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j 3 JA 2 sAGEMENT OP SMALL FABMS , is now published and completes the work . The dearejof the at&hjffbeftig $ 0 tarnish a talruble Co mpendium at such price aa would enable every Tj-orkingm&n to become possessed" of it ; 2 & > . your may be said to contain ail the practical instr ucfions necessary for carrying out the plan * together iriih Plates , describing Farm Horise , Offices , lank , Farm Yard , &c ; whflo tfce whole contains -all " the : iafomatioiLTeqniffldte for carrying ont all the _ opera-1 tions » ; ; That porrion of thenress which has eondp ^ jjQ ^ : io nooce the above work , expr ^ ses the OPToion that it may be . made pre-eminently useful as a means of ] dm 6 « ihe working dase 5 ^ m their VTeseni degraded condition . —rnce _ &xpenoe caeh Kumber . j THE " STATE OF IRELAND , " By Akthttb O'CosRoa , in TwoNnmbers , at Fourpenoe each , is iiow on Sale , aad v&y be had of Geave , London j Hejwood , MaDchejJter ; Hobson . leeds 1 » nd of . all Agents in Town and Country .
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JfT dbab Fmsktjs ,- —I cannot express ihe pleasore I feel in being able-to inskea . Very satisfactory report of my first week ' s tour , in aid of the cause of U » pa > pl&r linallfcrskTeport progress , and then jn ' akeBAch comments as I deem necessary for jour guidance in the interim ; that is , till we are legally enrolled . On Friday morning , I left London for Leeds . On Saturday , 1 arrived at Manchester , to address the men of S&lford in iJ&ir Town Hall ; tut the Police Commissioners , elected by the people , refused it , as I -was to be the lecturer . However , the Salford peopte held their ineetisg in the Carpenter ' s Hill , when I speee for about two hours , 4 nd then esrolled jeember * till nearly twelve o'clock .
OniStmday , I made on « of Mr . Isaac Barrow ' s ! congregation at Carpenter ' s Hill , and a more in- j " Etrnelive and -valuable sermon I never heard deli- S jerei by any Parson in my life . It was really bean- ] -tiM . 1 spoke after him , and again addressed the people in Carpenter ^ Ball * at six © « lockywhen ] thousands went away who ? - ftJnid * not" gsin I admission , the pls . ee beiBg crammed in every I t » rn * r . After my address , I again proreeded to enrol members of the general Association until sear twelve o'clock . On Monday the day was horrible , and we had awful forebodings abont the demonstration to receive Dnncombe ; however , it , cleared Dp , and at three o ' clock , about the hour when it was finest , we arrived in Market-street ,
from Salsbrd , and the street was literally crammed t tie trades that joined as trades , leading with their } jnaanincent flags , followed by the people . You will see ail about this in the Manchester report . After 1 the procession , Mr . Dnncombe attended the tea- ¦ party , for which nearly 2 , 000 tickets had been sold , and was received as he wight to be . He made one of those sensible , straightforward speeches so nseful j to the working clashes , and so seldom delivered by M . T . 's ; one full of facts and nsefu ] knowledge . Bairstow and Jones also Fpoke , and 1 need not tell , yon that 1 had my word . James Leach -was called to the chair by Ms townsmen , amid the most rapturous applause . "When the proceeding were over J again sei to the reuniting service , and at V mr ^ i » ff * ^ ' ¦ »« . ^ w » vv VAA V ^ - | ¦ 1 ¦ I T f VA- * - >^ k * Jv * . ¥ . £ W ^« 1 I I 1 I & V J
half-past one I had enrolled , in the three nights , o > e ' IHOrSiXD THEEE HUXDKED SEW MEMBEES . 1 then went to the platform to see the dancing , when I was highly delighted , as were all present , with the performance of two youths , the youngest not more than seven years of age . They were dressed i in the Highland costume , and danced Highland ; fiings and reels in the most perfect and graceful [ Btyle , in a ring formed by the people ; and which , after each cance , was covered with money to reward them . The whole of those assembled appeared to be highly delighted , « nd so was L I . thought that if the people got fair play , they would very soon surpass their oppressors in politeness and grace , as they now 4 e in usefulness and honesty .
On Tuesday , 1 addressed , the good men oi Huddertfield , Mr . James Shaw in the chair . I spoke for two hours ; and my fritnds say j that 1 made the best speech they ever heard me make . 1 gave several quite novel reasons for persevering in the old « ouKej ratter than amalgamate with any other party ; and 1 threw some new light upon the powers now placed in the hands oi the masters -and capitalists . The Huddersfield men are amongst the foremost in the ranks of Chanism . Ttey have had some divisions , it is truej but ike snakes in the grass are being found on ; by their slime , and must leave or behave better in iuture . 1 enrolled 225 members iJter my anare > s , and then retired to the hospitable home of my friend , Pitkethly , with some of ihe best spirits , where Tre remained m delightful conversation till one in the morning .
On Wednesday , I addressed the good fellows of Bradford in the OddJeliows' Ball , which was crammed ; Smyth , the Irish shoemaker , Chartist and Hrpealer , frm cailea io tbe chair amidst great applause ; and 1 gave them nearly two hoars npen X&bonr au * L p- » t > ' > M . and the Land and Charier . Stme opposition was xfireatesed by the Conservative Operatives , who are lookitg out for the best jobs at their work and hope to gt-i't hemr ^^ SdaSBj ^ ftMai the Chartist ranks ana joining tbe Tree Tinders ; bni not one showed bis ness . Ali the Irish Repeal "Wardens were there , and behaved like gentlemen , as Irishmen aJirajs do , when left to vbtmselrts .
After my address 1 commenced enrolling , and added abtui 220 xo the corps . I then leti for Leeds , and shall be at HaliJax to-night , where 1 tiptct , in one day lets than ihe wtek , to ctinplfcie the enrolmeiit of % VQQ mtmbtTS in ionr towns . Is ow , taa . I ccusder > , oed work . To-morrow ( Friday ) 1 shall be at iSewcas-tle , to address the meeting there on Satnroay , lac 14 ib , and shall enrol members j and reqaest thai the several local Commiitees may beprepiled wish all the machinery , such as lablts , clerks thv-wine Tidl , and paper , pens , and ink .
I knew tot what work the Ixewcastle men have cut cm for me next week ; bnt 1 hope they have given me plenty to do : and that in all places the people w 51 be prepared to enrol , as that is now the one great object i and when they are made acquainted with the fsct , thai the work of enrolling costs me , out of my own pocket , nearly as much as all received for cards , whicn goes to the cause , they will admit that 1 hove some claim npon them- It will alio shew them that 1 value mtn more than mere money . Vn SiiBTday , the 21 st , I shall make one to meet cur own Xmncombe at 2 \ ewcaEtiev On Tuesday , the 2-iih , 1 shall hare much pleasure in making one at the tea party at Dundee , in honour of Duncombe ,
wLo will be entertained by the people on mat eveninE . On TVetEesdav , 1 shall be at Abercetn , and will comply with the rtquest of my irienas , by pciung up at the private uome mentioned , when I siali be happy io see them alL 1 am told that the Aberdeen c-. a ; oii ? tration wiil be upon a grano scale . I shall enr ^ i mmbus fcTerwbere . 2 > ij tour Jw . tte ¦» eet afier Aberactn will be norictd in ntxt week ' s S / cr . I : ttuI iioi be in my power to atttnd the tea party in Lciu-uj sh on i-onday , the 23 rd : but if the CHiETti ^ get a public meeting ior that Bight , 3 -wiil giaclj an end there , it was my intention to hzTe taken Arbroath on Tutsday , after Lundce , "when Monday stood for tbe latter town ; but as Tuesday has " tt * n substituted to tuit jyir .
