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FEARGUS O'CONNOR'S TOUR . The Chartist * of Sto&port placarded the town , and made til necessary arrangements for the reception of Mr . O'Connor on Thursday evening , on which occasion they sot up a tea party . The placard snnonneing bis entry into the town did not state the exact time be wu expected to arrive . Tbe consequence was , that a large regiment of tie blistered bands , fustian jackets , and unshorn chins assembled at the Railway Station to have a glimpse of their great Champion , and a wag of his band . The CConnellite party fe&ilng that the Irishmen should feel disposed to attend the meeting in the evening , and h * yf to themselves , and thus see how their professed friends and leaden bad led them astray by continually
oalaraniati&f and misrepresenting Mr . O'Connor , resorted to an means to create an excitement ; sent for a Mr . Hurry from Manchester to deliver a lectsra on the Repeal of the Union , aid issued flaming placards , calling upon the Irishmen not to go to bear Feargns O'Connor . There sras also a rumour that the Union Repealers were to assemble , armed -with ¦ ticks , 4 c , to prevent Mr . O"C . from coming . This ' was done merely for the purpose of , intimidating him . Tbe particulars of this ridiculous affair were conveyed to Mr . O'Connor , and the step which be adopted will ¦ how them bow much be was afraid of- bis country * men , for whom be has made such great sacrifices in defending them , and advocating their cause for the last
twenty years at his own expenoe , without regard to religion or politics . A little before the time for tea being spon the table , the anxious desire of the crowds who were waiting his approach wu gratified , be having arrived by train , and , instead of getting into a boas , to escape the execration and angry feeling of his countrymen , be pat in bis luggage paid bis fare , but walked down the town amid the most enthusiastic shouts , hundreds pressing to get the privilege of shaking bis haad , until be arrived at the Buckley Arms Inn , where be spent half an hoar with Mr . Fletcher , a very rich man , who invited Mm to stay aO « "g >»* and next day with bim , and a number of the "bonny lads" o ! 8 tockT > ort .
A deputation having arrived stating that tea was on the table , Mr . O'Connor , accompanied by the fustians , repaired to the Social Institution . Every thing was served up in proper order , and a very pleasant half hour "Was spent in diTnurfng the good things of life . After Which , the forms and table were " aided , " and the band played aeveial liTely airs by way of entertainment . The company were also treated with several well-selected songs and recitation * , which reflected great credit upon tbeyomthx , Mr . O'Connor then commenced enrolling names until the time announced for opening the doors for the public and obtained forty-five names , who took cards ef membership . We may just remark here , thst had it sot been for the room falling in , our anticipations were that the number would have been mad * 200 . The doors being thrown open at twopence each admission , the room , "which ia a large oae , was crammed so that it was like a bath to remain in .
Mr . Joseph Hibbeht was called to the chair , &ad without any ceremony , save soliciting order and attentestion , called upon Mr . Thomas Clark to move a resolution of confidence in Mr . O'Connor , and pledging the meeting to the principles of tbe Charter and tbe Repeal of the Union . Oar correspondent wishes to say , that in the sec file when the room gave way he lost the resolution . Mr . Clark went into the history of the O'Connor family , and whilst relating tbe various persecutions and prosecutions they have undergone in behalf of the people , made a powerful impression . Hia remarks were made in a feeling and touching tone , and drew the big tears from many faces , amid repeated cries of " God bless him , " from both males and females . He animadverted span the conduct of those who bad called a meeting in opposition to a man who was destined to be tbe deliverer of them and their country from a system of
tyranny and oppression . He went threugh the conduct of Mr . O'Connor since he entered the English political stage ; showed bow he had educated tbe working classes so as te fortify them against being made tbe tools of sny party ; spoke highly of the movement for the principles of liberty in Ireland , and in the most eulogistic terms ef the Northern Star , and the influence it has had in bringing the minions to a sense of their duty and a knowledge of their rights . He fired a little sarcasm at plain John Campbell for " putting down" Chartism , yet showed how it was progressing through the length and breadth of tbe laud , and wound op a powerful address by hoping if there was any one present who bad any objection to make either to tbe resolution or his remarks , be would come forward to tbe platform , where he would have a proper hearing , and not go away and make his objection afterwards . He sat down moving tbe resolution , ilioud cheers . )
Mi . Josh . Castes rose aod said , he did not come forward to take up their time- by any remarks of his , when be knew they bad before them one whom they were ail anxious to bear , and who would do justice to tbe glorious principles of the People ' s Charter , and who was endeavouring to pot down the tyranny of both Whig and Tory . He believed there - » as no hope for the People bat in the achievement of their political rights . He Bat down seconding the resolution amid the plaudits of the crowded assembly . The Chairman proceeded to tbe resolution put it to the meeting , acd it \ ras carried unanimously amid the most rapturous applause .
