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TO THE IMPERIAL CHARTISTS. AND LEEDS GENERAL ADVERTISER.
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YOL. Y. NO. 213. SATUBDAY, DECEMBER U, 1841. """^ZSSSJSXSZS? 1 "
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• gx Deabxt Bxwjved Friksds , —I now come to jhe narrative of my Yorkshire tour , and in truth a g lorious oae it was . I left Manchester at seven o ' clock on Monday morning , &nd met with the seeretarTof the Bradford Chaxtists who was fce accompany De to little Horton , where we were to join theproceffiion . Smith is an Irishman . X merely mention that fact * s par * * ' * k * * nswer to Mr . O'ConnelTs assertion , thai " in England there teas no Irish Ch artislx . " Smith does not make an exoeption , bat en the contrary , wherever I go I find Irishmen taking
is active lead in th « present movement , and I hare j ^ great satisfaction to know thai they are greatly respected by their English iellow-working men . We pet the processor s 4 Little Horton , and prooeeded thence to Bradford , in the order reported in last greek ' s Star of the "turn out" in honour of Chartism ti Bradford . I may truly say that it not only astonished me , bat literally paralized every foe to Uierty vrho witnessed it . Of the many great , and glorious dwmemstradoas I ever aw , I am bound in jas&e to say that according to population , Bradford beat alL It would be utterly impossible to make
% guess at the tens of thousands who congregated jjpon the occasion , while the order , good conduct , and decorum at once refuted the charge of licentJousness , so often made against our friends . One Using , as regards this demonstration , is very curious . It is thiB ; one little fellow who guesses for the Bradford Observer , wrote us down * s 6 , 000 , while he who performs a similar office for the- York Covrani , mikes as bus 3 , 000 ; now was the chap of the Observer drank , or was " t ' other beggar " blind 1 which was it ! These fellowB are ' becoming of great service to us jost now , as they
enable the middle classes to judge of the Yalue and veracity of their organs . Yon saw the resolutions that were passed j but yoa wold not judge of fte fmthfi *"" of the meeting and of the ability of the speakers . I here met West , the West Riding tectnrer , for the first time ; and although I had heard much of him , yet had report , which was loud in his praise , fallen far short of his merits , I cannot spare mack space to a diseriptioa of him , while gQence would be neglect of duty . He is very young and rery small , but uncommonly well pa ; together . Ue is one of the most modest men I ever met ; in fact he requires shoring to force him into his proper position , and I feel convinced that
our friends in all other parts will be happy to reeogsise an addition to their strength in the fact that West , another Irishman , is acknowledged by all to be second to none ia the art of debating , and- in power and willicgnesB to expound and support the great principles of democracy . I think he makes . Junes Leach his monitor , and worthily he follows in the trick of his great preceptor . In fact he is a host in ) pma » lf . In the evening we had a grand Soiree . Mr . Qarkson filled , as he ought to do , the post of honour both within and without , and discharged the duties of office well . This gentleman is of the greatest use to Chartism throughout the district , and is generally respected and beloTed .
I must now mention the work cut out for mem the evening . I had to address those who took tickets for the Soiree , in the Social Institution , and then to proceed to the Mechanics' Institute , the second largest building in the town ; and both of them much too emill to give satisfaction or accommodation to our numerous friends . In fae . we could have filled % building at one shilling a head , capable of holding 6 , 000 persons . I enrolled fifty-seren new members as the Mechanics' Institute , and then I returned and enrolled forty odd at the Social Institution . This is work which I will never undertake
again ; going from one oven to another . It was raining the whole time . This is too much to expect , but is nevertheless frequently arranged for . But , once for all , I sever again will attempt it . Upon the whole , I should say that nothing could exceed the Bradford demonstration from beginning to end . The day was beautiful , - that is the Chartist part of it . It was a Whig morniiig , full of promise , but it deceived us ; it was a Chartist day , fresh and smiling , and a Tory evening—no mistake clout ii—just what ii promised upon our breaking np the ont-doqr meeting , dark , dirty , and pelting .
I cannot conclude without returning thanks to the Committee for their excellent arrangements , always and nevertheless excepting those relating to myself , which though good-naturedly intended were too severe . However , I got throHgh ; and upon the whole , I learn that the " useless display" and its results have been most beneficial to oar cause in Bradford and Halifax . On Wednesday , the Halifax Demos stration came off , and , in truth , it also was a bumper . I was met by several thousands , with bands and banners , at the Sowerby Bridge Station . I was wholly iucapable
of addressing them , but West was kind enough to make the want unfeli . After a shore delay at Sowerby , the Halifax procession arrived ; and , after rain attempts to form them into four , six , or eren twelve deep , we proceeded , en route and en masse , to Haifa * . It is great folly to attempt anything like processional ordei with snch numbers ; &s I / eej assured that either the Bradford or Halifax masse ? , if arranged four deep , would reach from Bradford to Leeds , a distance of ten miles . When the procession reached the town it was literally astounding . I thought it more numerous than that of
Bradford , while West and others , who were at both , consdered Bradford much the more numerous . However , I never saw , for the population , ( always bear that in mind . ) so many moving as at Halifax- It nt like one great tide of human beings , tarrying with h every opposing obstacle : ail Beemed to be in motion . Our part of the day , us on Monday , was splendid , and nothing seemed to mar the delight , save and excepi one Tery low-bred and ignorant act of a gentleman on horseback . I believe oae of the London "lice , " who could not wait for two minutes at a
crossing . No , no , it would be beneath his dignity ; 80 he li : erally rode through , or rather across the Procession , to the great amosemant of the bo < Jy , who , instead of hooting or insulting , set up a derisive laogh , and exclaimed— " Your day is gone , old chap ; that ' s all spite . " Yes , in his ignorant presniaptioni they witnessed the fall of pride , and loss of station ; i > a : I hope these experiments will not be too often tttempted , as I know not what I might be tempted * o do , if a gentleman ' s horse trod on my toes at the bidding of izs master . I don ' t like practical jokes . * od therefore I never play them ; and I would recommend the same forbearance to all . When the
proeesaon arrived in front of the Odd Fellowr Hall , the crowd was immense . I addressed them briefly , &s did the Rev . Mr . Jackaon , and then the living tide receded , and in less than half an hour no tt * ce of the busy bnstle remained . In the evening , however , and very early , too , the door of the spacious building was beset by thousands . It is capable of holding between three and four thousand ; but , as observed by tie Committee , it wae incapable of holding a tenth of those who would have willingly Paid for admission . Old Ben Rmshton , that prince Of patrioti , was in the chair ; and , believe me , he
wd no sinecure . When I arrived , every inch was blocked , and I h&d to be literally wedged through &e dense crowd to the hustings . I beg pardon of &e Week ! ]/ Chronicle , but it was really smoking , w&dging over head and shoulders , enthusiastic , and ^^ erytiang that the knowledge-monger could wish , aad EometMng more . I wish " Cotton Twist" had keen present . It was impossible to proceed for a length of time , in consequence of the rush at both doers , and the eternal knocking outside when they * ere closed . However , at length we got to work .