Danccmt > ei arraEiren : eDt 5 , 1 must Ior the present forego tbe pleasure of Ti ? inn » Arbro 3 th , and the Earne refural 1 am very reluciant y compelled to give to ay good lri > nd Gordon , of Montrose . Ii -sras trifcinaUy nay ruiemion io ba"ve addressed this ietter to Tiad Pratt , to thank ram for the lift he has Ha ! mej . iioEaiiy given the cause of Chartism ; but 1 thought the conspiimt nt would have been too STtat , Jiow , one w ^ rd sbput oar fu ture plans . 1 am niakiig all the macinatry ready For bringing the Pian into full op-ranon . When it is Enrolled , you laurt loci ~ o me fcr the proteetioD of the body . 1 shall not ciLe- T . ry reuchmock sentimentality about my de *; re to hold you clear of tne law ; but 1 wiH licVertbeiefS do so . la OTder to tSect this purpose , we can only enrol members of the Kaiiouai Charier A » ciaiion , ior the pre-Knt- We cannot touch the Land que > tion , nor
can the Executive issue Charters . We mnst do that which tbe law cancot attack ; and at which enr tremblirgly-alive Fen : icK : ii ! aii = t ^ cannot nibble 3 n fact , we must neither g ; ve own foe , or pretended ftk-nd , an opportunuy io dtstroy us ; ibe Cne by the law , Vr the uir ^ r by a triumph oitr our weakness or obr-tinccy . The £ xe-CutiTe must be np and doing ; but must be cautious as well as bold . Wf arc watched by all , 4 rd all shail be baulked of their triumph . £ arol is * li lhat we will do for the praent . It is the one peat ihiEg needed . " We will noueven for the present * o the leagihs that we did under the Old Plan of Org-oEizaucn ; we will even ketp within" that ; not «* t there would ba any danger in doiDg bo , bnt "We Vffli E 0 I grre those who watch us i > at to de-^ ^^ vns , ^ eppcrtun ity of creating fa 4 se alarm when no cause ior apprehension exists .
I caimo ! conclude without expressing my hope tnat the ratepayers of Salford will next month turn out every Police Commissioner , who refnsed them the nse of their 0 Wn jj ^ ^ and £ tci © tbers over whom wey -Kill have some controul ; and above all , that Pey win oust ou / d M'Entrie . I will be there shortly 131 spite ot the Police Commissioners . * ow , my friends , I must start for Halifax , and ™« l conclude by congratulating yon epon the first «*» work in honour of Tidd Pratt . He haa done gg than any other man to raise tbe cause of
T Ever your faithful friend and Berrant , •^ ek , Thursday . Fsxegus O'Ccwob .
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MANCHESTER . GRAND PROCESSION AIs D DEMONSTRATION IN HONOUR OF T . S . DUNCOMBE , ESQ ,., M . P . On Monday last , the 9 th of October , being the day appointed for the visit of that illustrious and patriotie gentleman , T . S . Duncombe , Esq ., of whom it may be said he is the only bonafide representative lhat the people have in the present corrupt House of Commons ; the Chartists and . trades of Manchester were determined to give honour to whom honour
was due . They , therefore , maide arrangements tfr give him such a reception as his patriotic , straighforwardj and manly exertions in their behalf and ihat of their common country , demanded at their hanrfs . In accordanee with this resolve , they made arrangements to give the Hoe . Gentleman a public entry into the town , and thereby prove to him that if hiE exertions on their behalf had been the me $ mst > f taming towards him the finger of scorn of his own order , yet they , the wc-rking , enslaved , and oppressed classes , knew how to appreciate his disinterested exertions .
The morning was unpropitibus in the extreme , the rain falling very heavy : bnt notwithstanding this unfavourable ^ circumstance , all was on the gui vive Several bandi were sending forth " their harmonious and soul-stirring strains * s ~ e 4 r ] j « si isejwm ^ lock . Stcvenson'fi-square iad b « en announced' aB ' tne ge ^ neral rendezvous ; where the procession would form at ten o'clock ; but long before that time , the square presented a Tery animated appearance , many hundreds haying assembled in gpile of the rain , to witness the arrival of the various budies .
At a few minutes past ten o ' clock , the trades and country people began to assemble . The members of the Charter Association met at Dine o ' clock in the Carpenter ' s Hall , and the Young Men ' s Charter Association met in the Graubj-mw Fields , at the same hour , from which places both parties proceeded to the Square in procession . At twelve o ' clock , the Eignal was given for the united bodies to move off to the Crescent , to tieet their illustrious fneud . They passed np Oldham-street , Swan-street , Shude-hill , Hyde-cross , Hanging-ditch , Cateaton-street , over Tictoria-bridge , into Salfc-ro , and up Chaptl-street , to the Crescent , where tb < y awaittd the arrival ol the " Man of the People . "
At two o deck Mr . Danccmbe arrived , accompanied by Mr . O'Connor , Dr . Hu . ly , and Mr . Jont-s , and was received with repeated ronnds of cheers which made the welkin ring and the factions stand aghast : and he also told the despicable bawlers for ** Free Trade" see that all their efforts to make tbe demonstration a failure bad proved of no avail . The following was the order of the Procession : — Six Marshals on Horseback . Members of the Council of the National Charter Association of Great Britain four a-breast . Borough Band . Committee of the Ladies' Shoemakers , four abreast . Splendid Silk Banter , with the arms of the Trade , Members four abreast , carrying Banners with the following and other Patriotic mottos" The Principles of Democracy are founded upon
justice , and must prevail . " Tor a nation to be free ic is sufficient that she wills it . " " The Charter and no Surrender . " Mcns Shoemakers Committee , four a-breast , wearing O'Connor's Medal , with "Whiie and Green Ribbons . Members four i-breast with Banners—11 God Bless the supporter of the People ' s Charier iD the Commons House of Parliament . " " The Cnarter and no Surrender . " ** Middle Classes ! make common cause with the producers of weauh , and give freedom to your country . " Fustian Cutters' Committee , four a-bTeast . Large Green "Velvet Banner , with the emblems of
the Trade . Members four a breast , with Banners" Universal Suffrage , Tote by Ballot , &c . " " God made the man : man made the slave . " The painting of a cock , motto , " Whilst 1 live I'll crow . " " The Charter and no Surrender . " Open carriage . Drawn by four horsea , with outriders wearing green and white favours ; in which was seated Mr . Dnneombe , Mr . O'Connor , Dr . Huilgy , and - ^— - - ? -=- «— ..- ¦ - *!*• Jone * , . V-v - - " - ^ Aa open carriage and jiftir . . ^ u . _ _„ Band . Large banner , with painting of the Welsh victims ? Members of the National Charter Association , four a-breast . A number of small banners , ivith mottos t—* ' T . S . Duncoinbe , E-q , the people's friend . "
Fearfius O'ConnoT , the tyrant ' s dread . " u Down with class legislation . " Large Green Silk Banner , " With a representation of Justice holding theBalance . Reverse . "Universal Suffrage ; Vote by Ballot ; Peace , Law , and Order /' Small Banners , with numerous devices upon them and following mottos , — " May ihote who make chains for slavery ever be in want of employment . " " God made the man : and man made the slave . " ** The Charier the means—social Happiness tbe end . " "Forget not the Whig and Tory victims , Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis . " Larte banner—representation of Peterloo on the
