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-- ^ V — . a a p « A ^ fiofof 1 rit BSanVlx ^ .- * " ** ^ >^ Committee of the National Charter Name ' Occupation . Residence . Where Nominated for . , Nottingham , Liverpool , Wall JAVTP 5 rvvrvt rrv _*• l • > , . i worth , Hudderstield , Yeo-1 . JAiLEa LEECH , Chartist Missionary , Manchester , < Til , ielper , Chesterfield , ( Tib-street , Manchester , and s Chorlton . , Warrington , Wotton-nnder-9 T > m uiTir > TT att c I ^ djje , Oldham , Sowerby , 2 . P . M . MDOTJALL , Surgeon , ^ Daiston , Norwich . York , [ Hardman-street , Manches-3 . JOHN CAMPBELL , News' Agent , Salford , Se&d . " " ** ' Barn 8 ley < t ^ HARB SPURR BetSal Green , London . mV , OAKTLhDGE , Schoolmaster , Manchester Brown-street , Manchester . 6 . THOMAS MARTIN WHEELER , Schoolmaster , Kensington Kensington , London . 7 . MORGAN WILLIAMS , Cardiff ! " GEORGE WNNS ' H - » " » " <• Lm > 10 ? SMART ? ° ™ - 1 U . i . bMART , Leicester . 11 . GEORGE BLACK , Newport . 12 . JOHN SKEVINGTON , Loaghborough . IS . JOHN BUTTERY , Monmoulh 14 . T . K . PHILP , Bath . Salisbary . - As there are many Places from which we have not received any Letters , and consequently cannot know the residences of the sub-Secretaries , we therefore send the L > st of Candidates to the Star-oftce for publication , in order that such Parties may have an opportunity of voting , and transmittine to the General Secretary , by Saturday , tbe 15 ih day of May * st t ^ e v ery latest , the result of ( he Elections for the Execntive . Every member of the National Charter Association shall vote for any fire Candidates he may think proper ; therefore , let every member attend and vote . The Executive particnJariy request that the Association would remit the monies that are due for Cards > and also their Monthly Subscriptions . It would not do now , that we are in so good a position , to allow the Movement to be in the least retarded for want of Funds . It is not neeessary to say any more on the subject , as the Association most see the duty it has to perform . The syEtem of Voting will be as follows : —Every member will write the names of the five Persons for whom he intends voting on a slip of paper , which he will deposit in a box or hat ; the several sub-Secretaries transmitting , without delay , the Voting Lists to the General Secretary , for revision by the Executive . JAMES LEECH , President , ^ JAMES CARTLEDGE , lp .. , „ RICHARD LITTLER , > Provisional Executive . JOHN CAMPBELL , Secretary , ; Executive Rooms , Manchester , Apfft ^ T , 1841 . P . S . All Letters must be directed to Mr . John Campbell , 28 , Adderly-street , Shaw Brow , Salford Manchester ; and this ough ; to be Btnctly attended to , as sometimes the Letters are delayed when they are directed to oihpr Person ? . __
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g ^ BDEK-BRXDSE . —Onr Association met on v * < Uy the S 6 ' ^ *^ ***• usuaI bus » a » wis «™« through , the following resolution was nnani-» V n jy » greed to : — That they would neither take Sfor Sr t in the ' new move' with Daa and his J * n as its head ; but feel Terj sorry to see such li mes is those of Lovett , Collins , and a m * ny more , ZvTjre in the list ; therefore , they are determined XSther to follow nor aid any get of men who hare « Tt for their e-bject the People ' s Charter ; and retain ? thousand «!»«*¦ * ° * Hm * nd Mr - «« S ° s ^ Connor for laying bare the schemes and strata-Lga of those of the 'new move , ' and are deter-££ & not to relax till Unirersal Suffrage become 2 « law of the land . " BOVNT-SORREBk—On Sunday erenine , April
afet . the Char tists of this place met in the Chartist ZfteUnc room , to take into consideration the new ^ re commended by Messrs . Lotett , Collins , and hT The Chairman opened the meeting by reading a * letter of Mr . Fe&rgus O'Connor , inserted , in the ulster . He afterwards stated , in a brief * manner , jv , jjjnire of the business for which they had been « Sed together . It was then moyed , 1 st , " That ? M 3 meeting has the utmost confidence in Mr . ( yconnor , and pledges itself to stand by that gendemja while be advocates the principles contained ^ TPeop le ' 3 Charter . " 2 nd . " That this meeting news wivh the utmost abhorrence , and condemns u £ 8 strongest terms , the eondnct of Messrs . Lflrett , Collins , and others , as endeavouring to . Kgjaie onr minds from the Charter , and its prinriS adTOcates , Messre . O'Connor , O'Brien , and
fljjjejg . " The motions were earned unanimously . HACCIXSnEtD . —At a public meeting held en ¥ ond » J evening last , in the large rocia of the AgoeuiJon , Watercotes , a petition for the release r f ill person * confined for political offences , and for tjrt enactment of the People ' s Charter as the law of $ e ba d , was adopted , and several eloquent speeches ia sapport thereof were made . The meeting was wjrfily pleased with an extract from a letter , read by Ut West , from the Secretary of the Chartist Assouan in Dublin , stating that the opposition of Q ^ amell b > s don e more service u > the cause , than if &ej had been agitating for three years . Many jajlnentiil persons , who were merely spectators , fcjTiBg ioiced their ranks . A resolntion of eong&nee in Mr . O'Connor , was passed amidst the West acclamations .
BUTOIi'S " . —Oa the 30 lh of March last , a circu-Wf ease to Hindiey , which was placed in the hands rfDr M'Douall , who was then lecturing at Wigan , iad who had heard of and hunted for ene in Manjaeijer withcat success ; thus committing that beach of honour so strictly forbidden by the worthy tools of Dan , Lovett , Collins , and Co . ; but we can jsare Mi . Din the rint box . amongst the Chartists ij this pars of the country will be no go . We also tike this opportunity of recording our abhorrence of the arch-traitor Dan , his dupes , slaves , and hungry nab , for we are convinced that he only seeks his en aggrandisement at the expense of misery and tejjtntion to the Jabourer .
