Their oven ifl their thermometer . Bread rises in a sight , but it falls not in three months . He would make them their own producers , and then the corn would pass only from them to the baker . Beware of the tricks of the trade . They w&nt neither household suffrage aor aniversal . They wish only to amalgamate the
corn laws with these popular things , and to take advantage of our movement to return tho Whigs to power . ( Load cheers . ) He had keei prose « ut « d three times . The last time for being the proprietor of the Northern Star . But so long as his organ is read by the people , he feared neither the dungeon not the Bci&bld . ( Long-oouti&ued cheering . ) The reason why the aristocracy will still hold dominion over you is this . The landlords let their farms in large allotments , because they can thereby better command the interest and vote of the tenant . By this means they lose £ 20 , 000 , 000 in rent , but
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gain £ 250 , 000 , 000 in taxation and monopoly . Why are the ateam-lords opposed to your interests ? Because they are enabled now to live upon youd labour . The master who employs 1 , 000 hands , an 0 reduces wages from 15 s . to 13 s . a week , puts £ 2 . 50 a year in his own pocket 1 ( Shame . ) Hereby this man is enabled to speculate—to lose vast sums in speculation , and yet put a vast balance in his own pocket . One master pockets £ 31 , 000 , and the Legis - iature gives £ 30 , 000 a year for National Education Tho drunkard will not vote for a drunkard , &c but appoint some one who is a teetotaller , to watch over his rights while he was insensible or drank . He gave his enemies of the press a carte , blanche to speak what ill of him thev could devise .
but they could not say he was ever prosecuted but for libel . You may have Religions Liberty , but very unequal Civil liberties . Mr . O'Connor oonoluded his long and interesting address , with a feeling response to the notice of the " Repeal of the Union " in theaddres 8 ( which would be obtained by the same effort as the Charter . ) The Duke of Wellington , poor old man , pledged himself to the peace of the nation ! He , Mr . O'Connor , would do bo , because on the peace rested the prosperity of the country . Mr . O'Connor eloquently denounced secret associations , spies , and physical foroo conspiracy . Rev . W . V . Jackson was received with cheers Toast . "TheExiled Patriots . " These are those who had long ago earned your affections , and am happy that a committee has been formed to
pronote their restoration ; but to their reoal I lock , mainly , for the gaining of the Charter . These men have been sentenced for the crime of high treason , though never proved ; a crime , on the law of which , the Judges of the land are not agreed . The people have sworn that these men shall come home , and I for one , though I have suffered twelve months' imprisonment for the same principles , will suffer again if necessary . ( Loud and tremendous cheers . ) But shall we give ap the oaute ? Never , while there is life in me , though I fight the battle singlehanded . After a very effective and eloquent appeal en behalf of the exiled patriots , he concluded by doolaring that he had only two religious principles" Love to God , and love to man f * and one political principle— Do unto all men as he would have all men to do unto him . " ( Loud cheers . )
Mr . Knowles , of Keighley , was received with cheers . He proposed the toast : " May all the friends of liberty unite in one common band of brotherhood under the auspices of tho people ' s selected plan . " The sentiment was supported in a short but excellent speech , which was loudly applauded . On the proposal of Mr . O'Connor , » rote of thanks was passed to the veteran Chairman , amidst the cheers of the meeting . Three cheers were given for the Charter , Mr . O'Connor , Mr . Jackson , and the Northern Star . Mr . O'Connob waited to enrol names , and many were addded .
