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i ' ± m i _ . r - l jU l 1 | i ¦ ¦' -- ¦¦ i -i ¦ COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED TOO LATE FOR OUR LAST . . — ? . ~ Ditblih . — -The Irish Universal Suffrage Association held their canal weekly meeting on Sunday , the 23 rd iiatsnt , ttt their great rooms , No . 14 , North Ann Street , Mr . W . Woodward in the chair . The secretary read the Address to the People of Ireland from the Star , and written by W . H . Clifton , which was loudly cheered . Mr . H . Clarke said that such language as that contained in the address that the secretary had ^ ust read would do honour to human nature , and was worthy of being imputed as being the featimenta of " a fans patriot , and he would , therefore , moTe that the address be reprinted in the form cf a hand-bill , and give it as wide a circulation as they could . Mr . J . Billon seconded the motion of Mr . Clarke , and said
that if those were the sentiments of the supposed liberal candidate putting np for the city of Dublin , he Would , and he was sure the whole of the Chartists of Dublin would , gire all the rapport in their power to ecure the return of Lord Motpeth ; but he regretted that there was not a Repealer proposed to stand , as Repeal is the daillng object as ¦ vrell as the People ' s Charter . ( Tremendous cheers ) The meeting was then farther addressed by Messrs . Corbett , ? . O'Connell , and Freebairn , when , after several new members being admitted , end others given notice for , Mr . J . Norton -was called to the chair , and the unanimous thanks of the . TnRPfang given to Mr- Woodward for his conduct therein .
Aberdeen . —The usual weekly meeting of the Aberdeen Charter Union was held on Monday evening l ast , Mr . M'Pherson in the chair ; the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Tcexhwrraan then addressed them on the various mores that Were taking place in the country , and cautioned the meeting never to swerve from Chartism . The subject of sending a delegate to the British Convention was brought under notice , when it was agreed to call a public meeting , and lay the matter before the . people . Hr . M'Douall ' a letter was read from the Star , amid great
applause . Mr . M'Pherson made a lengthened speech on ft , as did the Chairman ; it was then moved that we cordially agree with the objectioimrgedbyDr . MDauall against the rejection of the National Petition by the Scottish Convention , that Convention not being a fail representation of the people of Scotland , irwrnnrh as several of the votes were fictitious ; it was carried unanimously . It was agreed that Lord XTndhrasi should present a petition to the Queen on behalf of Frost , Williams , and Jones . Fifty copies of the People ' s f 2 \* rtt * T -were presented to the Chartiite of Fraaerburg , and the meeting broke np .
DT 35 FEBMLISE . —If Chartism does not with us now N&ee like a meteor , no agitation for less will find any countenance from the poorer classes here . To attend the anti-Corn Law meeting held in Edinburgh , one of oar Dissenting clergy , who has a large congregation , was anxious they should send deputies , but after Well testing the opinions of hifl people , it was given up on the Sunday previ » us to the anti-Corn Law meeting in Edinburgh- Immtdiately after the afternoon ' s service , the precentor read out from the desk , a mee'ang of the -managers on business of importance , to be immediately after the blessing . This being quite a new thing for the setalar session to meet on a Sabbath day for business , one of the sapient managers exclaimed , " Bob's gean
dean daft , it canna be a meeting o' us—it will be the Eiders , but I ' se gang an see . ' A few accordingly metthe minister harangued them , and cow anxious he "W& * that his large congregation should be represented bj Borne of themselves . None for a time broke silence , erne at last made the remark they should have met the eosgreg&tion . The minister shrugged np his ahonlders , drew himself to his full length , and said , " This is reasonable , but we have no time for calling a meeting , to what I propose the people will agree . Let Sandy Adams , who has spoken so reasonably , be sent , and lorn Flint , who is to be in Edinburgh on his own business . " The minister wrote this in a book , and the Sfiniiter , Sandy , and Tom , were in this way elected , and represented the largest Dissenting congregation of
Lakjlejl—A meeting of the Chartist Association of Xaxrajtk was held in the Masons' Lodge , on Monday , 34 th of January , regarding petitioning parliament for khe Charter . Mr . A . Law , president , said , as there were bow two petitions in Scotland , it was for them to say which they would adopt . Mr . Ingrim said he had * ead tile National Petition over and over again , and ha saw nothing that he could find fault with ; he would , therefore , propose that we bold by ths National Petition , which was duly seconded . Mr . M'Willisjas said be objected to part of it , such as the repeal ef the Union of Ireland and the New Poar Laws being
introduced into it As he was the only one on that aide of -the question , the motion was carried by » show of bands . Some altercation then took place about Mr . H'Williams going to Glasgow , aa a delegate for Blrkfield Back , he having been elected by only three of thst Association , without tbe knowledge of the rest . Mr . M'Wniiams said we had nothing to do with that ; let Kblrneld Bank people settle that themselves . We contended that not only us , but every Chartist Association in Scotland had to do with it ; in was an insult to every Chartist to think he must be ruled by such paper-made delegates . Orders were then given to get 200 petition heads and a few sheets , and the meeting dismUoed .