16 th August , 1819 . Green silk banner— " Labour , the source of all wealth . " Large banner—F . O'Connor and H . Hunt , Esq 3 . Green silk banner—" Equitable 3 OjuMment of the National Debt , and ail other contracts betwixt man and man . " BraeB band . Large banner—Likeness of H . Hunt , Esq . Reverse— " We have placed our lives uf , on a cast , and will stand the hazard of the die . " Small bannere— " Speedy restoration of Frost , Williams , and Junes . " " To the immortal memory of Heury Hunt , EBq . " " Equal Rights and Eqna'i Laws . " " Down with Class Legislation ; wherever it reigns
it is a enrse to : he nation . ' Large banner—Likeness , Dr . M'Douall . YouLg Man ' s National Charter Association . Two marshals on horstback . Committee , four abreast . Green silk banner . Inscription—'' Manchester Youiig Man ' s National Charter A .-sociation " Revc-r e—** Universal Suffrage . " Members , four abreast . Small banners , with various mottoes : "The Tictims of accursed Whijjxerj—the Chartist martyrs , ClaytoD , Hoiberry , and Duffey . " " T . S . . Duncombe , Esq ., Fii-irbuiy ' s pride , and England ' s glory . " F . O ' Consor , E .-q ., tbt cbampiun of the oppressed
working classes . Miles Platting Charier Association . Committee , four abreast . A iemale bearing the likeness cf F . O'Connor , ornamented with a wresth of evergr < ens , and surmounted with a ^ pieudid star with Kola point 3 . Reverse— " Dr . M'Douaii . " Members , four abreast , bearing a large number of biinDers , with various dtvjcfc ? and mottoes . The rear W 3 sbrcug .. t up wiih a Fpltndid silk banner , Motio— " Universal buffra ^ e . " In passing down the Crescent and over Windsor Bndge , th--- procs ^ sion had a most splendid appearance . Amongst the various mottoes that we hare not mentioned , were the following : — " The Immortsi Memery of RobeTt Emmett , Esq . " " Taxation without representation is tyranny , and ought to be rcristec . " " War is a game , which , were 'heir subjects wise , not
E ^ ngs would play at . " 11 The Repeal of tne Legislative Uuion , based upon equal representation . " The procession proceeded along Chapel-street , over the Victoria Bridge , Victoria-street , to the Exchange , where the assembled thousands gave their illustrious visiter sneb a welcome to Manchester as made the factions look down in the month . It was a tnrnout that did honour to the " Man of the PeDnle " and reflects credit on the men ef Manchester In fact , we have no hesitation in saying that it was euch a procession as no other em in England at tbe present day could command . Tbe £ 2 e sounded to advance when the living mass moved np Market-street , Oldham-atreet , Great An-£ alsf Lever-street , and into the Square , where Mr . O'Connor addressed the people and moved the following resolution . — " That T . S , DMwnAe . E « h the Honourable
Member for Finsbury , is justly enuueu w w ^ m The resolution wa 3 seconded by a simultaneous Bhout from tbe assembled thousands .
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Mr . O'Connor then put the motion , which was carried by acclamation , followed -by enthuaiastio and long eonivnued cheers . > ' Mr . Duncombe briefly acknowledged the compliment , and the assembled thousands separated > to prepare for the tea-party . ¦ - -,. '¦ • ¦ : , ;• .-. The carriage prooeeded , wit ^ Mr . Duncombe ^ to his hotel , amidst the hearty greeting of the people
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of tipbr confidence . TJatil then' he wished theiu each o ^ ftavi health and happiness . J ^ B ^ Duaconi ^ e sat down amidst thundering and longoonPnued appl&use . air . jJdHN Hargiuves , a member of the Young Men '» , Ooattiei A . <) 8 o oiRtion , then came forwaid and read an . exctglent address to Mr , Duaoprube . "; ilif j ; Ef ^ VciMBa replied , and congratulated the meetfng on - the noblo stand the young men of Eng-; mid were making ia defence of their country's Pe « ie ^ Mr . D . was enthusiastically applauded . !| -TJ ? e GatAiRMAW gave the next sentkaeac—<' : Feargos ^ O'Gonuor , Esq , the fearless and indomitable foe ^ oftiJlaas tyranny , and the faithful advocate of I the intereata of thp working classes . " f ; Mr . O'CoM 6 & ; road amid the most rapturous
i .. db ^ Jnff ;\' 'Wb ^ -: ^ a «^ A § < i . ^ toi « d f f . hO' said he i ^ hig hly dfelighttid wfth' ^ e aidrfitessxof : Mr . Dun-• i ^ ittSe Ma * nijihti ? ^^ jiim < g ^ : oiwild raise the 3 *« D | . ; Member for Finfioory hi Ws estimation , it was hmipeeoh w m&f 0 oltim $ itt . . M ^ lfked to hear a Membeeof- PiTh ^ M-B ' pcM ' mtm plain and simple mauner Mr . Daa ^ SJio httfl tldtte , iiigiving aa ^ account oftttB obndmit ^ yii Bfi alHoasa ^ Commons to the wor king olA 6 ^ : ¦^/ BKtfi ^» te fiad said that the Chi ^ ter would $ fevent . $ & }» from being magistrates ; he . mi ^ illaohayeAdded knaves . He was proud to ^ 5 &iEolii ^ $ faking ho | d sof ihe right end of thoir ^« ine * J 3 i ; ' Tliey ware tho only body of men that . h ^ d . Deguutojisrork progerlyribafe ? fty ! SB £ ^ ^ others would-fplfow t Jio ir example . * m&m O * eonttor \ had-told them id the Edaare ihat
it was rumoured that the Repeal meeting at . Clontarf had been put down . That rumour was substantiated by me London press this evening . Tho Government had issued a proclamation to put the meeting down , if it took place ; aud he thanked his God that his countrymen had disappointed thorn in their thirst for blood , by not holding the- meeuug . This was the first blow struck at the Iribh people ; but God only knew where it would end . The only hope that Ireland had was in the English working classes ; and he was sure that they would render in * m all the legal assistance in their power . | Ha ( Mr . O'Connor ) would take care that they did | not take him , and put him ia aduugeou again . No ! ' we are too strong now to be foolish . He concluded a most powerful address , amidst the most enthu-: siastic cheering .
Tho Chairman then gave " It-aac'Barrow , E-q , Mr . William Jones , and Mr . J . H . Bairstow , the talented-advocates of truth and liberty . Mr . Jonks responded to the toast . The following toasts were also given , and responded to by enthusiastic cheers : — ' Frost , Williams , Jones , and Ellis , with all who are or have been expatriated , or imprisoned , for their advocacy of domocratio principles . " "The Northern Star and its Editor . May the
glorious principles , so ably advocated by that luminary , irradiate the minds of the whole people , by removing the mists of ignorance and prejudice whic < have so long obscured the political horizon , till tyranny shall be abolished , and the freedom of our beloved country be fully and permanently established . " Mr . O'Connor moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , which was carried unanimously . The usual cheers were then given and the proceedings closed .