Mr . O'Consob . then rose upon his feet amid loud cheers , and one of the youths , Aaron Bsntley , mounted a form for tbe purpose of presenting him with an address , which bad been got up in excellent style by himself ( Bentley ) , a lad not more than about sixteen years of age . He performed Ms part in an admirable manner , read it in a dear , loud , and distinctive tone , without faltering in the least , giving proper empkaais to every word , whilst doing which he commanded the most strict attention , highly gratified Mr . O'Connor , and elicited sniTenal approbation . Wlien be had concluded reading , he handed the address to Mr . O'Connor , who , before he left the room , gave it to Bentley again , with a request that he would got it framed , and he ( Mr . O'C . ) would pay the expences . The address has been sent to us ; but we have net room for it
Mr . O'Coy . voE then addressed the meeting in his usual powerful , instructive , impressive , and convincing TTtartTipr , for two hours . In commencing , after calling the audience his brother and sister democrats of Stockport , be said that it was then seven years since he first had a commission to go through the country for the purpose of establishing Radical Associations , and in that town it was he established the first . ( Cheers . ) He bad been in tbe field ever since he received that commission from tbe Association of London—*> " ** spent aa immense sum of money , and had laboured and Cone one man ' s share ; suffered sixteen months' impri-¦ eminent , and as a proof of his consistency , aad their approbation of hia conduct , there he was , after seven years' watching , to meet tLem a ^ ain . Turning to tbe Chairman , be said , that for his sufferings , sacrifices , and
labours , he was mere than adequately paid by the ad . dieat which he had received from the youths of Stoekpart , because he could then see that tbe seed which he bad sown , even when he was a stranger , amengst the working classes , bad germinated , and brought forth fruit ( Loud cheering . ) He next referred to the conduct of those who went with their dark lanthern to stab his reputation in the dark ; bat who -would not meet him face to face . He feiTed not anything from his countrymen . iMring aU Mj speaking and writing he defied them , his enemies , to bring forth one single word against his country or countrymen . ( Hear , hear . ) When he was told that be had better not go to Stockport , because four or five hundred bad gone from Manchester , in order-to meet him and attack him . He told them if there was no other
eartoiy reason why be should go to Stockport , that of itself -was sufficient , and when be entered the town he said he put bis great coat in the ban as a shilling passenger , and walked to the inn . Mr . O'Connor then expressed his joy at healing the resolution read , ia which the meeting pledged themselves for a Repeal of the Union . He had repeatedly declared , and he would do it again , that if he could help it , the English and Scotch should not have their liberty one moment before his own countrymen . He handled the subject of the Com Lawi with band
- a masterly ; dwelt upon the use aod abnsa of machinery ; analysed tbe conduct of Whigs and Tories towards the people ; gave his views on the land , which were dear and convincing ; shewed he was fully master of his subject , aad , in the course of his address , he took a shew of hands without dissentient in favour of a Repeal of the Union ; the retnrn of Frost , Williams , and Jones ; and the Charter ; and after going int « the ¦ whole system of corruption exposing it to the glare of open day , be conjured them all to be united and firm : not to civn tin nnn rvrint united and firm ; not to give one point
up of tbe measures which' they were advocating , because they were just , and no more ; and if they gave up one point one day , it would give licence and eneourage ment to their seducers to call upon them to give up another point the next day . In addition to tbe prosperity of the cause in England and Scotland , it gave hi ™ infinite pleasure to see the cause progressing in Ireland by the isudable exertions of those patriotic men , Brophy sad CHiggins . ( Applause . ) Tbe working men of England had no prejudice agsiast them ; bat that it was the same system , the same horde- of tyrants which oppressed ; and although they bad been taught to despise each other , it was not the fault of the working cliwwt of either country , bat ratter tfcoae who bad an infcSMst in keeping them divided , whilst they at bead quarters were robbing both tbe working men of
England « d Inland . The bad blood betwixt the two countries had been created in a gnat measnre by the misrepresentation * of a corrupt , hireling , aad prostituted press , and by tbe pens of miAdle class men who bad written upon bis country , and the h * wt « and easterns of M * countrymen , aad at tbe same time professing to be their friaad * . Bat tbe working classes «« ght : u > t to be made responsible . . No . They had no part in tba matter . Mr . O'Connor then cleared his countrymen tee working men of Ireland from any bkme respecting the jealousies whkfa had hitherto existed , but which was dying away . He likewise , in a very able and powerful manner , defended the working men of England . He bettered the day was not far distant when Ireland , ir . stead of being a drag chain on the popular movement foe liberty , would be flat-in the 8 eld , and when it would be oat of the power of designing men to sow tbe
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seeds of disunion . As a striking illustration of this part of Mr . O'Connor's remarks , and in confirmation of his former statements relative to the cause of disunion betwixt tbe working men of England and Ireland , he would read a few extract * from a work which bad been written by a man whom the Catholics of Manchester , and the irishmen both of Stockport and -Manchester bad considered aa one of their best friends . Mr . O'Connor , before reading them said , that if he bad taken up bis pen and written such abuse , he would justly have deserved to be bated—as man > of tbe enemies of the people would esdeavour to make people believe be was —by his countrymen , instead of which be had that confidence in them that they , rather than afrtaffc him , would wst as narcbals and render him every protection . ( Cneers . ) He then proceeded to read the following extracts from a book , with the author's name attached to it : —
" But , " says tbe writer , " there exists , apart from all intolerant or party feelings on the question , a cause , and we believe a primary one , of the retrograde position , as compared with England and Scotland , in irhich we find Ireland at the present day , in tbe circumstance of the Catholic religion being the faith ef its people . Let us net be misunderstood ; our business does not lie in polemics , and far be it from us to presume to decide which mode of worship may be most acceptable to the great author of our being . We wished to speak only of the tendency , which judging from / acts that are before us , this church has to retard the secular prosperity of nations . "
" Viewing , as we confessedly do , the Roman Catholic religion to be a great operating cause against the amelioratien of tbe state of Ireland , it becomes an interesting question bow it happens that we find its dogmas to be professed with so much zeal at the present day in that country . Hew does it arise , that whereas , daring the last three centuries , history exhibits nation after nation yielding up its religion to those reforms which time had rendered necessary , until nearly the whole of Northern and Western Europe has become Pro-testant Ireland , notwithstanding bo much contiguous change , still clings , with greater devotion than ever , to the
shattered tiara of Borne ? That such is the case is proved by the evidence of a trustworthy author , whose recent travels in Ireland we shall have occasion to allnde to ; We fervently believe that persecution—perhaps ho . nestiy devised , but still persecution—has done for this church what , under the circa instances , nothing besides could have achieved ; it has enabled it to resist , not only unscathed , but actually wita augmented power , the shocks of a free press , and tbe liberalising influence of the freest constitutional Government in Europe in corroboration of the preceding statement , the same author quotes tbe following ;—
" In no eoontry ia there more bigotry and superstition among the lower orders , or more blind obedience to toe priesthood ; in no country is there so much intolerance and seal amengst the ministers of religion , I do believe at this mement Catholic Ireland is more rife for the re-establishment of the inquisition than any other country in Europe . "—Ingle ' s Trawls iit Ireland . Mr . O'Consor here made a short comment in defence of bis country , and , although a Protestant himself , defended them ( tbe Catholics ) against the imputations cast upon them , in tbe above extracts , and then proceeded to read tbe 3 d . The writer speaking of the Protestant Church says : —
" We are of that church , and we reckon it amongst the happiest circuni « tsncea of our destiny—thst Providence has placed as in a Protestant land . In oar opinion , and we have endeavoured to prove it from the homely but incontrovertible arguments of fasts , no greater temporal misfortune can attach to a people of the present sge than to profess the Roman Catholic religion , and it is in order to give the Irish an opportunity of considering with that indifference , which , we believe with Locke , is the indispensable prelude to the successful search after truth , the doctrines of oar reformed faith , that we would do them the justice , ia the first place , « f patting them on a perfectly equal footing , as rejects matters of conscience , with their Protestant fellowsubjects . "
