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SOUTH LANCASHIRE DELEGATE MEETING . TL : s meeting was heid in theGhartiit Boom , Brownstreri , Maccbester , on Sunday last , whe ; T the fwloiring dele ^ -. ies "were present : — T -. m = 3 Raiton , Cnartist carpenters anfl juicers , Manehfet-r : P-. ter Cameron , Chartist palmers . Minchesier ; J-. hn Sutcliffe , Kochdak ; Henry Chaple , Oldham ; Jme-- Simpson , Ashto ;> iB-Lj-ne ;> Tnonias Larje , M < ssley .- lfiic Ifherwood , Kitcliffe ; John Pnl ; in , Cjs-¦ peslrTi' Kail , Manchester ; John . ' Msssty , Newton Hea : s : Eiwin Ciongn , H-. Ilinwood ; — U Far ! ine , Ss . H-. t 3 ; James D . xon " , m ^ ea-iiiics , MaaeS&s ^ r ; H-ytfoc- : : iud B-iry by letter . ilr Kiii : on was called to tfee chair . c ? - T' -je miEt !* fe 3 of the previous meeting having been retd --a coi firmed , the following were paid in by the dejrj-tfcS : FOB THE EXECtTITE . £ s . a . ~ rrp ? jit = rs and Joiners , Manchester 0 •* 0 " Winters , Manchester 9 2 0 . ^ rbdale " 0 2 6 £ 0 8 6 LICITBERS" FUND FOK IRELAND , ' jrpesters and J-. mers , ilancher 1 2 • .- _ rp = n : ers Hail , ditto " 0 2 6 ChirtUtPainters , ililto ... ... 0 0 5 A 5 Ctci :-TinQer-Lyi : e ... ... ... 0 0 6 Rochoale . „ ... 0 0 5 S ilfoni 0 0 6 K-tO-Ss 0 0 S ^ £ 0 6 0 SOUTH LA . VCA 5 HI 2 E LZCIFBEBS" FU . VD . Carpenters' Hall , Manchester ... £ 10 0 Mr F-i-Lix aaid that he wis instructed to bring before tU ? ieltgiies the dissatisfaction tba . t prevailed am : Li = x the ' ocal lecturers en accennt-of the manner in ¦ which > oths of the places paid them f-r tbelr services two ;•! £ « £ In particular , v ^ z . Xtwten ' Hestii nnd Hoilin ^ - Wo » i . Tije former of th ?! e pacts' only gave the lector ? r niaepencc , and if it was wet the coach f ire was a Bh : ing . The latter p " : ace § ave them ocs shi ! i :: § and thr-. —i-esce . arid the coach fare was one . shilling and sixpeE ' . i And they thought that this ttss not tufBcient ; at f : - leasi the coach fare ougtt to be paid . The delegate - irom those places » ere r ^ qcested to inform tbeir coniifosiits of these comriaists , in order that the evil rnici : SeriEeJied .
Jl- K > "IGHT stated , that at a meetn g of the Sonth La ; : ct- -hi ! c Delegates , Mr . Kiiltou wa * electtd to "be a member of the Defence Fond Committee . And that gentleman having resigned for particular reasors , it ¦ wouii therefore be-their dnty to elbct another in his plic-. > 3 r . R . tiiTo . f explained . He bein ? one of lie parties who -r-.-aiu have to bs defended by that fnni , he therefore cvuM not conscientioos ^ y rerciii ; a member of the eoru ' . ilttf e for its nuMirtn ^^ t . t M ~ Pvllix nuved aai ilt . CaMEBOS seconded the ' lilowiug motion : — " T . ^ t Mr . Rishsrd H ^ U ba elected member of the Naf-. ual Defence Fund Committee , in the place of Mr . Biil " . vB , refcignei . "
Carried niuinimonsly . ¦ Mr . M'Faxlixs stated that he thought the delegate ? present ought to trxamine iito the balance sheet of Vr . t Exseutive . He 'Mr . > HFarriEe ) . " was placed in rathtr eb E-wkward pirf'tior , wssmmh is Sa ^ ford h ^ not piid anything to the Executive for the last quarter ; nevertheless he considered it to be his dnty as a delegate to bilngtfae matter befi-re them , for lie mnst say that a great amoniit of dissatisfaction existed asiouest his constirctn's st present , and they -with him- thought that som- farther explanation was ntcessary , than had yet beer civra . Ha Mr . . M ' Farlinei iras glad to Bee one of the Executive prefer ., as thst gentleman perhaps woaid throw son ! liiht vpan the snhject . ZCt LEiCH had come to give - all the explanation in bis yj-wer . if necessary . B- a delegate—It appears that the plan of organization niis n-. t been attended to by the Executive in the lesi'tratio department .
Xt . Leach said that was not the Executive ' s fault Out -f 5 : xtT-nine places that tbey corresponced with fortj nine out of that number objected to sending the naE-t * . Oliibr . m came to an open vote npon the subject ind decided tiat they would not comply with the ¦ wishes of the Executive in that respect ; also Leicester that n-as addiag 500 nicrnbers per ' -week , did not send the uarees of one to the Executive , and yet the delegates of that place coula find fault with the secretary for r .. t dsing th » t which th = y themselves had neglected to supply biai with the means of-Join ^ . Mr . IsHJEBttood , Essd thty had ssBt the names of all their members to 3 Ir . Tiiiman . il-. iKACH—Trus ; but out of "So , 000 members thire \ rss unlv 3 - 0 returned . '
Mr . M Fa-RLI . s'E cud , tait that was not the question s . t is « Tia- It appeared that there were items in the Bal-. nce Sheet wLichwtre , in Ids-opinion , oljrctionable —ci -vh : ch th 3 t coneemir . g postage was om—acd acevriing iv Mr . HiU , it would take tweoty-fonr letters per iisy . Mr . Kailtox had known hiai frequently haTe to wr ;! -.- Sity asfl sixty lettirs par day , and 31 r . Bankin more than that . 11 r . M Fabmlise said , that they , as delegates , if thej found thit their officers did not do their duty , it ¦ W 35 th = ir duty , as their constituents , to calJ npon them to Co so ; and in his \ Mi . Iil'Farline ' si opinion , the Esrr'jtive had enoojjb to co to attend U ) the duties of that . fioe , withoat attendins to anytime ' else .
ilr . Leach—You see we are placed betwixt two fires—one party finding fault that we are not constantly Ett ' nz , \ aA the other blaming ju for expending the people ' s money by sitting too often . But these charges ve will me = t in their proper quarter , although , - we do not expect that justice which we deserve . So far as he ( Mr . Leach * " « fas personally concerned , he never wa * a jobbing politician , and he fcisw thathe was not capable v _ f meeting Mg antagonist through the columns of s n-wfpaper ; but he would challenge bim to meet him ( Mr . Lesxh , before a pnbiic meeting ; the people should be ttejary before which he shonid'be tried ; and be ( Mr . Ltach ! wanted to meet Mr Hill either in Leeds or any -thtr town were he ( Mr . Lsacb ) was kn » wn , and meet ar . y cbsrges that might be brought agaiiifct him . He ( Mr . LrAch ) considered that bis moral character was imprich&i in the Star cf last wetk , and also in that of Saturday last , and if he had to walk barefoot , the people -hpald condemn him or acquit him from the ^ charge of l . iorel ar . d political dishoresty .