Ipswich . —At the usual weekly meeting of the AssotSation , Mr . CampbeH ' 8 letter to the Chartists of Suffolk , Norfolk , and Cambridgeshire , was read , and after being discussed it was unanimously resolved that the nomination of that gentleman , as a delegate te the Con-Tention be accepted , with fh ^ TiVa to him for tiling np the blanks , which ought more properly to have bten done by us and tbe Chartists of tbe districts generally ; 2 > ot at the * amB time , they regret exeeedingly thBir pecuniary afiairs will not permit them to reward him for his services . They earnestly appeal to the new established Associations in the district to do tbeir fest in this matter . What can be done by ns Bhall be dona The visit of Dr . M'Donall has done ns a world of j ; ood "ffe are new arriving to a more thorough knowledge of oar rights , and are perfecting in organization . A good feeling prevades us alL We only want now a visit from O'Connor , to settle Chartism for ever io Ipswich .
HrssLE * . —The following resolutions were nnsnizaously passed at a meeting of tbe members cf the National Charter Association , Hunslet : —1 st " Teat five ^ iMrngn be sent for the support of the National Executive . " 2 nd . " That fire shillings be sent for carJs . ^ Srd , and lastly . " That we , the Chartists of Huuslet , place implicit confidence in those individuals who constitute the Executive of the National Charter Association , and that so long as they act with . that energy said perseverance which has hitherto marked their
conduct , we pledge ourselves , to the utmost possible extent to render that talented body ( as far as limited circumstances may permit ) our pecuniary assistance , at the same tims we entreat our brother Cnartists throughout the Empire to contribute largely of the one thing needful ( brass ) , both to the Executive and the delegates of the forthcoming Convention , so that they xaay be able to overthrow our tyrannical oppressors , and rink into eternal oblivion the damning tffscts of class legislation . " We have opened a weekly contribution for the support of the coming Convention .
Nastwich . —Mr . Doyle visited us on Friday last , agreeably with his route as laid down in the Star . Ths last time he visited us , lie lectured in the Market Place , in consequence of it not being in our power to procure a room for him ; and it was not until the afternoon of bis arrival on Friday last , that we were able to procure a place of any description for Ma to lecture in . The place we obtained was a dilapidated barn , in Wood-street We had not time to announce the meeting in any other way than by employing the bellman ; and , aa he had cried Mr . Doyle ' s farmer lecture , we again applied to him , wishing him to announce his lecture , ( as he did his former one , ) upon the present distress existing among the working classes—the cause oC that distress—and the remedy—but the bellman
told Mr . D . that he had received orders from the authorities not to cry any more meetings of that description . This prevented Mr . D . from lecturing on that evening . The next day Mr . D . applied twice at tbe residence of the Rev . B . H . &retton , ( the resident magistrate , ) for an interview , in order to ascertain from the reverend gentleman his reasons for preventing the bellman from crying the lecture . However , the holy man would not be seen . Before leaving the town for Chester , Mr . Doylejpent Mr . Gretton a letter upon the subject , in which he gave him to understand that there was no law in existence by which he was justified in the step hs had taken , and tfeat his conduct in cot allowing the annoucement of the lecture , and then refusing an interview , was not in accordance with that
courtesy generally looked for from persons holding responsible situations such as that which he filled . After receiving the above letter , the rector called upon the agent for the Star , wishing him to inform Mr . Doyle that it was not owing to s want of courtesy that caused him to refuse the interview , ' urging his reason in the fint place , that lie was very busy , and , secondly , he did not consider that Mr . Doyle bad any right to question hiaupon the i subjeet He acknowledged having . told tbe bellman after Mr . D . ' s first lecture , that he would innaahjj displeasure should he ever cry a similar meeting ; that he did not do this in bis magisterial capacity } bat it -was merely a little of his legitimate
to&aenee which he possessed over him , aad he rather tf&se to offend Mr . D . than lose his ( Mr . G / s ) patronage . Sir . : » oyle returned from Chester on Tuesday , the SIth , aad determined on lecturing in the building above-o » eotioned ; and , as the bellman was net allowed to cry the meeting , ons of our friends ( Mr . J . Bayley ) Tolttaleered his services for the occasion . He went and with a bell , accompanied by great numbers of youngsters , and a group of young men , who were atteacted ^ bv the novelvy . of the case . Considering the jT | rv » ygn « steis of the weather , the meeting was very ¦ well atte&ded , the large building was filled , and a considerable number were forced to stand outside . Mr .