Mr . O'Connor then retired to the ante-room to enrol members , where he remained until nearly two o ' clock in the morning , and enrolled 300 , making in tbe three nights a total of 1 , 300 .
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MR , . O'CONNOR IN MANCHESTER . On Saturday last , 7 th inst ., an address was delivered in the Carpenters' Hall , by Feargus O'Connor , Eso . Mr . O'Connor entered the Hall in company with Mr . Hargreaves , and was greeted with the most rapturous plaudits . Mr . M * , Farlane , of Salford Was called to tho chair , and after commenting in strong terms upon the conduct of the Salford authorities in refusing the Salford Town Hal 1 , he Bat down by introducing the tyrants' dread , Feargus O'Connor , Eeq .
Mr . O'Connor then came forward amidst the most vociferous ' Cheering ; after it had subsided , Mr . O'C . commenoed by adverting to the base act of injustice perpetrated upon the working men of Salf <> rd by the Jacks in office who had compelled the residents of that borough to como a considerable distance from their homes , by unjustly refusing their town Hall . In this ca « c tho officials had only acted in accordance with the example set them by their brethren of Oldham ' : but hia audience might rest assured Biai ; W daj wasT not "fat . « Mii ^ , im ^ ff ^ ^ ffffthoy would meet together in that very Hall which had now been so insultingly refnsed . Mr . O'C . then proceeded to show th « advania ^ es which would result from the Allotment of Land
System , and adverted , in a . humorous way , to the sentiments of the Premier , Sir Robert Peel , on tho subject . He , then explained the motives which had actuated him ( Mr . O'Connor ) to pressJthe Laud Question on the attention of the people ; and answered- a variety of objections whioh had been brought forward , and concluded a very brilliant address by informing his audience of his determination to remain for the purpose of enrolling members in connection with the National Charter Association of Great Britain . Mr . O'Connor then sat down at the table , and was literally beseiged with applicants ; and we are proud in saving that no fewer than 273 persons were enrolled by Mr . O'Connor , who retired after having been busily employed nearly four hours .
On Sundav Afternoon last we were favoured with a visit from Mr . Isaac Barrow , of Bolton , who preached a most excellent sermon m behalf of tho Chartists Sjnday School , in the Carpenters' Hail . There was a very good attendance About the middle of the discourse Mr . O'Connor entered the Hall . Upon making his appearance the audience expressed their delight at his presence , Order being restored , Mr . barrow prooeeded with his sermon . At the nonclusiou a Chanist hymn was sung by the Children belonging to tho School , and the Superintendent proceeded to examine the childron . Questions were asked them on a variety of subjects , all of which were answered in very sat'sfaotory mauiur ; but ihe exposition they gave of Chartist phnciplus , was loudly and deservedly applauded . One of the females gave a recitation ia a very beautifu 1 etylo . The Chartist , National Anthem was then sung , and
the proceedings terminated . In the evening of the same day , the spacious Hall was crowded to suffocation , and ( thousands had to go away unable to obtain admission . Mr . John Nutta . l was called to the chair , and commenced the mooting by giving out a Chartist bvnin , which was beautifully sung by t , he choir . During the si-giug , Mr . O'Connor arrived , aud with great difficulty made his way to the platform . As soon us he had taken his seat , the singers' voices were drowned ia the hearty cheers of the immense audience . When order was obtained , the Chairman , in a highly eulogistic speech , introduced Mr . O'Connor . This was the signal for renewed cheering . It is impossible to give anything like au outline of Mr . O'Connor ' s very powerful and eloquent address ; suffice it to say , ( hat it was a master piece , and occupied nearly two hours in the delivery .
Mr . O'Connor then proceeded to the large anteroom , for the purpose of enrolling members . In this business : 'ho was assHtid by tour individuals , chosen by the Council . This occupied two hours more ; aiivl , wjih what were enrolled on the afternoon of Sunday aud the night preceding , 1 , 300 individuals wero enrolled ! ! !
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1 CrbASGOW . — The subject of Mr . Duncombe'a visit is tho all absorbing topio here at present , and though there is to be no out-door display , yet from the feeling exhibited and the euqmry already made after tickets , we haveev ^ ry reasou to anticipate > uch a turn out at tho banquet as will demonstrate that tho people of Glasgow know and appreciate Mr . Duncombe' 8 past services in the cause of liberty . Had an © ut-door demonstration been resolved upon , it would , to a certainty , have been a bumper ; for , regardless of consequences , thousand . " wou / d on that day have despised the petty mandates of their tyrants , aud turn out to do honour to the advooatea and cause of liberty . Those friends who m * y not have yet procured'tickets would do well to ao so without loss of time , as no tickets will be issued after Tuesday , the 24 h . As the whole arrangements of the banquet are to be submitted to the meeting m Lollego-Bireet , on Monday evening , it ia to be hoped there will be & numerous and early attendance . TaVXSTOCK . —At a meeting hold by the Char tists of Tavistook , at Mrs . Hersweffa Temperance Coffee Rooms . After discussing the New Plan ot Organizition , it was unanimously agreed uppn to enter upon the New Plan , as far as it w legal , and to support the Executive until the Plan is enrolled . BRISTOL -A locality has been formed here , to be entitled the tl United Bristol Chartists .
LIVERPOOL . —Tea Party in Honoub of Mr . Jonfs .-Two hundred persons sat down to tea , and about three hundred were at the ball . After tea , Mr . Lloyd was called to the * hair , and opened the business in a neat speech . He then called upon Mr . William Jones , who gave an excellent and anima- , , tingaddresB . 1
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fcTROUOWATERi—The Chartists of Stroudwater highly approve of tats New Plan of Organization , . and are resolved to carry it out to the utmost . ] ABERDEEN . —Since the intimation by Messrs . Duncombe and O'Connor of their detertniaation . to honour our citizens wtlh their presence 02 the 26 vh inst ., considerable aoia . at . iou has been exhibited . The only difficnUy wiiiuh has presented itself , and which has been a matter of much speculation , and the cry is , " where wiil a hall be fouud suffioitsatly capacious , to hold thejraasa of tho people ; V | rbo would gladly contribute a large share of their gwaA wishes , to their visitors ? " Siioh a hall is notin 74 he city , with the exception of that of the Naw Markqi , which cannot bo obtained . It is in contemplation , however , to obviate this d . ffi-julty by the ereouon of a temporary building , or , by the seleoliou of two of our
largest halls . Which of these schemes may be adopted is not yet agreed upon ; one tiling however , is quite certain , that the Chatter Uiion will do all in its power to afibrd j the public as much accommadatioa and comfort aajpoasibie . IjEICESTBR . —On Sunday evening , Mr . Bairstow delivered an able and effective address in the Market Pla / JOjOn the N « w Plan of Ocganjz uion , to a nutaeious and an attentivo . audience . His remarks were concise , but of great f ^ rcej clearly d ^ monairating ^ to : the Reople ^ that by , joi » ing the- # aw Plan of Osgjigk zition * thejr 3 ? 0 ul £ not ; pnj ^ l >§ * £ orwarding the faa&sa ot" * hei ^ poltjLicil ; r ^^*^ JbU * r ^ W jf ! iO ;^ . « t ^ % ) M ^ 4 ftM ^^^ $ ^^ fii ^^^ fV 4 i 9 ^ s « $ e ^; Jfei ^ riovr ^^ Executive ; for , by supporting £ Kei * EKeeafofr'Sto * vernment , they placed the means in tUefr . hands , of battling with their tyrants .