Mr . O'Connor , after speaking for a short time on what be had just read , proceeded with the fourth extract , which treats upon the customs and hablta of bis countrymen , and sorely , when tba Irishmen have read it , they will at once come to the conclusion , that a man who could sit down and deliberately write such accusations against them cannot be theirfriend . " Manchester ( says tbe author ) is supposed to contain fifty thousand Irish , or the immediate descendants of Irish . The quarter in which they congregate is like the districts of St Gila ' d of London , a nursery of all the customs that belong to savage life . In the very centre of oar otherwise civilised and wealthy town , a colony which has acquired for its locale the title of little Ireland , exhibit * all the filth , depravity , and barbarism , that
disgraces its patronymic land . Ner is the evil confined -within each limits . Its influences are felt in the adulteration - of character , aad the lowering of tbe standard of living of our artiZins generally ; it is a moral cancer , that , in spite of all the efforts of science or philanthropy to arrest its progress , continues to spread throughout the entire mass of our labouring population . No part of England or Scotland is exempt from its ahire in the natural consequences of this terrible state of degradation to which the people of Ireland are reduced . Tbere is not a village or parish of the kingdom into which its impalled natives do not , at certain periods of the year , penetrate to share the scanty wages of our peasantry ; thus dragging them down to their own level , and in return importing to them
tbe sad secrets of their own depraved modes of hie . " [ The author in seeking a remedy says , " we shall pass by the cry for the Repeal of the Union , because every body knows that to have been only used as an engine , for the purpose of acquiring a power to coerce England into other acts of justice . A Parliament in Dublin would not remedy the ills of Irelcnd . " Again reverting to the subject of the Catholic religion , the author asks , " What could so much tend to dsstroy all hope of their proselyting tba poor Catholics , what in fact could be so much calculated to make those ministers despised and rejected , as to send amongst them , aa is now the case , and ever has been , strangers , who whatever may be their worth , and we believe the Church ef England clergy , as a class , to be at this moment about tbe best
body of men in Ireland , are ignorant of the character and habits , nay of the very language of the people , -wli&t chance have these in competition with the Roman Catholic priesthood 7 " When Mr . O'Connor had concluded reading from this work , many of his countrymen cried out with one voice , "who is the author ?** Nay , says be , I will not tell you ; but do you press for the author ? Here hundreds of voices cried out simultaneously " yes , yes . " Well , then , I will accommodate you . It is Richard Cobden , the great Corn Law repealer , tbe nan who was Chairman at the 8 teTen 8 on ' wqu&re butchery—ihear , hear , hear , )—and member for Stockport borough in Parliament " ( The name was followed by symptoms of execration and disgust ) Mr . O'Connor then went through the persecution which the Catholics of Ireland hare been subjected to , instancies ; Rathcormac , Jtc . ; and at the time the shooting Church was carrying on their tyrannical conduct towards tbe Catholics , he was found at
bis post on a Sunday morning , side by aide of the Catholic priests . He then , having done ample justice to this part of tbe subject , launched out on a variety of topics , and spoke with such energy as to cause the sweat to fly from his face in large drops , and his elothes were drenched with sweat Just as he was coneluding , a most tremendous crash was beard , which was Immadlately drowned by the shrieks of tbe women , a general rush was made to the door and the confusion and uproar was indescribable for about five minutes . The partition of an anti-room was knocked down . Mr . O'Connor called silence , and asked if any one was hurt ? The reply was " No . " He then promised to pay another visit in order to obtain names to the Association . It was ascertained that one of the beams bad broken and sunk about twelve inches . Hundreds of voices , us soon as the bustle was over , cried , at the top of their voioes , * Is Mr . O'Connor injured ? " and on being informed he was not , they , at bis request , left tbe room as goon as possible . ^ a »
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" That , in the opinion of this meeting , the many erilM which are now existing amongst tbe working classes of this oountry ate brought on by class legislation , and that these evils never can be effectually removed but by the passing of the People ' s Charter . " The speaker , after addressing the audience as ladies and gentlemen , said that nothing could give him more pleasure than to see bis fellow-townsmen once more assemble so numerously to assert their independence , and to assert it , too , in the teeth of those who wished
to keep them in bondage . Nothing could be more gratifying to him than to see such a concourse of beaming countenances , and more especially the goodly sprinkling of the female sex . Mr . Aitkia then went into the misery , poverty , and destitution ot the country , and concluded an eloquent and energetic speech , which was applauded throughout , by passi&g tome very flattering remarks on the exertions , abilities , and character of Mr . O'Connor . Putting bis hand upon his head , amid the cheers of the meeting , he repeated the following lines : —
" He it is , the just , the generous soul , Who owneth brotherhood with either pole , Stretches from realm to realm bis spdeiOUS mind , And guards the weal of all the human kind ; Holds freedom ' s banner o ' er the earth unfurl'd , And stands the guardian patriot of a world . " ( Loud applause . ) Mr . A . then read the resolution , and sat down moving its adoption . The Chairman then introduced Mr . Dixen , as M < P . for Wigan . Mr . DiXON addressed them as brother and sister democrat * , He considered that he had been robbed of his honour that night by being called a Member of Parliament , and contended that if it was St Stephen ' s the Chairman meant , he , for his part , should look upon it more as a disgrace . ( Laughter . ) The present meeting , be said , augured well for Chartism : he was glad to see that Ashton could produce such a meeting , because it shewed the progress of the principles which
they had met to advocate , contained in tbe petition which they were about to send to St Stephen ' s . The time had arrived when every man was called upon to perform . his duty , and , so far as he himself was concerned , he 'was determined to nee every effort , and to leave no stone unturned , which would be calculated to release them from the oppressions nader which they were suffering . Mr . Dixon then lashed the masters for reducing wages ; the Whigs , for building hastiles ; tbe Tories , for feeding tbe people with churches ; and the Corn Law Repealers , who cry cheap bread for a certain end , bnt would not give tbe people their political rights ; denounced tbe conduct of the government for their late prosecutions of tbe Chartist *; eulogised Messrs . O'Brien , O'Connor , and all the rest , for remaining firm to their pledges ; exhorted tbe people to sign the petition , so that the design of the Executive should be fully carried out ; touched upon many other topics , and concluded a capital speech , which gave universal satisfaction , by seconding the resolution .
Tbe Chairman put it to the meeting , and there was not a dUtentient voice against it , followed by thunders of applause-The Chairman then , in a very complimentary manner , introduced Mr . O'Connor , itutiog that he bad devoured the Whigs and would , by the assistance of the people , eat the Tories . ( Laughter . ) Mr . O'Connor rose , and was prevented from proceeding by loud , long , and enthusiastic applause . He , by way of commencement , referred to the very uncomfortable meal which had been laid out for him by the Chairman . He next stated the time it had been tince he bad the honour of seeing the working men of Ashton- — touched upon tbe persecution which be received ; referred to his imprisonment ; yet it was but the day before , that the Attorney General had meved for another rule against him . ( Shame , shame , and other expressions of
sympathy , went like an electric shook through the meeting . ) Mr . O'Connor , in reply , said , come none of tint . No shame at alL They are quite right in doing so , because they knew if they did not be » t him , he would beat them . ( Loud cheers . ) He had repeatedly told them that he would either break oppression ' s head , or it should break his heart ( Cheers . ) They most not lay the flattering unction to their souls , that by the juries , judges , and special verdists they could intimidate him—for so long aa he bad the people with him , in » just and righteous oanse , he would laugh to scorn the pigmies of faction . He then went into aa elaborate , powerful , and convincing address which lasted two hours in the delivery —the eyas of the people being firmly fixed upon him . He was listened to with the most silent and marked attention .