> lr . M-Fabli > e said that the powers of the Rev . TTkl Hili were such that if not checked , ' ha ( Mr . Hill ) might 'So * » Test deal t-f harm tc the . movement . 5 lr . Datis considered tae comments in the two last Sia t to be srvere In the extreme . Mi . Purvis—That man th 3 t wonld do = give evorj other man the rame chance cf deff nee as he himself posse ^ jea , wia nnwonhj of the naae of a man or a democ-at Mr . Ishebwoob thought that the only way for them to arrive at proper conclusions "was to have the article r ? ad from the Star of Saturday , last , and then Mr . hzich could explain . Mr . Kailto > " , the chainoan , theH jead the article in the Star of Saturday . >\ -v . 26 : a . headed " TheExeenti-re . their balance sheet , find the orrsnisarion . "
Mr . LeaCH said that Mr . Hill stated that the Executive -5 ! is s fixed body , sitting in a fixed place . That he Mr . Leiehi denied ; it was no snch fixtd body : and thai Manchester was the place for their sittirscs ; and if snch was the case , and that there was eo tr-dv- ' . lmg expences , why < i : d tbey not elect the whole of the members from Manchester ? -Did the people not inow that when thty elected Morg ' . n Williams that fee resided in TVsles ; &ti& , in order that he mi ^ ht mee : ; he o . her Picmbers cf the Executive , it woald cost £ 2 in eench fare ; and , did they believe ¦ when they elected biro , that he wis to Toy that sum out of his SOs . pe ? s « l ] Th * y also iii ' ew that Mr . Philp rtsidesi in Bith , and it cost Phiip £ 3 in coach-fare to attend their first meeting and the same sum to return ; and did the pi : aple " expect
him to pay that sum oat of the thirty shillings per week ? Dr . M'D : > sall was in London when elected , and the country knew this , nnd knowing it they knew that if they must meet their travelling expends must be paid . Mr . Leach then said he Would put them in possession of s fact oi two that they aid nt : know . The Executive had known of this plot for soiae time . Mr . Hill is a councillor of Hnii . In the month of Jnly last the Hull Chartists were ab-. ut to pass the Balance Sheet , When Mr Hill entered the rc ; -m and put a stop to it . And a friend that was present 3 t that meeting wrote to Campbell stating that there was a p' ; t hatching ajainst the members of the Executive , cf-which he would receive the first attack in a short time . In Leeds also there wag a conspiracy of the same nurture . A meetins of ttn or a dc * sn men took piace ,. where they ithe
members of the Executive ) were disposed of and a new one formed- A persoa present at that _ meeting "wrote to htm , vMi . Learin giving him infonns . ti . on of tivBif whole transaction * , and also the names of the men who were i * form the new Executive . Their names were Cooper , White , Harney , Bairstow , and Skevington ; so being in possession of those facts this - is only what ire expected . Vt ' e received several invitations to go to Birmingham ; -we --want and remained then eight days . "We drew up the National Petition there » nd iasned two or three addreues to the comtry . We also attended » even or eight pnbiic meetings—pai d one * too—and left them not leu than £ 30 . in band . We topped altogether at an inn , and George White told
u that the council would pay for our board . ' bat the ouncil cams to a Tote that u ire had the pnbiic fund at our disptstl , they would not give , us & farthing . George White came and told u this is the morning ; we had no money with as , and in a strange place . This » e t # ld White , and he went to the Council ,- but it was toco use ; the consequence wxs that two oi the members of the Executive had to p ' . edga their watches to raise aoney im get home . They then told the landlord their situation , and gave him what' money they had , and had to send him the remainder when they got ht > me . Be , Mr . Leach , had bad , » evera : invitations to go to Hull , and when he "was going to London , he ihoagh : that h » wo :: ld call at a few places in order to
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make tie exptrDce less , and he would go rosnd by Hull . He did so , and when he arrived there he found himself 1 < * 5 miens of the sum he had when he started from home . At Hall they gave him nothing at all , and if he had not had money with him he wjuld have been obliged to come back home . The last week but one he went to Leeds , and it cost him seven shillings to ride in the third elass from Manchester to there , and be paid six from Leeds to Rochd ale , where ha should have lectured , but being very ill be bczied o { £ and paid one shilling to ride home , that wo * Us . ; ha was away three days , and it cost him 7 s . for meat and lodgings , that was 21 s . ; they gave him 10 s and he returned home at the three days' end with Ha . less than he had when he started , for his wife ani . s . x children ; and then must be called a
jobbing poimtiar .. When I was at Leeds I had some conversation with Mr . Hill coi . cerning a man in the movement , who . 'e wife lives r , ot far from this place , and fee is leading a common prostitute about the country with him . . « . lr . Hill asked me what was to be done ? I said drive him from the ranks . Mr . Hill thoceht it wonld cot t > = advisable to do so , as in a short time a great cumber of the advocates would be in prisen , and the movement wonld want all the assistance that conld be Sot . 1 thought that was the very re . ison that we should drive such sramps as him from amongst us . When tie hocest friends of the people were locked np—tbe greater the necessity of the few that remained at large being ucimpeachoble in their moral character . But Mr . Hill thonght if it could be kept quiet it would be btlter . I said that that was impossible , as six different districts had already exposed him—and yet at the very
| time that he was talking to me thus he bad . an article ¦ wrote te damn four of us . But this is a deadly biow at . Dr . M-Djuall—it is intended to damn him—but it shall j not ; Dcfore it > hall have its desired effect , I will Buffer ¦ to have my head cat cif cpon a block . I Triih the ! Doctor was bye , he would not need my puny defence ; j bat knowing that he is worthy of it , I will not suffer i him to be ii-jure'I when he has not the chance of dei fending himself . I will now explain the Doctor ' s ten ; shillings per week . We drafted him to London to ; orgas 2 e tbe trades , and knowing that it was more expensive dining in London tb ^ an here , we thought the I fcxtra ten shillings would not be teo much ; but I am not go : cg to defend this act of the Executive , but this I . will = ay . it was done with the best of motives—and I deny the v-sertion of Hill that it wa 3 a piece of polii ticol joi-bine .
Mr . PiTLLiji wished to ask Mr . Leach a question concerning the payment of the members of the Executive^—did they , the members of the Executive , receive thtir p 3 y each week sitting or not t Mr . LEaCH—No . Mr . IsHkxtvood could like to know something about the expencra of Mr . Bairstew going to see his wife when she was sick . Mr . Leach—Mr . Bairstow was in Manchester attending the sutings of the Executive , when he ( Mr . Leach , I received a St-tter from Bairstow's father-in-law , with one enclosed for him . He came ana shewed me the letter containing the intelligence of his ¦ wife's sickness . He iMr . Le ^ ch ; lent him a sovereign to start off with . Now Blirsiow had to go to Bristol , and it was on hia way to call at Loughborongh to see his wife . The extra espence wonld be very trifling . Mr . Cameron—Mr . Hill says something about Bair-Btow ' s csperces to the Conference .