and never had Chartism a greater treat . I will just mention the speakers , and then the reader * 21 appreciate the diligence of the Committee . Bell , of Manchester , West , Rev . Mr . Jackson , Mr-Frederick Lees , of Leeds , KnowJes , of Keighley , ( who , I think , made the speech of the evening , ) and jour hoahk servant were all present j and I should like to meet an equal number of our learned foes . 0 , what a thrashing we would give them 1 After the proceedings , we enrolled more than one hundred new members ; and thus ended the Halifax Demonstration . There is one circumstance I cannot avoid
mentioning just here , and ene which , in my mind , is most important . When the Whigs were in POWer , ihe announcement of a public meeting was invariably followed by a proclamation from the
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great UBpaid , or by a Government order , to have the troops under anas , and in readiness ; but new where-« ver I go , I find the soldiers , without arms , mixing with the people , and no warlike preparations whatever . Whether this proves Whig folly and eowardioe , or Tory wisdom , and foresight I cannot s » y ; bat bo it is . At Aberdeen alone was there a declaration of war , and that was made by an upstart Whig mayor , whom nature cut out for a journeyman , but system made a' master of him . Indeed to such a frightful extent was the plan of regimental preparation carried
under the peace and retrenchment" Whigs , that I fearlessly assert , had not the over-zeal of administration bees tempered by the prudent caution ot Colonel Wemyss , we should hare had more than one revolution in Lancashire during th » peaceful reign of Whiggery . The fact I believe is , that England owes to Colonel Wemyss , more than to the rascally Whigs , the preservation of the peace of the North . I have most closely watched the conduct of Colonel Wemyss , the Commandant of the district , for many yean , and I unhesitatingly declare , that bis mild use of the power committed to his bands , has , more than royal proclamations ,
magistrates' proclamations , and ministerial proclamations , tended to the preservation of the peace of the country . I know some gallant gentlemen , who would have made a mess of things long since . I mention these facts , because while I write , I literally tremble at the very idea of the use which a Whig Government might and would have made of their physical power , if in office , during the present distress , which they have been mainly instrumental in creating ,- because , during ten years , they denied its existence , and feared to look the monster evil , steam potter , in the face .
Dbwsbuxt . —On Thursday , at five o clock , I joined the Millbridge and Heckmondwike procession . I drank tea with that good and consistent Chartist , Mr . Penny , of Millbridge . We prooeeded , at six o ' clock , to Heckmondwike , with bands and transparencies , t « meet the men of Dawsbury . When we arrived at Heckmondwike the numbers were immense , and I was induced to address them from the window of a Tory that was , a Chartist that is . Yes , he has seen the folly of his ways , and has become a convert to the holy and orthodox creed of Chartism . The spectacle was beautiful in
the extreme ] a mass of human beings , with their faces all directed to one point , the night serene and beautiful , while a strong belief in our increased strength seemed to animate the bosoms of all present . As soon as I had concluded , we prooeeded towards Dewsbury , under the command of that indefatigable and zsalous chieftain Moseley Stott . When the Dewsbury procession joined , our numbers were tremendous , while none appeared to dread an improper use of oar power . The old women who manifested' much fear of us in 1839 , are now much more afraid of opening their tills
or of closing their bankers' accounts . They have transferred their apprehension from the hobgobblin of Chartism to the substantial reality of pauperism . Those who used to curse us , now cry , God bless top , am ) kat tou pbospsb . " I fear they are the prayers of the wicked ; however , we take them as they are meant , and help ourselves without relying upon the prayers of our friends . At Dewsbury the good fellows built a very fine and commodious pavilion , at a great expense ; it is capable of accommodating about 4 , 000 in the body and about 300 in a gallery . Another Irishman ,
Daniel Bead , was called to the chair , and discharged his duties like an Irishman ; I need say no more , lie was loudly cheered . West spoke at great length , as did that good , and never-failing friend , Titus Brooke , who read the National Petition as well aa it could be read , and subsequently , in a very able and kind manner explained the evils which the proposed document sought to remedy . He was loudly cheered by Mb townsmen , and made a good impression upon his audience . I need not tell you that I spoke , as you will doubtless hare guessed that .
Now , just a word or two . I would recommend those national educational gentlemen , who axe not total abstainers , to beat leaet moderate , if they are magistrates , lest their zeal may get the better of their prudence and lead them astray . When they dine out , they should drink , if at all , moderately ; and if they have not sufficient education to teach them the value of self-possession , why then the } should take the pledge at once , as a necessary mode of self-defence against self-destruction .