At the conclusion , many were heard to say that it was tbe most powerful , argumentative , and statesman like speech they bad ever heard . When he concluded his exertions , the heat of the room had caused him to sweat to such a degree , that his clothes were completely soaked , and when retiring he fell upon his seat as though he had exhausted himself . in a short time , he called upon the meeting , both male and female , to come and enroll themselves . Many answered the call , but we could not hear the number .
The National Petition was likewise adopted unanimously , and tbe meeting dispersed highly pleased with the evening ' s treat
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DEMONSTRATION AT OLDHAM , ON SATURDAY LAST , TO WELCOME INTO THE TOWN FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE HIS LIBERATION , FEARGUS O'CONNOR , ESQ . The Oldham Committee , since the announcement of Mr . O'Connor to visit this town , have been very industriously engaged , and have spared no exertions , in order to give him such a reception as would reflect credit upon themselves , as inhabitants of the leading
Democratic town in the Empire , aad to show their devotion and attachment to the glorious and undying principles ; for which Mr . O'Connor is the undaunted advocate , and for which he had suffered . Could tbe factions have witnessed tbe enthusiasm , the numbers , the order , and determination of the people , notwithstanding the unfavourableness of tbe weather , they must have seen how futile their puny efforts have been in trying : to arrest the progress , and smother the principles of liberty , in order to uphold the citadel of misrule and corruption .
Six o ' clock was the hour fixed for meeting him at Hollingwood , about two miles from the town . The females during tbe day were busily engaged , with a portion of the male Committee , in making preparations for tbe tea party , at the Mechanics' Institution , whiist tbe other part of the Committee were engaged at iue AssocUtion-room , in getting ready the lights , flags , and banners for the procession towards dusk . Mr . Ysniley and Mr . Smethutst , according to arrangements , took a carriage and four to the Mosely Hotel , Manchester , for Mr . O'Connor . At half-past five o'clock , the band struck up—the colours were brought oni , accompanied with twenty-five temporary square and oral lamps , made with oiled paper , with a lighted candle inside , which caused great attraction . In a
short time , all being regulated , and ready for the march , Mr . ABlop , one of the marshals , gave the word of command , and the numerous body advanced to the end of the street , where they halted till such time as the Chartists from Waterbead Mill , who were headed by a large lamp in the shape of a globe , ( and which certainly looked well , ) could pass . The Oldham procession , beaded by the band and a variety of tplendid nap and banners , followed up . The sight was truly gratifying , to see the globe as far as the eye could discern at tbe beginning of the procession , in addition to nearly thirty smaller lamps , altogether appearing like a moving illumination . The town appeared quickened , people were seen entering from all the surrounding villages ; the procession , like a snow ball at every turn gathering in strength , until the streets appeared to be too narrow to contain tbe accumulating thousands ; although the weather was severely cold , drizz'ing with rain , and damp under feet A more
demonstrable proof there could not be of their sincerity and earnest adherence to the principles of democracy , and of the esteem , affection , and admiration of Mr . O'Connor , as the advocate of those principles . When -we arrived it Hollingwood , having gone before the procession , we found tile flame had reached the people , ibe bouse where the carriage drove up to being surrounded long before ha made his appearance , by people anxious to gratify themselves with a sight of what they termed a good man to the poor . The passage was crowded the few minutes he remained there . As the roads were so very dirty , it was considered a judici ous step instead of waiting till the procession came up to , take the carriage and meet it accordingly Mr . O'Connor , Mr . Yardley , Smethuwt and Aitken , came out of the ina , and ascended the carriage amidst the most tremendous shouts from the multitude who followed the carriage to meet the procession , which had then come within a quarter of a mile of the inn , which could be seen at a long distance .
When the two parties came together , the sight was indescribable ; the shouts of the thousands vibrated and rent the air , and continued for fire minutes , the procession breaking , in order to get a sight of their champion . "Hurrah , " " O'Connorforerer , ""Godbleas him , " & « ., * o . were heard from all parts of the dense crowd , and it was not till the carriage was stopped , that the procession , notwithstanding the exertions of the marshals , could be regulated » ffMn . In moving along , the music and flags flattering OTer the lights , and the enthusiasm of the people was truly grand—every one seemed to be in his proper element In entering the town again , it appeared almost dangerous to see the streets filled with a solid mass of human beings , who at intervals made the welkin ring with tosir stentorian voices , and more especially , when passing a shop , tbe owner of which ia a friend to the people .
In this manner they proceeded up Mancherter-street through the Market-place , by the Town Hall , through several other streets to an open space of ground contiguous to tbe Mechanic ' s Ins ' . itite , where they formed themselves into a body before the carriage . Mr . Yakplet was called upon to preside . Mr . O'Connor addressed the assembly for about twenty minutes , in his usual , powerful , and manly strain- He was greeted with much applause When introduced , and , at the conclusion , it was vociferous and lasted several minutes .
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A resolution of confidence in Mr . O'Connor was moved by two working men , and carried unanimously . . . Tea being on the table , we went into the Institution . Whilst the thousands outside weze dispersing , hundreds were much grieved , in consequence of their not being able to procure tickets . Considering the crowded state of the room , the tea waa served up by the females far better than we could have imagined . Tea being over , and whilst the tobies were " sided , " Mr . O'Connor get te his work of enrolling names , and the moat unfavourable circumstance was , that though the room was a very large one , it required one four times as large .
Mr . AXO . IDAY was called to the chair , who expressed himself highly gratified At seeing Mr . O'Connor ence more amongst them in good health , strength , and vigour , both in body and mind . The Chairman continued to speak very highly of tbe character and consistency of the gentleman who sat then by his side , having known him upwards of six years , likewise of tbe progress of the principles of which he had been the faithful and persevering advocate . After making a neat , sensible , ana appropriate speech , he introduced Mr . O'Connor . Mr . O'Connor xoae , and was sainted with various manifestations of applause . He then delivered a speech , which took up an hour and a half , replete with argument , eloquence , reason , iegio , sarcasm , and sound sense , and got for his pay a good sweating , and the universal approbation of all present , as was clearly manifested by their frequent plaudits .