Doyles' lecture occupied about two hours , and was delivered in the most spirited and powerful strain , which gave geaeral satisfaction . In short , ha is deserving of the highest praise fox bis exertions here , sad the people sre giving expression to their conviction of the truth and propriety of the whole , and -making inquiries rer actiix bis MXfc Tisifc
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AL 2 CWICK —Anti-Cobs Law Lbagdb . —The Alnwick anti-Corn Law League are trying to get up a petition for a repeal of the Corn Laws ; the moat unfair means have been used to procure signatures to it A reverend black-coat has been canvassing Xere for their names . The League have been bribing the working men to append tbeir names to their petition , by distributing what they term untaxed bread ; but the working men will not sell their birth-right for a ionrpenny or sixpenny loaf . Two hnndred have signed the petition for the Charter and nothing less .
jaAcCUSSFUELD . A Delegate meeting was held in Macclesfieia , on Sunday last Delegates were present from Stockport , New Mills , Mottram , Wilmslow , Hazslgrove , and Macclesfleld . Letters were read from Chester , and Nantwich . All places were represented as being in a prosperous condition , and extremely anxious for lecturers . Mr . Doyle's engagement having expired , it was deemed expedient to discontinue his services untilafter the Convention . The delegates in their reports spoke feelingly of the great distress that prevails in tbe country , and of tbe great good done by Mr .
Doyle , in directing their attention to tbe real cause that had produced this distress , and its only practical remedy . A motion was made by Mr . Mason , of New Mills , seconded by Mr . Conway , Stockport , "Thatan address be prepared to the county , impressing upon the different associations , the necessity of immediately forwarding their quota , to the Convention fund . " A vote of thanks to Mr . Doyle , for his valuable services as county lecturer for the last three months was unanimously agreed to , and the meeting was adjourned to Sunday February 26 th , when all places are requested to bring or send their money for the Convention Fund , without faiL
SSEGBT , ( NEAB SyTT 0 N-IN-A 8 HFIELD . ) A meeting was held here , on Sunday evening , for the purpose of dissolving the old council and choosing a fresh one , when th 6 following men were chosen far the next quarter : —John Marriot , Michael Johnson , John Dan , Robert Chalenor , William Caunt , John Hardstaff , sub-treasurer ; George DidBbtay , sub-secretary . Chartism was unknown here except to a few bright spirits , who resolved that tbe good old cause should be understood and appreciated . Accordingly , Mr . Taylor was invited to attend a meeting , which at once he agreed to , after which an association was formed , and we are happy to to say that new members are coming forward every week , and it is expected that very soon the associated number will amount to fifty . It was proposed by Michael Johnson , that one shilling be sent oat of the fund , sixpence each to the Whig-made widows , Mrs . Williams and Nrs . Jones .