The men of Dewsbury , I am glad to say , intend to convert their pavilion , which is to remain up till Christmas , to the best possible account . I understand that the Rev . Mr . Hill is to preach a sermon or two there on Sunday the 19 th inst ., ( to-morrow week ) , and it is the intention of the committee to invite a series of popular speakers , to effect the double object of promulgating Chartism and of paying the expense of
the building . I beg to observe that such spirited conduct deserves praise , and that those whothas venture an experiment in aid of ChartiBm Bhould not be allowed to Buffer . We experience greater inconvenience from want of public buildings than from any other source ; and surely so good a substitute was very desirable ; therefore let not those who supplied it become sufferers , but rather let it be an example to those ot other towns , to go and do
likewise . Selby . —On Friday , I started for Selby , a town which I had not previously visited ; and in truth I was amply rewarded for my trip . The Chartists upon learning my intention to visit them , made application for the use of what is called the * public room r" but like the toast of the " i"ople the only source of legitimate power , " when the people alone are excluded from power , at Selby the public room signifies the room from which the public alone are excluded . I christen it faction hall ; and henceforth let it be known
and called by its new and proper name . Well , in this dilemma , application was not made to Mr . Linton , engineer and millwright , for the use of his extensive premises ! no , Mr . Linton did not wait to be asked ; but like a good and generous man , he set bis every hand to the work , and in three days , ( will it be believed ) this wealthy master actually removed his boilers , fixtures , tons of iron , and all other moveables , and erscted a very excellent and commodious hustings in a building capable of accommodating nearly -3 , 000 persons . It contains 285 square yards , &nd was comfortably filled , whiie
the numbers who occupied , windows and open spaces between the plaoe of meeting and its twin workshop , would have crammed it . Mr . Linton himself was in the chair ; and when I arrived in company with West , that indefatigable and honest man , Stallwood , was in tbe act of addressing the meeting ; and if I am to judge from the enthusiasm , with no small effect . West next spoke , and made , as did Stallwood , a famous impression upon the almost maiden soil of Chartism . They tell me that m y speech did them mnch service , and that is my ample reward . In order to inspire the drooping with hope , I must mention that whereas Selby sent
no petition during last year , there are already one thousand eight hundred signature * attached to the GBEAT NATIONAL . We enrolled some new members , and I retired for » short time to the house of Mr . Linton , wbeie I was delighted to be put in possession of his agricultural statistics , whereby it appears that after paying a labourer 33 . per day for ten hours'work , be is able to make profit over rent at £ 5 . 6 s . 8 d . per acre and all other expenoes , at the rate of £ 16 per acre . He has in the whole not more than three-fourths of aa acre ; aad not more than twenty-four perches , or one fifth of that threefourths , in cultivation . He last year had one cow ;
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but the PRODUCE BEGAN TO PRESS 80 HEAVILY UPON the MEANS of conscmption , that this year he has two cows , a flock of geese , some pigs , and so forth . Last year , with only twenty-four perohes cultivated , the profit over all expeaces , after paying £ 4 rent for three quarters of an acre , which is at tha rate of £ i . 6 s . 8 d . per aere , and after paying for labour , for seed , and all other expences , the profit was about £ 121 and mark , only twenty-four perches , a fifth of the three-quarters , or one-seventh of an aore in producing order ! If the whole was highly cultivated , ( as the grass land yields little or nothing , ) it would leave profit , after outlay and rent , eighty-five pounds per acre per annum . This is no crotchet . There is the land , and there are the accounts .
This for our cause is one of the most valuable experiments ever made : many persons come from a distance to witness the capability of toe soil ; and after one glance , the mist of political economy , as preached by the dogmatists of the cotton-lord monopolists , become dispelled as if by magic . I would recommend Colonel Thompson , Cobden , and friends to make a party of pleasure , and to visit this New English Poland ; bat , perhaps , it would be a sin against the holy Steam Powers to advocate the Gothic doctrine of eating English bread aud beef . Selby has a population of only £ , 000 ; and therefore many must have come from a
considerable distance , impelled with more noble motives than those of mere idle curiosity . Upon the whole , I was highly delighted with my first trip to Selby , and , life permitting , it shall not be my last . Chartism here owes much , very much , to Mr . Linton ; and no little to the admirable Association of York , the members of which never fail to eater for Selby ' s instruction , by inviting every star to visit this rising spot of democracy . I prophesy that Selby , ere long , will be first among the foremost , and rejoice to know that Stallwood gives an equally cheering account of the whole of his diocese , which he assures me is Chartist to the back-bone , and merely requires the necessary cultivation .
Hbddkrsfielp . —On Saturday morning I started for Cooper-bridge , the Huddersfield station , where I was met by Clayton and George Haguo with a carriage and four , and in which we instantly started for Holmfirth , a distance of seven miles . This was the last day of my tour , and was the only wet one . Long before we reached Holmfirth ; the rain fell in torrents , nevertheless , we had a large procession entering the recent hot-bed , but the present cold grave , of Whiggery . The Chartists had engaged a room capable of containing about 700 , which in less than five minntes was literally choked , while the crowd appeared bat little diminished . Here
another gallant Irishman was called to the chair ; and I addressed them but very briefly , in consequence of the over-powering heat , aad also in consequence of one of the beama giving way . The place was very low , and I suffered more than I had ever suffered before , always excepting the Oven at Alloa . We then retired to another room ! when a very good , but a very foolish fellow , rend ered completely useless and profitless the few hours I had to spend at Holmfirth ; he was drunk and intolerably quarrelsome . I trust that he will become a teetotaller , as he cannot trust himself with moderation , It is really too bad when captious and quarrelsome fellows interrupt the harmony of a large party .