BA 1 TORD . —Co-operatios to Purchase Goods . -Mr . littler lectured on Sunday evening . There iru i discussion afierwards . Mr . Craig , the secrejarr . read tie aceonnts , and every thiDg was foand cento . The provision store is progressing at raiJir » T speed . Twenty bags of flour -were sold last week , and other provisions in proportion . The sbpkeepers are going crary . Only imagine £ 10 tt ironh of flour , meal , potatoes , « fce . being . purchased ij lie workies of Salford in one week , and divided UEonest themselves . The people need not be afraid
jcth . e on this plan . They simply club their mon » y together , go \ nd purchase wholesale , and then weigh g alt at prime cost . All thanks and praise are due to the individuals who give their houses and their labotr gratis , and we are satisfied , if the parties Tk manage these stores continue to act asthej have dons , there will soon be shops enough to let . L ' p ihen -wiih the people and down with their oppressors Mr . CucpfcelJ requests that the persons having the invokes will inform him how much money has been Bvedby the working classes since the co-operation eaBmecced .
BEADFORD . —At a meeting of the Chartists of Bradford , held at the house of Mr . R , Corrodus , forth Tavern , Wapping , on Sunday evening last , the following resolutions were unanimously adopted : Ihaiail persons having petition sheets do immeciii&'y bring them to the Council room , North Titot , Wapping . , and that mot » ie 3 collected for the CoBveation Pond be forwarded to the Treasurer , cd thai the c-jliecttng book 3 be brought in by Suncar , May * 2 d , that the Bame may be audited . " ffiefollowing snms were paid : —Mr . Bishop , for ¥ . dark , Baak . House , Pudsev , is . 6 d . ; Mr . Hartley , 3 s . 6 i . ; Mr . Bishop , for Temperance Association , 3 s . 6-i . ; Mr . Knowks , 2 i . Tfle meeticg adjoarned to Sunday evening , May 2 d , at iis I'dock .
CEiiTisr Te » pi 3 U 5 CE Societt . —The members if tiiis society held their weekly meeting on Sandsj Htniog last , in the Chapel , Long Croft-plaee ; afar the msmbers had paid in their weekly subscrip-Boas , the following resolutions were earned : — " Hat a public meeting be held in the Chapel on Sosdaj , the S : h of May , to commence at ten o ' clock ia the morning , for ine purpose of promoting the einse of Chartism and Temperance . " " That four Teetttal Chanists be requested to attend and
address the meeting . " " That the -Chapel be opened fTETj Sanda * morning at nine o ' clock , commencing on the 16 th May , for the purpose of reading , writ-JEg , and arithmetic . " " That this meeting is of cjsnioa the tendency of the new project concocted bj Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and O'Connell , is to create disunion amongst the Chartists , and should therefore be discountenanced , and that we cannot do less than regard them as enemies to the Chartis : aasn , "
JTiW LEEDS , jteae Beadpoed . —The Chartists of this phce met ou Monday last , and passed a Urrag resolntion denunciatory of the " new move , " irsieh they denominate " the selfish and humbugging Kceme of Lovett and Co ., to cause a division jaoDg the friends and supporters of the Charter . " WHITE ABBEY . —The Chartists of this place Wd their usual weekly meetiDg on Sunday morning ,-• ten the following resolntion was unanimously * &q $ x& - . — That we are perfectly satisfied with the fjaaof organisation of the National Charter Assonaon of Great Britain , and hold in utter contempt tte proceedings of Lovett , Collins , and their colwgues asd are determined to discountenance any Kempt of the Big Beggarman to sow disunion in Rr neks . "
SOWUKG BACK tAWE . —On Snnday , the &aniaa here discussed the u new move , ' when ^> 2 g resolntlors yrere adopted , denouncic ^; the o * p-trap scheme of the national-humbug-educatonal-mongers , each man pledging himself to doable bis exertions . En > E . _ On Monday , the 26 th inst ., it was ^ sed b y the Chartists of this town , that this , the jWreal ABsociation become dissolved , and join the JKKmil Chirier Association , in union with the Kaa- towns of the United Kingdom .
f LODQHBOROUSH . —Yery strong resolutions **« been passed here , denunciatory of the con-* ctors of the secret movement , and returning sin-« rt ttanks to the hoary-headed old fox , for letting *>» « t out of the bag . UV ERPoot . —On Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., 1 ^ - f . » L M'Douall d eli vered & powerful and j -ctrr * address , in the Chartist Association-room , 'T ^^ treet ; Mr . Bern ard M'Cartney in tSe "j ^ " - The large room was crammed to Eunbcation :
«*» » aid not be less than , betwixt 850 and 900 ~ ES ££ i - . Hundreds were obliged to go away , after r ^ ia vain endeavoured to gai n admittance . ^« Uooor s poke almost two hours , interrupted at . "Orais wiih loud and enthusiastic cheering . The * « Hinoutcing the meeting were not posted until to * l 2 kof lbe s * me dav > wl " * s < mje ^^^ i ?^ ? f ™ disappointmen t , as they would ^**** fciii ^ to have gone away without gain-J ^ m eniranceTTI ^ ascreated a powerful im-™ s » n even in this sinTSrSfcffictioQ .