Mias Trittan , at tho conclusion rose , read , and presented him with an address on behalf of the females of Oldham , to which Mr . O'Connor responded , and referred to a motto which hung before him— ' Repeal of the Union . " Miss Smith afterwards rose am presented him with a silver medal , on which waa engraven— " Presented to Feargus O'Connor , for his unflinching advocacy of the rights and . liberties of the People . " Reverse—The five points of the Charter aod the Repeal of the Union . " Mr . O'Connor said that he had made it a rule not to receive anything as presents from the Peeple . Yet he would think it very indecorous t » refuse such a token of respect , and hoped when they did manifest their approbation o » his conduct , they wool ¦ let tbe gift be as trifling as possible . He set as much value on an address , though but a bit of paper , as though it bad cost a great sum .
Miss Schofjeld presented an address from the females of Water head Mills , and Miss Beaumont presented him with a beautiful scarf . A vote of confidence was moved and seconded by two working men , and carried unanimously . A vote of thanks was tendered fey acclamation to the Chairman , and the meeting , which had been like a bath all the evening , dispersed near twelve o ' clock .
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concurrence and oo-operatton of Leicester whenever a proper opportunity arrived . Mr . Banders was of the same opinion , , Mr . Smart , in explanation , again reiterated his objection to the time , and that all the ' money they could raise would be wanted for other purposes . ~ Mr . YiCKEBS then proposed— " That the attempt te agitate the counties of Lincoln and Rutland be postponed till Spring , " which was seconded , and unanimously carried . It was then proposed that an address be drawn up and sent to the different constituencies , and that a Committee be appointed for that purpose . Mr . Russell , Mr . Sweet , Mr . Bostock , Mr . Parker , and Mr . Hawson were appointed the Committee .
A conversation then took place on the propriety of meeting the Corn Law repealers at Derby , when Mr . Knott proposed , and Mr . Turner seconded , " That an address be drawn up by the Committee , and that our Derby friends present the same , " which was carried . It waa then proposed , seconded , and carried , that a report of the proceedings be sent to tbe Northern Star for insertion , Mr . Hamilton moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was seconded by Mr . Shepherd , and carried unanimously .
Mr . Bostock moved , and Mr . Vickers seconded , a vote of thanks to the Secretary , for his services , which was carried by acclamation . The meeting then separated .
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ADDRESS OP THE MIDLAND COUNTIES DELEGATES , ASSEMBLED IN NOTTINGHAM , ON SUNDAY , NOVEMBER THE 28 TH , 1841 . Brother Democrats , —Appointed bj the ' said meeting aa a committee to draw op an address , we feel it to be our duty to point eut tbe course we think most advisable for you to pursue at the present crisis of our country ' s fata . Firstly , we call upon every man and woman in the district , who love their native land , to aid by every means in their power the raising of sufficient funds for the purpose of supporting our friends Messrs . Smart and Harrison , as members of the forthcoming Convention .
Secondly , we recommend you to divide every town and village into small districts , to which appoint two individals with instructions to call at every house therein , ^ without distinction ot class or religion ) to solicit signatures to tbe National Petition , and also to respectfully request contributions at the same time ; this will afford every person an opportunity of giving their mite to aid the great national movement . Thirdly , let each country treasurer forward the sums so raised , as soon as possible , to Mr . James Sweet , of Nottingham , tbe general treasurer of the district Brethren , the position taken up at present by the people of this country , is perhaps one of the most imposing ever taken up by a people , dispairing of obtaining any good from , the Government of the country . We must now rely upon our own unaided energies , and comblied intelligence in working out the redemption ef our common country .
It has been asserted that the principles of the Charter are only advocated by men of little or no standing in society . This assertion displays either gross ignorance or a total disregard of truth . The working classes cf this oountry have never advocated a measure which has not met with tne pretended support of some of tbe greatest men both in and out of the senate of this country . These men , while they did not occupy a seat upon the Treasury benches , were thidr-and-thin Reformers . Earl Grey was a very great pretended democrat in 1793 , when be introduced a petition into Parliament in favour of Universal Suffrage .
Lord J . Russell , too , was an anti-standing army man , and anti- Rural Police man—a man who , when struggling for place , could state that taxation , without representation , is unjust ; and afterwards made an agreement with the middle classes , in 1832 , to hand over the rights of the working man , like a parcel of moveable goods , into the bands of tho middle classes . Bnt the day has arrived that hia finalityship is found rather too weak and flimsy to bind the spirit of an insulted , impoverished , yet liberty-loving people . Brethren , we must now . be determined to act as though such men were not in existence , fully : asaurod that sentiments of high-toned patriotism flourish in the bosoms of the virtuous poor , and demonstrate not only their fitness for the exercise of the suffrage , bnt also their determination to maintain the honour and dignity of the nation , and point them out as the only persons to whem the nation can look for her emancipation .
The history of tbe present struggle shews that it has commenced and progressed as every great change in the public institutions must do , and those feelings which burn in the hearts of the operative are beginning to be transmitted to those above them . The manner in which tbe people have expected changes to be wrought in this country has been directly opposed to the order of nature . They expected that measures of regeneration should have begun with tbe higher order of society , and then learn to follow after . The Reform Bill began at the higher orders we admit ; and the limits of its condescension was the £ 10 householders . Chartysm , oa the contrary , began at the very root of society ; It has gone on advancing , till it has risen by imperceptible degrees both in numbers and strength , and the pulsation of the human heart must cease , and that loveot happiness which God has made the first law of nature must be compktely eradicated , before Chartism can be arrested in iu progress .
In order effectually to silence the cavils of opponents in their senseless hostility which they manifest , we need only refer to the situation of this country , to show tbe impossibility of Parliament , constituted as it is , to legislate for tbe honour and happiness of tbe nation . In conclusion , we implore yon to stand by the principles contained in the People's Charter , aa the only means likely to repeal the Com and Provision Laws , and other bad laws . We wish not to irritate , or to use harsh expressions towards the middle classes of society ; we earnestly desire their welfare , in conjunction with our own : and we beg most respectfully to assure them , that without political power it will be impossible for us to maintain them in their present position , or to improve our own wretched circumstances . We anxlously desire to obtain their support ; and co-operation ,
in older to effect a peaceful and bloodless revolution . But we solemnly declare that if they longer stand aloof , while we straggle for our political rights , the country generally will charge them with a gross neglect of duty to those who braved every danger to enfranchise them . Now ia the time 1 The Charter . ' with you , if we may —without you , if we must . We pledgeourselves never to cease agitation , until every man ot due age , of sound mind , unconvlcted of crime by a jury of his ountrynien , shall be put in possession of bis political rights , with power to exercise the same as he may think good . If the Corn Laws were repealed to-morrow , without political power we could not prevent an irresponsible government passing other equally cruel and unjust laws . Ho surrender . We remain , Fellow Countrymen , Faithfully your ' a ,
Wm . Parkbr . Thomas Hawson . Jacob Bostock . James Sweet , General Treasurer . WM . RUSSELL , General Secretary . Nottingham , Nov . 30 th , 1841 . PUBLIC MEETING OF THE TRADES AT BATH , ON BEHALF OF THE MASONS ON STRIKE . Lwst Monday evening , an important publie meeting was held at the large room , Elng's-mead-square , to take into consideration the ease of , and to express sympathy for , the masons now on strike against the foreman Allen , employed at the works of the new Houses of Parliament Delegates were appointed by the various trades to represent the latter at the meeting .