Mr . Lkach in answer to this paid , that it would be in their recollection that the Execntive was to meet that Cocferenoe , and as Mr . Bairstow had to attend as a member of the Executive , the people of ' that locality thought that he could represent them in the Conference . Sd that they would see that Mt . Baiisto'w attended as a member of tbe Executive , and not a ? a delegate to tbe Conference . Ami as thty were on the Conference question , he might as well state that the vote given to the Executive was given without any conditions being attached thereto ; and Mr . Cooper was the man who proposed it . This was corroborated by Mr-Riiiton and Mr . M ^ ss ^ y . Mr . Ishehwood said 3 S far as he was concerned , be was satisfied with the explanation given by Mr . Leach , but he thnueht that they could not come to a vote npon tbe question nstil they had f ^^ n the opinion of their constituents npon it
Mr . Ptllis thought that they could go as far with the question , as they were individually concerned , and come to a vote to that effect . Mr . M'Fjihlise was satisfied with Itlr . Leach's explanation , but at the same time he understood that gentleman only to be vindicating his own character , and not the whole ef the acts of the Executive ; and although Mr . Campbell was one of their members , there was in his ( Sir . M'Fariicc'sj opinion great cause for dissatisfaction : it tbe manner in which Mr . Campbell had condncted the business of the association as their secretory . He therefore thought that it would be much better not to com 9 to a vota , but let the matter rest until the next delegate meeting , for if they aime to a vote in Mi . Leach ' s case , and not in that of the other members of the Executive , it would be tantamount to clearing him and condemning the others . MR Leach—We are appealing through the Star .
Mr . Pcllin could like to give his candid opinion He had Jcnown Mr . Lsacn for many years , and had always found him to be a man of sterling worth and strict integrity , Mr . Masset was of opinion that as they had taken up the subject , and bad heard Mr . Leach's explanation , they ought to come to a vote upon the matter , bo far as the South Lancashire delegates were concerned . Mr . Ieherwood begged to say , that he differed with the last speaker , and thought it advisable that the delegates shonld take what they had back to those that sent them there , and let them decide . Moved by Mx . MFarline , and secondsi by Mr- Isherwood , — '' That each delegate at his return lay before his conetitnents the information that he has received at this meeting , and come prepared to the next delegate meeting to give their decision upon this matter . ' Carried unanimously .
Moved by Mr . Isherwood , and Eeconded by Mr . Simpson , " That Mr . Kailton do provide a minute and accompt book far the South Lancashire delegates . " Carried . Mr . M-Parline moved and Mr . Lange seconded , — " That Mr . Dixon be secretary nntil the next meeting . " The meetiDg was then adjourned until that day four Weeks . a . t ten o ' clock , in the forenoon .
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MANCHESTER . Carpenters' Hall . — Two lectures were delivered in the above Hall on Sunday l 3 st ; in the afternoon , Mr . J . Murrey waB called to the chair , who opened the meeting with a few remarks upon the present position of the Chartist movement , and introduced Mr . C . Doyle to the meeting . Mr . C . Doyle delivered an interesting and instructive lecture and was repeatedly cheered by tbe aadience . In the evening , on the motion of Mr Kaight , Mr . Murrey was again cslled to preside . Mr . Murrey thanked the meeting for the honour they had conferred upon him by callir . g him to preside over so large and respectable a meeting of his fellow townsmen as the present , at the Eime time he would much rather some one more competent than himself had been called to fill the chair . But thera was one observation which he would
make , and that was . that to be a chairman of a Chartist meeting was to have a sinecure office , with this exception , there was no pension attached to it . Without taking up any more of their time he would introduce their o ; d friend , Mr . Jamts Lt-ach . Mr . Leach rose amid the plaudits of the vast assembly , and said that he supposed they were in high spirits and full of glee at hearing the newB of peace with China , and in the expectation of being made rich out of the money that we were to have from that inoffensive people , for giving over murdering them ; and , according to the press , to be made doubly rich by an increase of our trade with that country . The papere were now teeming with oar glorious victories over a people that never knew how t # fight , a people that were not in possession of such instruments of torture and destruction as
we are . Mr . Leach tfeen read some extracts from Hobson ' s Poor Man ' s Companion , which showed what the game of war had cost the people of this country , and also showed up from the same source the fallacy of the people ever being benefitted by the extension of commerce . Mr . Leach delivered an instructive and interestine lecture , at the conclusion of which he called the attention of the meeting to the articles that had appeared in = he papers , by saying fchat doubtless they had read the articles in the St * r , of tife last and the present week concerning the Executive . He , with the other members of that body , were branded as political jobbers . He ( Mr . Leach ) was sure that those that knew him wonld at least give him credit for not being one who ever made a jobbing concern of the people ' s caure . But the sum and substance of this
attack upon the Executive was a deadly thrust at the political character of Dr . M'Douall ; but if the Doctor was here , be would not require his i Mr . Leach ' s ) defence , for he could defend himself ; bnt it was too bad to attack him when he was in exile for the people ' s cause , and he hoped that the working men of England would not say a word upon tbe matter until he was here to defend htmself , and it would not be long before he was amongst them again for that purpose , and uniil that time he hoped they wonld be silent The Doctor deserved this at the hands of the people , for wh » m he bad suffered bo mnch- He ( Mr . I / each ) was well acquainted with Dr . M-Douall , both publicly and privately , and there was not a more honest rnia in existence . He ( Mr . Leach ) knew him when he kept as good a horse as any man in Lancashire , and he had known him without sixpence in his posket or a coat to his back . He had known him when he had not a
dinner for himself or his wif « and child , and he ever found him the same undaunted advocate of the People ' s rights . Aj for myself and the charge of political jobbing , I will defend myself in the proper 4 « &rte > . Not that I consider myself competent to write an srtick is a newspaper , but I will challenge my calumniator to meet me before the people , if I travel without shoes to Leeds for that purpose . Three yearssgo he ( Mr . Leach ) worked in a factory not more than three stones throw from the place wher « be stood . At that time he and his family were getting on an average Sfty shillings per week , and be lost that situation for daring to expose tbe Factory System in that very room . It was not for hi-nself that he was then working , bnt for those poor creatures that were working ( or six and . EfcTen shillings per week . Mr . Lsach then said , there was a great deal of noise about the shop that fce kept . It never w » s a pound of his money that put him in that
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shop ; no , it was bis friends who gave him a small sum to start with , and others lent him the money ; some of which he had paid back , and some he had yet to pay . It was not from what he had made out of the Chartist agitation that he commenced baaineas . Others naid that be get the money out of the dirty Whigs , and more , that it came from bribes from the Tories . He ( Mr . Leach ) thought it bad enough to find the whole of the Whig and Tory press giving oaf air reports , and hounding the Government npon them ; but when their own friends adopted the same line of policy , he thought it was too bad . Mr . Leach then said , that there was not a town in the county but he had visited ; and tbe people wonld bear him out in the statement be was goiig to make . When they gave him money he gave them it back , and rather than put them to tbe txpt-nce cf finding lodings , he walked home in the wet . Mr . Leach then said , his conduct was before them , and he
would leave it with them to judge how far he was deserving of the title-of a paltry politician . He hoped that the people would avoid dissensions and bickerings that are tearing Us asunder ; by doing so they carry terror , into the enemies camp . If , on the otber hand , they allowed themselves to be split up into sections they would become an easy prey to their oppressors , whose motto was divide and conquer . Sir . Leach , on retiring , was loudly cheered . Mr . Knight moved , and Dr . HDlley seconded , the following resolution : — " That this meeting returns their thanks to Mr . Leach for the very able lecture he has delivered , and expenses confidence in him as an honest politician . " Carried unanimously amid thundering cheers . Dr . HuIIey moved , and was seconded by two or three voicea in the body of the hall— " That the thanks and confidence of this meeting be given to Dr . M'Douall , " which being put from the chair was carried *«>» . con ., followed by repeated rounds of applause .