EDINBURGH . Bbontebbe O'Brien . —We have at last been favoured with a visit from that prince of patriots and illustrious friend of bis kind , James B . O'Brien . We were anxiously expecting him for the last two months , and high as were our expectations of the good to result from . his presence amongst us , they fell far short of the reality . He lectured in Arthurstreet chapel upon the evenings of Wednesday , Thuraday , and Friday lut , to large andlenees , the place of meeting being crowded each successive evening more than on the one proceeding . The last night it was literally crammed , passages and all . Mr . O'Brien entered at great length upon hiB viewB as to the evi ' s of the
present system , and the reforms best calculated to remove them , and made the soundness of his doctrines bo manifest , that while he confirmed the faith of his old disciples , he made many hundred new ones . Discussion having been invited after the conclusion of the third lecture , J . Aytonn , Esq ., barrister , who formerly contested the representation of the city , upon the Whig Radical interest , rose to dispute the soundness of Mr . O'B . ' s views . After eulogising the abilities and surpassing eloquence of Mr . O'Brien , ( whom he characterised as being by far the ablest man connected with the movement , ) Mr . Aytonn professed himBelf friendly to Universal Suffrage , but differed from Mr . O'Brien as to the nse to be made of the Charter after it
shall have been obtained . The nature of his objections may be inferred from the fact that he is a landed proprietor , a coal-owner , a lawyer , and a rabid anti-Corn Law repealer , classes to whom Mr . O'Brien's doctrines are in general anything but pals * table . He inveighed , as usual , against the " spoliation and robbery" ( as he called it ) involved in Mr . O'Brien ' s doctrines ; and plainly told the audience that a repeal of the Corn Laws , and perhaps ( sojne fifty yean hence ) some reduction of the taxes , was all we had to expect from the Charter . ' Mr . O'Brien replied to b . * Ti in his usual convincing and happy manner , and shewed the jitter absurdity of his positions , amidst the most
thundering applause . At the conclusion , a show of hands was called for . Every hand was held up for the soundness of Mr . O'Brien ' s views , not a solitary one for Mr . Aytoun , who , by the way , seemed so paralysed tt tbe array against him , that be absolutely forgot to raise his own ! The intense interest felt by tbe audience may be inferred from the fact that though the lecture was continued till after one o ' clock in the morning , not a single soul left the place of meeting ! Thanks were veted to Mr . O'Brien for his able lectures amidst deafening applause , and notice given that a soiree is to be hell in honour of that gentleman upon his return from the ^ North .
ST . ANDREW'S . —The Cobn Law Hukbco . — We were rather surprised to bear on Tuesday , tbe 25 th ultimo , that the seven Incorporated Trades of this city were to have a meeting of their owa that evening in tbe Town-hall , for the purpose of petitioning Parliament for a repeal of the Corn Laws . The meeting was to all intents and purposes an exclusive one , each trade bang warned by its own officer , without the slightest public intimation being given ; thinking there . would likely be some sport at the meeting we determined to a ' , tend ; before giving a report of the proceedings , we beg to express our most unqualified disapprobation of sgcq meeting being called . The Corn Laws do not affict tbe seven trades of St Andrew ' s as such , but only in the character of inhabitants . It is a public
question , affecting tbe interests of the whole people ; therefore , to call a packed metting of the incorporated trades < f St Andrew ' s to discuss such a question was to say the least of it , a pieca of unwarrantable presumption on the part of the Convener . The Town house bell was rung at sevsn o ' clock . On entering , we found a bar placed across the room , the gentlemen (?) bring only admitted inside , while . the unwashed were considered as too ignorant to give any opinions in reference to this poor man ' s question 1 and were , therefore , obliged to stand on the outside of the rail . There were net above fifty of the trades present ; a great many even of the liberals among them hanging back from taking part in so disreputable a proceeding . The audience was , however , very numerous . After waiting a considerable
time without anythingifeing done , the people began to manifest their impatience byrufnng ; upon which Convener Gillespie rose , and in one of the most meaningless , senseless , and contemptible speeches we ever heard , proposed a petition to Parliament , ' praying for a total repeal of the Corn and Provision Laws . He spoke about every thing but the point Nan intrusion , Chartism , ministerial indifference about the people , Muir , Murray , a " spunk wife , "&c , were each hononred with a notice from the learned Convener . He was heard very quietly till he appealed to the Chartists to come forward and assist them , when a storm of hissing and otiiermarka of disapprobation was raised by the audience , ¦ which caused many of the gentlemen within to look " unco blue i' the gills , " and set the Convener in
& rage ; after attempting to speak a while longer , without any person understanding what he was saying , hu sat down by proposing the adoption of a petition , and calling upon Bailie Cowan to support the motion , and give the people present some information regarding the proceedings of the late clerical exhibition in Edinbro . ' B 3 ille Cowan said , that he would abstain from referring to that paint at present He lauded the eloquence of the Convener , which was received with laughter by the audience . With a good many of the Bailie's remarks we cordially agreed . He gave the people one advice , which we sresure will be followed to the letter , namely , to take the matter into tbeir own hands , and do not be gulled by any person . We can assure the worthy Bailie we will not be gulled , neither by Whigs ,