From Holmftrth we were te hare gone in procession to New Mills , a distance ot more thaa two miles , but in consequence of the dreadful state of the weather , I succeeded in making them abandon the project . At four , we started for Honley , where we were met by an immense oonoourse ot the working classes , with bands and banners . I was here presented with an address by the Youth ' s Association of Honley . It was prefaoed by an admirable speech from ono of the Youthful Association , and was received with loud cheers . I epoke out of a window ; the crowd was great . We then started for Huddersfield , four miles , in procession , with illuminated balloons , transparencies , lamps , bands , and banners ; and notwithstanding the rain . which was
awful , the eight bye of Yoikahire appeared to be open and wide awake , for when the procession reached the town , it was a grand sight . As we turned to go to the Philosophical Hall , where the meeting was to take place , some cowardly rttfB&n threw a large stone at me , which hit me a severe blow on the right shoulder , and had I got it on the head , it most probably would have had the desired effect ; but I caution the brave engineer agaiast a repetition of his skill , for I as&ore him , that had he been caught , I doubt much that a Jury would have been empan nelled to try whether guilty or not . This is a most logical way of supporting a false principle ; but let the would-be assassin take care lest he should yet be found oat .
In a few minutes the spacious building was crowded in every part , and as I had to start that erening for Manchester on my way to London , I was oblige to derange the proceedings by commencing rather prematurely . I spoke , however , for nearly an hour , and I found that all attempts to gain a fooling for the League at Huddersfield had failed . I left Huddersfield at eight ; and from that
time to the present moment I bare been afflicted with the most severe cold I ever had in my life . Whea I arrived at Manchester I was still very warm , and I very foolishly dipped my head and neck in cold water . I now protest against any more out-door meetings , as far as I am concerned , during the winter . 1 protest against being taken from one place of meeting to any other place during the same day .
In my fortnight ' s tour I hare disposed of more than 1 , 400 cards for the Executive . I think I have inspired a t ' r-. sh life and vigour into oar ranks . I have found all united and determined , and have discovered that the several lecturers and missionaries Lave fully done their duty , and successfully expounded our doctrines . I SHALT bk in Bath on Monday evening , tee 20 th of this month , wkere I hope my friends will
make arrangemeutti for a public meeting upon that evening . We mus ; have 5 , 000 , 000 , instead of the paltry number of 4 , 000 , 000 of signatures . Let no man sign more than once on any account . Let all be careful in the selection of delegates to the third Petition Convention ; and should a doubtful man be proposed hastily , let some good fellow require time to consider . Much will depend upon the character of those who are now chosen as delegates to the coming Convention .
la conclusion , I have now to inform you that in my next I shall lay before you , firstly , the machinations resorted to by some of the Lancashire delegates , a fortnight before the first Convention met , on the means of destroying the body of whioh they had been chosen as a part . I shall also put you in possession of the tricks of the " Plague . " But we are wide awake . // they join u > , must be sob EVfBY BBISTLE IN TH £ CHARTER . No more hutnbug , whether " Universal Suffrage" or " the Ballot ; " we are wide awake now ! The faetions gave us a sleeping potion in 1832 , but if ever tkey catch as sapping again , I am a Dutchman ! ! 2
I am , fellow labourers , Your devoted friend and servant , Feabgus O'Connor . P . S . Universal Svffrage and No Surrender 11 ! London , Dec 8 , 1841 .
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meeting was held on Monday evening last , at the Mechanics' institute , for the purpose of further considering the necessary steps to be taken in furtherance ot the important struggle now pendiug at the new Houses ot Parliament , against the relentless tyranny of the foreman , Allen , as also of his employers , Grissell aud Peto . A series of resolutions in favour of t ' . ; o masons were passed , and an address to the country was adopted .
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MANCHESTER . —Mr . James Cartledge lectured on Sunday evening last , at the Chartist room , Strand-street , when five new members were enrolled , and a considerable number of signatures were attached to the petition . DEWSBURY . —At the West Riding Delegate Meeting , held on the 28 th ult ., it was resolved , that a delegate fund be established , to be supported by the levy of one halfpenny pt > r member throughout the riding . Also that each district in the riding be recommended to take immediate steps to raise funds for the forthcoming Convention , and be prepared to give in a new list of members at the next delegate meeting , in order that the expenoes may be proportionably laid . That in future no lecturer shaft be employed in the West Riding until funds are furnished to pay him , and that any place , not paying in advance , shall have no claim on the services of the lectures ; and all places are further requested to pay all arrears .
XtOUGHBOROUGH . —It was agreed to have a public meeting on Monday evening , for the purpose of getting up a memorial for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and the adoption of the National Petition . At the meeting , on Monday , both these were agreed to . fcElQH . —The stat « of trade in this place is really distressing ; not &ne half if thtfHrtHrw * arers haw been employed for some months past : hnndreda of hungry perishing wretches . many with large families , may be seen every day walking through our streets , destitute alike of work , food , and clothing : scores ,
who though they may live many years , are clearly in a state of destitution and want , and who will receive that physical injury whioh , in all probability , will tend to shorten their days . The case of Betty Thompson , who , last week drowned her own child , and then hung herself , and whioh was the result of extreme want , has been one cause of inducing the gentry of this town to call a public meeting in the Town-hall , for the purpose of opening subscriptions , in order to afford some temporary relief to the starving operatives .
NEWCASTLE . —Total Defeat of tub Plaque . —On Wednesday morning last , the walls of this town were placarded with largo bills announcing that Mr . Acland of the Plague was to deliver two lectures on the Repeal of the Corn Laws , with a N . B . saying , that Mr . A . would Le happy to answer any questions that might be asked . About eight o ' clock , on Wednesday evening , Mr . A ., with a great retinue of broadcloth gents , made their appearance on the platform , Mr . A . commenced his lecture by asserting that this was naturally a commercial nation , and that consequently every possible facility ought to be given to commerce . That the Corn Law was an anti- commercial measure , and that as a matter of consequence every good man
ought to advocate Us repeal . He then went over the old clap-trap cry of cheap bread , but the trap was not sufficiently baited . Mr . Owen , a Chartist , asked a question , but in consequence of the uproar around the platform , by the panic-struck plague , we could not learn it * purport . Mr . Fainlough then rose , and asked the gentleman to prove that this was naturally a commercial nation . He then alluded to the immense amount of pasture in large farms , and instanced one in Staffordshire of two hundred acres , having ono hundred and twenty of these under pas * ture . Mr . A . replied that the existence of the Corn Law as a barrier to commerce was a proof that this was naturally a commercial nation , and that we must have beef and mutton as well as grain . Mr .