^^^• -At a general meettn ^^ ihe Char-SL- Dalst 0 D . it was resolved , " TbaTSjt ^ tbe ^« w « of this ?!«« , do hereby denouncite ^ « w aoTe j , an ( J . concocf € rS i and ^^ det eT - Strihen s ***^ bj FeaxgUB ^ Co ^ or and lbe ^^ KStET ^ -The weekly meeting of Cbarg ^ is holden on Monday , the 25 ; h , Mr . Peter ^« the cnair . Excellent speeches were made by ^ Mirfield , Bygate , Yalence 1 and Carry , and « allowing resolution was adopted :- •» That we , t * u 3 tt } sls ° f Barnsley , hare the most unbounded gJ ™ a Mr . Feargus O'Connor , and are deterjteT . i j ^ y ^^ &Bd tte Slar M l 0 D 8 ^ that Kj f ^^ waies the poor man ' s rights , and we will in , J * ^^ rs to our cause all those who shoutt *»* ana ^ * ° * lien * « <» affections from that ^ » oa nncompromising friend of the working fcseri ^ ^ Pledge ourselves to stand by the ^ T « PiAn of organiiation and the eighty-seven Wy ^ ui Mr . O'Connor * letter , as long . as t ^ i ^" "I their BTfeKATlt nrm « .. ii > lpa w > ii / " > l letter
Q ^ LV ^^' ^ - i ^ ^ 5 * ?* HAJK . —At a meeting holden in I ^^ j T ^ 108 ! institation , on Monday last , Mr . * UtoiivL < ** > * * "B disenssion took place ijs ^^ e merits of the National Charter WJNnZz » JMg «» e Lovett and Collins' move ; Su ^ rSB ? 61 16 * ' * »«> Intion was adopted—Kjjj ^ e iW ^ hartUtg of Cheltenham , do join the ^ S&L - ^}** Afsociation . " A resolution of iijgjj ^* m Mr . Wm . H ollij was also unanimously i 'BTSr * 6 TOR'rB - —Mr . Bntterworth delivered *«• CWt *^ in teresting lecture on the fallacy **» , em , . ^^• lers , at the Chartist meeting-• o . ^ > iew Inn , on Thursday , the 22 ad
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BTJSNXETT . —A public meeting was held in the Chartist Room , on Sunday evening , the 2 o . h instant , to take into consideration the " new move . " The chairman opened the business in a sensible and animated speech , replete with forcible argument , ui favour of the plan laid down by the Manchester Delegates ; also expressing sorrow at the fallen condition of Messrs . Lovett , Collins , Cleave , Vincent , Hetherington , & Co ., who formerly stood high in the estimation of the people , expressing his surpriBe that such men should be so weak as to allow themselves to b « duped by the Big Beggarman . After
several animated speeches , by various speakers , the m-eeiicg separated , highly gratified with the evening ' s proceedings . The following resolutions were unanimously adopted : —1 st . " That we , th « Chartists of Burnley , are determined to persevere m the plan laid down by the Manchester Delegate ? , and would consider ourselves guilty of HIGH TREASON against the glorious cause of FREEDOM , were we to allow ourselves to be duped and betrayed by the Xcu Tail of the Big Beggarman . " 2 nd . " That the best thanks of this meeting are eminently due , and hereby given , to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., for his straightforward , consistent , and manly advocacy of the rights of the people , and for his able exposure of the tricks of the London political damn-nation society . " 3 rd . " That the foregoing resolutions be inserted in the Star . "
HTJLI * . —The New Move , &c—A public meeting of the National Charter Association was held in the Freemason ' s Lodge , Myton-gate , Hull , on Monday evening last , Mr . Lundy in the chair , when the following resolutions were passed unanimously : — Moved by Mr . S . Healey and seconded by Mr . W . Ringham , " As the signatures of Messrs . Burns , Wild , Peck , and Thorp , attached to the address circulated by Lovett , Collins , and others may induce the country to believe that the Chartists of Hull are favourable to the new move , we , the Chartists of Hull , in public meeting assembled , declare that the above named Burns and Co . had rendered themselves unpopular with the Chartists of Hull long before the signing of the above mentioned document , and that
this circumstance , in our opinion , disgraces them still more . " Moved by Mr . Worsdell and seconded by Mr . Padget , " That wo protest most unequivocally against the intended new organization by Lovett and Co ., as we believe it calculated to weaken and scatter the energies of the working classes in their union to deliver themselves from political slavery ; and also we give our most cordial thanks to our well-tried friend Feargus O'Connor , and the Editor of the Northern Star , for bringing to light the vile plot , the arrangiment for which we belief ^ commenced with the Leeds meeting , artfully continued by professed friends , and approved of by that enemy to Chartism and the Denl ' s own child , Dime ! O'Connell . "
HTJDDERSF 1 ELD . —At a full meeting of the Chartisisfcn Tuesday evenJDg , he ] d in the Associationro « m , Upperhead-row , to take into consideration the " new move" made by Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and Co ., after a very lengthy discussion , and some able remarks upon facts which have only now been brought to light , but have been in obscurity , working their intended mischief amongst Judases and traitors , a number of letters were read from the out-townships , who had sent delegates , all concurring in the base attempt to sell the birth-right of the people for a mess of pottage . The following resolutions were passed unanimously : —1 . "That we view with feelings of indignation , the base , cowardly , and nnjastifi&ble conduct of the unprincipled leaders
of the' new move , ' in . their continued endeavours to heap odium and discredit upon that tried man of principle , and unceasing advocate of the people ' s TigbtP , F . 0 . Connor , Ef q . " 2 . " That we do place confidence in the old and well-tried advocate of the people , in preference to the ' crotchet mongers , ' and thst we Bhall hold any man or set of men as traitors to the cause of univerfal justice , who attinpt to divide and mislead the people , whosa strength is union , by the flimsy protest of illegality ; seeing that any measure adopted by or for the suffering millions for tHeir emancipation is illegal , whenever a corrupt government think proper , in their wisdom , to make it so , either individually or collectively . " 3 . " That if the * new move' was in existence previous
to the present National Association , why did not Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and Co . attend the great delegate meeting , held in Manchester , in June , 18 * 0 , when invited , and then and there bring forward their ' plan of national organization , instead of waiting until the present time , and now endeavour , by such conduct , to sow disunion and division in the ranks and amongst the leadere of the people . " 4 . " That we do hereby protest against the appointment of John Collins to sit in the Political Prisoners and Charter Convention , he not being a member of the National Charter Association . " 5 . " That we view with feelings of the highest esteem , the selfdenial of Mr . O'Connor in thus calmly bearing the base treatment of the would-be ' patriots , ' and that
he is highly deserving of our best thanks and continued confidence , which we do hereby tender him sis a mark of gratitude and esteem- A vote of Vatoks was given to the chairman , and the meeting separated at a , late hour . The time of sending off tbe petition is on Monday next . All those who nave any fcheets , either filled up or not , in the out-townships , are requested to send them in immediately to the Secretary , or to Mr . Binns , Pack Horse Yard . HECEBXONDWISS xvv Livessegs . —The Chartist AsBCciation met in Mr . Dobson ' s School
Room , on Monday , April 26 th , when it was resolved nnanimonsly—* ' That we denounce the ' new move ' in all its bearings , as an attempt to overturn the present agitation ; we are determined to have nothing to do withjaat arch-traitor Dan O'Connell , as we consider him an apostate , and that he has always been so to the people of England , as well as Ireland ; we are determined to stand by Feargns O'Connor while he continues to advocate the cause of the people , as be has done , whether in prison or out of'prison ; we maintain the present organisation of the people to be the only wise plan for overturning the present ariitocracy of this cooatry ; and we further state that we are determined to agitate for the Charter , the whole Char ter , and nothing less than the Charter . "
POUWORTH . —At the weekly meeting of the Dodworth Chartists , holden on Saturday , April 24 th , the following resolution was unanimously carried : w That we , the Chartisti of Dodworth , denounce the new move of Lovett and Collins , and all such milkand-water patriots , and we are resolved to stand by our champion , Feargns O'Connor , and the People ' s" Executive Council at M&ncheBter , and will oppose all agitations which have for their object the dmaien of the Chartisti to the utmost of ear power .