Delegates present : —Messrs . Owen and Scamp , from the united body of stonemasons , at Bristol ; a Delegate from the printers ; Messrs . Paulson and Clemensou , the tailors ; Messrs . Philp and J&rtlett , on behalf of the National Charter Association . Other Delegates promised to attend , but their bodies were represented by the attendance of the greater por * tion of the members themselves , all of whom concurred in the object of the Meeting . Mr . R . K . Philp was called upon to preside . He said they were met ( bat night to take into consideration the case of the masons , who bad struck against the unmanly conduct of the foreman , Allen . As tha press had misrepresented their case , it had been thought proper to call that meeting to lay the particulars of the case
before the public , that they may judge of it accordingly . ( Hear , hear . ) It was the duty of working men to take up their own affairs , and to take a bold stand in defence of their own order . He contended that the conduct of the masons was justifiable , and he hoped their voice would go forth and insist upon working men been properly treated . He then introduced Mr . Scamp , to address the meeting , the attention of which he called to a mass of correspondence between the body of masons in London , and Messrs . Grisaeii and Peto , respecting the conduct of Allen . The masters evaded the questions of their workmen in a manner nowise creditable to themselves . Much disapprobation was expressed at their conduct It gave him ( the speaker ) great pleasure to flnd that the trades of Bath bad taken up the case of the
illtreated masons ; they bad not ( truck for an advance of wages , but against tyranny . ( Cheers . ) And be rejoiced to say , that oat of the whole number of masons en strike , only two had turned traitors . ( . Much cheering . ) It may be asked haw it waa the men at Nelson's monument had struck ? The reascu was that they were in the employ of OtiawU and Peto ; and , being membera of the Masons' General Union , they thought that the strike wotld not la * t so long , if they all struck . ( Hear , heat . ) The press had greatly misrepresented the caw . The Sm , DUpatck . and Act ver iimr , were against the masons . Only one paper had done them justice—and that was the Northern Star . ( Cheers . ) Tbe case was sustained ; aad public meetings VOuld BOOH set the press to righU . He thanked the National Charter Association for calling that meeting . The body he represented were determined to join tb * t
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Association . ( Much cheering , and cries of " Bravo i « i They knew tbe cause of their manifold grievances sal were determined to straggle for their political ri > w ( Much cheering . ) /** The Chairman thought the correspondenca of tfc * masshswai mild and respectful . He would next e 2 npon . - . ¦ . . .: " ¦ ' .,.- . .... . - . .- \ - - \ ¦ w " Mr . Owbn to address tbe meeting . He said ben . presented the Bristol mesons , who were detenni&ed b assist , their brethren In London while on strike agtW the unbearable conduct of Allen . He ( the ipeaksi stated several cases , showing the atrocity of that aT which called forth the execration of the whole meethu The speaker asked if such cuea did not foruvjR £ fldent ground for tne strike of the maeeus ? ( tS cries of « Yes , yes . - ) , He next detailed the ^ S ceedingg ot Allen when at Birmingham srm *
time ago . It waa customary for the men to do t £ Z work in sheds erected for the purpose , but AjS refused the privilege , notwithstanding the orders ^ Grissell and Peto for sheds to be erected . To shot the vindictive , tyrannical canduct of Alien In » strain light , be ( the apeater ) begged to itate , that if a mX could not get a stone into the shed , tbe stone heS more than he could carry , Allen would refuse him a assistance , and oblige him to work the stone in tk scorching heat of the sun . ( Disapprobation . ) I ? orders given to Allen by Peto were given under fak colours , to deceive tbe men . The men knew this «? would put up with it no longer . ( Cheers . ) The faa man , Allen , was upheld by the masters in hiatyiu nical proceedings . Let the country support the mason and they doubt not that , at no distant day , they ^ jj be successful . ( Cheers . )
Mr . Phillips , plasterer , entreated the meeting t , contribute towards the support of the masons m strike . He thought that if the masters wanted good work done they should afford encouragement to t&s * men . He was a master man , and he would say ft himself , that he never lost anything by kind treatmesl to his men . ( Cheers . ) Mr . Paulton rose to express sympathy for , and fa promise support to , the masons on strike , on behalf tf the tailors . Mr . Ci-emenson suggested that a general plaq || laid down for the raising of a fund . His few reman were well received . He proposed the following rss > Intion : —
" That in the opinion of this meeting , the sten masons recently working at the New Houses of Parti ment are justified in striking against tbe > oferbearh { tyrannical , and unmanly conduct of the foreman . Alia , and that it ia the duty of the public to assist them to their just struggle . " After being seconded by Mr . Phillips , it was pg and carried unanimously . A delegate from the printers promised the masons | Q bis body could render them . Mr . Scamp proposed the following resolution :
" That the Dispatch , Morning Advertiser , Tim , Sun , and Observer , having misrepresented the case tf the masons on strike , were deserving « f the contend of the working classes j aod that the meeting pledjsi itself to support no papers bad those which advocafc the interest of those classes . " The resolution was seconded and carried unanimoufy Mr . Bartlett proposed the next resolut ion , wM 6 was seconded by Mr . SCAMP , " Tfaat the inhuman conduct of Allen , backed ai I had been by Grissell and Peto , as well as by the Gov « n . ment , aroee from the perverted influence of capitalisk who would ever bo act against Working men till t&tf , the working men , were represented in the House tf Commons . Mr . Vincent supported the resolution in his anil style . It was also supported in an able manner by Hi Alderman Crisp .