Cockburn then rpae , and complained of being confined merely to ask questions instead of being allowed fairly to examine his lecture . He hoped the answers to the questions he ( Mr , C . ) WAS about to pat would be as concise as possible , in order to afford the public as much information as their limited time would admit . 1 st . Was Mr . A . friendly to free trade in every department ? If so , what would become of the various branohee protected by import duties ? Was it true that there was a duty of thirty shillings per dozen pairs on women ' s shoes—24 s . on men s , and 54 s . on boots } He then enumerated the import duties rpon various articles , and asked how the makers of those articles were to be remunerated , it they hud to compete with the foreigner I
In reply to those questions , Mr . A . stated that , upon the duty being taken off oepper , tin , and wool , they had risen ia value from forty to fifty per cent . Mr . C . then aeked , whether Mr . A . meant to contend that the corn would rise in proportion , and this was his reason for advocating its repeal . Mr . A . said that the cases were materially different ; the one was paid to Government , the other was for the protection of the landlords . Mr . C . again rose to reply , but Mr . A . refused to give him a hearing unless agreed to by the meeting . On being put , that Mr , C . should be heard , it was carried by a majority of two to one ; when Mr . A . made some objection to the decision , and in the midst of the confusion whioh ensued , Mr . A . walked away : whereupon Mr . Cockburn wrote the following note
to be presented to Mr . A . upon his appearanoe on the hustings on Friday evening , viz .: — "Mr . A . Sir , in consequence of the unfair manner in which you treated my questions on the 1 st instant . I have resolved to challenge you or any of your friends to fair discussion on equal terms . If you aud your coadjutors are sincere inyour enquiring after truth you cannot consistently decline this offer . Please read thiB note publicly to-night , and allow me to subscribe yours respectfully , John Cockburn . P . S . I hope you will conolude your lecture as near nine o ' clock as possible , to allow more time for discussion . J . C , 3 d December , 1141 . " Mr . A . refused to read the note until he had concluded hislecture , which he did about ten o clock . Whereupon he said it was contrary to
his arrangements with his employers to discuss with any but approvers of the present Corn Law . Mr- C , in reply , said that he was opposed to its repeal without accompanying measures . The meeting called for a Chairman , whereupon the Plague proposed a Mr . Walker , from Wolverhampton , which was negatived , aud Mr . Sinclair was appointed chairman . Mr . C . wished distinctly to state his terms , which were , tbat equal time should be occupied by both parties ; whereupon Mr . Aoland said he wished to know if any other person had any questions to ask him prior to the commencement of the discussion , when a strange gentleman rose with that view and completely overturned all Mr . A . ' s arguments ; after which , Mr . Curry moved and Mr . Pickering seconded the adoption of the following resolution , vis . " That the thanks of this meeting be given to Mr . Acland , and the other speakers this evening ,
for the evidence they had given in attributing all the existing evils to class legislation , and that the only remedy for those evils was to be found in the People's Charter . " Mr . Rayne moved and Mr . Rucastle seconded , as an amendment , that the ward " Charter" be omitted . But upon being put from the chair the original motion was carried by above four-fifths of the meeting . Mr . Aoland moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman , for bis impartial straighforward conduct in the chair , which was seconded and carried unanimously . Three cheers were then given for the Charter , three cheers for Mr . O'Connor , three cheers for Mr . O'Brien , three cheers for Frost , Williams , and Jones , and the meeting broke up at a few minntes to ono o ' clock , Mr . A . commenced his lecture in his usual strain , but finding that his sophistry did not suit , he turned his subject , and gave , what may be considered , a first-rate Chartist lecture .
The Cb abtisti held their weekly meeting for business on Tuesday evening , Mr . Pickering in the chair , when the following resolutions were agreed to : Moved by Mr . Cross , seconded by Mr . Scorfield , " That a public meeting be got up as soon as possible to consider the propriety of memorialising her Majesty on behalf of Messrs . Frost , Williams and Jones ; which was carried unanimously . Moved by Mr . Crothus , seconded by Mr . Sinclair , " That the mooting be held in the Chartist ' s Hall , Goat Inn , Cloth-market , on Monday evening , the 18 th instant , at half-past seven o ' clock , and that the Secretary be instructed to get 200 bills ( announcing the meeting ) printed immediately . " Carried . Mr . Crotaus moved and Mr . Purvis seconded , " That the
thanks of this Association be given to Mr . Chadwick , of Rochdale , tor his straight-forward conduct as a magistrate , in asserting the right of Englishmen ' s homes to be their Castles , and reprobating tke conduct of any one who would enter it forcibly , without a sufficient cansA . " Carried . TBOWBaiDCrE .-On Saturday last , a public meeting was held in the Demooratio Chapel , to hear Mr . Clark , of Bath , also to hear what progress Chartism was making in the different localities that he had visited in his tour through the southern part of Wilts and Somerset . He was listened to with
marked attention . After which , Mr . Moore read a paragraph from the Slat respecting the Queen ' i intention of pardoning all the convicts of good behaviour , on the baptism of the young Prince . It was resolved that a public meeting be called on Monday , to memorialise her Majesty on behalf of FroBt , Williams , and Jones . On Monday evening , a public meeting was held in the above chapel when a goodly number of both males and females were present . Mr , John Mt / ore was unanimously * called to the chair , who seated the objects of the meeting in a neat speech , aud read the memorial which was unanimously agreed to .