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CITY OF WWDON . —At a meeting of Chartists , held April 26 th , at the Despatch Coffee-rooms , Bridelane , Fleet-street , Mr . Salmon , jun ., in the chair , seven shillings were voted as a loan to assist in defrayiDg the expences of a pubic meeting to be held in this metropolis , to welcome the country members of the Petition Convention to London , and to elect a member of the same for London , instead of Charles
Hodson Neesom , who has patriotically resigned that post of honour at the general request of the London members of the National Charter Association of Great Britain , who have declared that they could not consc entioudly , in accordance with their principles , affjrd any pecuniary services to that noble patriot , while in the above-named important office , on account of that ill-used victim of Whig malice , so deliberately stalking into Lovett , Collins , and Company ' s ra ; trap . Mr . Hogg , London , member of the General Council stated that £ 10 is in band , and £ 3 more is expected to come in , on account of a raflla that took place in this metropolis for a barometer , the gift of a friend , for the benefit of the families ofthevictimsof Whig tyranny . Messrs . Parker and Rose were requested to allow themselves to
stand for the election , for members of the Petition Convention . The former member stated that ho had no objection to be elected on that Convention ; and , in fact , he thought it would be his duty rather than another unfortunate circumstance should take place , as ia the case of the election of Neesom , but he would not offer any impediment to the election of Mr . Rose , who bad with him acted on the Petition Committee , and who had so nobly done his dn ' -y in the capacity of member of the same . Several of the " penny general subscription books" were brought in , and the remainder are earnestly desired , nest . Monday , the 3 rd of May . It it supposed that by that time the members of this locality will have collected between seven and eight hundred pence tor victims . They hope every othor locality have done > etter .
Tower Hamlets . —The Chartists in the locality of the Tower Hamlets held their weekly meeting at tbe Bricklayers' Arms , Cheshire 6 treet , Waterloo Town , on the 21 st inbt . Tho minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed , when it was moved and seconded— " That we , the Chartists in this locality , do not countenance Lovett , Collins , and Co . ' s plan of organization , and that we will not i urn right or left from the Manchester plan of organization . "—Carried unanimously . On Sunday , the 25 th , another meeting was held , when it was moved— " That it is the opinion of the Chartists in this locality of the Tower Hamlets , that we most heartily concur in every sentiment expressed in our tried champion , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ' a ., letter , relative to the new move ^—that we are determined to adhere to the Manchester plan of organization , and deprecate the Lovett , Collins , and Company ' s
plan to divide the Chartists—to continue the iron sway of despotism of the base , bloody , find brutal faction ; and that we are determined to battle with the enemies of universal liberty , with our brave , uncompromising , and unflinching patriot , Feargus O'Connor , at our head ; and we heartily respond to the appeal in his letter with reference to the choice of leaders ; and we are determined to ham the old list , and we are resolved to crush the endfivours ot HetberiBgtonand his clique to put dowu O'Connor and his bright luminary , theNorthernStar . " 2 nd . "That a vote of thanks bo given to that noble of nature , and uncompromising champion of the working men , Feargus O'Connor , Esq . " Both resolutions were carried unanimously . It is requested that all persons having out collecting books for the wives and families of tbe incarcerated victims , will return them on Sunday , the 2 nd of May .
Wjllwobth avd Cjlmb&rwbll . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists in this district , it was resolved— " That we , the Chartists of Walworth and Caruberwell , view with disgust the late attempt to divide the Chartist body by a band of conspirators and trading politicians , ( the old traitor , O'Connell , at the head of them , ) whose real object ib " to get rid" of that honest , brave , and indefatigable patriot , Feargns O'Connor , and the NtrtHern Star . We pledge ourselves to stand firm to the principles of democracy , the Northern Star , and Feargus O'Connor , keeping in view the Charter as our polar star . "
Krksihgtos . —At a general special meeting of the Chartists residing in Kensington , Chelsea , and Hammersmhh , held at the United Temperance Coffee HouBe , Lower George-street , Chelsea , on Monday , April 25 tb , the following resolution was unanimously agreed to : — " That this meeting beg to . express their continued and unabated confidence in Feargus O'Connor , and they also reassert their conviction that the system of organization adopted by the National Charter Association is well adapted to carry out all the principles desired by us as a body ; and we hereby pledge ourselves , individually and collectively , to resist each and every
movement that is or shall be made to form any society calculated to run counter with the National Charter Association . " The sum of 5 s . 6 d . was then voted to assist in calling a public meeting , for the election of a delegate for London , in the room of Mr . Neesom resigned . Mr . Stallwood was appointed to lecture , on Monday , April 10 th , on Teetotal Chartism in the room of Mr . Neesom , who was previously appointed , but whoBe services were declined . The above body announce to their brethren and the public generally , that their night of meeting is changed from Sunday to Monday , at eight o ' clock .