SUWDERLAND . —Mr . Dickinson has been lecturiog here to very Iarue autilerices : he has given general satisfaction , j When it was annouueed that Mr . O'Connor would ibe here next week , it was receded v / ith bursts of applause . OLDHAM— On Sunday last Mr . Clark of Stockpore delivered a very energetic address , on the necessity of organization . jAfti-r the lecture sixty persons enrolled , and took out their cards of membership . All persons wishing to jjin , are quested to come forward without delay . \
MALTOW . —On Sunday Mr . Charles Djprey Stuart , lectured at Olii Malton , at ten o'clock m the forenoon , in the opeii air , taking for his text , the Epistle of James , 1 st Chap ., and 27 th verse . At three in the afternoon , he gave another discourse as New Malton , in the Market Place , from Isaiah , the 5 rd Chap ., aud 15 tfi verse . Mr . S . save general satisfaction to all those who heard him . He ia likely to do much good service to the principles of democracy . : XiODDON—ClTT OF LOMDON INSTITUTION . —On Sunday evening , Mrj Wartnaby in the etiair . The meeting was one of the mo- > t numerous held in the Hall , and a powerful ilecture was delivered by Mr . Davoc . i Mr . M'Grath lectured on Sunday evening to a crowded audienoo at the Mecnauics ' s Institution , Circus-street , Marylebone .
Metropolitan Delegate Meeting . —Sunday afternoon , Mr . Largejin . the chair . After the usual routine of business and receipt of reports , Mr . Mills Bia . ted that he was instructed by the Golden Lane Locality , to ask Mr . Wheeler relative to his opinion of the legality of issuing cards , charters , &c , as Mr . Hill had thrown ja doubt upon the subject which was calculated to do [ injury to the progress of Reorganization . Mr . Wheeler explained that My Hill had been arguing upon the supposition th : u charters would be granted to enrol Branches , and that the strict letter of the Plan would be abided by . Tnis was incorrect . jTlie charters would bo granted not to Branches , butj to individual members of the National Charter Association , authorizing them to
enrol members ia the National Society , aud tuut District Hoards , instead of being composed of delegates from the council of a Branch , would have to be elected in a similar manner as delegates wero now elected to county or 01 her meetings , this would make the Plan strictly legal . Mr . M'Grath also followed in a similar line of argument and shewed that ¦] keeping to the old system of localities instead ! of branches , which was a mere technical diff' ^ i-nce , would obviate many of the difficulties pointed out bv Mr . Hill . The explanation appeared perfectly satisfactory . Mr . Cowan moved that the delegates resolved themselves into a Committee to superintend the Organiz 1-tion of the metropolis , until the New Plau could bo
brought into operation . Mr . Matthews moved , as an affl « Bctniiint , tihe-followUfg . rrisoltt ' . jpu , wjhich was twebnded by Mr . Mills , and'earried " witn one dissentient : — " That each ck-le ^ aie ase his utmost energ y to induce his locality jto obtain Charters , cards , &c , as recommended by th « SSc-w Organization , for the purpose of disseminating our principles , enroHing members , &c , a ? it M our opinion that it can bo done without the least infnngoment of the law . " A long discussion then enaueu relative to the settlement of accounts previous to jhe nieetiDg dissolving . It was at length agreed that the delegates should assemble on the following Sunday for a settlement of monetary affairs , and then dissolve . Tfte Secretary was instructed to write t |> those localities who were in arrears , requesting pay muni of tho same .
SoirrnwARK . —King of Prussia , Fair-street , Tooley street . —On I Mouday evening last , a preliminary meeting of the St . John ' s and St . Olave ' s locality took place , when the enrolment under the Nvw Plan of Organ zition commenced . Twelve persons took their cajras , two of whom al&o joined the Land Fund . Seven shillings was voted tor the Victim Fund . ; Lambk . th . —The members of the above locality met ' according to notice , ] at- 115 , liiaclcfriars Koad , 011 Monday evening lai-t , w n-n steps were taken towards carrying irito effect tae New Plan of Organization . -
Carlisle . — Meeti > g of the council of the Carlile Chartist association . —A meeting of tbe n > embeT 8 of tbe above pu-uittt \ body , took place at thoU room , No . 6 , J ? hn-strett . CaMew-gate , on Sunday last , Mr . Thomas Cdrrutbew in the chair . Various sums ¦ were paW in from thuj ditt " . Ttnt localities for the use of the Association , after [ which the minutes of the last meeting were read ovet fay the Secretary , and confirmed by tb « meeting . Oa the motion of Mr . Gilbettaon , a resolution ( passed at ajformer meetinp ) was read over , calling upon all who approved of the Pian of Organiz .-tian and « ho wished ; to support it , to give in tbeir nnnies to the Secretary , if they wished to become members . Several persons , " whn were not present ai the former meeting , then % ;* w in their uamts . It was also
agreed thiteach member of the Council should procure as many names as possible . On the motion of Mr . Bnwraan , Mr- O'Conmir ' s and Mr . Hill ' s letters in the Northern Star of Saturday last , were read to the meetiDg ; niso the leadh-M { article in that paper , on Mr . Tiild Pratt refusing toi certify the ruias ; after which some discussion took j > lace on tho propriety of procuring names , and ruakmn such arrangements , as might appear called for nmier th « circumstances . A letter ¦ was then Tead from Mr . O'Connor , to the effect that on his return from Scotlnrid , he wi > m > 1 pay Carlisle a visit ; which intelligence was very wsriniy received by tin * meetin *? . On the motion of Mr JUmed Muir , seconded by Mr . John Gilbertsoii , tho foHo ^ iue motion was annnimously agreed to , " I ' nat T S DunenuDo , Esq , M . P . for Fins ' hury , berespectt ' iiiir invited to visit Carlisle , at
bis earliest convenience . " DUBLIN . —The Irish Universal Suffrage Association met on Sunday last , at N < i . 14 , North Annostreet , at one o ' clock Mr . J . > s .-pu Brierly was called to the chair , j Mr . W . U . Dictt , the Secretary , having read the ru ' eoumi obj . cts of the society arid also the pruoeeditigri of ill' ; •«~ -t' meeting , Mr . O'Higgins rose and ! rond letters tram Messrs . Lowery , Ballyhauni ? ; Brown , of Glasgow ; Young , of Newcastle- upon-Tyne ; D- 'Hbtge , of Norwich ; and Davi ^ on , of Stockton on- to ; Ho moved tha / , Messrs , William Brown , Jonn Taylor Young , baml . Grat , and Miles D ^ boarfo , ba aJmr ted members . The motion having b ^ u wco . Jed by Mr . Henry Clarkpassed with accsamauon . Mr . O iliggins
, said that he bad received an invitation troin ( ilasgow , to attend as agutst at an oniertainment to be given to Ihomaa b . Duncorobe , K-q M . P .. Feargus O'Connor , E ^ q- and others . H .-. ( Mr . O'H . ) felt highly honoured by tha invitation to meet those distinguished patriots , land regretted much that he could not ava \ l hims < itf of the high and flattering compliment whioh hid brother Democrats of Glasgow intended to pay ) him . He valued their invitation highly , and tcbk thit public opportunity of thanking them , and his other correspoudents who had written to him in such flattering terms of approbation of his politioal career . He ( Mr . O'Higgins )