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SELVY . — At the close of the demonstration held in Mr . Linton ' s factory , on Friday evening , in honour of the liberation of Mr . O'Connor , the following resolution was unanimously carried at the Association Room . '' That a vote of thanks is due and hereby tendered to Mr , Edmund Stallwood , of London , for hiB bold and manly exertions in the oaase of Chartism in this district . " IiEITH . —Since Mr . O'Connor ho cjred ns with his presence here the good cause has been rapidly
progressing , and it may be some satisfaction to our distinguished champion to hear that his visit , and our subsequent lectures , have increased our numbers fourfold . At our last lecture , delivered on Tuesday , the 30 th ult , the National Petition was unanimously adopted . Daring successive lectures delivered by our talented friend , Mr . Abram Duncan , the Anti-Corn Law League , have been invited to come forward and discuss the question of the big loaf and low wages . None e representatives of the League have yet appeared .
DERBYSHIH — Bonsall . —On Tuesday last , Mr . Bairetow delivered a long , argumentative , and spirit-stirring lecture in the large room of the BritaDflia Inn , to the hardy mountaineers of this " oleft in the Peak" hills , which wae rapturously applauded , and produced a > deep impression . Mr . Viekers , of Belper , was in the chair . The National Petition was carried unanimously . An Association was formed , consisting of twelve good men and true . A hberalxoUeotion was made at the close of Mr . Bairstow ' s lecture , and many Chartist publications were sold . A vote of thanks to Mr . Bairetow was carried by acclamation , and the meeting dispersed highly gratified .
Matlock . —Oa Wednesday evening , a very attentive meeting was convened in the large room of the Crown Inn , to which Mr . Bairstow gave an impressive lecture . The National Petition was adopted . The members here number eighteen , with the most encouraging prospects of success . Belpsb . —On Friday evening , Mr . Bairstow delivered an interesting lecure in the Market Place here . The proceedings went off with the greatest eclat . On Sunday afternoon and evening , Mr . Bairstow preached to large audiences in the Belper Market Place , and in the National Charter Association Room , Holbrooke Moor . Liberal collections were made . Chartism through Derbyshire wears a most healthy aspect , and threatens , ere long , to rise and rule lord in the ascendant .
NEWCASTLE . —The Chartists of Newcastle held their weekly meeting for business on Monday week . Mr . Kirker presided . The following resolutions were agreed to : — "That , in the opinion of the Chartists of this locality , the rule filed in the Court of Queen's Bench against Feargua O'Connor , Esq ., for the act of his servants is unjust , and contrary to the constitution of these realms ; and they believe the rule to have been filed for no other reason than his unflinching advocacy of the cause of the industrious classes . " " That this meeting place moat implicit confidence in Fe&rgus O'Connor , Esq ., Peter Murray M'Douall , Esq ., and Mr . George White , and do hereby pledge themselves to stand by them , so long as they advocate the cause of Universal
Suffrage . " That the thanks of this Association are due to Mr . Neisby , for his manly opposition to the despotic disposition of the Government in their attempts at erecting barracks at Bolton , for the purpose of compelling the industrious classes of that locality to submit to be starved to death quietly ; and we do recommend every town in England to imitate the conduct of the rate payers of Bolton , in nobly opposing the attempts to locate a body of hired assassins , to deprive them of their rights . " &ASSWADE . —A few choice spirits have long talked of endeavouring to get a co-operative store opened here , being convinced that it is the only way to bring the shopkeepers to their senses , and cause
them plainly to see the justice and expediency of the People ' s Charter . They have now , however , set to work in right earnest . A meeting was held hero on last Thursday night , and the subjeot debated in all its bearings . After which a large Committee was appointed to canvass for shareholders , and four individuals were chosen to draw up a codoof laws for the guidance of the society . From appearances there is every reason to believe that a very efficient Btore will be opened here before long . BATBBRN . —Mr . Skevington , of Loughborough , addressed the friends at this place , on Sunday afternoon , after which arrangements were made to hold a public meeting the following evening , to adopt a memorial to the Queen on bohalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones .
BBAOFORD . —The National Petition is now in course of signature here , and is expected to be numerously signed . Codncii . Meeting , North TivsiiN . —The Coonoil met as usual on Sunday evening at six o ' oloqk , and elected Mr . Arran to preside ; after the different localities had brought in their monies for the Executive , and for the expences of the district of Bradford ; Mr . Brook moved , aud Mr . Stead seconded , " That a hundred cards , with a printed heading , be prepared for the purpose of collecting funds towards the expences of the National Petition , and of the
forthcoming Convention ; " which was unanimously carried . Petition sheets were delivered out to the various localities for signature . Air . Burrows moved , which was seconded , and carried , " That meetings should be held in Bradford and the adjacent towns and villages , for the purpose Of memorialising her Majesty to pardon Messrs . Frost , Williams , and Jones , and all those who have been transported beyond the seas for political offences . " A resolution was then carried , that the different localities should immediately eleot their councillors , and return their names to the next meeting , after which , the meeting adjourned to next Sunday night .
Demonstration Committee . —This committee met at the Association room , New Leeds , at two o ' clock , on Sunday afternoon , for the purpose of settling their books ; only seven of the committee were present , it not being known that they would meet ; agreed to adjourn the meeting till aext Sunday afternoon , to be held at Mr . Brien Stead ' s , Canary-street , Manningham , whea all persons who stand indebted to the committee will attend and pay the same ; every member of the committee is requested to be present if possible .
Female Chartists . —The female Chartists of Wapping held their weekly meeting , at the North Tavern , at seven o ' clock on Sunday night last , when Messrs . Jennings and Edwards delivered each a lecture on the rights and duties of women , to interfere in the political affairs of this country , aad showed the necessity of their persevering till the People ' s Charter become the law of the land . Mrs Jackson was ekcted president , Mrs . Blayza was chosen secretary , and Mrs . Corrodus the treasurer .