MANWIWQHAM .-At the weekly meeting of the Chartists of Manningham , on Sunday last , the following resolution was moved , seconded , and unanimously carried : — " That we the Chartists of Manningham , highly approve of the National Charter Association , and are determined to resist to the utmost every other project , be it commenced by whatever party it may . Onr motto is Universal Suffrage and no Surrender ; the greatest happiness to the greatest number ; and to be obtained as speedily as possible , and we consider the conduct of the knowledge mongers , Messrs . Lovett , Collins ,
and Co ., deserving the condemnation of all honest Chartists , for connecting themselves with one of onr most inveterate enemies , the greatest renegade that ever breathed—the deceiver of the Irish people , tbe betrayer of the Dorchester labourers , of the brave Canadians , and the poor crippled and emaciated ractory children—Dan O'Connell—and we further pledge ourselves to stand by the disinterested and indefatigable advocate of the poor Ban ' s rightB , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., also Mr . Hill , editor , and will continue to give oiur undivided Bupport to the Northern Star , as long as it continues *© adrocate the cawe of ihe iniured and oppressed . "
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MAWSFIEtD .-The Chartists met on Sunday last , to take into consideration the address of the Secret Humbugs , " when the following resolution waspaased : — " We- the Chartists of Mansfield , are deterauned to stand by Mr . O'Connor , the proprietor of the Northern Star , and Mr . Hill , the editor , ao long as they continue the unflinching advocates of the People ' s Charter ; and likewise enter our protest agAinsfc the document of Lovett , Collins , and Co and aw determined to support the Executive of the NatioMl Charter Association to the utmost of our power . The National Petition lies at Mr . Fentons , the Temperance Hotel , Stockwellgate . Then men and women of Mansfield do your duty . Let not one moment elapse , but go and sign . Let your voice d Frost , Williams , and Jones . The Charter and no humbug . of
¦ msSEP" ???? - """^* ffieeti"g the Chartists of Miaaieton , held in their Association-room , on Sunday , April 25 tb , 1141 , for the purpose of taking into consideration Mr , Feargiw O'Connor ' s letter , which appeared m last Saturday ' s Star , respecting the "IW " « id- Jhe traitorous old serpent , the 80-called ' Liberator" of Ireland , in attempting to sow prejudice into the minds of the Chartists in general against that unflinching advocate of the people , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : —1 st . "That it is th ^ opinion of this meeting that some of the plan laid down by the Malthusian clique is a gross 'nsult-to the starving poor of this nation . " 2 nd . That this mooting pledges itself to stand by Feargns O'Connor , Esq ., and the Executive Council , so long aa they continue their exertions in the plan laid down by the delegates that attended tbe NattonaLielegate meeting , which was held at Manchester . ^ ~ ¦
SHEFFlEtD .-Mr . Lsech , of Manchester , lectured here on Monday night , and delighted the Chartists of Sheffield . Resolutions of confidence in the old list , mentioned by O'Connor , were agreed to , amid acclamation . COINE . —The Chartists express their grateful thanks and unqualified approbation of and confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esq . and the conductors of the Northern Star , for their able , consistent , and unoompromising advocacy of the rights and liberties of the working classes . The men of Colne are resolved that so long as Feargus O'Connor , and all other men of sterling integrity and honesty of sentiment and principle , will stand by them , they may rely on their support and
cooperation . Oh the receipt of Lovett and Co . ' s circular here , wo assembled the c ommittee and members of our Association , and made known its purport and contents . The discussion of the merits and supposed designs of the new movement was very brief . A motion was made and passed , without one dissentient voice , that the circular should be forthwith returned , without signature , and at the same time conveying our disapprobation of the proceedings of this new junta of wiseacreg . We warned them of the responsibility of sowing the seeds of disunion and discord in the Chartist ranks , and pointed them to the situation of the Whig Government , who , by succumbing and endeavouring by
their crooked policy , to conciliate and win over the Tories , their enemies , had brought themselves to the point of destruction . Wo told them to beware , lest they should be caught in the same trap . We assured the leaders of this dishonourable and mischievous movement , that we were more admirers of sound principle than personal idolatry ; and of honesty more than ambition and self-conceit . We hope this untoward circumstance will be the means of making the Chartist leaders more cautions , zealous , and consistent , and not give the enemies of the good cause , occasions for rejoicing and exultaion at our disunion , and splitting into sections . — Correspondent .
CAIivERTON . —At a weekly meeting of the Chartists , a resolution , condemning the " New Move , " and the parties concerned in it ; and also to stand by the National Charter Association , the Star , and Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., bo long as they stand by the people as they have done , was unanimously agreed to . BRADFORD . —Wiltshire . —In the latter end of March last , a plan from Lovett , Collins , O'Connell , and Co ., was received here and laid before the Council , when it was denounced by all present . They offer their warmest acknowledgments to the Editor of the Star , for attacking the enemies and dividers of the people .
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE . There was a Chartist meeting held on Monday afternoon , in Air Robsou's house , Wall Knoll , when tbe following resolutions were carried unanimously—( Mr . Matthew Robsoo in the chair)—Mr . Oliver mored , and Mr . Shotton seconded— " That this meeting feel it incumbent upon them thus to show that they place the most implicit confidence in that tried friend of the working classee , Feargua O'Connor , Esq ., and at the same time cannot find epithets sufficient to express their abhorrence and disgust at the cowardice and treachery of the concoctors of the now move . " Mr . Win . Elliott moved and Mr . Anderson seconded— " That this meeting tender their most sincere thanks to the Rev . William Hill ,
Editor of the Northern Stmr , for his promptitude ( as a sentinel in the frontiers of the Charter ) in reconnoitering the movements of the enemies to Universal Suffrage . " Mr . O'Connor ' s letter was read to the meeting by the chairman from the Star ; after which a vote of thanks was awarded to the chairman , te which he briefly replied , and they separated , each soliciting the most choice blessings of Heaven to descend upon , and protect their friend , Mr . O'Connor . The workers at Messrs . William Heppell and Co . 's foundry contributed 4 s . 9 d . towards the Petition Fund . Mr . Robson ' s class contributed 2 s . 3 d . thereto , and Mr . James Collins ' class 2 s . 51 . We hope the other factories and classes will follow their example , as it is intended to defray the expeucea by voluntary contributions .
Webklt Meeting . —At the weekly meeting of the Boot and Shoemaker ' s Chartist Association , Newcastle-upon-Tyno , having taken into our serious consideration a proposed pl&n of movement to supersede tho NationalCharter Association , by Lovett , Collins , and Co ., we cannot but express our abhorrent detestation of haying any connection with them , O'Connell , or his clique , notwithstanding the value of libraries , public halls , &o , laid down in their plan , whioh might be appendages to the promotion of the Charter ; we nevertheless consider the danger of establishing Household Suffrage Associations to be most base and impolitic , and thereby express our unbounded confidence in the persons enumerated by Mr . O'Connor in his late letter .
HANLET AND saEUTON ( Staffordshire Potteries ) . —Dr . M-Douall arrived here on Tuesday , the Ctb of April , and delivered two lectures in the large room belonging te the Saracen ' s Head Inn , Shtilton , to a crowded and attentive audience . The room is calculated to hold 600 people and upwards , and vras crowded to overflowing . The effect of these lectures has caused out principles to rise in public estimation . In txutb , tbe principles of Chartism have been sown here , bo as to be out of the power of tyranny and corruption , ever to trample them underfoot ; tbe came effect has been made in Stoke and Fen ton , and numbers added to our ranks—Dr . M'Douall come when he will , will be respected in the Potteries .
WARB 1 NGTOV . —The Chartists of this pines met as usual , on Sunday evening last , when , after the usual business , the leading articles of the Star , and Mr O'Connor ' s letter , of Saturday last , were read , after which a lecture was delivered by Mr . Thomas Lowe , on the tffecta of war . At the conclusion of the lecture , a very animated discussion took place on the " Secret Move , " which ended in the following resolution , which was carried unanimously : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting , that the plan of Messrs . Lovett , Collins ,
and Co . is nothing but a Whig scheme to sow disunion in the Chartist ranks , and to get rid of the dungeonproved patriotic O'Connor , and to set up that apostate , Daniel O'Cunnell , tbe betrayer of the factory children , in his stead ; and we pledge ourselves to stand by the eighty seven persons named in O'Connor ' s letter bo long as they advtcate the tights of the millions , come weal tome wot . " A vote of thanks was given to the lecturer for bis able and talented lectur e , and the meeting dispersed , highly gratified with the evening ' s entertainment .