begged to pay that he had always held the same political sentiments which he now advocated ; that his father held them ] before him ; that he wad brought up a Radical Reformer . He should not detain the meeting , asjthey were all anxious to see tha deserted Repeal field at Clontarf . ( Hear , hear . ) This great Repeal demons' -ratiop was to have been holden on the spot where the Irish defeated , in Tact annihilated " , the Danes in the year 1011 . The ground where the Repeal platform was erected , is called " Conquer Hill , " where it is said the bloodiest strife , between the Irish and the invaders , took place . To tbia greeting Tara was coming
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Jt &i , < A # 6 m / Mallughmasf ; ' was coming ; Swords was coming ; LehiSter was coming ; Manchester and Li'xrpool was coming ; ail were coming ; but the tnry Council ls- ^ u .-. d a proclamation which put a -sopoirr on tho wh > ie ! The obj-er . of the Repeal movement , as far as some vvere cweeriied , Wu .-r ;; v ofold : —1 st . To get money . to pa / off debts and incumbranoss on Derrynane Abb < y , m 63 t of vriii-oh have beeu paid out of the Repeal rent . 2 adly , To pat the Tones out of power , and force the base , r . L Ji-if , brutal Whigs into power . To be sure , O'l '¦) u , t < II relied , as he always did , on the chipter of acci j--. r . is . Let any one read his speech at Mullaghmaat , turf -ne how clear ho keeps of any hanu in the appoin'mcat of' Arbritrators . Ho takes cares to say that tnr ? e Arbitrators must be appointed by tho people ; h < 5 ±
riselves . Mark that ! yet he pretended to anoo'at th < m . But let every dupe and victim read t ;; a allowing words spoken by Mr . O'Connell at the same meeting ; and if after that they do not see the etid and oljoct of this Repeal agjation , they are ,-r . ni » . d beyond a < l hope of redemption . He said , " that tio had a plan for the Repeal , which he would -lomit to her Majesty wbon she wouid hare a Mt .. ' . my which he could support . " It was a me ' atj < - h' > ' 7 spectacle to see a nolle , brave , generous , co ¦ ¦ . ; 1 ng people dragged about iu tins manner—dtiouyd , cheated , plundered , and brought to the oaiM . oa ' 3 mouth , and then deserted —( great cheering ) . Mr . O'Higgins resumed his seat . Mr . Clark was calit >< t to the chair ; and thanks having been voted its the Chairman , the mesaberd proceeded to a car find , and having taken their seats , six oneachj-u Dug car , they drove off to Clontarf .
THE ROAD . Conquer Hill , where th ^ grea t Repeal Damenstration was to have taken place , is situate aboir r . hroa miles from Dublin . The road runs close by the ns . ? , on the . NorthrWest-side . . Tne back ground is tastefully ornamented with lofty trees , and s . tudd -d h .-re and there with splendid edifices , neat and wci <" -i »« j » lt houses , and clean coiaiuitable cottages . O : » iha southwest side of the btdutiful bay of Diibh ; ., appears Kingston , Blaokrock , and Williamsf . 0 ; -, . iud ; the wbole country to the . foot of the mou . iuins , cavered vyiih gentlemen ' a seats , and fine planti ' -ioasof forest trees , evergreens , and sli-raba . Tlrj hi'lg tdk . etheir tiso afc alittleijsland called D * lk-iv tn-n
^^ KJl » a /> J . ^ he Scalp , the two Sugar-loaf hilltC hnmu hnnsrettTeefc above the level of the sea , their ti' ^ rp blue ; topa penetratingthe . whitftokuds ; behind rh * r > a thefWipklow . moaniain | vafo - 6 een in she di-i . ooe rising in one continuous ¦•;» nd unbtokan chaiii in > a the sea side at Dalkoy , to the B ! a <^ -stairb 'v . tua county of Carlow , and M . 4 > unt Loinater at New ; aun ^ barry , in the county of Wexford . The day f- * s clear and dry , and the view of the scenery m * M . ui « C 6 nt . The wholo road from Dublin toCor . q \ i h I , was covered with jaunting car , coaches , hor ; ' u » q , and pedeatriang . A regiment , of infantry w ^ s n-. ncealed in Alborough House , near the Circala' r id . Policemen were placed on the bridges , aud ; . ; : y
h-cattored along the whole line of road to r- intended scene of action . At the entrance to tl : < i r Ie village of Clontarf , two pieces of arnllerv w re planted , their muzzles or mourns pointing 1 " . -1 i 3 Dublin . These were d «! yndod by an v-n > . . mI number of artillerymen , two troops of dra-s . - 'w-u - - ^ id the Fifth Fusiieers . About Lilf a mile i ' ur ^ -. r on , anl opposite to an avenue leading to th *> pKce svhere the platform had been erected , two fj . > re pieces of artillery were plant til . At a distal . - of half a mile farther on , that part of tho road d ' . i .-. d Cuuquer Hill , and commanding the road to 1 h ymount and Houtb , Lord Cardigan and ti' - ' i * , h , Kussars took up their position . Here again v ere
two pieces of artillery , planted m a positi .. . to command tha Dallymount road . The whole i . 1- of road , from CioDtarf to the wooden bridge , at ' , >^ iytiiouat was lined with horse , foot , and art : i ! ryj ; while officers in coloured clothes , called " scvu ¦ -. , ' * wjre riding through the fields , uxarninius rhe ditches , trenches , and hedges . So minute w-. s -tiis iuspection of lurking places , thafc a per ^ o , t who kntw nothing of military taotic ?» , would imagiud tnat they were looking far birds' nests , . But ; th most ludicrous affair of the wnole was Tom & « . k — " O'Counelt ' d head pacificator , " dressed out iu ;¦ - rtv ? cy old military aadresB frock coat , his master '? e ^ at greasy cap , a green bough in his hand , 8 . urrouiiU < M by
a parcel of little boys , and cryiug out " l >' 'Coa * ueii ' s Head Pacificator presents the oi . va branch of peace ! Home ! home ! tonir- [" Such tomfoolery never was witnessed in any Chr "» uan country . The renowned and far-famed Pacihc-ator , who dare not look an honest man in tbe face , proceeded in this manner to Duolin , accompanied all the wa , y by tee s&me little urchins . Having arrivad at the Bank of Ireland , in College Green , fee amended the steps , and shaking tho green bout ; u , lie aaid , tnat after his return from Tara , where he had been ail nig ' ut , ( where he could hot get on ^ dr 3 p .
of whisky punch to warm his shivering sow ! , ) he pulled that green branch out of O'Conaeil's ga'den , the father of his country , took it with him to Clontarf , where tho people obeyed it aa if by magic . Tims tney obey O'Connell , tho father of his country , anu th-3 gredn branch pulled that morning fn a the garden ot his august leader . At Clontarf he used but three magic words j these wete " Home ! hom-3 ! home ! there is no place like home . " He then > iid that he was out all night on the Hill of Tara—lara o ! the Kings ; that he was perishing of coid and
hunger" U pwards all my gats are tumbling ; My en trails and my bftlly rumbling . I fear that Dfeath with me does grapple ; My very tripes are in iny tr&pple . " ' After these beautiful Hues , he gave three c ' lwrrs for tbo Q , icon and O'Conuell , and three for OGo . uisll aud the Q , ueen . Ho then ran into a tavern as fast as he could ., leaving his auditory to make the bus * of their way home . In the mean time , the Lord-Lieutenant , the Commander oi the forces , and several other diatiuguisned personages , prooeeded to the scene of action at Ciontarf , where , having nothing to do , they returned to their quarters again . Thus ended tbe great Repeal Demonstration at Conquer Hill , near Clontarf , on Sunday , the 8 ih d ? 1 'A October , 1843 .