Middleton Fields . Oa Monday night , the 6 th of Deoember , at eight o clock , Mr . Jennings delivered a lecture to the Chartists of this place on the science of Government , and of the necessity of the working classes uniting together to redress their grievances , and to cause the Charter to become the law of tho land . The meeting agreed to memorialise her Majesty on behalf of Frost , Williams , Jones , and all political convicts . White Abbey . —The Chartists of this locality mustered strongly on Monday night last , in their Association-room , Graceohureh-street , when the two
following resolutions were carried unanimously : — " That it is the opinion of this meeting that we ought to memorialise her Majesty to pardon Frost . Williams , and Jones , and all political convicts . ' "That this meeting pledges itself to use every exertion to obtain signatures to the memorial on their behalf . " The resolutions were ably supported by Messrs . Smith and Hodgson , in speeones of considerable length . Every meeting night , the society gains strength by an accession of new members . The thanks of the meeting were voted to the ladies for their attendance .
Deamond Street . —A number of Chartists in Deamond-street , met at the Paul Pry Inn , on Monday evening last , and agreod to join the National Charter Association . Twenty-nine members gave in their names , and paid their contributions , and elected Mr . Wn . Neil , and Mr . G . Fletcher to the General Council . Mr . J . Brook attended , and delivered a short lecture on the necessity of union , and warned them against having anything to do with crotchet-mongers , as nothing short of the People ' s Charter would ever emancipate the working olawea from the misery and degradation ia which they » re at present placed . Geobgs-sthebt . —Mr . Arran delivered a lecture ( o the Chartists of this street , on Monday night last , at eight o ' clock , in their meeting room , when they agreed to memorialise her Majesty on behalf of aO political cosvicts .
DAVYHOLKS . —On Saturday evening last , Mr . James Cartledge , of Manchester , lectured oa the pr inciples of the Charter , and the advantages to be derived from locating the people on the land , showing from practice , the benefits to be derived from spade cultivation .
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PBESTOK . — Chartisk < c Corw Law RejeaL . —The auctions of Chartism and Com Law Repeal have had a thorough investigation her * , during the last three weeks . The Chartfeto threw down the gauntlet in defence of their agitation for the Ciiatter in preference to the agitation for the Repeal of tha Cora Laws , and the result has be ; u , that -we have bad our Association crowded each weekly meeting night and some spirited discussions , which have been ad journed from week to week . Mr . Curtis , Mr . Livesey
Mr . Brown , and others nave been the advocates of Repeal , and their opponents nave been Messrs . Odlenra Murphy , and Swindiehurst on the part of toe Chartiata . On Monday evening , the following resotlon was triumphantly carried : " That in the opinion of thia meeting , the Corn Laws are iniquitous and unjust , and ought to be repealed , bat we see no hope of carrying their repeal until the People's Charter becomes the law of the land . " These meetings have done Much good to cur cause ; thirty new members having joined oar Association dating the last fortnight
mnpoh .-TAiLORs . —The Tailors , of the Three Craaea , Richmoad-street , odd their usual meeting on Sunday last Mr . Martin lectured on "Prejudice . " At the conclusion , four members were enrolled , and there ia a good spirit in the society . Eastern Division of Boot ah » Shoem akehs . —• Oa Sunday evening last , this body of Chartisti met at their Association Room , Star Coffee House , Goldenlane , to hear a lecture from Mr . Fairer , who ably exposed the fallacy of tue repeal of the Com Laws , and the gross absurdities put forth by the League in support of the big loaf delusion . At the conclusion of the lecture three new members were enrolled . Mr . Walkerdtne was nominated aa member of the General Council .
CAMBERWELL AMD WALWOKTH . —The Chartists of this locality held their weekly meeting , on Monday night , at the Montpelier Tavern , Mr . Carter in the chair . It was resolved that a public meeting be holden in the large room , Montpelier Tavern , to adopt the National Petition , on Monday , December 20 th , seven for eight o ' clock , p . m . Chartism is progressing in thia locality . Meeting . —An association was formed at a public meeting , at the Albion Coffae House , Shoreditch , oa Friday evening . The meeting was addressed in an able manner by Mr . M'Grath . A large number of members were enrolled . CONGHiETON . —Mr . O'Brien \ Uitad this plaee on Saturday la « t , when there wat a good number of the working classes met to hear him . He delivered a most heart-stirring lecture .
NOTTINGHAM . —Mr . W . D . Taylor , attended at tbe Noah ' s'Ark , Coalpit-lane , on Saturday evening after which seventeen new members were enrolled . The association at thia house ia now getting very strong . C 9 AX 5 NATJGHT 0 N . —A meeting of delegates from the various associations in this district was held in Mr . M'Donald's rooms , on Saturday , the 4 th instant , Mr . George Rattary , of Alva , in the chair , when it was resolved that Mr . A . Duncan be gent ta represent this district in the National Meeting of Delegates to be held in Glasgow . It was also resolved , that Mr . Duncan be engaged for one month as lecturer for this district X . Roberta was appointed secretary , aud T . Hall , treasurer , to the Central Committee during the ensuing three months . It was then resolved that the nest meeting of delegates be held in tnegNew Hall , Coalsnaughton , on Saturday , tha 18 th current , at six o ' clock , after which the meeting broke up .
DAISY BILL—The Caaitlats of this village held their weekly meeting on Sunday . Tha cause ia progressing fcteadiiy but firmly . It was agreed to call a meeting on Tuesday , the 14 th of December , at eight o ' clock in the evening , in the Primitive Methodist Chapel uou < se , to memorialize her Majesty , praying Bhe will be most graciously pleased to extend the Royal clemency to Frost , Williams , and Jones . SUDBURT . —Mr . Ruffy Ridley has delivered three lectures on the principles of Chartism in this platt , which have been the means of much good . An association ia about being formed here . WBSTMINSTfiR . —Mr . Whaley lectured at tha Charter Coffee-bouse , Stretton-ground , on Sunday evening . Two new members were added .