RUGBY . —At the weekly meeting of the Chartists of this town , the following resolutions were unanimously agreed to : —'" That this meeting is of opinion that tbe plan concocted by Lovett , Collins , and Co ., la calculated to cause » division in the Chsrtiafe ranks , feeling confident that the present Association ( with a few alterations of minor importance ) is fmlly capable of answering all purposes . " " Tbat this meeting pledges itself to support the old list which our imprisoned patriot , O'Connor , has made out . in preference to those
constituting the new list" " That we view with regret the names of some in LovvU ' a list , whom we have hitherto considered as honest me * , and fervently hope that they will yet return to the path of rectitude and honour , and Bbew by their future exertions in our behalf , their sincere contrition for the false step they nave taken , feeling assured that tte nation will again receive them with its wontedconfld « noe . " "Tbat a report of this meeting be sent to the Star-office , and tbat the editor of that paper be requested to give it insertion . "
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^ KORTHAMPTON .-At a recent meeting , tho Chartists of this town adopted the following resolution : — That this meeting views with sorrow the reoeat conduct of Lovett , Collins , and Co ., and at the same time we pledge ourselves to stand by tho National Charter Association , and denounce any man , or body of men , attempting to mislead the people from obtaining the People ' s Charter . " LEEDS . —The cause of Chartism in Leeds is progressing more than ever . Every meeting of the Association witnesses fresh convert * to its ranks . A spirit of real seems to be spreading amongst it * members ; they begin to see that new is the time to make converts to their principles , for circumstances are effecting what reason has long since thought was doubtful . Poverty and
want are two great weapons in compelling men to think , and after that to act Men have begun to ut . What is the cause of tbe present distress ? Everywhere there appears to be a spirit of enquiry . The Council , in order to meet the signs of the times , have drawn up a plan for Lectures and Addresses , similar to the one they have in Manchester . Meetings in future will be held ia rotation , weekly , at Upper Wortley , Lower Wortley ^ Armley , Hunslet , Woodhouse , and West Ward , when three friends , in rotation , from a ilst of fourteen , will attend and deliver addresses . The Room in Cheapside is to be opened every Monday night , when other three friends will address the meeting . The Council having adopted this plan , rely upon tbe members for its success , by making it their concern to attend
and to induce others who ar e not members to attend likewise . The Council will peraevere to the utmost in endeavouring to work out the plan with Bucceaa . Let the members generally follow the exaiaple , and then Leads ' will Jw what it ought , to bo , Uio otiong-hoid ot Chartism . The meeting on Monday night commence ' at eight o ' clock . At the weekly meeting on Monday night , a discussion took place upon the article in last Saturday ' s Star , headed « Nottingham Election ; it was rather reluctantly taken up , but a many thought it was inconsistent with the principles of Chartism , and that it was the duty of all Chartists , if they found any thing which in their opinion was not in accordance with their principles , to speak out , for they believe < l that tbe Editor of the Star was more liberal than to
take offence because they objected to an article of his writing . The following resolution was unanimously adopted after a warm discussion : — " That this meeting having listened to the reading of . the article written by the Editor of the Star , headed ' Nottiughatn Election / considers it to be inconsistent with the principles of the Charter , and that we coufiider it to be hurtful to the feelings of the Chartists in general , in the ore thren at Nottingham being called upon to support Mr . Walter , who endeavoured as much as lay in his power to sacrifice the lives of those noble patriots of our cause , Frost , Williams , and Jones ; we therefore cannot , as honest and consistent Chartists , countenance the recommendation of the Editor ef the Star , but would call upon ail Chartists to remain neutral , and vote for neither of the factions . "
WCODHOTJSE , Leeds . —At a meeting of the Woodhouse Chartists , held lately , it was unanimously agreed : — "That we place implicit confidence in Feargua O'Connor , Esq , and his colleagues ; ami further , tkat we never will countenance any man , or set of men , who wish to bow disunion in our ranks , or who cave any connection with that arch-traitor , O'Connell . " DAISY HILL . —The Chartist cause is going on well here . Mr . Alderson gave a lecture here on tho 21 st instant , on the rights of labour , which gave general satisfaction . At the close of the lecture , a vote of thanks was given to Mr . Alderson , for bis able
exposure of the tyranny of masters over their workmen . Oh Sunday last , the Chartists met as usual at the Old Got , when a spirited discussion took place on the merits or demerits of the new league , after which the following resolution was unanimously agreed upon : — " That this meeting is of opinion that the men who have signed tbe circular of Messrs . Lovett , Collins , and Co ., and leagued themselves with that apostate , and betrayer of the factory children , Daniel O'Conuell , are traitors to the cause of Chartism , and highly merit tbe censure of every honest Chartist ; and it further pledges itself to abide by the eighty-seven tried leaders , and our disinterested champion , Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., and the Northtrn Star . "
MANCHESTER . —At Brown-street Chartist Boom , on Sunday evening , Mr . James Leech , South Lancashire Chartist Missionary , delivered a lecture . In the course of an able lecture , he expatiated upon the Corn L&wb and Currency , in which fee refuted tbe fallacies of the Repealers in a masterly style . He alluded also totha " u « w moni" and aald he knew & gentleman who resided a short distance from him , who was worth bis forty thousand pounds , and who reads the Star as soonas be can get hold of it . He Lad obtained the portraits of all those who bad been twen given with the Star , and amongst them of course was Mr . John Collins , which hung in the sitting room ; but when he had read Mr . Hill ' s exposure of the private document , be pulled down Collins ' s portrait , and out with his
penknife . He then cut it across and threw it into the fire as a mark of disgust ( Cries of " Served it right" ) A gentleman rose whose name we dare not mention , because of the tyranny of tbe capitalists , to move the following resolution : — " That this meeting looks upon the movement put forth by Lovett , Collins , and others , as a treacherous design against the liberties of tbe people of the United Kingdom ; and that we consider it calculated , if persisted in , and that its original intention was , to breakup the energies of the people and destroy the agitation for the Charter . That Universal Suffrage is the birthright of every nation j therefore this meeting denounce tbe sophistry used in Lovett and Co . 's circular , and believe that for a paltry bribe the paid parties have renounced just principles ,
inconsequence of which the / are not fit advissrs of honest men . That this meeting wish to convey to Feargus O'Connor , Esq ., their entire confidence in tbe principles advocated by him , and their firm determination to abide by them , believing them bestcalculated to give universal justice to the people . They wish likewise to shew their utter detestation of all political renegades , under what banner soever they may appear . They wish also to tell Mr . O'Connor not to despair , but remember the responses which have been so promptly given at various times throughout the country , via-: the young patriots , the Leeds meeting , and the new Convention , &c therefore , we are for the old plan , the old set , and no other . "
The mover of the resolution said , that when they took into consideration the gigantic efforts and the immense sacrifices which Mr . O'Connor had made in the cause of democracy , together with the undeviating consistency which he has shown in the advocacy of the people ' s cause , he thought it would be the basest ingratitude on tbe part of those for whom be hod done and suffered so much , to sit tamely down , without declaring to the world , and to his enemies especially , that they place the most implicit confidence in him as a gentleman and a patriot . ( Cheera . ) Mr . James Cartledge seconded the motion , in an able and appropriate speech , and the motion was enthusiastically carried .