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DEWSBTJRV . THE O'CONNOR ( DEMONSTRATION . On Thursday evening , Mr . O'Connor visited Dewsbury . It had been previously arranged that a procession should meet him at Mill Bridge , from whence he was to proceed through Heokmondwike . Mr . O'Connor arrived at Mill Bridge aboat halfpast four o ' clock , where he was welcomed by a very large party of genuine fustian jackets , who had a carriage and four grey horses in waiting for him , together with an excellent band , and a number of banners . After a brief stay at the house of that true and worthy friend of the people , Mr . James Penny , the procession was formed , and proceeded o Heckmondwike , the numbers in attendance intreasing at every step . At Heckmondwike , a very large addition was made to the procession , by the arrival of numerous
parties from various places at a distance . Here Mr . O'Connor left his carriage , and the Tory publican of the village , Mr . Fall , having offered him the use of a front window , he very briefly addressed tbe assembled thousands , the procession having assumed the form of a dense mass . The cheering was tremendous . Mr . O'Connor congratulated them on the triumph they had achieved , over themselves and over the enemy , the day having gone by when they were watched in their every moment by the soldiery and by the police , and the period dawned when even in the very darkness of night there was a confidence that they would so conduct themselves as to merit the respect of their most violent political opponents . He exhorted them to preserve their character , by a peaceful and gentlemanly demeanour , and to shun those who would desire to entrap them into a breach of the
peace . The procession then re-formed , and proceeded , in the dark and silent night , to Dewsbury , and about half way was met by the men from the latter place , in immense numbers , with flags , banners , and music . A shout which rent the air was raised on Mr . O'Connor ' s approach , and the scene waa one of the most beautiful that can be imagined . The procession was illuminated by a large number of paper lamps , elevated on sticks ; the men from Dewsbury formed in line on each side of the road , the lamps being in front , with the banners bo stationed thai a strong
light was thrown on them . Mr . O'Connor s carriage passed through , when the procession at once formed , and accompanied him on his progress . The effect wag beautiful ; the lights being seen , dancing , as it were , at an almost interminable distance . Aa the cavalcade approached Dewsbury , also , most of the houses by the road side were * illuminated , and Mr . O'Connor everywhere throughout this densely-populated district was received with most enthusiastic and hearty applause . The procession reached Dewsbury at soon after seven o ' clock , in most excellent order , Mr . O'Connor ' s advice having been acted on to the letter .
At Dewsbury , there not being a room in the town large enough to contain the numbers expected , a large pavilion was erected for the occasion , capable of accommodating four thousand persons , with a gallery at one end with seats for three hundred . The admission was sixpence to the gallery , and threepence to the standing places . The tickets were nearly all sold , and a large number got in without tickets , so that the large and spacious erection was well filled . At eight o ' clock , Mr . Daniel Hart , a working
man , was ca lied to the chair . He thanked them for the compliment they had paid to him , and congratulated them on their present position , and on being assembled in their thousands to welcome once more amongst them the second Mobcb , the true leader of the people , Feargus O'Connor , Esq . ( Cheers . ) Nor were they without a second Joshua in the camp , ( Mr . West ) , who , whenever and wherever their enemies appeared , was ready to confront them and able to scatter their forces . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Hart , after alluding to others of the people ' s leaders , introduced
Mr . Cussett , of Mill Bridge , who , after a few observations on the unparalleled amount of distress which pervaded the country , moved the first resolution : — " That this meeting deeply deplores the extreme misery and distre s which at present exists among the commercial and industrious classes of the country , and are of opinion that the whole of that distress may be traced to class legislation , and that nothing short of the objects aimed at by the National Petition are calculated to remove the grievances under which
the country groans , and to restore that confidence which is so indiapensihle for the perfect establishment of publio happiness . " The resolution was seconded by Mr . John Haioh , of Ossett-street side , and supported in a lengthy and excellent speech by Mr . West ; . after which it was put by the Chairman , and every hand was held up for it . Loud cheers followed the announcement that it was carried unanimously . Mr . Titus Brookk , of Dewsbury , after reading the National Petition , and addressing some observations to the meeting , moved the following resolution : —
" That this meeting highly approves of that important document tbe National Ptftion , and recommends a requisition to be presented to tbe Constable of Dews bury , requesting him te call a public meeting on Menday , the 13 th day of December instant , to take into consideration the propriety of its adoption . " Mr . Thomas Wass seconded tho resolution ; and it was carried unanimously . Mr . Moseut Stott then read an excellent address from the Dewsbury National Charter Association to Mr . O'Connor , which received , aa it deserved , the cheers of the meeting , and to which Mr .
O'Connor responded , as soon as the applause which hailed his appearance had subsided . He spoke for nearly an hour in his best style , explaining and enforcing , in nervous and beautiful language , the principles of the Charter , and its superiority over every measure that had previously been concocted . The statement of his views on agriculture and the land made a deep impression .. Heiwas repeatedly cheered throughout the whole of his addressJUnore particularly when he solemnly pledged himself , in reply to a passage in the address , ever to abide by the principles he had always advocated , and not to agitate for anything short of the whole measure of the people ' s rights .
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The meeting w « one of the most enthusiastic ever held in Dewsbury . At the close of Mr . O'Connor ' s address , he sat , as ; at other places , and a namber of names wero enrolled as members of the National Charter Association . ¦ Thanks were then voted to tho Cliairman , andtha meeting broke up about midnight .