DUNPE 2 .-Mr . Robert Lowery delivered fcwo lectures on Thursday and Friday evenings , on ' The fallacies of the Land schemes of the Chartists and Socialists , " and " The popular movement in Lapland , Ireland , Scotland , and Wales . " Mr . Lowery did not touch upon the " Chartists' scheme . ' fcafc opposed that of the Socialists , and was replied to by Air . Anderson on their part . At the dose of the stjcoiid leciuro , a vote of thanks , moved by a Stur ^ itt ) ,. was given to Mr . L , for his lectures . Birmingham —Peck-Lane . —The usual weekly meeting took place on Sunday evening last . The * ouacil entertained the propricey of applying for a Cnarter u : iderthe new laws , and the Secretary
havi-. jg prepared the necessary rfquisition , theC « iuioil attached their signatures , aiW whioh severai oiiier well-known friends of Chartism did the game . A discussion took place upu . ) the clauses pru-. 'dmg for the rxithig and repaying of money , in connoxiou with the purchase of land . Afterwards Mr . V Cow iior ' s letter to Mr . O'Connel ! was read arid coairru nte-1 upon . A letter was read from Mr . George Wmv , and a collection made for bis support . Mr . VVj . i , kj : * j anoounfeti that the shoemaiverd' locality wouU ce ; il Mr . ( j . \\ . 5 i . Mr . Wnit <;' * committee transaorffl business , aud reoeived subscriptions . A lecture wc , 3 delivered on Monday night , Dy Mr . Sannders . Lectures , as above , on Sunday and Monday nights at seven . Ship , Steelhocse-Lane—At a council mfotiu . s ; hold here , it was resolved " That a subscription fes eutcred into for the Ex " * utvve , and Bent insfi "* - diat «? iy . " £ 1 17 s . were handed in .
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Nf . wcastlb-vroX'TmB- ~ A public tea ffii' hj given in titv Music Ha , ll , Tvewcustlo , on Sati . rrf * y . v . iiiriii , th .-i 21 st instant , ii ! honour of Thomas S . l ) unp- ' * mhe , Eq , M . P ., F-urgns O'Connor , h-c , and W . P . Roberts , Es-q . T <* a to be on the tahi . ; r . s >] x oViOok . Tickets , Is . eai'b , double tickets , a < j ¦ mittuiL' a ladv and gentleman , Is . 6 J ., may be fca . d <>( Mr . T (! o ™? i . Horn , music-s-. U- 'r , ilarket-street ; Mr . Thomai Gray , tobacconist , Uroy-street ; Mr . Pis ;^ , merchant tailor , New Bridge-street ; Mr . -judt ; , Tiivop TinP , Manor Chare ; Mr . Booth , Rose r + nd Crow . i , New Road ; Air . fJnius , blacking-miii'iiaC ^ iiiivr . r > - ' . v Market ; Mr , Smith , baskeS-nukr , K * w Mxrket ; Air . Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth Murket ; M ..-SSI- ! . Fijnc » and Co ., books-nilers , foot of Bsrch ^ f fta . uk '< r . Jamas Sinclair , newa-agent , Chan ,- - ; D ^' . pof , 25 , High Bridge ; Mr . William Cook , Hiuo Ball lan . Gatf-shead ; and Mr . James Kuker , Oakw ^ ll Ga ^ e , Ga ? eshead .
Bath . —Mr . Bolwell ' s lecture upon "Thenecessity 01 Orsanizttion , " is postponed for Monday ev- > &-ing , Oct . 16 th , at eight o'clock . Coventry . —A tea and dancing party will be holden in the Chartist Association Room , on tho evening of Monday , October 16 th . Tea on the table at five o ' clock . A variety of songs and recitations will be given in the course or' the evening . Tickets , Is . each . Liverpool —A public meeting of the Chartist ? of Liverpool will take placo on Monday evening , Out . 16 ' . h , in the Tabernacle , Great Charlotte-streef .. The chair to be taken at eight o'clock . Chartista , attend J Baknoldswick . —The Rev . A . E . M'Phail will preach two sermons in the Chartist School , BarnoRiswick , on Sunday , October 22 nd ; in theafteniooa at two o ' clock , and in the evening » t eix » whan , collections will be made after each sermon in aid of the school . a
Rochdale . —It is requeBted tb » t £ « r jwaons desiroa&of taking out sharee j 0 tf ^ gO !« &JWt \ * ~ M Working Men ' s Hall in this !^» ^^ - « l ^ . 4 i i each Tuesday evening , at eiga « lM {» ymS ^ mtfi Z tist A ^ sociacion Room . "^ fe ^^ ' ^^ B 0 ¦ < ¦ Mb . James Mills , of WhaJrOT ^ ^ VdaEft ^ irJ > i two lectures on Sunday ( to ^ bJartfim , |* " ;^ alfjj » pf ? JJJ tw >> 0 clock in the afterncK ) n ^ na ^ t . 8 ^ i . / •* w evwang . ^ ' ^ £ " . ¦^ : '" v - ; - ^ f ' ^' . 3 i : ^^ v ^) ' ^
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THE TEA PARTY AND BALL ' . l ' - ' ' } % A splendid tea party was held in the Cirpentew " Hali in the earning . The ball presentei aa animated appearance , beiug beautifnlly decorateii for tbe occasion . Tbe front of the platform ; which la ' - bapafie . of holding 500 persons , iraa covered with doth . < On Ihe extreme right was the portrait ot 2 &x . O'Connor , ¦ . with the following motto— " F . O'Connor , E » q ., the tyrant ' s dread / 1 —and on the left , that of T . S . Doncofnbe , Esq ; » urith this motto— " T . S . Dunco-cbe , Esq ., the people ' s ' friend * ' * The . front of the gallery was covered in a . sUoilar manner to the plntform , extending from right to left , the entire width of the large Hall , and the ffordd , in large green letters , — " The Charter , and no rarrender" On tbe left side of the door-was the splendid nig vith-Prost . Williamb , and Jonta j and on th ^ right thatof Mr . O Connor . ' . \
We have had many tea parties io Manchester whioh have teen considered large j bat this surpassed any thing of tna tlpd that has ever taken place iuthi town . About S . 000 safc down , to tea , and such-w » btne demand ^ Fur adniittEnce that the Hall , which is c&pdrte of holding 4 000 persons , could have been twice filled by persona who would have paid their shilling for a ticket , without reference to the refreshments ; only to bare the honour of seeing and hearing the roan of tbe people . At a few nri&Tites past eight , Mr . Duncombe entered
the Hall , accompanied by Mr . O'Connor and Dr . Hulley . To er . deaTour to give anything like a description of his reception \ a impossible ; suffice it to Bay that bb Boon as he entered the Hall tbe people rose en masse from the tables , and comnitnetd cheering , clapping of bunds , ^ » viDg of b&lB / and handkerchiefs , which lasted for several minutes after be had ascended the platform . Such were the numbers that took tea , that notwithstanding tbe first set commenced at six o ' clock , and between three and four hundred sitting down euch time , it -was after ten o " clock before this part of the business was concluded .