Tories , nor corn eraiks . With his remarks on the Emigration Scheme we also cordially agree ; but from Ms nostrums regarding Corn Law repeal we entirely dissent ( During the whole of the time both the Convener and the Biillie was speaking , cries of " the Charter "— "Down with class legislation "—" Reform yo'iirselves at home , " && , && , were kept up by the audience . ) One of the clerks tntu read a copy of tb 6 petition , upon which Mr . George Berwick , wright , moved the following amendment : — "That while we consider the Corn Laws to be prejudicial to industry , injurious to commerce , and opposed to the best interests of the people , still we hold it to be a public question , and therefore adjourn till a public meeting of the inhabitants be called by public intimation , for the
purpose of discussing the best means of obtaining a repeal of these tyrannical and unjust laws . " The reading of this amendment was followed by loud and con * tinned cheering , clapping of bands , ruffing , &c , by the audience , which so enraged the getters-up of the meeting that they threatened to turn the audience to the door . Mr . Robert Diibart then made a speech which , considerably amused the audience . He said something about & Prussian Gaxeli * and a London Gaxtie , and other high-sounding phrases , no doubt trying to pass fora very learned man . He talked of the tollj ml putting off the consideration of bo important a question , as If any person was asking them to put it off ! All that was wanted was a public meeting ; and that might have been called next night , or even their own meeting might have been turned into a public one ; bat no ! keep down discussion ; sw&llow our nostrums or
nothing ; bat we are too old them . The Convener then put the motion and amendment , when only three voted -for the latter . Consistent men , verily . Talking about -the poor man ' s interest , and ytt preventing the poor man from interfering in the matter . Upon the Cunvener declaring the business over , Mr . Charles Stewart , junior , printer , stood up en a form , and proposed that " Aa the meeting of the trades was now over , a public meeting of the inhabitants should be h « id , and that Mr . Berwick should take the chair , " which was seconded by at leastadozsnvoicas at once , and received with acclamation . Bailie Cowan , however , ordered the Hall to be cleared , and the people separated rather reluctantly , by giving three enthusiastic cheers for the People's Charter , and three hearty groans for the humbuggers and their humbugs . We understand » public -meeting is to be held on tbe same subject If they due , we win be at ttwm . —Correspondent ,
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STOURBRXDGE . —On Tuesday evening last , Mr . Mason , Chartist lecturer for this dUtrict , paid a visit to this place , and gave one of the most powerful lectures ever delivered in this town . ABERCAVSNNT . —On Wednesday , the 26 th nit , the National Petition was adopted by the Chartists of this town . The chair was taken by Mr . Griffiths , schoolmaster ; the motion for its adoption was proposed by Mr . Charles Bolwell , of Bath , and seconded by Mr . Edwards , of Newport The petition was adopted without a dissentient XiEEDS . —On Sunday evening , Mr . J . Smith lectured in the Chartist Boom , Cheapside , to a numerous audience , on the necessity of the working classes depending on themselves for their own redemption , and not -on the middle or upper classes . The lecturer established his positions to the satisfaction of his auditory , and received a cordial vote of thanks .
Council Meeting . —At a meeting of the council , on Monday evening , it was determined that a new council should be nominated on Monday night next , and that they should be chosen by ballot on the following Monday . BIRMINGHAM . —Chartist Meeting . —A meeting was held at the Chartist room , Freernan-Btreet , on Sunday evening last , Mr . Frederick Corbett in the chair- Tbe Chairman opened the business by introducing Mr . G . White , who gave a brief account of the result of the libel affair , which was received with loud applause . Mr . Richards , of Staffordshire Potteries , was then introduced to the meeting , and was loudly cheered . He entered into an examination of the cause of human misery , and showed that there could be no happiness where the people were deprived of political power . He dealt out a severe castication on the
Established Church and its Clerey ; exposed the hollowhess of the Whig faction ; and gave a clever explanation of Chartist principles . Mr . Richards was warmly applauded throughout Several persons then addressed the meeting on the policy of the Corn Law repealers . Tbe propriety of taking active steps for the establishment of O'Brien ' s press in Birmingham was also discussed and warmly responded to , after which , Mr . George White moved , " That the Council be instructed to get up » requisiton to the Mayor , calling on him to convene a meeting of the inhabitants at his earliest convenience , to consider tke propriety of petitioning Parliament fox the People's Charter . " The resolution was seconded , and passed unanimously . On the motion of Mr . John Mason , Chartist lecturer , seconded by Mr . White , a vote of thanks was given to Mr . Richards for his able lecture , and the meeting separated . - ¦¦¦ ¦ ¦¦ ¦ ¦ ¦• ¦ ..