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ZiONDOir . The Chartist tailors were addressed , on Sunday , at the Three Crowns , Richmond-street . Soho Square , by Messrs . Knight and Wilson . London O'Brien Press Fond Comhttkb , 29 th November , Mr . Nagle in the chair . Resolved"That the different delegates do recommend to their localities that a ball , or concert , be got up in their several association rooms , in Christmas week , for the purpose of forwarding ths objects of thii committee .
BIRMINGHAM . —Mb .. James Bbontebrb O'Brien . —The above-named gentleman arrived in Birmingham , on Saturday evening last , and was soon waited on by a number of the most active Chartists , who cordially welcomed him , and immediately proceeded to make the necessary arrangements for allowing the publio to hear this able and unflinching opponent of fraud and oppression . Oa Sunday , the news flew l ike lightning that Mr . O'Brien would deliver a leeture in the Chartist ? room , Freeman-street , at six o ' clock in the evening !
the effect of which was , that the room was crowded ; to suffocation Ions before the time for commencing business , several hundreds not being able to gain admission . On entering the room , Mr . O'Brien was received with enthuaiastio applause , and delivered a most powerful and instructive address or the wholesale robbery perpetrated on the people by the present murderous system of society . At the ' conclusion of his excellent address , he was warmly applauded ; after which the meeting separated * highly delighted with Mr . O'Brien ' s address , a large numhes aMoapaayWhtin te hia Inn .
WINGATE . —The friends here having procured a large room , -held their first meeting on the 27 th ult . A good spirit was manifested and excellent speeches made by Messrs . Embleton , Arkles , and others . MOTTSAU .-Mr . Clark lectured here oa Sunday . Several new members were enrolled . BABJTSUSV . —Some new members were enrolled at our last meeting . All determined to do all that can be done for the Executive . HTJDDERSFIELD . —The Chartist room on Tuesday night , was full of life and animation , preparatory to the reception of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . on Saturday next . There appeared to be a great number from all the adjoining hamlets , anxious t 9 do honour to the man of the people .
SALFOUD , —Messrs . Cartledge and Duffy , each addressed the Chartists here on Sunday night . Several new members were enrolled . ECCLES . —The cause goes nobly on in this little village , and , ere long , if we keep progressing as wer have done for the last four months , its name will bo changed from that of a Church and Tory-ridden : town to one of the mo 3 t enlightened and democratic little spots in the empire . We had Mr . Linney hero on Monday night , who gave a soul-stirring lecture on different points connected with the principles of our Charter .
TB . OT / IE- —Public Meeting . —A meeting of tha working men took place in the Association Room , on Thursday evening last , for the purpose of hearing Mr . C . C . Clarke . The attendance was not numerous on account of its being fair day , but those present listened with marked attention . Mr . Clarke delivered an able address , and concluded by a powerful appeal on behalf of the National Chatter Association . KINGSTON DEVBREUt—Mr . Clarke arrived here oa Friday evening , and held a meeting in the In- , dependent Methodist Chapel . Not half aa hour ' s notice was given , and the chapel was nearly full . Mr .
Clarke delivered an address which was listened to wita delight by our people . At the conclusion he announced his intention to address them again obl . the following evening ( Saturday ); on which occasion the chapel wasr crowded to excess . In compliance with a wish of the trustees , the proceedings were commenced by singing and prayer . At the conclusion of -which , Mr . Clark * delivered an address replete with argument and good , sense . An excellent feeling was aroused in the minds of the labourers , many of whom gave in their names , and promised their support to the Natienal Charter Association .
Leeds....Weekly Contributions To The Unemployed Operative Enumeration Fund:— £. S. D.
LEEDS .... Weekly Contributions to the unemployed operative enumeration fund : — £ . s . d .
. balance brougbt iorward ... IS 17 s From Ripley and Ogle ' s , per Joseph Thompson 0 3 2 Ditto , Fenton , Murray , and Jackson ' s per John Uarltea 0 2 1 Ditto , George Smith and Co ., per J . Shackleton ... 0 12 Ditto , Messrs . Brownridge ' s , per Joseph Appleyard ... 0 5 2
Ditto , Titley , Tatbam , & Walker ' s , per T . Child . 0 13 Ditto , Messrs . Fenton , Murray , and Co ., per Wm . Heaketh ... ... 0 3 8 Ditto , Messrs . Prichard ' e , Barley Mill , perWm . Snowden ... 0 2 2 Ditto , James Binus and Sons , per S . H . Horn 0 5 S Ditto , Robert Scarth ' s , per Thomas GreaveB 0 1 10 Ditto , Mr . Cawood's flax-mill , per Thos .