IttZDDLETON . —At the weekly meeting , on Sonday night , several sew members were enrolled ; and , after some discussion , a vote of thanka was passed to Messrs . Bropby and O'Higgina , for their praiseworthy exertions in the cause of the suffering millions . HOLUNGWOOD . —The Chartists of thia plaoe opened a new room on Sunday last Mr . Taylor , of Royton , lectured in the afternoon , and Mr . Leach , of Manchester , in the evening ; Several sew meraben were enrolled . stax . vbeu » 6 B . —Mr . Thomas Btorer delivered
a lecture en Sunday evening last , to a respectable audience , in the National Charter Association Room At the close of the lecture the following resolution was adopted : — " That this moating views with abhoreace all attempts to create disunion in the Chartiat ranks , and that the attempts to injure tbe character ot Dr . M'Douall and B . O'Brien are weak and unfounded , and calculated to injure the people ' s cause ,- and further , this meeting place * unbounded confidence in Dr . M'Douall and Mr . B . O'Brien as unflinching advocates of the people's right * and liberties . "
NORTH LANCASHIRE —The delegate meeting of North Lancashire took place at Accrington , on Sonday last , Mr . FothergiU , frem Lancaster , in the chair . Delegates were present from Accrington , Blackburn , Burnley , Clitheroe , Colne , Sabden , Lancaster , Harwood ; Bacup , Preston , and Chorley being absent . It was reaolved , that J . T . Lund , from Lancaster , be the lecturer for North Lancaihire , for the next six creeks , Mr . Marsden wishing to retire ; that the lecturer ' s salary be thirty-two shillings per week , and that each association send in moneys to the district secretary , so that a fortnight ' s wages can be paid to the lecturer before setting out ; that the lecturer visit the following places , in addition to the usual route , vis . Kendal , Kirkby Loosdale , Higker Bentham , Little and Long Preston ; and that Mr . Beesley , of Accrington , be tha district secret wy , MnsuaL
WORCESTER . —At the usual weekly meeting of the Chartist * of this locality , held at their room ia Foundry-street , Mr . George Davie in the chair ; a long discussion ensued regarding the propriety of joining tbe Birmingham distrust for the support of a lecturer , ia which Messrs . Clark , Davie , Hocklns , Powell , and Williams took part At the close it was resolved that the secretary be instructed to write to Mr . Mason , inviting him to pay a visit A voluntary contribution was entered into towards defraying his expenses . gatehouse . —Ob Wednesday , the 1 st inataaft , a public meeting , took place , in the Mason ' s Hall , to hear Mr . Watdrop , from Dumfries , deliver a lecture on
the rights of labour . Mr . Donaldson , grocer , was called to the chair . The lecturer , upon rising , was received with enthusiastic cheering from all parts of the house . He commenced by taking a survey of the political afT . iAra of thia country daring the last fifty yean , showing , in glaring colours , the manner in which the rulers of this country bad trampled on the rights and privileges of the working classes . Having spoken for sometime on the distressed etate the country was now reduced to , he then explained the Peopled Charter iu all its bearings , and urged upon his audience th « necessity of uniting , as one man , for the attainment of their rights , and never to cease theix exertions until tbe Charter became the law of the land .
DUBLIN . —The Irish Universal Suffrage Association held their usual Weekly meeting on Sunday last , Mr . T . Dillon in the ehair . In the absence of Mr . Bropby , the secretary , who was on a mission in the country , Mr . E . Deaipsey read tbe minntes of the last meeting . Mr . O'Higgina handed in twelve shillings , being the subscription of twenty-four new members , being tha amount of their cards and one month ' s subscripton in advance . Mr . T . Toole hoped , though not a member , that the Association would extend to him the « miff couitasy which it did upon a former ooeasion , by permitting him te make a few observations . ( Hear . ) He said that he highly approved of the principles of the Irish Universal Suffrage Association , and tha t no noneat man could find fault with them .
yet he bad not joined tbe Association because Mr . Daniel O'Connell was ao decidedly opposed to it That be , like many others who wen wholly ignorant of its principles , and who wen great admirers of Mr . O'Connell , were by bis speeches led to believe that the association was as bad as he represented it to be ; aad tho personal abase of Mr . O'Conoell which ha had seen In tbe- Star , and In other Chartist publications , confirmed him in that belief , and in which belief he would have had the misfortune to remain had he not attended the meeting * held ia that room . He had followed in the wake of Mr . O'Connell , and cheered him on and assisted in promoting several members of Mr . O'ConneU ' s family to p « bUe situations , while be was onder the impression that he was cheering them on as Repealers of the Union . He wai
still an admirer of Mr . O'Connell , and be did not like to see him abased by any party , and b « knew that there were a great many others fel t as he did upon that subject , and as a friend to the anodaiion h « strongly recommended them to avoid all allaaion to Mr . O'ConseU , by doing so tfaey would make Modi of those who only require to read tbdr prooeediap be converted to their principles , bat who will sot do so , while Mr . O'ConoeU is attacked , whethtr that attack ba jortor unjust He also said that tbe ¦¦ n ohtloa might have very interesting discussions , oa tbe priedpies of th « People ' s Charter , npoa which the peojpeot Ireland required information . ( Hear , bear . ) Mr . Toole eoaeladsd a vecy seaaibte and tomponto spteeb , « C which we give feat mere outline , by ^ fftTrffthtimt tug for the vary kind and attentive bearing they had given him , though not a mambtr of the Mmolrtloai
The Press . —47 his intensttag question mi brought forward man admirable speech by Mr . Dyotl A warm and au . mated discussion ensued , in which Mean . Wood , Woodward , Clarke , P . Brophy , Donne , Me'Mahoa ; and O'Higgins . took part , Tbe question Was referred to the Preas Committee , After which Mr . Wood was called to the ehair , and thanka given to the chairman , when the meeting , which was a very Urge ne , separated .
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To The Imperial Chartists. And Leeds General Advertiser.
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Dec. 11, 1841, page 1, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct732/page/1/
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