READING . —The usual weekly meeting was held at the Coach and Horses , on Wednesday last , Mr . Godwin in the chair . After the transaction of considerable business , and many additional signatures announced to the petition , Messrs . Wheeler , Pilgrim , Rons , and Dawson were earned as additional members of the General Council ; this step being rendered necessary by the continued weekly increase of the members . Several members joined . An agent for the Star and Chartist Circular was appointed , and Mr . T . M . Wheeler was deputed to attend to their interests in the metropolis .
BURT . —The Chartists held their usual weekly Committee meeting , at the house of Mr . Martin Ireland , on Sunday last . The town has been divided into district * ; the canvassers appointed returned and gave in eighteen new members . Mr . Michael Roberts was appointed as delegate to the South Lancashire Delegate Meeting on Sunday next , and to take with him the sum of 5 s . for the Convention . On Monday Evening the Chartists held their usual weekly meeting , in the Garden-street Lecture Room . Mr . Henry Roberts was called to the chair , and introduced Mr . P . M . Bropky , who delivered an excellent lecture on the wrengs of Ireland , which gave general satisfaction . Several new members were enrolled .
ROCHDALS . —Mr . Charles Connor lectured twice on Sunday last , to numerous and respectable audiences . He was listened to with attention and delight by the producers of wealth , and made a favourable impression on the minds of several middle-class men , who were present , and at the conclusion came forward and en ; oiled their names . CAOISBBAD . —On Monday last , the sturdy sons of toil were called together , by the sound of the bell , to the School Room belonging to Mr . George Wilkinson , for the purpose of taking into consideration the People ' s Charter . Mr . J . Burgess having been called to the chair , the meeting was addressed by Messrs . B . Dromgoole , E . Lawless , T . Lowe , and J . Webster , from Warrington . At the close of the meeting a dozen hearty fellowB enrolled their names , who will act as tbe nucleus of a thriving Association . Mr . T . Thorley was appointed Treasurer , and Mr . Samuel Bedditch Secretary .
PLYMOUTH . —At the usual weekly meeting of th * Council of the Plymouth Chartists , Jan . 30 th , it was reiolved , " That a vote ef thanks be hereby given to Messrs . Corey and Beetle , and the brave Char cists of ExeUr , : for tbe manly and patriotic manner in which they coinbatted the anti-Corn Law faction on Wednesday last " HALIFAX . —The Chartists of this place have opensd a school on Wednesday and Friday nights , for adults and young persons , where they will be instructed in all the different stages , froKi the alphabet upwards , as a means of dispelling that ignorance in which the labourers are said to be so deeply involved , and ingraft on the minds of the rising generation that knowledge which it has ever been the study of our tyrants to withhold from us , namely , a knowledge of our rights as men . .
LONDON . —The Masons'Charter Association , Drury Lane locality , met as usual on Saturday last , Mr . A . Walton in the chair , when the minutes of last meeting having been confirmed , Mr . Wm . Hogg was elected as sub-Treasurer in the place of Mr . Wilkinson , who has gone to Southampton after other business . The meeting adjourned to Saturday next , at half-past seven o ' clock , when the candidates for the Convention will be balloted for . City op London . —On Sunday evening last , the city Political and Scientific Institute , Old Briley , was opened , as usual , free to the public , at seven o ' clock * Mr . R . Ridley delivered a very excellent and instructive discourse on the British Constitution , for which he received a unanimous vcta of thanks . Afterwards Mr . Cater announced that Mr . John Campbell would lecture in this place next Sunday evening and tke following Monday evening .