Card 0 1 0 Messrs . Ripley aud Ogle ' s , per Edward Metealfe 0 2 2 Ditto , Messrs . Dickinson & Barraolough ' s , per Marville Wild 0 2 3 From Halliley's , per Mr . Humphrey Bloomfield ... ... ... 0 2 S £ Ditto , Messrs .. Sherwood and Booth's per Geo . Jowett 0 2 3 Ditto , Sheepshanks ' s per Joseph Saville 0 3 0 Ditto , Messrs . Brown and Co ., Marshallstreet , per James Yevers 0 13 Ditto , Rogers and Hartley , per Wm . Cliff 0 1 O Ditto , Messrs . Marshall ' s overlookers , per T . Wildred « e ... ... 0 7 4 Ditto , Messrs . Fenton , Murry , and Jackson ' s , per L . Smelt ... ... ... ... 0 3 2 Ditto , Messrs . Titley , Tatham , and
Walker's , oer H . Thomas 0 4 0 Ditto , Mr . Holdforth's , per James Hale 0 2 6 Ditto , Wm . Robinson and Co . ' s , per Alex . Towart .. ; ... ... 0 1 5 Ditto , Robert Wood and Son ' s , per James Stewart .. 0 14 Ditto , Titley , Tatham , & Walker ' s , per G . W . Thomaa ... 0 4 0 Ditto , Mr . Howard ' s Low Fold mill , per James Heald ... . 919 Ditto , Lord and Brook ' s , per Richard Best ... 0 2 5 Collected at the Shakspeare Tavern , York-street , per Mr . Tillotson ... 0 1 2 Donation from a Friend 0 0 6
Total £ 20 8 4 £ Defrauding the Poor . —Yesterday , a number of petty shopkeepers and dealers in coal appeared by summons , before Messrs . Holdforfch and Lupton , borough justices , to answer the complaint of Mr . Hanson , inspector of weights and measures , fee having light weights and false balances in their possession . The parties were fined in penalties varying from one shilling to one pound , with the costs in all cases except four . The following are the names of the possessors of these instruments of fraud upon their poor neighbours and customers : — Thos . Lockwood , Regent-street , six small weights light , fined Is , and costs . Tabitba Wood , Livery-street , five weights rerj light , fined 20 a . and costs . James Bragg , Dyer-street , five weights light , fined 20 s . and costs . ¦
Barbara Cowen , Dyer-street , two weights light s fined 10 a . and cost 3 . John Webster , Dyer-street , two weights light , fined 103 . and costs . ¦ Mary Thornton , Saxon Lane , one weight ligh * , fined Is . and costs . William Batty , Store-street , unjust balance , fined 288 ., including coflta . Henry Leuty , Saint-street , deficient balance , fined 10 s ., including costs . John Shaw , Plane-street , deficient balance , fined 10 a ., including costs .
George Ashworth , Madras-street , deficient balasefl and some light weights , fined 10 s ., including costs . John Simms , 24 , Duke-street , unjust balance and a deficient half hundred weight , fined twenty shflling * , inelnding costs . The following were fined one shilling each , and the costs were forgiven , on account of the poverty of the parties :-William Teale , Star-street ; Robert Hartley , Duke-street , * William Townend , viaetatstreet ; and Thomas Pearson , Harper-street . In addition to the fines , the deficient weights aatf unjust balances were forfeited , and an order waa signed by the magistrates that they be broken up . — The costs in each case amount to ^ nine shillings .
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ABT EXPBBSS . ) Friday , Dkcehber 3 . —We have a fair arrival of Wheat to-day . We oannot quote any alteratiea in priceB for either new or old Wheat , bo * the trade is decidedly more firm , with a steady r »« tail demand . Only the best descriptions of Barley find buyers , and these are again rather lower . CfetS steady . Shelling in request , at » little more ¦ N 0 CJt Beans and other articles as Wore .