BOLLINwOOD . —On Sunday evening last the association roi > m , Ralph Green , was densely crowded by a respectable audience to hear a lecture from Mt . Christopher Doyle , of Manchester . Before the lecturer arrived Mr . Thomas Cooper ' s letters concerning the unfortunate victim Ellis were read from the Star , which created feelings of indignation in the breasts of those present , at tbe cruel and unjust sentence of this victim of class made Jaws . —Mr . Dsyle gave an able and interesting lecture on " the present existing distress , the cause of that distress , and tbe remedy . " He drew an effecting picture of the distress now so prevalent among the wealtb-produoing class of this country , showed in a clear and convincing manner , that the cause of that distress was ciass-legislation , and concluded by calling upon his hearers to agitate for tbe Charter as tbe only remedy for national grievances . The lecturer was loudly obeered throughout his address , and gave great satisfaction . A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer , and the meeting separated ,
CARLISLE . —On Sunday evening last , the members of the Carlisle Debating Society held their usual weekly meeting at their ro * m , No . 6 , John-street , Caldewgate , when , in the absence of other business the leading articles of the Northern Star , of Saturday last , were read over , and commented upon . On Sunday evening next , a vety-animated difussion is txpected to take place on the very important question , " are mankind progressing towards a happier state of human existence ? " Any person not being a member may attend one night gratis , if introduced by a member , or by paying a small subscription , be may a ' . Veud each eveniug . This society has
been got up and established for the mutual benefit and instruction of its members , and those who may think proper to attend . Several valuable works have already been presented to tbe society , consisting of the entire works of Colonel Peironet Thompson , in six volumes The report of the Poor Law Commissioners , " on the Banitary condition of tbe working classes . * ' Tbe large volumes of reports and evidence , " on persons engaged in mines , " and some other works , besides tbe Noriheitt Star , and some other newspapers . The room ia open every Sunday for tbe accommodation of the members , Any works on politics or general literature , or newspapers will be thankfully received by the members .
Case ov Mr . Arthur . —It appears that , though this gentleman escaped when examined before the magistrates of Manchester , in consequence of the miscreant Griffin not being able to identify him ; yet his name was included in the " True Bill" found by the Grand Jury at Liverpool , during tbe sitting of tbe special commission there ; so that a bench warrant was issued for his apprehension , though not put into execution , in consequence of the cases being removed to the Court of Queen's Bench . Mr . Arthur , anxious to give himself up , wrote to Mr . Maule , solicitor to the crown , espressing his determination to eive himself up , or procure sufficient nnd satisfactory bail for his appearance . In
acBwer to this application , a letter was sent by MeBsvs Gregory and Sons , to Mr . George Gill Mounsey , late mayor of the borough , to tbe effect that a bench warjant was inclosed for Mr . Arthur's apprehension , but if an appearance was immediately put in for him by his clerk in London , the bail would be waived altogether . Ibis has all been complied with , so that Mr . Arthur is now at liberty until the assizes , when we fear not , should be called upon , that he will , with all others involved in the same charge , be honourably acquitted ; for we cannot conceive that a jury of virtuous , honest men , can possibly find men guilty on such paltry evidence . ¦
The General Defence Fcnd . —We understand that many and great exertions have been made here and by tbe adjoining districts to aid in this necessary and laudable undertaking ; and we have no doubt , if these exertions are coj . tinued , that Carlisle and neighbourhood , will stand , as it has hitherto done , proudly pre-eminent in the good work . While we make these observations , we would respectfully suggest to the present Couuoil of the Chartist Association , the neoessity of still further extending their labours ; for we know of many persons who are ? ood Chartists at heart , though they do not come forward at public meetings , who are not only willing , but roost anxious to assiet in a pecuniary point of view , in supporting those persons who are at present involved in prosecutions for the part
they have taken in endeavouring to forward the cause of the working classes of this country . Let collectors be appointed for each district of the town , to call upon the shopkeepers and higher classes , who are at all favourable to the cause , and we have no doubt but a very considerable turn might speedily be raised-Sixpence or a sbi . lini ; is less ts a middle class man than a penny to & poor hand-loom weaver . Remember that on a former occasion , about twelve persons collected upwards of twenty pounds amongst this very same class to whom we have been alluding , in ONE DAT . Let the cellectors thus appointed be sober , discreet , and well-behaved persons . , who are generally respected , and we have no fear of a much larger sum being secured in this way in one day , than would be otherwise procured by the ordinary means in three months .
LONDON . —Metropolitan Deleoatb Meeting . —This meeting was held on Sunday afternoon , at 55 , Old Bailey , Mr . J . Humphries in the chair . Credentials were received from Mr . J . Humphries , from Somerstown ; Mr . M Frederick , from the shoemakers , Golden-lane ; Mr . White , from the Flora Tavern , Islington ; and from Mr . Hodges , from Croydon ; Mr . Drou reported from the defence fund committee regarding the caBe of Mt . Ben tool . Mr . Wheeler moved" That the delegate meeting recommend Mr . Bentoot as a proper person to be assisted at his forthcoming trial , and that his ca 3 e be represented to the General Treasurer . " Mr . Simpson seconded the motion and txplainaii the peculiar circumstances connected with the case , and the treacherous p ? . rt which a shopmate of the prisoner and his wife had acted in delivering him up to Mr .
Anderson , the constable of Macclesfield , and the peculation of that officer in causing this woman to give him a receipt for a greater amount of blood-money than be had paid for betraying the abode of the above named victim . Mr . Dron reported from the Observation Committee regarding the conduct of an advocate of Chartism in the metropolis , and his credentials as a lecturer were referred for discussion until the ensuing Sunday . Two shillings and sixpence was received from the Carpenter's Arms , one shilling from the Three Doves for the delegate meeting . Messrs . Martin and Knight reported regarding the conduct of certain parties in Finsbury in reference to the Conference ; various reports were also received from other localities and from some members of the committte meeting in John-street , A del phi- Mr . Lucas moved and Mr . Simpson seconded
an address calling upon the country m general and the metropolis in particular to support the Evening Star . Mr . Cufiay moved and Mr . Wheeler seconded an amendment referring the address to a committee for revision '; the original motion was withdrawn , and Messrs . Wheeler , Lucas , and Cufiiy appointed for ; that purpose . Mr . Dron was elected a ^ uember of the Finance Committee , in place of Mr . Na ^ Te resigned ; and Messrsi Jones and Rose were elec ' . td on the Observation Committee . Mr . Cuffay moved and Mr . Mudge seconds * the following resolution : — •¦ That each delegate immedately call upon the locality he represents to instruct the sub-Secretary to nominate general councilnien to the Xational Charter Association , and transmit their names to the Northern Star forthwith . The meeting then adjourned .