Oa the tables b * ina cleared , on tha motion of Mr . Diaton . secondtd by Mr . Donovan , Mr . James Leach was called to tee chair . Mr . Leach , upon rising , was loudly cheered . —He said , be would btst serve their interests by not taking np their time by any remarks of his own , but proceed at once to the business for which they were assembled . He bad had a list of sentiments given into bis band which he would b ; in # before them in rotation as they stood upon tbe list But before he did so , as chairman of the meeting be was compelled , « wing to tbe lateness of the hour , ' to request that each speaker would be as briyt as possible . He then gave "The people , the only legitimate source of all power . May that power be speedily recognised in the abolition of € 1 sbs Legislation , and the enactment of the People ' s Charter as the basis of the future representation of our country . " Mr . Bairstow responded in an effective speeeh .
Tbe CiiAiKHAN said the next sentiment was one that be responded to with bis whele heart— " Our illustrious guest , T . S . Doncombe , E .= q ., the faithful tepiesentative of tbe people , whose devoted and disinterested exertions on their behalf bave justly endeared him to the hearts of the working classes . May his generous ifforta be soon crowned ¦ with abundant Buecess . *' Mr . Duncombe , on rising to respond , was greeted with repeated rounds of applause , which continned for several minutes . When ottlet was restored , Mr . Duncombe said be rejoiced exceedingly at havinp again tbe opportunity of thanking them for tbeir conduct towards biro that day . He was confident that the manife&tatioos of their attachment was not to the man , but to bis principles . He knew it was not out of respect
to the House of Commocs , or because be was a Member of that House . NoJ ; for he knew that that House had sot tbe confidence of tbe labouring people . It was pieahing to him who became a Member of that House for no other purpose but to serve bis country—to know that bis conduct w » b approved by his fellow subjects . It was now Dearly twelve months since he had the honour of appearing before tbe people of Manchester . Oa that occasion be bad told them , if no other person would do it , be should condsWer it to be his duty to bring tbeonductcfthat partizin Judge , Lord Abinger , before Parliaments He Jtiad .. fulQlled _ that ^ promise—Uoud sbn ?» v ^ &g £ 3 spfe ^< Wgb £ the case of the modfern JtSeriea . fctiua ^ tfcre Ho use . And if be bad noV b « eB a > le to get »\ Comruittee of irqulry , he bad tfone ' his
duty . There were some seventy cf the members voted for bis tMr . Duncnmbe ' s ) motion . And he thought tbat was sufficient to bo a warning to all other Judges who might come : after , not to indulge in political and putiEin harangues on the judicial B-nch ^—( cheers ) . On tbt ) occahloc of bis last visit , be also learned of tbe illegal and unconstitutional conduct of the authorities of this town and district during the disturbances of ; 1842 . He -was njade acquainted with tbe particulars of several casts in ManchesUt . The puUcalats of many j be b :. d forgot . But one case was tbat of tbeir excel-I lent Chairman , Mr . James Leach , who , he ha-i no I doubt , bad not forgotten tbe treatment he received . There was also tfetir esteemed friend , tbe Rev . J . Scholfefleld . And in bis case , he might state that be
: met with opposition from a quarter where he least expected it . Tbe member for Salford stated that he I ( Mr . DaLC ^ Vjbe ) had said , that Mr . Scholefield had rej tumta his thanks to Beswick for his kind conduct to-> wards him . What bad Mr . Scholefleld to thank him foi ? Was it for ransacking his dwelling , and insultl ing tbe female members of his family—by compelling I tbem to open their workboxes tbat be might examine I if there were a :: y little bitB of sedition to be found in i them—icheers )? He was told by the Attorney-General tbat tbey ought to be thankful to the Government for its Jenitncy towards them ; for if they had thought proper they might have tried them for high treason . I VV « ii , the trial came , and they were neither found ; guilty of higb nor low treason—( tremendous cheeriug ) .
There were other two gentlemen ; be thought that their names wtre Tinker and JSeddoo , who were contiiucl for nineteen days , ana discharged at last fur want of evidence . Hs ( Mr . Daacumbdj unhesitatingly declared that the authorities acted in an illegal manner , for they bad set abide the habeas corpus act . If they could imprison men for xi&eteen days without a . particle of evidence , they could do so for nineteen months ; where , then , was lit iiberly of tbe snfcject ? Would tbia conduct bava been allowed if tbe House of Commons had been elected according to the provisions of tbe Charter ? Most assuredly not . None of the members of the manufacturing districts would vote -Kith him for an inquiry . Ob do , " said they , ** a vote of inquiry would be equal
to a vote of censure . " He answered that be wished to censure them if ihey were guiity : if not , they bad nothing to fear from inquiry—( loud enters ) . The next case that ho would Notice was the treatment of the political prisoners in Kuuuford gaol , and the conduct j of the " Visiting Magi , tratts of Cheshire . One case of brutai treatment which the prisoners had received was , that the Visiting Magistrates with some lariies hadgono j to the prison to see the Chartists ; and it happened to be j at tbe time they were off the mill . O u of tho turnkeys was sent for and told thtm that they were to come ' to the mill , as tbe magistrates and tho ladies Wanted j to ste the fun —( sbarae , shdiue ) . These statements wero coatradicted by « na of thu Cheshire magistrates , a member of the House of Commous . But he ( Mr . Dun-
; j j combe ) could rely on bis informant , and therefore stuck to his text . The consequence Was thai S * r James Graham sent down a prison inspector to Kuutsford ; and j tiie result of his inquiry was the suostantiation of ! tvtry charge which he ( Mr . D . ) had made , both against 1 tbe magistrates aud Burgess , the gaoler . He tMr . Dun- ' combt ) was fully convinced that the laws would i . eve * ' bt justly applied until the people had the appointment j of tnuse too executed them . He oncu b ' .-ard a working man in London speaking upon the Charter . The poor leflow said , if we had the Charter , no fool should bo a magistrate . Ho wsb sure , if the Gharter would prevent fools from being magistrates , there would be a considerable alteration in tbe bench of Cbfcshiie—tloud cheers ) . It waB too late to
ihQici upon them a lengthy speech . He therefore would just mention tbe last battle he had in tbe House of Commons over tbe calling out of the 10 , 060 Cbe ' sea pensioners . He { Mr . Duncombe ) wanted to know if the starving people of this country bad not burthens eneagh to bear with our large Btanding army , without calling abont 10 , 000 additional men for the people to feed and cloths t Or was it the intention 0 ! Govemmeut to establish a military despotism , to crush entirely the liberty of the subject ? But what aid one of the alnmniators ? Why this ; that ( he greater the standing army , the gre&tflt was tke amount of liberty eBJoyei by tbo people . Ho ( Mr . D . )
had been informed that tbe pensioners ill no away in tbe month of Angjut , 1142 ; and he told them to twwan of putting arms in their bands , lest the next time they run away and leave their arms behind them . Bat b « hoped the time would never arrive In this country when the pensioners would take up mns against thels countrymen , for the sake of same £ 6 or £ 7 per annum . He would conclude by thanking them for the kindness manifested towards him ; and all he could say was tbat be was determined to continue the course which they tiad approved , and hia own conscience told him he was r ; gbt ; and if ever he ekould have the happiness to meet ftetn aga . n , he trusted that he would still be deserving
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Oct. 14, 1843, page unpag, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct672/page/1/
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