It was put and carried without a hand being held n against it . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman then announced that steps would It taken by the Charter Society to call the attention oftfae trades of Bath repeatedly to the subject under consider altion . After a vote of thanks to the Chairman , the meeting seperated . A collection was made te defray expenoet
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NORTHAMPTON . —On Monday and TnosdsT , the 22 nd and 23 d of November , Mr . O'Brieu
whom he found to be Honourable , Right Honourable , Gallant , Most Noble , aad Reverend GtaOf men . He also Bhowed how , by Acts of Parliament , a change might be brought about which would be productive of peace and comfort to all classes of the people . And this could be done without one drop of blood being shed , or even depriving the present holders of the above stolen property of any porti < m of the same . He would only have Buoh laws enacted as would prevent them from continuing their depredations on labour , which is the only property of da working man . Mr . O'B . concluded both lecture * by impressing on the minds of all present the necessity of using their argumentative and penasdn
powers in getting the National Petition nameroouj signed with henest signature ? , as it would girehio additional power in forwarding the cause . At the conclusion of the first night ' s lecture , a note wu handed through the Chairman to the lecturer from the Secretary of the Social Body in rtus town , stating that their attention had been called to a paragraph in the ^ oriArnifi ' / ar . of Nov . 13 , in which he was reported to have said that the" people ire humbugged by social lecturers , and that he knew that discussions were got up by those parties , for the purpose of pocketing the money , " and the writer of tbe note requested him to state " publicly at the close of his lecture that evening , whether he did or
did aot give utterance to the expressions alluded to . Mr . O'Brien replied that he said something wry similar , and stated the reason he had for saying so , and demanded in return , that tho author at toe note should require of the Hudderefield branch of toe social body , the name of the reporter of the paragraph alluded to , who had in the same paragrwfl , in a most cowardly manner calumniated Mr . OB . by stating that he ( Mr . O'B . ) was drunk , bat due not give his name along with his slander . " meeting being perfectly satisfied with Mr . O'Briens explanation , it was resolved , on tho motion of Mr-M'Farlane , seconded by Mr . C . Harrison , "Twt the members of the Northampton Branch of tte Universal Community Society of Rational Relixionists , commonly called Socialisis , be requested (**
they have taken upon themselves the duty of gieetioning Mr . O'Brien on the subject , and in justice " that gentleman ) to get from the Huddersfield Brtftt of the above society , the name of the slanderous reporter , and publish the same in the New Mow World and Northern Star . " This report has rew&aj to a greater length that I at first intended it sboa » have done , but I cannot conclude without f 1811 * " *" ing the cheering fact of working men coming bob tne surrounding towns and villages , some wear tance of twelve and fifteen miles , on purpose « getting moral instruction f * 6 m the great scn « Hmaster , and what is more cheering , many ° y : men who are thirstingafter sound political knowledge are agricultural labourers . Mr . O'Brien has done i great deal of good in this town . —Correspondent *
SUTTOW-IN-ASHFHXD . —At the Musi **** meeting the following resolution was moved by Mr . n . Berry , and in a neat speech seconded by Mr . T . Ctmr ton , and carried unanimously : — " That the Cbsn * of Sutton-in-Ashfleld having read the letter of > " ¦ Blaek , of Nottintfuun , in the Northern Stxr d ™ 27 th fast ., regret to learn tfaat an article in tbew " few weeka back headed ' Save us from our Fries" , should hare caused any suspicion with re 8 *?~ « I honesty : that w » have known him long , «"" **" every reason to believe that a more staunch and zeuow advocate of tbe principles of the People ' s Charter , •" more unflinching opponent of the oppresses « *¦ working millions does not exist : and if he baveaUjV time made use of any unguarded expression , it " •¦" r the effects of his own zeal in the cause , and not tbflW
a desire to mislead the people . " ILSESTONC—Mr . Bairatow preached on SobW t »* very dense meeting . His discourse gM ^ f" " satisfaction . On Monday evening , he lectured £ » attentive audience on the bett meant ot btainW ' Repeal of the Com Laws and other obnoxious JWfJJ * Eighteen new members joined the Natlenal CW"f association . The distress in this locality baffle *^ seriptlon , people at one time moving in » eonuW r ^ sphere are reduced to live upon the wild berries or " ¦ field , such as this inclement season suffer to remain op * the hedges . OU > BASPORO .-At the meeting on Mosty evening the following resolution was nnanifflO ^ agreed to : —** That , without in the least wfleww on the character of the Rot . W . Hill , as editm » the Northern Star , we consider Georm « £ «**{ honest and sincere advocate ot the Peoples Cnan ««
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ASHTON . Paring the last week , the Chartist committee issued very large bills , calling upon their fellow working men to come forward on Friday evening , te welcome into their town Mr . Feargus O'Connor , the advocate of the rights of labour , and the liberties of the millions . At the time appointed , the large Charles Town meeting room wes crammed almost to suffocation , upwards or £ 9 were receiTed at the door for admission , and near )? aa many outside , who could not get in remaised under the windows to hear as well as they co old . In the meeting we recognised faces from as far as Glossop , and all the surrounding towns and villages . Shortly after eight o'clock , Mr . O'Connor entered the . * oom , and on his way to the rostrum , he was greeted with cheers , clapping , and other manifestations of applause .
The company were convulsed with laughter at an old veteran , who stepped up to shake his hand , and r » spec-JaTlj said " God bless the * Feargus , thou art the bravest man in the world . " He requested a card of membership , and paid his twopence . Whilst the people were coming in , until erary stand-Ing place was filled up , and the andknoe became one solid mass of human beings , Mr . O'Connor enrolled names to the tune of upwards of fifty , and double that number would have come forward , had they not been afraid of proscription . Mr . Richard Pilltkg was called to the chair , and opened the busineu in a neat and appropriate speech , and read the placard calling tbe meeting . Mr . 8 T 0 ASB . was tailed upon to mom the first resolution : —
" That it is the opinion of this meeting , that the incarceration of Feargus O'Connor , Esq . was illegal and unjust , and that we hail his reappearance amongst us , as a favourable omen in support of the people's cause . ' * Seconded by Mr . Cash . Put and carried amid loud cheers , &c Mr . AITKIH , schoolmaster , was introduced amidst loud expressions of applause , to move the next resolution ;¦ " ¦"
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DraouoNW ) SmciDB .-On Monda y " 5 ^ 5 between . two and three o ' clock , Mr . Thomas » g maine , * gentleman of independent r W Pffi&Jg reSided at Kfc 2 . Westmoreland-place , CitjCT put a period Vbi 8 existence by ehootang Ja «|^ throogfithe heart with his own * TMtutf «(» fc , » housekeeper * who was in the yard , a nd wno » £ been his ^ ervant about fourteen ' few , . h « f ^ report of a gun in the baefc parlour , ^^ J ^ d ceeding there , found her fortunate maswsirew ^ nponlSs conch in tbe agojues of **™* jJS m * stantly ( having alarmed a lady j . ^ i 2 ? fl 3 residing in the house ) ^ A ^^ , htd «*>» latter , on his arrival , declared that ««^ ° Tv & almost instantaneous . For some days P ^ J ^ u tt fortunate gentleman had b « en much depresseu spirits . He was about 52 years of age .