Montpelier Tavern . —From the statement of accounts of the tea parties which have been held at this place , it appears that at the first , the receipts ( including 78 , not Jiaid ) were £ 10 5 s . 64 ., the expenses £ 10 Is . 6 d ., and the net profits 4 s . At the second party the receipts ( including £ l 16 s . Si . not paid ) were £ 10 7 s . 6 d ., the , expenses £ 9 15 s . 2 d . and the profits 12 s . 4 d . We havealready stated that we have not room for the full details of these affairs ; we should requirea daily Star were we to insert all we receive ; we therefore leave all out . The subscribers must satisfy themselves from the treasurer . Conference Committee . —This committee assembled on Friday evening , in Jobn-street , Adelphi , Mr . Maynard in the chair . After the minutes had been
read and confirmed , Mr . Eit resigned and explained the reasons which induced him to It Mr . Neesom also resigned , stating his reason to be tbe refusal of the committee to recommend that the meeting for election of delegates should be simultaneous , which subject had never been brought before the committee . Mr . Fussell stated that he had been most unfairly dealt with by the committee of which Mr . Elt was a member , and had been refused admission as a member on the old and oft disproved charge © f bis being a spy . Mr . Watts reported that out of nearly seventy members of the committee got uu by the Btcedera in Finsbnry , only five were members of the Nationaj Charter Association . Tbe Commitee for Finsbury weie then instructed to proceed in a similar manner , as thoush counter committees had not been
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formed ! Reports were received from the other boroughs , and Mr . Ridley and Mr . Dron moved and . ' seconded a resolutioB , recommending candidates of the vurioug sections of Reformers being nominated , that each partiemlar opinion might be fairly represented . After some other business , the meeting adjourned until Sunday morning , where after reports had been received , the following resolutions were carried , having previously elicited considerable discussion , " That it is the opinion of this committee that all parties of Reformers should be fully and fairly represented at the forthcoming Conference ; we , therefore , recommend the City and
Borough Committees to rive every facility and assistance to candidates of all parties . " " That this Committee recommend to the Borough and CUy Committees to promote arrangements to ensure the representation of the different sections of reforms in the proportion of sixteen to the National Charter Association , six to the Metropolitan Parliamentary Reform or Complete Suffrage Association , and six to the National Association , " " Thatj this Committee recommend the local committees to elect the delegates at ) iiniultaneous meetings . " The meeting then instructed its various members to form the local committees by tbe ensuing Wednesday , at latest , aud adjourned until Friday evening .
Gold Beaters' Arms , Sobers' Tows . —Mr . Sewell lectured here on Sunday evening to a good audience . A discussion ensued , in which .-Messrs . Fussell , Martin , Davoo , Ridley , and others , took part . Several names were enrolled . Ms . Gajcmage lectured on Sunday evening , at the Clock House , Leicester-square , to a crowded audience , and was much applauded . Mr . Skelton also eloquently addressed the meeting . Mr . Cuffay reported from the delegate meeting regarding the necessity of attend ' ng to the organizition , and of electing ; a General Council . Mr . Wheeler explained the organintion in reference , to
the bueiu « S 3 si the evening , and , after some 'little conversation , Mr . Hawkins was unanimously elected secretary to the Chartists meeting at the above house , in connection with tho Ladies' shoemakers , meeting previouslyat Foley-place . Thirteen individuals wereeiected as a lecal committee , and were nominated , by the Secretary as General Councilmen . Mr . Shackleton was nominated as treasurer ; and Messrs . Christopher , Skelton , and Shacklbton were elected as delegates to the Metropolitan delegate meeting . Considerable other local business was transacted , and a vote of thanks given to Mr . Gammage .
. MR . Farrer lectured on Sunday evenng to a full house , at 55 , Old Bailey . A lengthened discussion ensued . ALEXANDRIA . —A meeting of tbe members of the "Vale of Levea Universal Suffrage Association was ' helid in the Democratic Seminary on Saturday , Nov . 19 th , Mr . Montgomvie in the chair . The following were elected on the new committee : —Mr . Alexander M'Kean , chairman ; Mr . M'Inty re , vice-chairman ; Mr . James M'Intyre , secretary ; to whom all communication must be sent ¦ Vaie of Ieven . —Lecturers wishing to visit this place must communicate at thG least eight days with their address , otherwise their services will not- " be accepted . Letters addressed to Mr . George Ferguson , Alexandria , by Dumbarton .
KINGSWOOD , near BRISTOL . —At our usual weekly meeting , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : — " That this meeting expresses its unqualified disgust at the conduct of Lord Abinger , at his having availed himself of his occupancy of the bench of justice to give expressions to sentiments altogether irrevelant to the matter in hand , and totally at variance with the spirit of impartiality which ought to characterise the address of the Judge , and this meeting also expresses its contempt of the ignorance of the intelligence of the times exhibited in Lord Abinger ' s address , which has so universally received the reprobation of every lover of justice . " Ten shillings have been subscribed for she victims .
DEVQNPORT—Daar Sir , —In looking at your address to the readers of the Star , which we carefully perused , we cannot but admire your straightforward manner in all ; your lead'ng articles which the Star furnishes | from time to time , and ycur readiness to expose any new move or traitors to the cause that may in any way attempt to destroy or curtail any one of the points of the People ' s Charter . The following . vote of confidence was passed unanimously , "That while the Rev . Wm . Hill , Editor of the Slar , continues to exert himself by his writings , as a public journalist , in the same way and manner he has hitherto done , he is entitled to the warmest confidence and support of the Chartists of Devonport , bearing in mind that we are not admirer * of any man ' s person but principles , and directly * he deviates from the straight-forward path , so shall we withdraw from him our confidence and support ; we therefore accord him a vote of confidence and support . " —A . Cummings , Secretary .
SHEFFIELD . ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE . A meeting was held on Thursday last , in Paradise . square , for the election of delegates to the National Conference , summoned to assemble in Birmingham on the 27 th of December next A requisition was presented to the Master Cutler last Friday , requesting him to call the meeting , and that functionary declining to do so , the requisitionists proceeded to call the meeting themselves . Placards , of which the following is a copy , were extensively posted on Saturday evening , announcing the meeting . - ! TO THE MASTER filTTLER .
Sir , —We , the undersigned inhabitant householders of Sheffield do request you to convene a public meeting of the ' inhabitants of the borough at an early day , for the purpose of electing delegates to a Conference called by' the Council of the Complete Suffrage Union , to be held in Birmingham on the 27 th of December next , to prepare a bill to be submitted to the legislature , embodying the principles and necessary details of a full , free , and fair representation of the people in the Commons House of Pnrliament i and to determine who shall be requested to introduce such bill into - the House of Commons : and , also , to dispose of other business intended to be submitted to the consideration of such Conference . ( Here followed the names of twenty-one householders , ) , ' . ' .,, . . ¦ ¦¦ ¦ •' " The Master Cutler having declined to call a meeting , —We the requisitionists do hereby summon such a public meeting to be holden in Paradise-square , on Thursday next , November 24 fch , at twelve o'clock at
noon . . " Sheffield , Nov . 19 , 1842 . " It will be seen by the above that not the least party tinge was given to the meeting , and that every instruction of the Complete Suffrage Council was strictly complied with in the calling of the meeting . The hour was that at which a similar meeting had previously been held at Birmingham : the place of meeting , calculated as it is to hold above twenty thousand persons cuuid not be packed ; above four ( nearly five ) days clear notice of the meeting was gi ^ en , all was done open and
above-board ; yet with characteristic modesty the "Complete Suffragists" decided at their meeting on Tuesday evening ' ,- to have nothing to do with the proceedings , because forsooth they ( the wiseacres ) had notbeen consulted previous to the calling of the meeting ; further they bad the impudence to issue and post round the town , bills informing , the people that any delegates that might be elected , wonld not represent " their interests and opinons ! " For the edification of our readers we give the following copy of the said notice : —
COMPLETE SUFFRAGE . The Sheffield Complete Suffrage Union , beg to inform the public they have taken no part in calling the public meeting to be held in Paradise-square , tomorrow ( Thursday ) , aud that they do not intend to take any part in it ' s proceedings , Any person or persons elected at that meeting , for any purpose whatever , will not be considered by them as representing their interests and opinions . . , , By order of the Union , i H : G- Rhodes , Chairman . Assembly Rooms , Nov . 21 , 1842 . Of course the / requisitionists . who had summoned the meeting , treated the above precious document with the contempt it and its authors deserved , and at the hour stated iu the plncard the proceedings commenced by Mr . Geo . Wright , a working man , one of the requisitionists , being , on the motion of Mr . Harney , seconded by Mr . Dyson , unanimously elected to the chair .