CORDWAINERS AND TaILOHS , MEMBERS OP THE National Charter Association . —After the financial and other business had been gone through , it was unanimously resolved , 1 st , " That the thanks of this meeting are due and hereby given to Mr . Hiii , editor of the Northern Star , for bis prompt and able exposure of the Cocktail Gingers , ' and their new move . Also to our brother Chartists generally , throughout the country , for resisting the temptations held out to them in the manner they have done . And further , we pledge ourselves to have no connections with the new move , or any one connected with it , being determined to have tbe Charter without any humbug . " 2 nd , " That we have the greatest confidence in Feargus O'Connor , Esq , and we pledge ourselves to stick to him like wax so long as he stands to bis colours , of which we have not the least doubt . "
BUTTON-IK-ASHFIEWD . —At a publio meeting of the Chartists of this place , especially warned to take into consideration O'Connor ' s letter in tbe Star ot lost week , and the New Movement clique , which was numerously attended , the following resolutions were unanimously carried with acclamation : —" Thatwe , tbe Chartists of Sutton , having learnt with regret that Messrs . Collins , Lovett , and Co . have concocted a counter plan of organisation to th&t already in operation ( which we believe is working well for the obtaining of the People ' s Charter , ) as laid down by tbe delegates of the people assembled in Manchester , and which we believe calculated to cause a split in the Chartist camp . From all we can learn , from everything connected with the New Movement , ( and in reference to the Big Beggarman , Dan , especially , ) we are led to conclude that tbat was their intention , and that such conduct at
imch a time , and in such a manner , from snch men as Collins and Lovett , lays them open to the strongest suspicion that gold dust has been thrown into their eyes , and blinded them to the best interests of the working millions of this sea-bound dungeon , for their own selfishness ; and that such conduct ia highly eensuable by every real lorer of liberty . " " That this meetbig fully approving ot the plan laid down by the delegate * assembled at Manchester , do pledge themselves to use # very legal means in their power to pat down any movement which is calculated to impedo its progress ; and we do furthermore tender our tkanka to FeorgU O'Connor , Bsq . and the Editor of the Xorttorn Star , for their unparalleled exertions in the cause of democracy ; and . further , that we do place implicit confidence ia Feargus O'Connor , Eaq at the unflinching advocate and defender of the working millions ef ttreat Britain and Ireland . "
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. >*? -dP - jr ~ r- w > r JyM' / & ^ t ^^ ! ~ . tr ^ rf ^ c ^ &u * , C # & / 4 $ &j ^ i ^ -- ' siZ " « J 3 £ v J / Btf ****^^ ' ¦ i '; - ^ , ^/ ?*/ % * r *^ d [ J&ffil 8 TROUDWAT £ R .-. &Er . and Jfcs . Vincenk J lr ¦ - " " * arrived in Strond on Sunday afternoon . TfaeCom !/ -flttJc fnittee of the Stroud and Bossage Chartk ^ luid iia ^ ^*~ interview , with Mr . Vincent , with respect totiw Lovett and Collins document . Mr . Vincent ' s explanation was highly eatisfactory to both parties . He said he highly approved of the National Charter Association , and never signed the circular with a » intent to ^ tart a rival association to the present on *
in existence . He was for the whole Charter , sad nothing short of it . A vote of thanks was proposed to Mr . Vincent for his explanation , which was carried unanimously . On Mondaj , April 26 th , Mr . Vincent lectured in the Charter Association Room to a crowded audience . At the close of Mr . Vincent ' s lecture , a petition was proposed and seconded ,, to be presented to the House of Commons for the release of all political prisoners now under confinement ia her Majesty ' s gaols . Mr . Leech of Manchester , was proposed as a Delegate for Stroud to the Petition Convention .
HEYWOOD . —The Chartists of this place met os Sunday last , and pledged themselves to the following resolutions : — That we view the hypocritical , canting , scheming p ! an of Lovett and Collins with feelings of diagust , which is only calculated to injure the present organisation , and to divide the people . " "That w » pledge ourselves not to countenance the new Vihigskinned plan , but to support the present , the old plan of organisation , as we are sure it is calculated to bring nothing short of the Charter—the whole Ctorter ,- and that tho concoctors of this scheme are not further worthy of oar notice , and that they ought not to sit in the Convention , or fill any office whatever . " After which FeargttV O'Connor ' s letter was read , and a vote of thanks given to our confined champion .