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NOTTINGHAM DELEGATE MEETING . On Sunday , Nov . 28 th , agreeably to tbe advertisement iu tbe Star , the delegates from the Chartist Societies in the Counties of ^ Leicester , Nottingham , and Derby , assembled in the Democratic Chapel , in Riceplace , to consider of two fit and proper persons to represent the three counties in the forthcoming Convention ; to apportion the respective shares ' of the money necessary to be raised for their support ; to appoint a General Secretary and Treasurer , and other important business . At ten o ' clock tbe following delegates were assembled : —
Mr . T . R . Smart Leicester Mr . Wiliam Eveleigh Beeston . Mr . James Sanders Newark . Mr . Benjamin Hutchinson ... ditto . Mr . Thomas Hawson Nottingham . Mr . Thomas Shepherd ditto . Mr . William Parker ditto . Mr . John Hamilton Mansfield . Mr . William Grundy CaRRINGTON . Mr . Edmund Wright New Basfohd Mr . Samuel Simpkin ...... OLD Basfoed . Mr . Jacob Bostock New Lenton . Mr . John Pratt ...... Loughborongh .
Mr . Bostock was unanimously called to the chair , aad Mr . Smart was appointed Secretary . Tbe letters were then read : from Leicester , stating that Mr . Smart had been nominated as a proper person to represent the United Counties iu the Convention ; from Helbrook , recommending Mr . Bairstow ; and from Carlton , recommending Mr . W . D . Taylor for the said purpose ; and one from Gainsborough , leaving it wholly to the delegates . At this stage of the proceedings it was moved , " That owing to an error in the time of meeting , in tbe last Star , other delegates might be expected , the meeting should , therefore , adjourn till ene o ' clock , to give time for their arrival , " which was seconded , and unanimously carried . On the reassembling of the delegates at the time , the following additional enes had arrived ;—
Mr . George Kendall Sutton . Mr . James Vickers Belper . Mr . Henry Knott Derby . Mr . Joseph Wilkinson ... HYSON GREEN . Mr . John Langsdale Lambley . Mr . Thomas Hillyer CalvertON . Mr . Daniel Mellun ......... AKNOLD . Mr . John Walters Do . The Chairman then read the advertisement calling the meeting , and the names of the several persons pot in nomination for delegates to the Convention , which were Mr . Smart , Mr . Bairstow , Mr . Harrison , Mr . Skevington . and Mr . Taylor . Mr . Hawson was of opinion that missionaries are not tbe most eligible persons to be sent to the Convention , as their services would be wanted elsewhere .
Mr . Vickees , in a pertinent speech , said , he was of the same opinion , and that others had better be appointed ; but that as two of those nominated were present , it waa not proper to enter into thfe respective merits of the parties in their presence . Mr . Sanders was of opinion that it was not proper to select any particular persons , as the election must be left with the people . The Chairman explained , that recommendation was all that was meant . Mr . Vickers explained , and said he believed they were sent there by the people for the purpose of considering and recommending . Mr . Knoti then said that another delegate had arrived , when Mr . Joseph Turner , from Derby , was then introduced . Mr . Hawson was then appointed secretary pro tern , and Mr . Smart and Mr . Taylor withdrew . Mr . Kendall thought it had better be left epen .
Mr . ViCKEHSt again said , that he thought we were sent for the purpose of diacusaing the question , and expected by our constituents so to do , and after some very lucid remarks npon each Candidate , recommended that they should be chosen from Smart , Harrison , and Skevington . Mr . Kendall thought Skevington might be dispensed with , if any were . Mr . Knott was of opinion it would be injurious to send the missionaries away . Mr . Vickers did not wish it to be thought he intended t > make a ~ y arbitrary distinctions , but would wish to look for experience and solidity of judgment , and after seme further remark proposed , " That in consideration of tbe official usefulness of the missionaries they be not sent away , and that it is the opinion of this meeting that Messrs . Smart and Harrison are fit and proper persons to represent tbe nnited district in the Convention .
Mr . Turner in seconding it said , that he felt compelled to vote against his own missionary iu favour of Mr . Harrison . Mr . Knott thought we should be guided by our constituents , and that if we were not to exercise our judgments a letter had better been sent Mr . Vickers said he had been misunderstood . 'Mr . Grundy proposed aa an amendment , that each Candidate bo proposed separately , which not being seconded , fell of course . A conversation ensued , in which Messrs . Tickers , Sanders , Wright , Knott , the Chairman , and others took part , in which it seemed to be the general opinion , that the delegates should confer together , and exercise their discretion . Mr . Kendall then proposed , as an amendment , " That Messrs . Smart and Bairstow be recommended ;" which was seconded by Mr . Hamilton .
On the amendment being put , two hands , the proposer and seconder were in its favour ; and on the resolution for Messrs . Smart and Harrison being put , the members were for the resolution seventeen , against it two ; the resolution consequently carried . Tbe Chairman then observed , that the next business waa the appointment of a general treasurer and secretary . Mr . Pratt proposed Mr . James Sweet , as general treasurer , which was seconded by Mr . Kendall , and carried with one dissentient . Mr . Parker then proposed Mr . W . Russell , as general secretary , which waa seconded by Mr . Simpkin , and carried unanimously . The next question was the raising the funds , and their proportions . Mr . Sanders thought it would be the best for the payments to be made in proportion to the number of members in each section .
Mr . Walters said , that as some portions of the people were poorer than others , it could not be fairly carried out . Mr . ViCKERamade a few observations , during which Mr , Smart having been sent for returned , and resumed his office aa secretary , After a rather lengthened conversation on the subject , it was finally agreed , that Nottingham district should raise £ 10 ; Derby £ 5 ; Loughbro' £ 3 ; and Leicester £ 7 ; the transit and return of the delegates to and from London , to be considered at a future time . The agitation of the counties of Lincoln and Rutland was then brought before the delegates , when Mr . ViCKEBS observed that however desirable it might be to carry out the agitation into those counties , neither the funds of the Union , or the season of the year , were at all favourable to the attempt , and that it would , be more prudent to defer it till a more favourable opportunity . ' _ . __ ¦ _ ¦ .
_ Mr . smart argued on tne same side , but added that he trusted that tba Union would never lose sight of the object , and that they might be assured of the hearty
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