The Cbaiainan read the requisition calling * the meeting , and the object and business for which ; the Conference was convened ; and ' after a few remarks , called on Mr . Eviuson to > inove the following resolution :- ^ - ' That in compliance with the address of the Complete Suffrage Union , calling a Conference to be held at Birmingham on the 27 th of December , 1842 , we do hereby elect four delegates to represent tea town of Sheffield . in the said forthcoming Conference . " Mr . Pike seconded the resolution , which was adopted unanimously . Mr . Edwin Gill , seeonded by . Mr . Hoole , moved the next resolution , which was also unanimously adopted ., Form of election . —The candidates shall be separately nominated and seconded . The Chairman , after each nomination , shall inquire whether there be any other candidate . ¦ .. ' . ' ¦
When all the candidates have been nominated , the names ahall . be taken from a hat , and in the ordtr they are taken out , shall be put to the meeting . The candidates who are rejected shall be struck off the list '" - . ' ¦ - ¦ : V- •• •¦ . ¦ :- ¦ ¦'¦ . . The Chairman shall repeat the same process of putting the names until only four delegates remain Upon the list , . who shall be forthwith declared duly elected . ' . ' : . ' . ' . ' : ' ' ¦ ¦ ¦ ' ' ¦ . ' . ' ¦ ; ' Mr . Harney , seconded by Mr . Hoole , [ nominated B . Abbott ,. Esq . ' . Mr . Evinson , seconded by Mr . Moorhouse , nominated Mr . W . Beesley . . ' . '' .. . ' " - Mr . Edwin Gill , seconded by Mr . Pike , nominated Mr . G . J- Hamey . Mr . Dyson ,. seconded by Mr . Clayton , nominated Mt S . Paries . . . ' . ' . ¦ ' ¦¦ .. .
The Chairman then asked three times whether any other person'had : . any candidate to propose . No other person being proposed ,- the chairman said there was r o opposition to the return of the four persons w £ o bad
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been nominat € d ; but io prevent the possibiUtj of objection , he would now proceed to take the votes of the meeting , in the ssme way that their votes would have been taken had there been any-opposition to the persons who had been nominated . # The names of the four candidates were then put into a hat and drawn in the following order •—1 . Samuel Parkes ; 2 . Richard Abbott ; 3 . George J . Harney ; 4 . Wm . Beesley . ' ' .- . The names were pnt separately , a show of hands taken for and against each candidate , and each was unanimously elected . ¦ ¦ The Chairman Slid , I declare that Samuel . Parkes , Richard Abbott , George Julian Harney . and William Beesley , are duly elected to represent-Shtffleld m the National Conference .
The several delegates then addressed the meeting . A vote of thanks , ^ moved by Mr . Barney , seconded by Mr . John West , was given to the Chairman for his excellent and impartial conduct . The proceedings closed with three glorious cheers for the Charter and Ne Surrender . We have done our duty here in electing delegates , as the following—the men of our choice—will show : — Richard Abbott , Esq ., elector , member of the Na . tioaal Charter Association . Mr . Samuel P . wkes , non-elector , ditto . Mr . George Julian Harney , ditto , ditto . Mr . William Beesley , ditto , ditto . rive—five la Charte !
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NOMINATIONS FOR THE GENERAL COUNCIL . STAR COFFEE HOUSE , UNION STREET , EORo ' . Mr . Samuel Pearce , lamp-lighter , 47 , Frier ' sstreet . Mr . James Lonsdale , Coal-sack-maker , 52 , Gratellane . Mr . Alfred Andrews , baker , 23 , Great Guildfqrdstreet . ¦ ' . .. ' - Mr . George Walgar , Coffee shop keeper , 76 , Unionstreet , sub-treasurer . . Mr . John . Cooper , Engineer , 7 , James ' s-place , Bermoudsey , sub-secretary . CLOCK HOUSE , SHOEMAKER ' S , CASTLE ST . LEICESTER SOUAUE . -
Mr . J . Gordon , 3 . Sherrard-court , Shoemalcer . Mr . E . Pearce , 2 , Ogle-street , Foley-place , Shoemaker . Mr . Christopher , 1 , George-street , Foley-place , Shoemaker . Mr . J . Pearce . 5 , Fol ' ey-strcet , Shoemaker . Mr . Rogers , 24 , Crown-street , Haymarket , Shoemaker . Mr . Debell , 31 , Mar 3 h 9 , ll-street , Shoe-uiak 3 r ^ Mr . Badham , 16 , Silver-street , Golden-square , Shoemaker . Mr . Skelton , 12 . Chandos-street , Shoemaker . Mr . O 3 borne , 1 . Pulteney-court , Shoe-maker . -Mr , Reynolds , 3 , Charlton-svreet , Shocmtiker , Mr . Saunders , 19 . Tottenham-street . Mr . Shackleton , 2 , Pickering-place , sub-treasurer , Mr . Hawkins , Castle-street , sub-secretary . SOUTirWARK BRIDGE ROAD .
Mr . James Jenkinson , hatter , Southvrark Bridge Road . Mr . George Taylor , do . 13 , Richmond Terrace , East-street , Wai worth . Mr . Henry Jones , do . 2 , Southampton-street , Camberwell . Mr . Thomas Lockett , do . 10 , Robert-street , New Cut . Mr . Isaao Kelsey , do . 13 , Minto-street , Long-lane . Mr . James Morgan , do . 9 , Wellington-street . Mr . Roger Dodgson , do . Southward Bridge Road . Mr . John Kelsey , do . 5 , Maine Crescent , Bermondsey , Mr . Mathew Ratcliffo , dp . 5 , Mount-street , Walworth . Mr . Mark Amos , do . 177 , Long-lane , Birmondsey . Mr . John Nancoljis , do . 37 , Great Suffolk-street , Borough , sub-Treasurer . ' Mr . Robert Flint , do , 11 , Castle-ptreet , Borough , sub-Secretary , •' ¦ .. - . : ¦ DUKINKIELD . Mr . Lewis Buckley , weaver , Wharf-strcot . Mr . John Scofield , carder , Queen-fitreet . Mr . John Garside , rover , George-street . Mr . William Cook , calico-printer . Town-lane . Mr . Robert Simkinson , spinner , George-street . Mr . James Jocketi , shoemaker . Mr . Thomas Naylor , dresser , sub-Secretary . Mr . Thomaa Broadbetit , spinner , sub-Secretary . TEETOTAL CHARTISTS , LAMBETH . Mr . John Fowler , baker , 103 , Broadwall . Mr . Jeremiah Lee , slate-maker , White Horsestreet . Mr . William Knight , schoolmaster , 3 , Webberstreet . ¦ ¦¦' . - ' ' . ¦ ' ¦ , : ¦ Mr . Manuel Ashwood , carpenter ,-40 , Broadwale . Mr . John Lockett , hatter , 53 '; Tower-street . Mr . Joseph Vivian , carpenter , 34 , Commercialroad . Mr . Goorge Simms , bookbinder , 33 , Waterlooroad , sub-Secretary . WIOAI * .