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BALIFAZ . TBE O'CONNOR DEMONSTRATION . Halifax has had its demonstration , and Halifax has most nobly done its duty . A procession so overpowering in numbers , so well arranged , so orderly and peaceably conducted , was never before witnessed in the town . But it was not Halifax alone—it would have taken the entire population , old and young , rich and poor , and these would not have beep sufficient ; every town and village within a circuit of ten miles contributed its quota , and to particularise each place here , would be to give the names of nearly every town , village , and hamlet in the district . To make a calculation of the numbers
would be preposterous ; tbe entire of the procession could never » taay one time be seen , and the broadest streets through which it passed , were literally crammed with human beings , who nobly sustained the motto . " Peace , Law , Order . " It had been made known through the columns of the Star that Mr . O'Connor would be at Halifax en Wednesday last , and no time was lost in making the neceBsary arrangements to Becure him a good reception . The committee were active ; their arrangements the best that could be made . The largest room in the town was engaged for a soiree ; but this , large as it is , and crammed as it was to suffocation , would not hold a tithe of those -who were anxious to
be admitted ; consequently , thousands , most of whom had come from a distance and did not apply for tickets before Wednesday , had to return home without being able to get into the room at all . A pavilion to have accommodated 10 , 000 persons , if such an one could have been ereoted , would not have been sufficiently large for all . Mr . O'Connor arrived at Sowerby Bridge , by railway train from Leeds , at twelve o ' clock , at which place thousands were assembled to welcome him , though the procession from Halifax had noi arrived . The cheers with which Mr . O'Connor was greeted astonished those of his fellow passengers who were not previously aware of his presence .
A desire was expressed that he should address the people here out of doors , and we believe it had been generally expected that he would do this . Mr . O'Connor , huwevsr , was physically incapable of the task . Open air speaking in cold weather is most oppressive to the lungs ; and his recent super-human exertions have left him so hoarse as to make it impossible for him to exert himself so as to be heard % \ an out-door meeting . Besides , he had a long evening before him , and when he commences , speaking with him is no sinecure . Mr . West ,
the West Riding lecturer , therefore , spoke for a short time , and explained to the people the cause of Mr . O'Connor ' s silence . He made some excellent remarks also on the duty of the people at the present crisis , and gave great satisfaction Soon after hall-past twelve , the procession from Halifax arrived , accompanied by an open carriage drawn by lour horses , for Mr . O Connor ; in which , having taken his seat in the midst of most tremendous ckeers , the procession moved to Halifax in the following order : —
Marshals on Horseback « Band . A mass of people about twelve deep . The Halifax large banner , borne on a waggon drawn by four horses , in which were seated a number of well-dressed females . The front cf the banner presented a well executed full length portrait of O'Connor ; on tbe reverse was the motto : — " Halifax National Charter Association . " " A nation should have courage to achieve its liberty ; wisdom to secure it ; power to defend it ; and generosity to communicate it . " A mass of people . Mr . O'CoHnor , In an open carriage , drawn by four horses ; the postilions in green jackets and caps . A mass of people . Another open carriage , drawn by four greys ,
containing invited guestB from a distance . Band . The whole people , amongst whoa , were borne the flags from various districts , some with mottoes , and others with emblematical devices . Amongst them we observed the following : — Todmorden National Charter Association . A beautiful emblematical device , an infuriated bull attacking monarchy , state , law , aud churob ; motto , " Men of England do your duty ; the seed of liberty is Bown—may tbe people reap a plentiful harvest . " Reverse—emblematical illustration of industry . Motto— " Justice , Fidelity , and good feeling : Free trade and well paid . " Green flag . Motto— " O'Connor , the Charter , and no
surrender . Two tri-celours , inscribed Liberty . " Large green banner . Motto—The six points of the Charter . Splendid sag . Motto— United we conquer—divided we fall . " Orenden National Charter Association . An emblatoned Star . Motto— " England free or a desert . " Illingworth Moor National Charter Association . Motto . — " He that will xot work neither shall he eat . —Union is strength . " Mixenden National Charter Association . Large Banner , with Charter motto . Hebden Bridge National Charter Association . Charter motto .
The procession having been formed , proceeded at a slew pace to Halifax ; and when on the read , as attempt was made by the marshals to form the people four a breast . This , however , en account of the immense number , was a difficulty not te be overeeme , the length would have been interminable . Arrived at Halifax , the procession went « n the following route through th « town : —King Cress Lane , Chsapaide , Corn Market , Crown-street , Old Market , Horton-street , Church Lane , round the Church , Woolshops , Nerthgate , Broad-street , Wallhouse street , Silver-street , Cow Green , to the Odd Fellows ' Hall , where a halt was made soon after three o ' clock . Throughout the entire route , the middle and higher classes had their windows fully occupied in every street along which the procession passed , and Mr . O'Connor was again and again received with
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 4, 1841, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct576/page/1/
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