DUBLIN . —The Dublin Charter Association held their usual weekly meeting , on Sunday , the 2 btii inst , in their Reading Room , 8 , Gulden Lane , Mr . Tuole in the cha ( r . The ' meeting was addressed by Messrs Dillon , M'Mahon , and Robinson , in terms that plainly showed that Dan ' s effort to suppress and stifle opinion on the subject of the Charter , has been a vain and fruitless attempt Several new members were enrolled , and tbe following resolution was passed with acclamation : —Moved by Mr . M'Mahon , and seconded by Mr-Robinson . — " That Wardpnn hft unnnintut | n <»> Kobinson—• 'That Wardens be appointed in
, , every parish in tbe city , to collect , and agitate tbe principle ! of the Charter ; that the present Committee be the first , and that they shall be empowered to nominate sub-Wardens to collect , and that sach sub-Wardens be rutuiea- io tw cajuuuu , vr ojuiumiee-inen , ween tney shall have got one hundred names . " After reading Mr . O'Connor ' s letter to Mr . OMalley , the meeting broke up , highly delighted with the glorious prospeot that is now before us in Dublin . BRIGHTON . —On Wednesday -week ., a general meeting of the Chartists of Brighton was held at the Cap of Liberty , Mr . Giles in the chair . It was agreed — " That the lists of counciimen , as they have appeared in the Northern Star , be confirmed by this meeting . *
Previous to putting the motion before the chair , Mr . Woodward wished to make a few observations . Ha commenced by saying , that as he was one who had attached his signature to the " Lovett and Col . lins" Document , " published in the Star , he would trouble them with a few words . This was the first time he had ever appeared before them with any degree of pain , for he felt lie had excited some suspicion against himself on account of his name being attached to the address . On Thursday last , when he had been appointed for a second time as one of the forthcoming convention , , ho had indulged in some strong language to those persons who had blamed him for so doing , because he hud the greatest confidence in those persons who had sent the address to him , but he must con *
fess , that on reading the Star of Saturday last , and perceiving that the worst of traitors , Daniel O Conuell , was m . xed up with it , he must own he felt ashamed of his name being attached to the list , and he must couftss that the confidence he had always felt in Mr . Lovett and , the others , was considerably shakes . A short time would shew them who were the evil dot-rs ; he could assure his fellow members he felt vexed and . humiliated tbat he Lad any thing to do with it ; and if he had lost any portion of tbe confidence they had reposed in him , he was quite willing to resign as a member of the Convention , as a councilman , © r member of the association . He placed himself entirely in their bands , to do as they pi « ased with him . Mr . Sandy next addressed them . He
. stated thiit'he - was not satisfied with the Star , nor with the conduct of Mr . Lovett ; when Mr . Woodward brought him the address , he then stated he did not agree with many parts of it ; the same course ought to have been adopted with respect to this address as was done on the introduction among the people of the Charter . He had written to Mr . Lovett stating his objections , the answer to which he would read to the meeting . [ Mr . Sandy then read the answer he had received . ] He condemned Mr . Lovett for the injustice he considered he had done him , in publishing hiu name as agreeing with the address , without his sanction . He should wait until the reply of the other parties , and if not more satisfactory , he should withdraw from , all associations ' ; but he would never cease attiviug to better the condition of his fellow labourers by ail the means in his power . Mr . Allen next rose . He never
felt more hurt in bis life than when he heard that Messrs . Woodward and Sandy had affixed their signatures to this " new move" address . He had had some private conversation with Mr . Woodward , and he had convinced h \ ia thai be had done so in error , and . ha was glad to . say that his coD&dtace la Mr . Woodward was the same as heretofore . The Chairman-said , for his part he felt perfectly satisfied with the explanation given by Mr . Woodward . Several speakers followed ia the same course , Messrs . J . Pago , Flaxmau , &c , all perfectly satisfied by Mr . W . ' a explanation . Th « Chairman then put the resolution , which was tari .-d , unanimously .. It was then resolved that the mu tiog be adjourned until Monday evening , at the same i »» , for the purpose of adopting strong means to at onoo put aside tho " sew move , " for which purpose a general summons of the Chartists of Brighton was deter * mined on , and which has been acted oa .
Public MektIno . —A public meeting to petition Parliament for the total abolition of Church Rates was held here , on Thursday evening lost , April 22 nd , the High Constable in the chair . The meeting was attended by an overwhelming body of Chartists . A . resolution condemnatory of Church Rates was proposed by the onti-charch rate party , but previous to puuing it , Messrs . Allen and Flowers , in very animated speeches , not only condemned Church Rates , but all other tyrannical impositions . Th » "Veteran told the meeting somS nice tales about the nice pickings of the church patty . in the seizure of church lands , &c , which were formerly in possession of the people , and , it it were so now , neither Church Raies , Tithts , Poo * Laws , nor any other iniquitous enactments , would be
required to press on tbe people . Messrs . Allen and Flowers concluded soul stirring addresses , urging th « workies who were present to stand firm to their Charter , and the plunderers would yet be made to disgorge their ill-gotten wealth . The resolution was tben pui and earned . A second resolution , to found petitions on , to both Houaes of Pa rliament , was proposed and seconded ; after , which Mr . J . Good expressed his satisfaction in seeing snch a numerous body of working men present ; Me was happy to see that an amicable feeling was being manifested by the working and middle classes of Brighton . To the middle classes he could but Bay he sympathised with them for their Church Rate " martyr , " but he really should like to see tbe middle classes sympathise , assist , and support
the political martyrs now suffering a lingering and cruel incarceration in the various gaols of England and Wales . Theirs were martyrs for vindicating the rights of conscience ; . ours were martyrs for vindicating and demanding the Ancient rights and liberties of their country . Mr . Good ' concluded his address by impressing en the meeting the right of every man to the Suffrage , as embodied in the Charter , and sat down amidst loud applause . Mr . Allen followed , and lashed the middle classes for their treachery to the workies , and said he was determined never to petition again unless it were for Universal Suffrage , till they were fully represented in their " own House . " It was useless to petition against any one iselated enactment ; set the Charter and they wonld toon swamp the whole
lot ( Loud cheering . ) The motion was then put and carried unanimously . A resolution for the formation of a committee to carry out the foregoing resolutions was proposed , but previous to patting it , Messrs . Woodward and Flowers , whose names had been inserted in the lut , requested that they might be withdrawn , as , being professors of Chattiaui , they could not think of joining any other movement except the « v People ' s Charter . " Mr . A- ' referred to a charge that had been brought against them , which was , that they had at various times been the tools of the contending factions . Now , they were determined to have the Charter—they had nailed their "No Surrender" flag to the mast ; they were determined to stand by it , and ere long , by onion and determination , the freedom of their country would be achieved . Mr . Allen concluded a Tery able address , frequently interrupted by the loud plaudits of the Chartista . The resolution was then agreed to . It was
moved and carried unanimously , "Thatthe petition be entrusted to Capt Pechellfor presentation , and tbat Sir A . Dalrymple be requested to support it" Mr . Allen here stated tbat the chief cause why the Chartists did not oppose the requisitionists , or mote any counter resolution , was , that the High Constable had given all a chance to ' attend by convening tbe meeting la tbe evening when tb » working classes coujd attend . Htt , and bis brother Chartist ' s object had been achieved , namely , the dissemination of the principles of their Chatter . If they bad any inclination to have moved counter resolutions , -with the phalanx of . fina hearts before them , their efforts would have b « en crowned with triumphant result , and he trotted thst nhta tbe Chartists wanted that ball , ( to which they had contributed thsir share , ) the middle classes would throw no obstacle in their way , but shsw them the same feeling as the Chartists had shown to them that evenir ^ Several addresses were afterwards delivered by Messrs
Sandy , Woodward , Good , Alien , Flowers , tic ., arid the meeting broke up , giving three loud and htarty cheers for ttie Charter—for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and all the political victims , with one cheat laora . --
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