Mr . John Heaton , weaver , Hardybutts . Mr . Silvester Bootle , do . do . Mr . Jamea Murray , do . Brown-street . Mr . John Major , do . Spring Gardens . Mr . Connor , do . Wigan-lane . Mr . William Paul , cabinet-maker , Walgate . Mr . Robert Hart , shoemaker , do . Air . Joseph Howard , painterj do . Mr . Edward Leach , Book-keeper , Rodney-street . Mr . Thomas Heaton , weaver , Hardybutts , sub-Treasurer . ' !¦ "'• Mr . James Smalley , tailor , Hardybutte , sub-Secretary . HULL Rev . William Hill . Mr . George Barker , fitter , Jessamine Cottage , English-street . Mr . William Padgett , joiner , Pullan ' s Buildings , Spencer- street . Mr . William F . Cheeseman , joiner , Edgar-s £ reet . Mr . John Hatfield , turner , Edgar-street . ^ ' . Mr . John Mayman , joiner , English-strefet . v Mr . George Walls , tailor , Cook ' s Buildings . Mr . William Webster , cabinet-maker , New George street . Mr . Edward Hunter , reporter , Good ' s Place , Osborne-street . . ' ¦ ' ¦' .. ' ., Mr . Henry Westoby , plane-maker , James ' s Place , Mason-street . Mr . Roger Pinder , ? Chartist ; Blacking and Beverage Manufacturer , Edward ' s Place , Edward ' astreet , sub-Treasurer . . Mr . J . Holiday , 10 , Owen-square , New Georgestreet , sub-Secretary .
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CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN THE HULL CHARTISTS AND THE HULL CORN LAW LEAGUE . TO THE . CHARTIST COUNCIL . Gbntleme . v , —Yours of the 7 th arrived , laat night ; and I beg to observe that you eadly mistake the nature of your public duty , if you imagine that it justifies your neglect of that courtesy , which is recognised in all civilized intercourse . With this remark , I Bhall dismiss all your irrelevant matter and scurrilous language . You quote certain notes of your reporter aa confirmation of your view of the subject for discussion .
In the Evening Star , Oct . 27 th , is a report of Mr . Beesluy ' s speech ; and therein he is said to have stated , " ¦ he was there to prove that a repeal of the Corn Laws would not bentfitthe people . " There is no qualification whatever to the proposition . This report was , ( I have been informed by one of your friends ) probably drawn up by your reporter . Whether or not , it affords evidence by a third pn . rty connected with you ; and which I place in oppos ' tiop , to the evidence of the notes of your reporter . That a repeal of the Corn Laws would not benefit the opr-rative classes without any qualijitaiion , is , evidently , the opinion of Mr . Beesley . He maintained ( see the Evening Star . JOct 27 , ) that the United Kingdom could be maiie to produce ten times as much corn as it does at present ; and , as a deolamatory climax , to give effect to his argument , I find in reference to my notes , that he exclaimed , " What care we for being drvHnfrom the markets tj'the world 7 " : The correctness , therefore , of my apprehension of the proptsition , remains undisturbed .
Your unwillingness to abide by the proposition , as stated in my first letter , is a tacit admission of its soundness . The truth of this proposition being admitted , all that I contend for is granted . As you appear so angry with me , and as tuis is my last communication to you on the subject , I will tell you the secret of my wish to make both him and your lecturer keep to the question . I was present at the public debate in the Shambles between Mr . Jones and Mr . Falvey ; and I perceived that Mr . J . would not , except in one instance , a mere glance , approach tao question for debate , notwithstanding the repeated callB of Mr . F . for him to do so . Moreover , as an attempt has been made to shew , that I misunderstood every thing which I adverted to in reply to Mr . B ., I am determined that both Mr . B . and myself shall be so placed , that : any deviation from the subject can be instantly checked .
Yon have , I ain informed ( for I have not seen the Forth *™ Star ) published , before it is finished , contrary to all usage and courtesy , our correspondence , as far as it has been carried on before . Had jou no friend iu the camp to appn ' as you of the impropriety ? I leave now to the impartial reader to determine , whether I have paid you more attention than the nncourteous and ungentlemanly style of your correspondence deserves . I ascribe this to your want of experience ; as yon disclaim all intention of personal offence . J remain , Gentlemen , A well wisher to trade and commerce , R . Firth . Hull , JTov . 9 th , 18-12 .
N . B . I should have added that you misapprehend my silence on your other ccmiitions . After the receipt of your last lett < r , 1 thought it necessary to settle the subject for debate the firgj .
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CHRISTMAS BOXES FOR THE VICTIMS ¦ AND NATIONAL DEFENQE FUND . Brother Chartists , —Nearly another year is past ; still' we see tyranny in all its hu ^ e forms with the grasping band of selfishness , still determined to oppress and enslave the toiling millions ef this country , and bring those who are not yet brought down to a state of 'beggary . How much longer this infernal system is to remain it ia for you to decide . Talking about it won'l jAo ; then we must buckle on the armour , and prepare ourselves for the good . work . Wo have another year nearly at hand ; then let us make it truly what it ought to' be—the happy new year , Lot us set about it in right earnest ; and as a working man who bas to toil fourteen hours a day , to drag out a mis&ta . ble existence , . 1 will suggest to others what I intend to do myself .
Christmas is a time when most of the working classes take a holiday ; then let ub turn that holiday to the beat account ; Jet . us show our tyrants we are determined to tako every advantage of every circumstance ; and that we are bent upon having our freedom . Then let every Chartist go a Christmas boxing in behalf of the Victims' and Defence Fund . We see placemen , pensioners , churchmen , policemen , beadles , and all tho other black beetles and leeches , who are sucking the ' hearts' blood of society , going a Christmas boxing . Surely , what is good for the gooBe is good for the ¦ gander . Let us go and appeal on behalf of the wives and families of thtise noble-minded men who have so nobly stood forward to advocate the caus& of suffering humanity .