SHBPPIEIiD . —Political Institute . —On 'Sunday afternoon , Mr . John Campbell delivered an excellent address ; and in the evening , an interesting and useful account of the History of the Edwards . Fourteen shillings was collected at the conclusion of the impressive address of Mr . Campbell .
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Longevity . — " That which establishes on good grounds a hope for prolonged existence , will ever be welcome to the human mind ; for notwithstanding the trials , vexations , and difficulties incident to this life , the love of life increases with our years ; it is one of the innate principles of our nature , and cannot be explained away by any of the subtleties of the sophist , nor overcome , by any assumed dignity derived from a false philosophy . We therefore gay
to those who Buffering from ill health , from whatever cause ; to those who are approachiag what is now called old age ; to those who are sinking from premature decay , make trial of Parr ' s remedy , which has never yet failed , —which is aa certain to cure as the sun is to rise , —whioh from the innooence of its compobition can never injure ; to each and all we again say thy , and yon will soon look upon Old Parr not merely as a curiosity , on account of his great age , but as a benefactor of the human race , in leading this invaluable remedy to the world . "
Tbadb of Southampton . —We understand that the business of this port in the past year trebled that of any proceeding . The exports have increased in the same five fold , and the number of passengers landed from foreign amount to nearly fifty per day during the 365 days . There were £ 53 vessels inward from foreign , and with cargoes outwards nearly 3 i ) 3 i Thi 3 year commences under auspices still more favourable , for now we shall have a direct communicatiorf with all the West India Islands , New York , Halifax , the coast of South America , the Ishmus of Panama , &c , once a fortnight , besides twice ' a month to Alexandria , Suez , Calcutta , Madras , and Ceylon . We aro also gratified to find that there is a corresponding augmentation of the coasting trade ; hence Southampton now raaks as a port of importance in the commercial world , and the first in England for passenger traffic . —Hants Independent .
The Late Mb . Dvcrow . —Duotow , who w&s apparentlj recovering from his recent indisposition , was attacked with paralysis at his house in Lambeth , which partly deprived him of speeoh , and took away the use of one sido This eminent artiste died on Thursday week . The late A . Ducrow was the fon of Peter Ducrow , of Bruges , formerly known a 3 the Flemish Hercules , of whose muscular power it is recorded that he could lift , by his teeth , a round table with a child standing on it . His son , instead of feats of this rough character , turned his attention to horsemanship , aline of performancein which he was , perhaps , never equalled . The late Daorow was twice married , first to a Misa Griffith , of Liverpool , and about four yearaago toaMiss Woolford , a well-known performer at Astley ' s Amphitheater Mr . Docrow was in hi 3 54 th year , and is said to have left a fortune
of £ 50 , 000 in the Three per Cents . Who wound up the Clo qk t-On Tuesday _ morning St . Peter ' s clock was set going . Why 1 U may bereasonably asked . If the Churchwardens were right in ordering it to be stopped , why nothave they courage to persist in the act till , at the proper time , they could give an explanation of and defead their conduct ? If they wera not right—if the ratepayers have been seriously inconvenienced during the last three months by a contemptible desire on the part ox some individuals so show their epleen and spito . do the parish officers who gave in to a paltry feeling think they are now t » escape un whipped—' shake hands and make it up , " becausej forsooth , when the town has been disturbed and the Church scandalised by their sillj conduct , they choose . to set the clock going }—Brighton Herald ,
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Post-oppicb Dhlinqdbncies . —We are glad to find that certain persons are now in custody for intercepting or purloining newspapers sent through the Poet-offlce , greatl y to the annoyance of the new 8 paper-offio 68 and to the disappointment of their readers . We have had our full share of that annoyance , bat an example will now probably be made which will have a most salutary > effect over all the wuntryin timetocome . —G / as ^ ewfle / or «>« rsC ? a *«« e . [ 14 is high time that such an example should be made , not onl y in Glasgow , but in this neighbourhood ] ¦'¦ ¦ ' ¦'•¦ ' ; : ¦ ' : " ' ¦ ¦ ¦ : ' . '¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ ' •; ' ¦ ' ' ¦" ¦ ¦' - ¦ : -r '' - ' ' ¦ - ¦
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Northern Star (1837-1852), Feb. 5, 1842, page 2, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/ns/issues/vm2-ncseproduct740/page/2/
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