My brother Chartist , Sims , and myself , nave determined to devote Christmas Day and boxing day to this noble work . We have put down sixpence each for example ; let every man who calls himself a Chartist do likewise , Or more if he can affjrd it Let no man say he cannot afford , ; while he can throw away sixpence for that accursed hog-wash which only fills the enemy's exchequer , and buys bullets and bayonets for the presaion of freedom all over the world . Let every two Chartists throughout England , Ireland , and Scotland , do-this , here is a sum of money at once . Let every
locality get collecting boxes , marshal the men in twos , as J » wo can go about the werk better than one ; but let every man , who has . half a do » n acquaintances , get a collector ' s book , signed by the committee of his locality , authorising him as a collector . The man that won't do this is a poor Chartist indeed , when he knows there aie sixty nobles of nature that have to tike the to trials . Many have families thrown upon the wide world unprotected , scoffed at by the upper classes , and neglected by all those who should befriend them .
- Brother Chartists , money is the sinews of war , and -if that is not forthcoming , to all Intents and purposes many of these will have to share the fate of poor Ellis . Poor Ellis ! after being proved Innocent was banished from hia native land . I think I see him Etanding on the vessel's deck , with the tears streaming down bis manly cheeks , torn from the wife of his affection , torn from the children of their loves , torn from everything that was dear to him ; he looks back . for . his native land , but in vain ; he sees nothing but the briny ocean ; he has lost every hope ; he sinks in despair , and is heard of no more .
' Think on these , brother Chartists , and say , shall we spend our Christmas in idleness ? I think I hear yon say no .. Then get yourselves in readiness ; get small collecting boxes , they are always handy . Go to the shopkeepers ; go to all classes of Reformers ; go everywhere were you think there is a penny to be got Let cot differences in politics baulk the generous mind . ApDeal on-behalf of suffering humanity ; let every Chartist who has a wife ask her tcj ., go to the shopkeeper , where s he deals , with the collection book . Let the females go about the work , and saccera is certain . Go to your concerts and balls , at nigbt , in behalf bftthe victims ; no trusting to one another . Let every man go about the work .
I shall take the Charter in my hand , and any body that complains of ignorance I shall endeavour to sell it to them for one penny ,-the profits to go to the Victim Fund . Let every good Chartist do the same . Remember Christmas Day comes on a Sunday ; get your boxes and men selected a week previous . Let every leoturer impress this on the mind of hia audience . If- Corn Law . repealers can raise fifty thousand ponnda , Chartist * can do the sam « j where there is a will there is always a way . Paine has said , " for a nation to be free she must will it , " and he that would-be free himself mnst strike the blow . W . Sebxb , London . . NOV . 20 , 1842 . .
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6 x Tuesday , the band of the Coldstream Guard 3 arrived , according to order , at the NineElpjsS : ation of trie South Western Railway , and welcomed thoir old comrades from Canada , who arrived od . that day by traiu from Southampton .
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TO SIR . ^ ROBERT FIRTH , " COUWSPOXDIXG SKREIJLRTt OF THE HULL ASTI-MONOPOLY ASSOCI-- ATl 6 > . " ' .-.. ' . ¦' ¦ : . SiRi—We have received your last , and regret to find that you persist in repudiating the credit we had given you for a honest purpose to abide fairly the result of the contest you had sought . In reference to the lesson you are pleased to condescend us , at the commencement of your letter , about " niistiking the nature of our public duty / 1 " neglect of courttss , " and " scurrillous language , " we have only
to observe ( hat our endeavour has been to maintain a rigid adherence to all the courtesies of civil- ' zdd society . If , our correspondence , though respectfully worded , has been somewhat unflattering in its tone , the reason may be found , not in our disposition to be offensive , much less scurriUous , but in the matter and expressio . n of your own letters , in which we lament the exhibition of so much irrascibility , combined with a seemingly studied offensiveness of phrase , as satisfies us that , however deficient we may be in tbe courtesies of public- correspondence , yours is not the school in which to learn them . :
, We are not aware of any irrelevant matter in our List , save " such remarks as were called for by yours of the 3 rd ; .-and if you are pleased to introduce matter irrelevant to the question , you must bear with us if we take the trouble to reply . Tou . seem sensible of the dilemma in which you hsva put yourself ; nor are we blind te it ; but , however much we may sympathise with you . our " public duty " will not allow ns to permit you to escape it scathless You have , accepted our challenge , aud must abide the . c&nsequences of your act . The abewini ; of your . presenl letter proves that you accepted it in our terms and not in those by which you no . v seek to substitute them apd you must not expect to ivriggle out of it by clogging the question with such " limitations" and " qualifications" as you may think proppr .
¦/ You quote the Eowing-Stor . ot pet- 27 , to show that Mr . Beesley is of opinion that " A repeal of the Corn Laws would not benefit the people ; " and you add that' " there is no qualification whatever to the proposition . " . You need not have gone so far for proof . \ ye were quite willing to admit that that was hra opinion , and quite prepared to maintain that be is correct in holding that opinion ; and tho only thing that we insist ia , that there shall be ? no qualification whatever to the proposition . " Our last letter might have sufficiently apprised you of all this . But what are the reaftonsand the arguments by which this proposition is to be maintained ? Precisely those which the " limh tationsW and " qualifications" you seek to introduce would ' altogether exclude from the debate ! Reverse , the matter ; and we propose that the question be , " Would a repeal of the Cora Laws benefit the . people ?" . but that neither "free trade , " " cheap bread , " nor any other argument to prove that it would , be at all admitted into tbe discussion . .
You must see , if you be not wilfully and obstinately blind , the absurdity of your position . If you had stated a * , the lodge that " neither the franchise noz any other scheme bB introduced , " and had Mfc B ? esley accepted that proposal , our course would have been ctear ; but when you presume to lay down conditions which were not stated then ; when you propose that all collateral subjects , and , indeed , all the sources of your opponent's arguments shall be rigidly excluded ; when , you insist on being sole dictator both of the subject and the mode of the discussion , you pay an ill compliment to our sense , when you expect us to submit to it without demur , and afford an ill sample of "the genteel and courteous" in being angry with us when yoa find that wo do not do so . And yet you have the hardihood to accuse us " of unwillingness to abide by the proposition" ! and assume that all you contend for isgrasted !
Gently , gently , good Sir . Not quite so fast 1 we have certainly no disposition to agree to a proposition which would bind us to enter into a discussion with our tongue tied ; bat we are equally indisposed to admit that " A repeal of the Corn Laws would benefit thjo people . " And we regard your tenaciously adhering . to the " qualification" which you have attached to it as S proof that you feel conscious of your inability to sustain it if a fair field be given to your opponent . . . In conclusion , sir , we again tell you that all we require from you is that which wt > are ready to accord to you-, ' " a fair field aud no frvvour . " Your present letter lays down the terms of Mr . Beesley ' s challenge In words which we are ready to adopt You affirm , that "there was no qualification whatever to tbe proposition . " If these terms ( your own , mind ) content yon , the whole of your skirmishing in thia correspondence isjTasted . Nuw then , Sir , what say you ? Dare you withdraw your " qualification , " and abide by your own showing of your own acceptance of Mr . Beesley ' a challenge ? If so , let us have no more fighting round the bush ; but to the field 1 We have had enough of this . small fire , and are tired of it . We take the " libta" as your own showing ; and we wait to see you at once enter them , as we shall assuredly write down that yoa shrink from a contest of your own aeeking . . We are . Sir , With all due respect , ¦ :. r .- ' - . The Hull Chartist Councillors , Signed on behalf , and by request of the whole , / Wu . Hollidat , Secretary . Hull , Nov . 21 st , 1842 .
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 3, 1842, page 6, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct627/page/6/
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